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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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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
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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who the *** is OBX ? lol
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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They have been around for years. Roadracing, dragracing etc..
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mka77
They have been around for years. Roadracing, dragracing etc..
+1 there a solid company that makes cheap parts, there forte lies with the Japanese market.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Another thing to just consider is the actual engine compartments. They may fit the the heads, but not the bay itself.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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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+.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Interesting to know if they fit.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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if the qiality is low most likely the gains are 1-5 WHP.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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if the qiality is low most likely the gains are 1-5 WHP.
Welcome again. Another QUALITY response.
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I heard OBX is the generic version of Kleeman.
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Originally Posted by Mka77
Welcome again. Another QUALITY response.
didn't catch your drift... didn't like my response?
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
I hope they gain more, i hear that shorty headers only make 2-5 WHP on clk500.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Don't know about the short headers, but both run Div. 5 NHRA events. One in super gas, the other super street.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by slowCLK
if the qiality is low most likely the gains are 1-5 WHP.
How did you get this number? First you had no clue that they existed and now you know how much power you gain?
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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How did you get this number? First you had no clue that they existed and now you know how much power you gain?
and his grammer is about as perfect as his user name.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 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?
not for them, but another manufacturer who's known for shorty headers gains ware 2-5WHP. costing over 1k
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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not for them, but another manufacturer who's known for shorty headers gains ware 2-5WHP. costing over 1k
With a proper tune you can make anywhere from 5 to 15 whp just from the headers.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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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.
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.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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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

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a hole is different than a bad gasket, haha.
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