Want to share close ups of LET HE and Headers
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
From: HK
C32
Want to share close ups of LET HE and Headers
Most of you have already seen the big picture of these 2 items. Lets see some close ups.
These 2 parts, the SL55 intake will go on the car tomorrow, plus a resonator delete. Very excited.
Pulley on its way, then the ECU tune, after that, probably the CAMMMMMMMMS
These 2 parts, the SL55 intake will go on the car tomorrow, plus a resonator delete. Very excited.
Pulley on its way, then the ECU tune, after that, probably the CAMMMMMMMMS
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,949
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia, PA
2008 A8L, 2002 996TT X50, 2009 X5
Theoretically, the ideal set-up would probably be equal-length 3-into-1 long tube headers, but many enthusiasts want straightforward bolt-on performance parts that give a nice increase, and won't affect their ability to pass annual emissions inspections (I certainly do).
If you read the whole other thread on these, it'll fill you in on the design choices
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 636
Likes: 0
From: Oakland, California
07 E550, 02 C32, 91 300E
Yeah keep in mind that the Evosport headers dynoed out as no gain for a few people on the forums here, and those are "prettier" in the sense of design. Plus the C32 has the same headers as the C320 and C240 so you can see how tube diameter would cause a bit of a choke point.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 8
LET C32 2002
HONESTLY WITH THE SPACE CONSTRAINTS EVEN IF THEY WERE THE BADDEST LOOKING DESIGN YOU CAN'T REALLY NOTICE THEM ONCE INSTALLED SO IMO ITS BEST 4 OUR CARS TO MAKE THE BEST DESIGN POSSIBLE SINCE ITS PRETTY WELL HIDDEN FROM VIEW...
(SORRY MOST WAS WRITTEN WHEN I NOTICED CAPS WERE ON)
SPONSOR
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,517
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
...
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: Orange County, CA
GMC - Miata - Trek - P-Car
Did you get them on?
LET’s heat exchanger is performing even better than I had hoped. It’s an excellent piece of hardware, IMHO.
Their headers, which I’ve already received, are beckoning me like a temptress. If only I could find a clear day on the calendar to get ‘em installed…
LET’s heat exchanger is performing even better than I had hoped. It’s an excellent piece of hardware, IMHO.
Their headers, which I’ve already received, are beckoning me like a temptress. If only I could find a clear day on the calendar to get ‘em installed…
SPONSOR
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 130
From: Houston
C63S
Did you get them on?
LET’s heat exchanger is performing even better than I had hoped. It’s an excellent piece of hardware, IMHO.
Their headers, which I’ve already received, are beckoning me like a temptress. If only I could find a clear day on the calendar to get ‘em installed…
LET’s heat exchanger is performing even better than I had hoped. It’s an excellent piece of hardware, IMHO.
Their headers, which I’ve already received, are beckoning me like a temptress. If only I could find a clear day on the calendar to get ‘em installed…
NO...YOU MUST INSTALL THEM NOW!
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
If a little effort was made the middle primary could of been lengthened to meet at the merge as opposed to practically teeing into the longest primary. This would of also made the middle primary a bit longer, equaling out the length a little more. I used to work for a company that manufactured headers and exhausts.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
From: HK
C32
Did you get them on?
LET’s heat exchanger is performing even better than I had hoped. It’s an excellent piece of hardware, IMHO.
Their headers, which I’ve already received, are beckoning me like a temptress. If only I could find a clear day on the calendar to get ‘em installed…
LET’s heat exchanger is performing even better than I had hoped. It’s an excellent piece of hardware, IMHO.
Their headers, which I’ve already received, are beckoning me like a temptress. If only I could find a clear day on the calendar to get ‘em installed…
Too bad the SL55 intake did not fit nicely. Clips and holding points are in different locations.
Though the whole system sits on top nicely, but they were not nicely secured. The driver side (RHD) box somehow hits the main wiring tube from the ECU which I worries the most. If the vibrations damage the tubing, I'll be hitting my head to the wall.
Instead I ordered the K&N.
Will shoot more pics when I get the car back tomorrow.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
From: HK
C32
HONESTLY WITH THE SPACE CONSTRAINTS EVEN IF THEY WERE THE BADDEST LOOKING DESIGN YOU CAN'T REALLY NOTICE THEM ONCE INSTALLED SO IMO ITS BEST 4 OUR CARS TO MAKE THE BEST DESIGN POSSIBLE SINCE ITS PRETTY WELL HIDDEN FROM VIEW...
