c43 to c55 AMG conversion

[andy27168]

Congrats, Robin superb job. Glad to see the headers fitted to standard pipework ok makes me feel easier about my purchase now.
The engine looks superb the time and prep you spent was well worth it.
What are your plans regarding tuning the ECU?

 

[DRBC43AMG]

Looking very nice indeed and the headers (shorties) are great. I wonder if the heat will not cook all the surrounding parts when they get a bright cheery red when you give it the full beans. It may be a good idea to get them coated (not cheap) but something like this: Zircotec high performance coatings, ceramic coatings, engine, automotive, motorsport, exhaust manifold and header coatings.

I would also be interested in some more details (source info)

 

[horgantrevor]

Looking great those she sound any better

Sound clip pls

I bought one off those decat pipes from olly can't wait to fit it

 

[rawc43]

Congrats, Robin superb job. Glad to see the headers fitted to standard pipework ok makes me feel easier about my purchase now.
The engine looks superb the time and prep you spent was well worth it.
What are your plans regarding tuning the ECU?

I will re map many at cks performance

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
So you will have a generic 55 (clk or E class) mapp fitted.
I personally have steered away from a generic one as my car is now running on a 43 ECU, with 43 TCU, gearbox and diff, as I will have the exhaust manifolds fitted with one of Olly's decatts and also K&Ns fitted I have decided that a custom remapp is required.
I will be interested in the before and after BHP figures of yours to compare with mine when I finally get it done.

 

[rawc43]

Hi,
So you will have a generic 55 (clk or E class) mapp fitted.
I personally have steered away from a generic one as my car is now running on a 43 ECU, with 43 TCU, gearbox and diff, as I will have the exhaust manifolds fitted with one of Olly's decatts and also K&Ns fitted I have decided that a custom remapp is required.
I will be interested in the before and after BHP figures of yours to compare with mine when I finally get it done.

ill have a custom re map done

 

[DRBC43AMG]

Rawc43 / Andy,

Where did you purchase the headers? You can PM me if you don't want to post commercial info....

 

[rawc43]

The headers where from pro performance on eBay and they came from the states

 

[DRBC43AMG]

I bought one off those decat pipes from olly can't wait to fit it

I guarantee you will love it I certainly do

 

[andavaka]

Very nice.

 

[Shude]

I could read threads like this all day

 

[DRBC43AMG]

For those interested in these e-bay $399 or $379 or even $359 "specials", before committing yourselves perhaps it may be enlightening to read this thread found in another forum across the pond and specifically post n° 28: Headers $399 W208 AMG - Page 2 - MBWorld.org Forums

 

[Justin1600]

For those interested in these e-bay $399 or $379 or even $359 "specials", before committing yourselves perhaps it may be enlightening to read this thread found in another forum across the pond and specifically post n° 28: Headers $399 W208 AMG - Page 2 - MBWorld.org Forums

After reading that i am going to hold fire on them headers

 

[BlackC55]

I've just bought a set. Mmmm interesting reading.

 

[Justin1600]

I've just bought a set. Mmmm interesting reading.

How thick does the metal look Olly ?

 

[BlackC55]

How thick does the metal look Olly ?

I find out tomorrow when Andy drops them down. I may copy them.

 

[andy27168]

Just looked at that thread from the start, there is one guy who is happy with them but suggests checking the inside for any slight burrs or obstructions and touching a grinder on them to clean them up, and one guy who is not happy and reports multiple cracking. My mind remains unchanged and I,ll wait and see how I find them.

 

[Justin1600]

I find out tomorrow when Andy drops them down. I may copy them.

Same manifolds with thicker metal can you have a pair ready for me for the GTG

 

[andy27168]

The metal of the manifolds doesn't appear to be that thin, the welds are neat and well finished with very little spatter and appear to have good penetration on the exhaust to head flange, the flanges them selves are well made and finished.

 

[Justin1600]

The metal of the manifolds doesn't appear to be that thin, the welds are neat and well finished with very little spatter and appear to have good penetration on the exhaust to head flange, the flanges them selves are well made and finished.

I would like to see them aswell Andy, let see what Olly thinks of them. They look good in the pictures