Vadim @ FD

MB_Forever

Awsome numbers....

Vadim @ FD

Someone was asking me about what headers are available for 55Ks, so I put together this compilation of what is out there.

1. evosport - design - shorty - direct replacement for stock exhaust manifolds. 25-30 RWHP/TQ gains with ease of install and no check engine lights. Retains factory catalytic converters. Fitment - E/CLS/SL55s. Price - $2499. ($100 extra for SL)

2. Kleemann - design - midlength - require cut and re-weld of stock converters in new location. 30-35 RWHP/TQ gains. Fitment - all 55s. Price - $2995.

3. Cargraphic - design - midlength - require cut and re-weld of stock converters in new location. 30-35 RWHP/TQ gains. Fitment - all 55s. Looks like they get them from the same supplier as Kleemann, headers look the same. Price - $3195.

4. RennTech - design - shorty - direct replacement for stock exhaust manifolds. 15-20 RWHP/TQ gains with ease of install and no check engine lights. Retains factory catalytic converters. Fitment - E/CLS/SL/CL/S/G55s. Price - $4595.

5. MKB - design - tri-Y long tubes - require replacing or removing converters, possible "check engine" light. No HP/TQ claims. At this time very hard to get from Germany. Price - over $5000.

6. Supersprint/Carlsson - long tube complete exhaust system, from headers down to mufflers, including catalytic converters. 40-50 RWHP/TQ claim. Very few on US cars, possible "check engine" lights. Price - $9,300.

7. TIP - design - long tube tri-Y, no primary cats, definite "check engine" light, 40-50HP claim. New to US. Price - $4400.

dragonAMG

Vadim - Nice job laying everything out like that. That should definitely help the newbies. Man... the Renntech stuff looks like a bargin.

OT - Hey Vadim... can you get your hands on a used Europipe? PM me... thanks.

jangy

LOL @ Renntech being a bargain.

Vadim @ FD

Thanks!

PM sent.

SLK55R

No check engine light on Supersprint ... confirmed.

Vadim @ FD

Cool, thanks!

Vadim @ FD

Small correction - phenolic spacers for E55s are $349 not $199.

So the deal on evosport is even sweeter now.

Vadim @ FD

To add to header picture collection. These are MKB headers, they run $5400 and are very similar to Kleemann/Cargraphic header with exception of siamesed front cylinders like Renntech.





I am going to extend installation special until end of September.

SleeperX

Thanks Vadim.. this is very helpful..

I noticed that you stated that Supersprint/Carlsson and TIP headers claim 40-50rwhp whereas for the other headers you do not mention the word claim.. I was wondering if you can comment on the potential of those headers to achieve 40-50rwhp. I thought I read somewhere on this forum that these long tube headers actually only make as much hp as the Kleemann headers. In theory they should make more hp, but do they in reality...

Thanks again for all the info..

Vadim @ FD

Since these headers also replace or remove factory catalytic converters there is more potential HP/TQ gains. Also on Stage I car the gains will be higher vs. stock car.

SteveFox

+1. The most expensive set with least amount of gains out of "the big 3"(kleemann, renntech, evosport). IMO thats no bargain.

dmhW211E55

What are the rwhp and rhtq numbers for each power kit? Pm if you would. Thanks.

Vadim @ FD

All of the Stage I kits above produce the same results - 40-50RWHP/70-75TQ.

ROCKETW19

yes no check engine light!
the price you have for that system is great. that thing retails for 12K

Jrocket

$2499.00 Is that correct Vadim?