(SORRY MOST WAS WRITTEN WHEN I NOTICED CAPS WERE ON)
(SORRY MOST WAS WRITTEN WHEN I NOTICED CAPS WERE ON)
Super Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 636
Likes: 0
From: Oakland, California
07 E550, 02 C32, 91 300E
If a little effort was made the middle primary could of been lengthened to meet at the merge as opposed to practically teeing into the longest primary. This would of also made the middle primary a bit longer, equaling out the length a little more. I used to work for a company that manufactured headers and exhausts.
The Kleemann headers which are over $3k are claimed to make about 16hp and 15tq at the crank, pretty much what the LET ones dynoed...at the wheels.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 8
LET C32 2002
Yes to your question about the stock C32 airboxes.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 8
LET C32 2002
Dude if you can make a set that is under $950 shipped that makes more power, I'll totally buy them (along with a bunch of other C32 owners). Until then, these are the best on the market.
The Kleemann headers which are over $3k are claimed to make about 16hp and 15tq at the crank, pretty much what the LET ones dynoed...at the wheels.
The Kleemann headers which are over $3k are claimed to make about 16hp and 15tq at the crank, pretty much what the LET ones dynoed...at the wheels.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
From: HK
C32
Headers on - 
Great Great Difference
I tested on 3rd (Auto) about 70km/h, the car accelerated immediately with no hesitations. Its raining today, so I did not test it hard.
I GREATLY RECOMMEND THIS HEADER TO EVERYONE
Resonator off - Not much difference during idle, but huge difference at 2500-5000 rpms. I would say, you can drive it as quiet and as loud as you want.
HE on - don't know how to measure the difference.
Keep it up Erick, GOOD PRODUCTS.
Will shoot some pics and show it
Great Great DifferenceI tested on 3rd (Auto) about 70km/h, the car accelerated immediately with no hesitations. Its raining today, so I did not test it hard.
I GREATLY RECOMMEND THIS HEADER TO EVERYONEResonator off - Not much difference during idle, but huge difference at 2500-5000 rpms. I would say, you can drive it as quiet and as loud as you want.
HE on - don't know how to measure the difference.
Keep it up Erick, GOOD PRODUCTS.
Will shoot some pics and show it
SPONSOR
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 130
From: Houston
C63S
Headers on - Great Great Difference
I tested on 3rd (Auto) about 70km/h, the car accelerated immediately with no hesitations. Its raining today, so I did not test it hard.
I GREATLY RECOMMEND THIS HEADER TO EVERYONE
Resonator off - Not much difference during idle, but huge difference at 2500-5000 rpms. I would say, you can drive it as quiet and as loud as you want.
HE on - don't know how to measure the difference.
Keep it up Erick, GOOD PRODUCTS.
Will shoot some pics and show it
Great Great DifferenceI tested on 3rd (Auto) about 70km/h, the car accelerated immediately with no hesitations. Its raining today, so I did not test it hard.
I GREATLY RECOMMEND THIS HEADER TO EVERYONEResonator off - Not much difference during idle, but huge difference at 2500-5000 rpms. I would say, you can drive it as quiet and as loud as you want.
HE on - don't know how to measure the difference.
Keep it up Erick, GOOD PRODUCTS.
Will shoot some pics and show it
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
2002 C32 ///AMG
Headers on - Great Great Difference
I tested on 3rd (Auto) about 70km/h, the car accelerated immediately with no hesitations. Its raining today, so I did not test it hard.
I GREATLY RECOMMEND THIS HEADER TO EVERYONE
Resonator off - Not much difference during idle, but huge difference at 2500-5000 rpms. I would say, you can drive it as quiet and as loud as you want.
HE on - don't know how to measure the difference.
Keep it up Erick, GOOD PRODUCTS.
Will shoot some pics and show it
Great Great DifferenceI tested on 3rd (Auto) about 70km/h, the car accelerated immediately with no hesitations. Its raining today, so I did not test it hard.
I GREATLY RECOMMEND THIS HEADER TO EVERYONEResonator off - Not much difference during idle, but huge difference at 2500-5000 rpms. I would say, you can drive it as quiet and as loud as you want.
HE on - don't know how to measure the difference.
Keep it up Erick, GOOD PRODUCTS.
Will shoot some pics and show it
Finally a first hand review of these headers. Erick (LET) they don't look like they are ceramic coated but can you get them coated for us??cnchung, did you install these or did you have someone do it for you? How long a project did it turn out to be??
Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Cars
Do these headers carry a CARB exemption?
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
2002 C32 ///AMG
Just like the Ventura, 95% of the clowns smoging your car don't know what they are looking at. I'm not too worried about it.
