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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Thank you Kleemann, your M271 header (RHD) rocks !

Gents,

I had my latest mod done today at MBM wheelpower. Guess what ? The Kleemann M271 performance header is here and the lovely thing is RHD. Holy Cow, I have been waiting this for ages and is here finally. MBM has imported these headers from Kleemann and is fresh out from the oven. Cannot wait any longer.

Here are some screenshots of the header, the header comes complete with the huge high flow metallic cats with the downpipes.









The fellows from MBM did a great job on the installation of the headers. Man, the drive and the pull is awesome , the car pulls without any hesitation, back pressure is eliminated for sure. Besides, when the car surge forward at high rev, I felt the "G" and my seat belt is locked... The car doesn't behave as if it is supercharge, it pulls like a turbocharge vehicle.

I am very satisfied, one of the best mods I have I must say. Go try it out and you know what I mean !

MBM, two thumbs up for you ! Casper from Kleemann Denmark, if you are reading this thread, you guys are top-notched !
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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We (LHD) people can only dream of this item~~ SO SAD!!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
We (LHD) people can only dream of this item~~ SO SAD!!
Why just dream. Kleeman has a LHD version also.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Why just dream. Kleeman has a LHD version also.
but damn, $2100 is a lot for a header
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
but damn, $2100 is a lot for a header
Exactly, $2100 for a header is outrageous! We need headers for a I4 engine, not a V12 header.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Isn't there another header from those guys from the other forum ? how much is going for ?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
Exactly, $2100 for a header is outrageous! We need headers for a I4 engine, not a V12 header.
Yeah, I agree. But this is what you said:
Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
We (LHD) people can only dream of this item~~ SO SAD!!
So, I can't imagine that the RHD version is any different in pricing than the LHD. I was just responding based on your earlier post about LHD people only "dreaming" of the headers.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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i wish they still have the k-box and pulley ring for my m111 in singapore.
Have you dynoed before and after your car is fitted with these?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I just ordered the hole K2 kit with header I hope it gives my car a kick. Thanks to Matrix in Portland for the help.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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are you planning to get the car dynoed?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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I think Matrix has a dyno, so I can ask if we can do before and after.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Where did you order the K2 kit from?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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I don't suppose there is a kit for the M272?
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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SLKfans, saw in a Feb thread that you were (at that time) very happy about the mgheaders... why the switch to a Kleemann?

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ight=singapore
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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SLKfans, saw in a Feb thread that you were (at that time) very happy about the mgheaders... why the switch to a Kleemann?

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ight=singapore
RSLK,

There wasn't any flaws on the mgheaders I had before....Only if the headers (4-1) from mgheaders is coupled with the high flow cats and the downpipe will be a perfect match. This leads me into getting a Kleemann kit instead.

I could have just purchased a high flow cat from elsewhere but customizing a downpipe with the cats is a pain in the butt especially for RHD vehicle where the steering is an obstruction, therefore precise measurements and mandrel bend will be involved in this project.....
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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How much did you pay for the mgheaders and how much for the Kleemann pls?
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Do you have MGheader's contact info ?
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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hey SLKFAN, I just had the Kleemann header installed for my rhd car. Did you notice if the color of the header changed to a copper color. Mine is copper?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pugguy2001
hey SLKFAN, I just had the Kleemann header installed for my rhd car. Did you notice if the color of the header changed to a copper color. Mine is copper?
Hi, my Kleemann stainless steel header also turned to copper color the next day, wonder why

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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Hi, my Kleemann stainless steel header also turned to copper color the next day, wonder why
Did you loss any low end power. I did. I am wondering if the LHD and RHD design changed any results. . Pic is the RHD header. Did they offer you a custom ECU upgrade with your header purchase? I will take a picture of the header in my car to show the differnce. I think there was a design change?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Hi pugguy2001,

I don't feel any different at the low end. I have the same header as slkfans. No custom ECU upgrade only the Kbox and pully kit.

The Kleemann header is generating lots more heat than stock cause I notice the insulator under the hood kind of shrank because of the heat.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Hi pugguy2001,

I don't feel any different at the low end. I have the same header as slkfans. No custom ECU upgrade only the Kbox and pully kit.

The Kleemann header is generating lots more heat than stock cause I notice the insulator under the hood kind of shrank because of the heat.
Is your car also a 1.8 liter like mine. I heard or thought i heard there was a 2.0 liter SLK?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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LHD header pictures.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pugguy2001
Is your car also a 1.8 liter like mine. I heard or thought i heard there was a 2.0 liter SLK?
Mine is 1.8L too.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pugguy2001
LHD header pictures.
Mang;

There is just nothing but room in that engine bay. I too want to install a header. Mine is likely to be a SuperSprint. Did you guys do the install yourself, or did you pay to have it done. What was the cost? Did you have to do any unplugging of the battery to get the ECU to relearn?

PG, did you say you have a RHD car? In NY?

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