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Nov 24, 2009 | 06:58 PM

maxwerks

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Kleemann Headers question

So I just had to go to Australia to find Kleemann headers !!! Just bought these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_500wt_1182

Cory says I would have to have the downpipes made ...I already have the Kleemann primary cats.....any pointers, advise, warnings???

Nov 24, 2009 | 07:57 PM

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you ought to replace the exhaust hardware (studs and nuts) and the gaskets. They are all cheap to replace.

Nov 24, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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Is Kleemann no longer selling the W210 headers?

Nov 24, 2009 | 08:36 PM

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you ought to replace the exhaust hardware (studs and nuts) and the gaskets. They are all cheap to replace.

Thank you Jeff , will do ... what do yo think , should I do the swain coating like you did before they go in ? How hard will it be to get the downpipes custom made ? These headers have been on backorder from Kleemann for over a year now so getting just the downpipes from them will also be out of the question I guess.

Nov 24, 2009 | 08:38 PM

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Is Kleemann no longer selling the W210 headers?

Cory told me last year that they were backordered but as of today he still doesnt have a date in sight .

Nov 25, 2009 | 05:50 AM

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I have the swain coating and am very happy with it. Downpipes should be easy for a competent exhaust shop. You may want to consider upgrading to V-band clamps instead of the Kleemann 3 bolt connection if you are already having downpipes made. I'll probably upgrade mine eventually. +1 on the new hardware and gaskets as Jeff suggested.

Nov 25, 2009 | 06:23 AM

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You've probably seen these already but E43 has some good pics of the downpipes in this thread

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...lots-pics.html

I've got some downpipe pics in this thread

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ader-pics.html

And Jeff has a couple pics of his downpipes in this thread

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...dary-cats.html

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Nov 25, 2009 | 06:53 AM

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Suicidal thank you so very much for the pointers and the links you provided ...this helps so much. I am waiting to see if by any chance Cory can provide me with a pair of downpipes , if not custom we go. I think given everything , Swain coating will be in order. Can you educate me as to the difference in hardware...V Clamps vs. the Kleemann 3 Bolt design ? The new gaskets and mounting hardware is a given... By the way, My resonator is already gone since last year , replaced by the X pipe, which I installed way upfront after removing the secondaries.. which means that everything will be new from in front of the X pipe to the Headers..including the Kleemann high flow Cats which I will finally get to use!! Thanks again for your help and guidance... and the madness continues LOL

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