Long Tube Headers 2006 CLS 55 AMG - American Racing Headers

I purchased these headers without affiliation or representation from American Racing Headers. E55 and CLS55 are interchangeable regarding most parts. My transaction went as expected. I received the headers via parcel service. Here is the link: americanracingheaders.com/col...
Tuning for the new headers was purchased at Dyno-Comp in Scottsdale Arizona. Here is their link: www.dynocomp.com/
Additional gaskets from FCP Euro.
Mercedes Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit - OEM Supplier 517651 - www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...
Special thanks to: Jeremy Rohrbaugh for assisting me with the mods and filming the experience.

[@Atozatozatoz]

M113K + Long Tube Headers + ECU Tune = Marriage Made In Heaven 😍 Congratulations Ruben and thank you for making this wonderful video available 👍 🏆

[@HaloHamstur]

Looks great. Thanks for making the video. I'm looking forward to putting some long tubes on my E55.

[@FisherFAST]

Sounds great Ruben and good job on the install 👍

[@art2112ful]

Wow....my exact car...just had it 6 months and this my 4th Benz previous ones S430 E500 03 S500. 06 sport package ..and finally the CLS 55 AMG what a gem...and I always modify mine and it's time to get CLS 55 It'sh balls back..you just got my wheels n motion and looking forward to having it sound and breath the way it should... Thanks for the video

[@alexanderthegreat8067]

Hey Ruben please change that sc pulley and do the 77mm clutched. With a tune and the pulley you will be the happiest guy in the world. It makes HUGE difference and doesn’t raise the engine temperature you won’t need anything else.

[@jj-tq4hx]

Very low miles! That's definetly rare! Nice job!👍

[@tkenzler312]

Great video! Keep it up

[@MrMachacker]

Great vid, about to do this myself. Got some more confidence in myself now 😆

[@rubjim2]

Hello Michael, it was fairly simple. The quality of these headers are impressive. I just took a little patience and time. I also put a set of these long to headers on my pick up. Perfect fit. Yes. Anybody they can turn both can do this.

[@Samuzz]

Sound like heaven... Congratulations

[@rubjim2]

I still have them today. Car runs great and I love driving my AMG. No regrets. I’m going with American racing headers.

[@Samuzz]

@@rubjim2 Habas Español? estoy a un mes de comprar uno del 2005, aquí en España. Ya no me aguanto... llevo años enamorado del CLS 55, y tu video, sobretodo la parte del sonido... es una pasada.

[@rubjim2]

@@Samuzz Gracias Samuel. Todavía disfruto de mi CLS 55. Ahora tiene un poco más de 50,000 millas. De teimpo desde video. Yo Instalé un intercooler de PLM. Gracias por los elogios y buena suerte con la compra de su AMG. English translation: Thank you Samuel. I still enjoy my CLS 55. It has a little more than 50,000 miles on it now. Since the video, I have installed an intercooler I purchased from PLM. Thank you for the compliments and good luck purchasing your AMG.

[@Samuzz]

Lo compré... Ademas está impecable de interior y exterior! Llevo con el desde el lunes y es espectacular.

[@meister3747]

It's Perfect. Wow.

[@e55amgfan12]

Awesome stuff. I'm thinking of getting these for my E55. If you could post a video of a cold start, pull away with this setup that would be super! :) Doesn't seem to be any video of ARH headers with fully stock rest of exhaust.

[@DatDudeDEnd]

Really nice bro! Thinking of doing this to my Cls55amg my self. I am sure I won’t regret it one bit. Can’t wait till u post drive by videos .

[@rubjim2]

Jose, I will be shooting a drive by video and posting it along with my dyno chart. I have shot a couple videos already, but don't feel they are show casing the headers very well. Hopefully you will be notified once I post. Thanks for the comment.

[@MrSnowford]

Congrats, sounds awesome. My MBH LT headers with x-pipe just arrived and will get installed on my CLS55 in a few weeks. Same plan..........bone stock except for LT headers and a tune to take advantage of their flow. More than enough power for a driver. Nice and quiet driving normally but lots of bark when you get your foot into it. Have fun with yours! I thought I was at low miles with 61K. WOW...you're is a baby.

[@rubjim2]

Mr. Snowford, Thanks for the compliments. I totally agree on not putting additional horse power mods on what is already a torque monster. I like MHB. They’re here local in the Phoenix Arizona area. The only reason I went with American Racing Headers is because I had a great experience with my 2014 pick up. Plus, they were at SEMA. I was able to purchase them from Nick the President of ARH. I’ll post my Dyno chart within the next couple of days along with a video of some drive-byes...

