***The New Prototype***
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***The New Prototype***
First off... I would like to thank everyone for their support and inquiries. A special thanks goes to Brad O. @ EvoSport for finally pointing me in the right direction!!! 
So, without further delay I would like to introduce - EP-1
So, without further delay I would like to introduce - EP-1
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Exhaust Plenum - 1 or E-P-1... That's what we call it!
This version is crafted from 304 stainless steel. The runners measure 1.75" on the O.D. leading into a 2.25" collector. They will be installed some time this week and testing will begin shortly after.
This version is crafted from 304 stainless steel. The runners measure 1.75" on the O.D. leading into a 2.25" collector. They will be installed some time this week and testing will begin shortly after.
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I will see if I can dig some pictures up.
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I will post the installed pics tomorrow.
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Good evening Gentleman...
I did pick up my car today, and it is good to have her back!!!
Now down to business:
Even with the new design, the EP-1's fit 'like a glove'. The only downside is to get a true measure of the headers performance I had the dealership install the full factory exhaust (all 4 cats). I can tell you that it is real punchy but nothing like it will be when the rest of the exhaust is installed.
The dyno is scheduled for Friday and I will be posting the results.
I did pick up my car today, and it is good to have her back!!!
Now down to business:
Even with the new design, the EP-1's fit 'like a glove'. The only downside is to get a true measure of the headers performance I had the dealership install the full factory exhaust (all 4 cats). I can tell you that it is real punchy but nothing like it will be when the rest of the exhaust is installed.
The dyno is scheduled for Friday and I will be posting the results.
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Drum Roll Please.....
A couple of things first, I really underestimated the amount of heat these things put out. I was getting massive heatsoak on the airbox and airtubes. With that problem corrected it was off to the dyno....
Setup:
W208 CLK55 AMG Airbox
Green Filters
EP-1's
Full Factory Center Section (All 4 Cats!!)
Eissamann Race Muffler
This all adds up to...
254 rwhp
244 rwtq
The new center section will be installed tomorrow and the dynos will follow after I rack up some miles. So, let me know what you think!!
Setup:
W208 CLK55 AMG Airbox
Green Filters
EP-1's
Full Factory Center Section (All 4 Cats!!)
Eissamann Race Muffler
This all adds up to...
254 rwhp
244 rwtq
The new center section will be installed tomorrow and the dynos will follow after I rack up some miles. So, let me know what you think!!
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nice gains. i had lower #'s w/ my 99 430. i think 230 whp and 239 wtq was the best run. This was with the K&N's, amg airbox, and eisenmann muffler. it was getting warm and humid outside tho
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See this is for V8. Can you do the same for the V6 engine with Price / Dyno / HP Gain Stats?
If you have not done so already you may also want to post this on
Mymbonline.com and Benzworld.org
See this is for V8. Can you do the same for the V6 engine with Price / Dyno / HP Gain Stats?
If you have not done so already you may also want to post this on
Mymbonline.com and Benzworld.org
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