*** VRP HiFlow Exhaust Manifolds (HEM) for M113 V8 ***

Vadim @ FD · 05-07-2008, 07:42 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We are proud to announce production of our HiFlow Exhaust Manifolds (HEM) for following cars:

W211 E55 Kompressor
W211 E500
W203 C55
R230 SL55 Kompressor
R230 SL500
W209 CLK55
W209 CLK500
W219 CLS55 Kompressor
W219 CLS500

I have been looking into better exhaust header design for exhaust manifolds on 55s for some time now. Back in 2004 I have designed a shorty style header that is now sold by evosport. Although pretty, it's ultimate limitation on Kompressor cars is 1.625'' primaries. There is only so much exhaust that can flow through small diameter pipe.

We at VRP already offer a full-length race style 1.75'' headers, more info can be found on our website - www.vrptuning.com

This time around I had a bit more time and following criteria for the design.

1. It had to be a shorty design that will retain stock location for catalytic converters.

2. Easy, bolt in installation that can be done by a dealer or any DIY mechanic.

3. Lower price point, none of us likes to pay $5000 for headers.

4. Reliable - more complex the design, more welds it has, more chances for leaks and failures.

5. Most importantly - it has to make power.

After much trial and error, the design you see is what we are going in production with. I have tried several designs in my quest for equal length, but none could pass first four criteria. Either it required hands like a child for installation or will take a lot of labor to build, which raises the cost or will require moving engine from engine mounts for installation. Also in my past testing I also found that equal length designs work better on high-rpm, high compression, agrresively cammed engines - that are not found under the hoods of modern Mercedes and AMGs.

Final design has primary pipes of 1.75'', I moved last primary away from interferring with other three cylinders, opened up exhaust flange that mates to the exhaust manifolds to 2'' and most importantly added volume to the collector to reduce backpressure.

On a car equipped with our pulleys, 80 mm TB, K&N filters and Powerchip software we picked up 26RWHP and 23 RWTQ. The HEM allows the car to breathe on top. On normally aspirated engines, I expect the gains to be in 12-15RWHP range.

Introductory Special - $1499 - delivered, $1999 installed.
Please e-mail Victor@VRPTuning.com or call 1-887-310-4224

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MB_Forever · 05-07-2008, 07:47 PM

Very impressive Vadim

, the finished product looks absolutely amazing

S5LorinserF1 · 05-07-2008, 07:50 PM

what about a 2003 s500???

Vadim @ FD · 05-07-2008, 07:51 PM

MB_Forever: Thanks!!

F1: S500s will be next month. We will able to cover all of the V8s. Thank you for your interest, please PM vrus.

blueknight · 05-07-2008, 08:02 PM

Looks great, when will the first E55 units ship?

supre55 · 05-07-2008, 08:07 PM

Another solid effort... now to convince my wife that the current headers are "broken" and not covered under warranty...

Tech-Tune · 05-07-2008, 08:22 PM

Did you experience any decrease in boost?
If so, how much?

BTW, nice gains throught the RPM.

dkallencat1 · 05-07-2008, 09:01 PM

How much HP gain could you expect on a stock e55?

SteveL · 05-07-2008, 09:32 PM

Very nice Vadim. Great stuff as usual.

jangy · 05-07-2008, 10:02 PM

Internal volume is increased from about 0.9 liters to over 1.2 liters (per manifold). A 30% increase in volume.

Also, the VRP manifolds weigh almost 50% less than the OEM ones. A few pounds here and there...

cldriver · 05-07-2008, 10:12 PM

I wish these were available 6 mos ago before I got the Kleemann's.

komp55 · 05-07-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vadim @ VRP

The HEM allows the car to breathe on top.

Can you post the rest of the dyno graph showing the HP and torque measurements below 4,500 rpm?

psk145 · 05-07-2008, 10:21 PM

great work vadim!

