MB Dave

Do any of you know if headers from the CLK430 would work with the 500.
These are so damn cheep!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-H...#ht_2330wt_939

slowCLK

who the *** is OBX ? lol

Mka77

They have been around for years. Roadracing, dragracing etc..

MB Dave

The only reason I'm asking is because the 5.0 is essentially a bored out 4.3 with different heads. The basic block design is the same, I'm not sure if the bolts are in the same spots or if they'll clear other components.

MB Dave

+1 there a solid company that makes cheap parts, there forte lies with the Japanese market.

Mka77

Another thing to just consider is the actual engine compartments. They may fit the the heads, but not the bay itself.

MB Dave

I'm going to try and get the store to send me a cardboard cut out, dimensions of the openings and bolt position and than my mechanic and I will try to figure out if I we can get this to work. If they do work and provide gains on th but dyno they could be a great alternative to other companies that charge 1000+.

Mka77

Good luck Dave.

dynomite05

Interesting to know if they fit.

slowCLK

if the qiality is low most likely the gains are 1-5 WHP.

Mka77

Welcome again. Another QUALITY response.

dynomite05

I heard OBX is the generic version of Kleeman.

slowCLK

didn't catch your drift... didn't like my response?

Mka77

I have have a couple friends with 4 and 6 cyl. Asian rides with their headers. Never heard them complain on them. Didn't know they made them for Euro cars.

slowCLK

I hope they gain more, i hear that shorty headers only make 2-5 WHP on clk500.

Mka77

Don't know about the short headers, but both run Div. 5 NHRA events. One in super gas, the other super street.

chrislis

they're bolt on modifications. you're N/A. you're not going to gain crazy hp with headers. your stock system flows just fine.

MB Dave

How did you get this number? First you had no clue that they existed and now you know how much power you gain?

chrislis

and his grammer is about as perfect as his user name.

slowCLK

not for them, but another manufacturer who's known for shorty headers gains ware 2-5WHP. costing over 1k

MB Dave

With a proper tune you can make anywhere from 5 to 15 whp just from the headers.

M-bENZ

I used have to have that OBX headers on my honda...never buy that brand AGAIN. The gasket keep burning out and its leaking everywhere.

chrislis

thats a gasket problem not a header problem sir. with most header applications you can run OEM gaskets, but you can NOT reuse them. same with valve covers/gaskets. common issues on a header could include bad welds, cracking, not durable, etc.

M-bENZ

There is a hole on the headers after 3 months sir....should i buy it again ?

Think of this way you pay almost $300 for your front lip but the headers cost $299 ....what ?

Edit: I bought a set of DC sport after that and it was fine til i sold the car

chrislis

a hole is different than a bad gasket, haha.