Kleemann Headers question

maxwerks · 11-24-2009, 06:58 PM

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???

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jeff.bisonett · 11-24-2009, 07:57 PM

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

suicidal4life · 11-24-2009, 08:35 PM

Is Kleemann no longer selling the W210 headers?

maxwerks · 11-24-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff.bisonett

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.

maxwerks · 11-24-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suicidal4life

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 .

suicidal4life · 11-25-2009, 05:50 AM

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.

suicidal4life · 11-25-2009, 06:23 AM

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

Kleemann headers installed (lots of pics)

I've got some downpipe pics in this thread

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-clas...ader-pics.html

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

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

maxwerks · 11-25-2009, 06:53 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by suicidal4life

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

Kleemann headers installed (lots of pics)

I've got some downpipe pics in this thread

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-clas...ader-pics.html

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

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

pinoyk20 · 11-25-2009, 09:27 AM

nice exhaust maxwerks!!

11-24-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
jeff.bisonett Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 204 Drives: 2001 E55K	you ought to replace the exhaust hardware (studs and nuts) and the gaskets. They are all cheap to replace. __________________

11-24-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
suicidal4life Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PNW Posts: 898 Drives: 2001 E430	Is Kleemann no longer selling the W210 headers? __________________ Mods•Swain coated Kleemann headers•Metal'cats•Evosport underdrive pulleys•355/328 Brembo BBK•19" Carlsson 1/6 wheels•Carlsson pedals•"Carlsoon" shift ** & lighted sills•burlwood steering wheel & door pulls•H&R cupkit•speedybenz•LED tails•Sprintbooster•Sirius•OEM xenon swap Countermeasures•Hidden Valentine1 with custom mirror display•Laser Interceptor•Laserveil Awaiting install•**Stiegemeier ported HPS gen1 SC•SLR cams•Coolingmist•Wald EX bodykit•Phenolic spacers•Eisenmann race•Quaife

11-25-2009, 05:50 AM	#6
suicidal4life Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PNW Posts: 898 Drives: 2001 E430	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. __________________ Mods•Swain coated Kleemann headers•Metal'cats•Evosport underdrive pulleys•355/328 Brembo BBK•19" Carlsson 1/6 wheels•Carlsson pedals•"Carlsoon" shift ** & lighted sills•burlwood steering wheel & door pulls•H&R cupkit•speedybenz•LED tails•Sprintbooster•Sirius•OEM xenon swap Countermeasures•Hidden Valentine1 with custom mirror display•Laser Interceptor•Laserveil Awaiting install•**Stiegemeier ported HPS gen1 SC•SLR cams•Coolingmist•Wald EX bodykit•Phenolic spacers•Eisenmann race•Quaife

11-25-2009, 06:23 AM	#7
suicidal4life Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PNW Posts: 898 Drives: 2001 E430	You've probably seen these already but E43 has some good pics of the downpipes in this thread Kleemann headers installed (lots of pics) I've got some downpipe pics in this thread http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-clas...ader-pics.html And Jeff has a couple pics of his downpipes in this thread http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...dary-cats.html __________________ Mods•Swain coated Kleemann headers•Metal'cats•Evosport underdrive pulleys•355/328 Brembo BBK•19" Carlsson 1/6 wheels•Carlsson pedals•"Carlsoon" shift ** & lighted sills•burlwood steering wheel & door pulls•H&R cupkit•speedybenz•LED tails•Sprintbooster•Sirius•OEM xenon swap Countermeasures•Hidden Valentine1 with custom mirror display•Laser Interceptor•Laserveil Awaiting install•**Stiegemeier ported HPS gen1 SC•SLR cams•Coolingmist•Wald EX bodykit•Phenolic spacers•Eisenmann race•Quaife

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11-25-2009, 09:27 AM	#9
pinoyk20 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: laguna philippines Posts: 489 Drives: 99 model w210 e55 amg	nice exhaust maxwerks!!

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