FishtailnZ · 05-07-2008, 10:32 PM

SLK55 application? TIA!

jmf003 · 05-07-2008, 10:44 PM

Look great! Nice value, too!

MB Fanatic · 05-08-2008, 12:27 AM

Anything for us 63 guys Vadim/Victor?

The Godfather · 05-08-2008, 12:42 AM

This is ridiculous, there are so many power mods to do!! I ha<3te you guys!

alroumi · 05-08-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

SLK55 application? TIA!

Bill, it could possibly fit if it works on the CLK500 and C55 AMG.

Timeless · 05-08-2008, 07:31 AM

So...$1999.00 installed...does that cover coming down south and doing it?

Looks great.

Dan Wang · 05-08-2008, 01:27 PM

Looks great Vadim. Looking forward to the W208 55 application.

Havoc · 05-08-2008, 01:39 PM

Another Top Notch Product from VRP!

Looks Awesome, Vadim!

phatmitzu · 05-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Ceramic coated?

AMGPARTS18 · 05-08-2008, 06:28 PM

Will these be available for us little guys with C43's?

Boost&Cubes · 05-09-2008, 07:25 AM

Vadim:

Can you tell us the gauge of the steel used in the construction of these HEMs ?
Also, what is the flange thickness (thickness of surface contacting cylinder heads) ?
Do you have any warranty against cracking or leaking ? For how long ?

And to repeat phatmitzu's question - are these HEMs ceramic coated ?

jangy · 05-09-2008, 08:51 AM

And for the most important question of all.....when can I come give them the test drive review??

05-07-2008, 07:47 PM	#2
MB_Forever MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 6,366 Drives: E63 P30, CL500 Sport	Very impressive Vadim , the finished product looks absolutely amazing __________________ 2007 E63 w/P30 ---> 12.12 @ 118.54 (99.99% STOCK - Seeking 12.0x @ 119 mph)

05-07-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
blueknight Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 320 Drives: 04 E55, 08 Lexus ES350, 07 Tahoe LTZ	Looks great, when will the first E55 units ship? __________________ 04 E55 Black LET Stage 2 Tune Evo 178 pulley VRP Shorty Headers VRP X-Pipe Code 3 HE & CM30 K&N filters Renntech ELM Illuminated sills e63 spoiler Hardwire V1 Carlson Front Lip MP Design Wheel 20" R10's

05-07-2008, 08:07 PM	#6
supre55 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 291 Drives: E55	Another solid effort... now to convince my wife that the current headers are "broken" and not covered under warranty... __________________ VR550, Renntech CF Air Box, X-Pipe, LET HE w/split IC circuit, Pheno spacers, Charcoal/Merlot/Carbon Fiber Interior, Car Seatx2

05-07-2008, 08:22 PM	#7
Tech-Tune Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ/Greece Posts: 350 Drives: 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow (R129)	Did you experience any decrease in boost? If so, how much? BTW, nice gains throught the RPM. __________________ *Supercharged SL500:* 445whp/438wtq (LET Tuned). Mods: 55K intake, 80mm Y-pipe & TB, 55K cams, LT headers, full exhaust, and a ported Magnuson MP-112

05-07-2008, 10:02 PM	#10
jangy Out Of Control!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 13,200 Drives: C350	Internal volume is increased from about 0.9 liters to over 1.2 liters (per manifold). A 30% increase in volume. Also, the VRP manifolds weigh almost 50% less than the OEM ones. A few pounds here and there... __________________ SDCrew

05-07-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
S5LorinserF1 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 551 Drives: 2003 Mercedes S500 Lorinser	what about a 2003 s500???

05-07-2008, 07:51 PM	#4
Vadim @ FD Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,854 Drives: S600TT, R350	MB_Forever: Thanks!! F1: S500s will be next month. We will able to cover all of the V8s. Thank you for your interest, please PM vrus.

05-07-2008, 09:01 PM	#8
dkallencat1 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 147	How much HP gain could you expect on a stock e55?

