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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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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

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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.
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very nice... !!! hope someone would make it for W210 E55 AMG cars...
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very nice... !!! hope someone would make it for W210 E55 AMG cars...
You get enough people together and I can help you with that...
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So do you guys know how much difference there is in the factory exhaust manifolds between the 430 and 55? Wondering if this will be a similar performance boost on the 55 as 430.
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So do you guys know how much difference there is in the factory exhaust manifolds between the 430 and 55? Wondering if this will be a similar performance boost on the 55 as 430.
There is no difference between the two manifolds, they are exactly the same.
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Glad to see the new version! Happy to help!

thanks
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Glad to see the new version! Happy to help!

thanks
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I was wondering where you were....
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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.

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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!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...3&d=1215551229
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
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!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...3&d=1215551229
how much of a gain did you get over the stock manifold?
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
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!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...3&d=1215551229
those are pretty good numbers for a 430.

do u expect similar gains for the 55?
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how much of a gain did you get over the stock manifold?
With this same setup I made 236rwhp/236rwtq using the stock manifolds.
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those are pretty good numbers for a 430.

do u expect similar gains for the 55?
Thank you... I would expect similar, if not better gains from a 55.
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With this same setup I made 236rwhp/236rwtq using the stock manifolds.
wow impressive gains in HP/TQ
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wow impressive gains in HP/TQ
Thank you!! I can't wait to put the rest of the system on and see what I get then.
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