[@thiccls3948]

Installing mine tomorrow on my cls, but I don't have a lift so wish me luck, your underside of the car is super clean! The low mileage shows! Mine is at 153k so those nuts are gonna be almost seized on there for sure

[@rubjim2]

Best of luck to you bro. Simply remain patient. Consider soaking the manifold nuts with a penetrating lube. Let me know your progress. Hopefully you can video document your experience.

[@Duke-ih8mo]

Hell yeah

[@johnnyalvarado7974]

Hope the New Year is off to a great start. You have inspired me to perform the same upgrade on my CLS55 with 37K miles. Keeping everything else original. I do think it needs just a little more exhaust sound. Yours sounds just right not too much or not too little. Sounds perfect. Thanks for the awesome video. Have you done anything else to the car?

[@rubjim2]

Greetings Johnny, Glad I could help inspire you . I have not done anything else to my car except preventive maintenance. I love driving it and still enjoy the way it sounds. The performance is better than before. Hopefully, you can post or send a video when you’ve completed the header project.. Stick with the quality headers. I chose American Racing headers because they are mandrel bent. They are not welded together in sections. Also, towards the end of the collector, there is a design that helps with laminar flow. Good luck.

[@victoryroadperformance3131]

Great Video Ruben. I will be sure to forward this video to any customers that have questions relating to ARH Headers on their W211 / W219 vehicles! A 76mm or 80mm Supercharger Pulley would compliment these nicely

[@rubjim2]

Absolutely. Let me know how I can help out. I’m a fan of VRP as well. I do intend on doing business with you guys in the near future.

[@sergio74v41]

Holy crap for $3013 plus maybe another 1k for tune? Yeeesh, I'll stick to muffler delete and tune😅

[@kittypigeonclueless5566]

I really really like what you've done! I've a very nice CLS55 with quite a bit more miles, and now that emissions tests are no longer required in Canada I've been considering doing what you've done. The sound is magnificent! My primary concerns were drone, doesn't appear to be any, the cost of the tune so that the engine light doesn't come on and detaching the old manifold with rusty bolts and tight spaces. Would it be rude of me to ask how much the tune is? I can't seem to get an honest answer from anyone, and I just don't like beginning a project before I properly cost it out.

[@rubjim2]

Hello Bob, Thank you for the comments and compliments. I strongly recommend long tube headers. No matter who you go with there’s a couple of great ones out there American racing headers is one of them. No drone whatsoever during normal driving. I have the factory mufflers still in the back. It’s worth the money to get quality headers. Another great brand is MHB long tube headers. They are out of Glendale Arizona. I had The ECU tuned so that’s more expensive. I would recommend just purchasing a euro charged tune for a long tube headers. That’ll be sufficient. They have been in business for a long time. Once you start getting into multiple high-performance modifications, such as pulley, headers, intercooler etc. you will want to have it Dyno tuned. I paid $1500 for an ECU tune and TCU tune. That included Dyno time as well.. Is it a lot of money? Heck yes! Is it worth it? Absolutely. It’s an old car. But, the M113 K engine is one bad mofo! Don’t think about it anymore, do it. Treat yourself. Your back tires won’t stand a chance anymore.

[@enol6722]

can you please explain the use of wireing extensions for the rear o2 sensor beacose im stuck dont know how to fit them on my E55

[@rubjim2]

Hello Eno L. My headers came with O2 sensor extensions that did not fit on my AMG. As a result, I extended the stock O2 sensors wiring using the wires that came with my headers. However, any 12 to 14 gauge durable insulated copper automotive wire will work. Just make sure to match-up the wire polarizing soldering them together insulating the splices with heat shrink tube and add another jacket of flex loom. You’re finished. You now have your stock O2 sensors that are now extended so they will plug right in. This is all I did. After that, you will have to have the car tuned to eliminate the check engine light.

[@zachrawson4854]

Hello I am wondering if you would know if the installation of long tube headers would be different on a cls500. Also would the headers themselves be different because it’s a different engine? Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[@rubjim2]

I would recommend contacting American racing headers. They would be able to tell you if the same headers would fit. In my professional opinion, they would fit. The only difference between our two engines and the car, mine is an AMG. Mine is an M113 K and you should be an M113. Contact them for professional assistance.

[@andyperepelov3169]

Hey there! 1 question: how domlongtube header compare to shorter ones, (so you kinda keep the cat part)

[@rubjim2]

I personally couldn’t tell you. Based on the research I did, I always knew I wanted long tube headers because I did not want the restriction of a Cadillac converters. There are several KZbin comparisons out there showing the difference between shorty headers and long tube headers. I recommend searching those out and perhaps talk to your local ECU tuner to help you decide. Keep in mind that regret is very expensive.