05-07-2008, 09:32 PM	#9
SteveL Super Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 554 Drives: C43, SLK32, CLK63 Black Series	Very nice Vadim. Great stuff as usual.

05-07-2008, 10:12 PM	#11
cldriver Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Drives: AW '05 C55	I wish these were available 6 mos ago before I got the Kleemann's. __________________ '05 Alabaster White C55 • BBS RS-GT fr:18x8 235-35/18, rr:18x9.5 255-35/18 w/PS2 • Kleemann Kompressor, Headers, Sport Cats, ECU, & LSD • Lorinser Roof Spoiler • Power Fold Mirrors • Clear Corners • 6000K HID • CLK Grill • Flat Hood Emblem • Smoked S-Class Taillights

05-07-2008, 10:21 PM	#13
psk145 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 1,654 Drives: 2006 E55	great work vadim! __________________

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FishtailnZ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nfld., Canada Posts: 497 Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Converible	SLK55 application? TIA! __________________ 2009 Shebly GT500 Convertible - Steeda Stage II R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.8 It it has tits, tires, or transoms...you're gonna have issues

05-07-2008, 10:44 PM	#15
jmf003 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 1,313 Drives: '03 SL55	Look great! Nice value, too! __________________ Lowest ET: 11.4 seconds Best Trap: 126 mph Mod list: VRP VR600 package (175mm crank pulley, 80mm TB, ECU tune, K&N filters, with Evosport shorty headers instead of VRP), PTE thermostat, Quaife LSD, SLR cams, VRP supplemental heat exchanger

05-08-2008, 12:27 AM	#16
MB Fanatic MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 5,144 Drives: 4 wheels	Anything for us 63 guys Vadim/Victor? __________________ Volvo S80 - wife E320 Bluetec - mine CL63 AMG - mine / wife GL550 MY09 - wife SL63 MY09 - mine CLS 55 K4 - mine

05-08-2008, 12:42 AM	#17
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05-08-2008, 07:31 AM	#19
Timeless MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,035 Drives: 2005 E55 ///AMG	So...$1999.00 installed...does that cover coming down south and doing it? Looks great. __________________ [x] K&N Filters [x] Resonator Delete [x] ECU Tune (PowerChips) www.powerchipgroup.com [x] PTE 160* Thermostat [x] StealthAuto Clear Side Markers and Stealth 8000K Headlamp Bulbs [x] [STAR] Lowered, Keyless Go Chime Removed, and 10* Mod [x] DPE 19" SL-5 Rims [x] Upgraded DTM Style Steering Wheel

05-08-2008, 01:27 PM	#20
Dan Wang MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 1,112 Drives: E320, 300TD, CLK55, and a Smart	Looks great Vadim. Looking forward to the W208 55 application.

05-08-2008, 01:39 PM	#21
Havoc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 889 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG and 2006 SLK55 AMG 030	Another Top Notch Product from VRP! Looks Awesome, Vadim! __________________ 2006 SLK55 AMG 030____________2005 SL55 AMG Mods and Pictures SL55 Build Thread SLK55 Build Thread

05-08-2008, 06:24 PM	#22
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AMGPARTS18 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 81	Will these be available for us little guys with C43's? __________________ 99 C43 AMG 98 gti vr6 180whp.. Gone :( 06 clk 500. 13.9 @100mph stock. Ray Catena Mercedes.

05-09-2008, 07:25 AM	#24
Boost&Cubes Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 37 Drives: 04 E55	Vadim: Can you tell us the gauge of the steel used in the construction of these HEMs ? Also, what is the flange thickness (thickness of surface contacting cylinder heads) ? Do you have any warranty against cracking or leaking ? For how long ? And to repeat phatmitzu's question - are these HEMs ceramic coated ?

05-09-2008, 08:51 AM	#25
jangy Out Of Control!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 13,200 Drives: C350	And for the most important question of all.....when can I come give them the test drive review?? __________________ SDCrew

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