badblackbenz550

Hmmm will it be a big pain in the *** installing Headers on W209 anyone know?

dynomite05

Not if you have a mechanic do it. lol

badblackbenz550

i have the mechanic =D

dynomite05

So then I would imagine the only PITA would be buying it.

Supafly

but just think of the imense growl; aswell as power gains. You'll also get and bling factor too.....it should scare those diesel pickup trucks if you run header + X-pipe and straight out...hahaha

Speedriven1

On a 550 that would actually be pretty sweet.

dynomite05

Some headers with my custom exhaust would be perfect on the 550.

badblackbenz550

thats what i am AIMING AT!

FatTony001

I say go for it if you got the cash !

It's the best mod $ / HP there is. and the sound is going
to be AWESOME !

What header company are you looking at?

badblackbenz550

well so far i only know that AMS makes V8 headers dunno if anyone else makes em for the 5.5V8.. Links are welcomed to other companies.

2MCHCAR

+1. I don't know how the Smog laws are where you live, but in Cali; headers are a no-no and you're car can be impounded (and sold in some cases). If the laws weren't so strict, I would do the MBH Longtube headers (for maximum bang for the buck). With these headers, plus the intakes you showed on the other thread (https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...5-intakes.html), and a custom tune; you should be in the 450+ Crank HP range

kbahl21

kleeman makes em http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/k...9-p-56210.html

badblackbenz550

im doing my wheel HP on mustang dyno this week thursday with what i have so far cat delete and tune. Lets hope i have more than 360 WHP

Kevwood

I bought the AMS 'headers' but I would rather them be called 'tubular exhaust manifolds'. In my opinion, a true header has a collector which is one of the components that actually contributes to the improved performance. The AMS manifolds I bought are absolutely an fantastic upgrade over stock (and very, very well made) but will not provide the full benefits of a true header like the one Kleemann offers.

If I were you (chasing raw power for acceleration - drag racing) I would go with a set of Kleemann headers. I chose the AMS because in my intended application, ones the revs get up, they will stay up (roadcourse racing).

Klinh

Since his car is very new and don't have to think about smog check (if he's from the US), this is the header to get. The gain is hard to believe but they got dyno proven. When I get mine Slk55, this is the head I'm gonna get....


https://mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r17...ming-soon.html

dynomite05

I have been reading a lot of good stuff about MBH.

Kevwood

There you go! Thats what I'm talking about, a true header. Again, not bashing AMS - they make a fine product but the Kleemann and MBH headers are just that, headers.

Klinh

Yeah......they did alot of good stuffs like retrofited the AMG Kompressor to works on the the NA C55 engine. I meet both of the guys when they came over Cali for the 1/4 mile track meet. They were doing 11s flat in 1/4 miles.

dynomite05

Wow

badblackbenz550

i will care when they make it fit clk550

badblackbenz550

*** this **** Renntech headers cost $ 4 995.00 you out your ****ing mind guys? i am sorry but thats $250 per HP worst HP gain for the buck.

dynomite05

chrislis

what do you think you're driving a honda? half the ***** done to these cars does nothing fyi besides a little extra air flow, unless you're gonna add forced induction, engine swaps, or something that really produces power, bolt on modifications are the biggest waste of money as it is. i just did an exhaust on my car so i can growl and did a renntech ecu tune from a guy who has all the software and used to work for a mercedes tune shop. both of those together were under $500. headers, intakes, blah blah blah won't produce anything worth while. and i'm all for modifications, i've had a chunk of fully built cars before including two m3's, a fully built 240sx, etc etc.

just my pointOHtwo.

Kevwood

Bad, buy the Kleemann headers and be done with it mate, they are about half the price of Renny's.

KyHusker

Good to know. I was going to get headers for my CKL but got divorced. She kept the house and I kept my Benz _ great choice!