[@andyperepelov3169]

@@rubjim2 thanx! Honestly, as far as i know of, here in my place, i can get bulk: headera + ecu upgrade. For n/a engine they promise for 340 hp and 500 nm of troque, whixh is ok :) ordering longtube headera from us will prob cost nearly a fortune

[@sambo123ify]

Awesome project, great car. Do you have any plans for the stock exhaust and cats? I’d love to purchase them from you for my E55 if you don’t need them.

[@rubjim2]

Hello Michael, thank you for the compliment. I’m going to hang on to my factory exhaust. If you are still looking for some, I would check with tuning shops such as Dynocomp in Scottsdale and perhaps a shop who does this type of work on AMG’s. Good Luck.

[@dommea3229]

hi Ruben , I have e55 amg placed Kleeman headers , high flow cats , xpipe and meisterschaft exhaust.. Sounds nice but have drone in vehicle. What can i di to stop drone ?

[@rubjim2]

I don't know. I have long tube headers, x pipe with no cats. I do still have the factory mufflers at the tail pipes. It's a perfect set-up for me. No annoying drone. Perfect volume for me when I accelerate. Good luck.

[@dommea3229]

@@rubjim2 thank you for reply, i also had stock but didnt make much sound for me so i decided to get new after market mufflers.. I hear the c63 mufflers sound great

[@terrybrar5058]

Hi Ruben, where did you get the o2 sensor extensions from?

[@rubjim2]

Terry, The O2 sensor extensions came with the ARH headers. However, the plugs were incorrect. So, I used the wires from the supplied extensions, cut them to the correct length and soldered them together extending my factory O2 sensor. For the finishing touch, I shrunk some heat tube around the joints and covered all the wires with flex loom. Looked perfect. I hope this helps.

[@terrybrar5058]

Thanks for the help! Do you have any rubbing issues with these headers?

[@rubjim2]

Terry Brar Zero rubbing. The fitment was perfect!

[@acrepairnearme]

Can you still pass the smog check? Is there any check engine light? Did you do any software upgrade?

[@rubjim2]

Yes. I still pass emissions. No check engine light. I had the car tuned for the extra flow the M113K can produce now. The tune remaps the software to eliminate the any emission issues and adds the additional performance.

[@ChiMotive113k]

Hey Ruben where did you get the O2 sensor extensions

[@rubjim2]

American Racing Headers sent me the extensions. Since there where the wrong connections, I simply used the wire without the plugs and soldered them into the factory plugs using shrink wrap to insulate the raw exposed wire then wrapping them with flex loom. it was simple. I hope this helps.

[@edgardoarroyo7418]

nice video!!! Thinking of buying a 2006 CLS E55 AMG, pointers??

[@rubjim2]

Which style do you prefer. The E class is more common than a CLS class. If you find one with 70K miles or less, you’re likely to have zero issues.

[@edgardoarroyo7418]

@@rubjim2 is a CLS 2006 with 122,000 miles. Look very good condition. ant social media ti send u pics

[@redbaron2448]

Does anyone know how long does it take to install, from taking the old manifold out, to putting new headers on?

[@rubjim2]

redbaron2448 Hello Redbaron2448. For the type of headers that I used, total job was approximately six hours. Keep in mind, I’ve never done this before and I am no master mechanic. However, the fit and finish helped tremendously of. brand and design. Hope this helps. Will you be posting in results from your sub woofer install?

[@redbaron2448]

@@rubjim2 Ok great that helps, yes on my channels there's a video on the subwoofer sound.

[@NewGunzSociety]

Where did you get the ecu tuned?

[@rubjim2]

Dynocomp scottsdale Az. They are local for me.

[@stevenpapa3306]

What kind of power did the car make at the wheels with just the headers and the ecu tune ?

[@rubjim2]

I can privately email you my Dyno chart

[@MrXo]

@@rubjim2 I would also like to know if possible. Planning this as my next upgrade.

[@rubjim2]

DJXO1975 I can email you my Dino chart.

[@MrXo]

@@rubjim2 yes please. How do I get you my info privately?

[@rubjim2]

DJXO1975 Provide me your email address. And I will send you my chart

[@redbaron2448]

Nobody shows how to uninstall the manifolds. 👎

[@rubjim2]

Hello redbaron2448. You may be right. I don’t believe I there is anything out on KZbin illustrating how to remove the factory manifold. I can assure you, it’s quite simple. Simply remove the nuts, and in my case all of the studs came out with them. I reused the studs with brand new factory nuts with the factory exhaust manifold gaskets for the installation of my long tube headers. I can send you a link to purchase an online factory repair manual that shows you how to do any service on your vehicle. It only cost me $23. No expiration. I hope this helps.