Headers - E-Bay - Top Speed Auto, TX 2013-08
11-07-2013, 07:22 PM
#101
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****ing junk. The driver's side one doesn't fit. The collector is way off and there is no way to make it work. We realized this after installing both of them. I messaged the seller and am waiting to hear back now.
I'm pissed because I'm out the $150 to have these cheap *** headers flattened and I won't be able to get that back. I also don't know if they'll take them back since they've been "modified". I'm glad I paid with a credit card, so I will get my $450 back one way or another.
I'll post pics after I get home. My roommate is swapping the stock manifolds back on right now.
I'm pissed because I'm out the $150 to have these cheap *** headers flattened and I won't be able to get that back. I also don't know if they'll take them back since they've been "modified". I'm glad I paid with a credit card, so I will get my $450 back one way or another.
I'll post pics after I get home. My roommate is swapping the stock manifolds back on right now.
11-14-2013, 12:47 PM
#103
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that sounds great, just hope for the best and a little rawer sound
btw do u know where to find a nice x-pipe?
btw do u know where to find a nice x-pipe?
11-14-2013, 12:59 PM
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11-15-2013, 04:25 AM
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Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W210)
The shop building my headers has more than 25 years experience in race/track/tuning/performance - so I know I'm in good hands 
Custom flanges... hot shot bends... down-pipes with 200 cell magnaflow cats welded in... O2 sensors ports welded in to stock positions... all for $1300. I don't have ridiculous international shipping costs now but most importantly, these pipes will not be off-the-shelf/mass produced, they will be custom built specifically for my car. Totally unique and one-of-a-kind
I strongly suggest shopping around domestically for yours, and to be honest, some of the best people you'll find to bend/weld headers, most likely don't even know what the internet is. You need to hunt down an old school expert! You won't regret it!
A video of fabrication and install coming soon!
11-15-2013, 01:21 PM
#106
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Yes my friend dad builds engines for dragsters and more one of the best in sweden, but only the pipes cost more then 400$, so thought to test these otherwise he build manifolds to me btw someone who have been on PRI perfomance racing industry in orlando:-)
btw someone who have been on PRI perfomance racing industry in orlando:-)
11-15-2013, 01:27 PM
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11-15-2013, 01:47 PM
#108
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Haha probably but the thing is if he would built for me it would take time because he never has the time so maybe me and my friend test too do it for fun may take the time it takes
11-15-2013, 01:57 PM
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LolI guess you may well have to go for the eBay option then? At least your contact can check them for you once they arrive
11-15-2013, 04:18 PM
#112
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Thanks, that will take some time because the winter is coming up.this year I have no garage to keep on with the car and that sucks but so soon its done i post it up
01-09-2017, 07:32 PM
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09-03-2020, 04:48 PM
#115
You are welcome. My curiosity of this header modification, is probably shared by many W210 E55 owners. Glad that I am helping out the community.
I am on my way to do the next step: remove the secondary cats, remove the resonator, add an x-pipe, and I am actually contemplating replacing my primary cats with some high flow ones. (Also wondering if I should address that crimped driver's side down pipe prior tothe primary cat. It bothers me)
I am thinking of doing these modifications my self. The problem is that I have to purchase stainless steel wire for my MIG welder. For that price, I can get an exhaust shop to do all the exhaust modifications.
I would weld in a mandrel bent 2.5 inch stainless steel pipe on the driver's side.
I am on my way to do the next step: remove the secondary cats, remove the resonator, add an x-pipe, and I am actually contemplating replacing my primary cats with some high flow ones. (Also wondering if I should address that crimped driver's side down pipe prior tothe primary cat. It bothers me)
I am thinking of doing these modifications my self. The problem is that I have to purchase stainless steel wire for my MIG welder. For that price, I can get an exhaust shop to do all the exhaust modifications.
I would weld in a mandrel bent 2.5 inch stainless steel pipe on the driver's side.
09-15-2020, 09:53 PM
#116
I documented all my mods on my build thread.
09-16-2020, 10:40 PM
#117
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09-16-2020, 10:41 PM
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09-16-2020, 11:24 PM
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09-17-2020, 10:22 AM
#120
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Not bad for the price
I bought these headers a few years back and haven't had any issues. Can definitely feel a great difference. And I like the ease of install and price point. I caught these on sale too like $350 or 400. You can get more power with other brands but me being in CA and not wanting to spend $1000+ on headers that require more custom work wasnt for me. Also it is important to note that with intake, headers, and tune it brings it all together. So if you just buy headers without doing anything else. You will see a difference just not as much.
09-17-2020, 10:42 AM
#121
I bought these headers a few years back and haven't had any issues. Can definitely feel a great difference. And I like the ease of install and price point. I caught these on sale too like $350 or 400. You can get more power with other brands but me being in CA and not wanting to spend $1000+ on headers that require more custom work wasnt for me. Also it is important to note that with intake, headers, and tune it brings it all together. So if you just buy headers without doing anything else. You will see a difference just not as much.
