desired_speeds

Some of you may remember I bought some Kleemann headers a while back, but it turned out that the downpipes were actually meant for the W220. I wasn't intersted in the hassle of having to get them rewelded so I sold them and was debating whether I should pick up a set of AMS headers. Anyways, the good news is that I finally placed my order, after much contemplation. I cannot wait to receive them and will be getting my car dynoed before and after installing them. I will also be returning to the track this Wednesday to get a better baseline run of my car.

Schweinhund

Congrats! I am very interested to see the results and hear your impressions.

snooozie

Don't forget to videotape the runs....

AMG_Drvr

Impatiently waiting....

JamE55

Pictures please of the header etc...

desired_speeds

Still waiting for them. I'm getting pretty anxious though.

mtnhouse

let me know once you get it installed i wanna check it out!

desired_speeds

usps tracking says they're out for delivery!

cudaized

Like......early Christmas morning!

desired_speeds

Got them in last night....er this morning and did my valve cover gaskets while I was at it. Passenger side was cake. Drivers side lower bolts almost made me suicidal. Took it around at 4:30 in the morning when i finished and I have to say it's a little scary to drive with these dim headlights. managed to spin through second from a roll and pulled back into my driveway with a fat smile on my face. hehe

Schweinhund

You probably just woke up! I've pulled jobs like that. It's very peaceful in the middle of the night. Wacky radio programs too. I am looking forward to your opinions to come on the upgrade.

xlr8tin

Well, it's about time!

mtnhouse

Cool....When can I see the car? We need to schedule a bayarea meet.

desired_speeds

Are you free next friday?

I actually drove down here to socal after I installed them. I think the car is adapting nicely.

armaniE55

Sweet! AMS Headers are next on my list. Dyno before and after very nice. When will this take place? If I were you I would also ****** up the AMS Pulley as well. Might as well seeing that your in it to win it

I love my pulley low end and top end. You can really feel at the higher RPM's

Good stuff!

mtnhouse

Lets do it on a weekend sat or sun?

desired_speeds

^ yea just throw out some dates. preferably a Sunday.

I just got my ECU back from Jerry @ Eurocharged this morning. First impressions on my commute today were that it was hard to stay below 70mph when I'm trying to drive normal, and that the power delivery is more linear. Those of you almost maxed out with bolt on mods should consider it.

Strigoi

Agreed. I'm free for the next month or so except on the 31st.

armaniE55

Hey bud

How much for the ECU tune? All I have left is headers and tune and then im off to the next project. Any sound clips videoe?

teddyca

Quite a few Bay Area guys here. I am actually in the market now for a E55 AMG and researching the mods even before I buy the car. HAHA I am a current Corvette Z06 owner and love my Corvette Community. Looks like the Mercedes world is pretty strong as well.

desired_speeds

I'm not sure why, but my car isn't putting down numbers I'm happy with. I ran on dynojet last weekend and it only put down 297hp, but then again I don't know if my tires were slipping (all seasons at the wear bar)or if it was even dynoed correctly. The heavier rims may have been a factor also. The car pulls like a train and is enough to give you that heavy feeling in your chest when you punch it all the way through 3rd gear. On the freeway, it doesn't need to downshift to go 100+ easily.

However, I am looking to sell the car towards the end of the year. Quite a shame since I have spared no expenses in maintaining and modding the car..

Strigoi

Are you thinking about selling any of your mods separately when you sell the car? If so, I may be interested in some parts.

desired_speeds

I'd like to sell the car as is, but maybe when the time gets closer, I'll decide to take off the headers. I'd also prefer to sell my rims separately.

mtnhouse

However, I am looking to sell the car towards the end of the year. Quite a shame since I have spared no expenses in maintaining and modding the car..[/QUOTE]

WTH...what car are you buying next?

Strigoi

What kind of wheels do you have? I've got my stock monoblocks i could trade + cash.

There's a very good chance i'd be interested in the headers if you decide to sell them.