RENNtech Header sound question...

**webslinger** · 05-27-2008

When/after they are installed, is there much or a change in the sound of the car one could notice? I know it's more about the performance, but the wife drives it daily and the "S.A.F." (Spouse Appreciation Factor) could be jeopardized if it becomes too loud. A little more is OK, and she wouldn't mind- a lot could be an issue.

I'm sure the rest of the exhaust system will do what it's supposed to and muffle it, I'm just curious.

-Webslinger

**alroumi** · 05-27-2008

Its definatley marginally louder though mine is very loud because I removed the secondary oem catalytics for a larger 3" 200 cell Kleemann one's, deleted the resonator via a SuperSprint/Carlsson X pipe. I am sure it wont disturb your wife, I hope its slightly louder than being significantly loud as opposed to mine.

**webslinger** · 05-27-2008

Slightly louder isn't a problem. I just know what it did on my other car when I added them...

I could post this as seperate question, but I am going to need new gaskets where the headers meet the heads. Do I use MB gaskets, or do I need RENNtech header gaskets? I assume the latter...

**DansSlk** · 05-27-2008

The mount's to the engine will be the same so i don't see why MB gasket's won't work

**alroumi** · 05-28-2008

You need new gasket's for sure, I used the MB one's.

**webslinger** · 05-28-2008

Cool, thanks gang! Now I just need a trusted installer in the bay area.

Wish my dealer would do it...

**alroumi** · 05-28-2008

Checkout lucent motors, I think they are close to you.

**webslinger** · 05-28-2008

Great suggestion on the shop, they look top notch. Sadly they are in the LA (southern calif.) area and I am in the northern california area- between San Francisco and San Jose.

Thank you for the suggestion though!

barnabas · 06-04-2008

hey i live at the san jose area.. i know theres one good one called porsche doctor near san fransisco. i want to get mine done too.. we can go together if u want.. i have replaced my resonator with x pipe and its not loud at all.. maybe the cat swap will do.. just pm me if ure interested to go together

**webslinger** · 06-04-2008

i'd like to hear what your car sounds like with that x-pipe install some time. does the Porsche Doctor have a web site? I'd like to check them out. I'm sure they are good, I'm just really particular.

We should meet up!

**billh556** · 06-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by webslinger

i'd like to hear what your car sounds like with that x-pipe install some time. does the Porsche Doctor have a web site? I'd like to check them out. I'm sure they are good, I'm just really particular.

We should meet up!

I'm local as well, and would be interested in hearing it if you guys end up arranging a meeting.

barnabas · 06-04-2008

im free next week... sure lets just go to porsche doctor together.. they dont have a website but some of my friends who have bmw m and porsche all went there to get the job done and they all are satisfied.. so you guys wanna swap number or how? i haven't done this ever so i have no idea.. where do you live bill?? im in cupertino stevens creek in particular

**webslinger** · 06-04-2008

I work/live on the border of cupertino/santa clara/sunnyvale

**got_power55** · 06-04-2008

Hi, don't know if you guys are interested but I have a pair of renntech headers that I purchased before I change my whole exhaust sytem to Super Sprint. The headers where in use for about 5k miles. I had them sent out to Jet- Hot cleaned up and coated them in sterling silver, you can check out what Jet-Hot is about by going to slk world forum and clicking general discussion and go to pg.2 skroll down to jet-hot the hottest hi temp coatings.[my super/sprint headers are in the exact same coating] I'm asking $3500.00 for them,the slk world store is asking $4149.00 with out the jet-hot coating. If interested you can P.M. me thanks.

**webslinger** · 06-05-2008

Question Time Ken...

How did you like the RENNtech headers before you swapped 'em out?
Did you get an MB dealer to do the installs or did you have to go to a 3rd party shop?
Could you feel the performance gain having them before moving to the SS setup?
What prompted you to move to the SuperSprint full headers?

**alroumi** · 06-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by webslinger

Question Time Ken...

How did you like the RENNtech headers before you swapped 'em out?
Did you get an MB dealer to do the installs or did you have to go to a 3rd party shop?
Could you feel the performance gain having them before moving to the SS setup?
What prompted you to move to the SuperSprint full headers?

I am not rainning on anyones parade but do look at the Kleemann headers they are the cheapest on the market and are that of highquality, I am very satisfied with them as they add maximum performance in being a long tube headers that eliminate the primary catalytics which I assume RENNtech's dont and that is probably why our friend Kevin swapped for the offroad or sports Longtube SuperSprints.

05-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	RENNtech Header sound question... When/after they are installed, is there much or a change in the sound of the car one could notice? I know it's more about the performance, but the wife drives it daily and the "S.A.F." (Spouse Appreciation Factor) could be jeopardized if it becomes too loud. A little more is OK, and she wouldn't mind- a lot could be an issue. I'm sure the rest of the exhaust system will do what it's supposed to and muffle it, I'm just curious. -Webslinger
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05-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,208 Country: Thanks: 287 Thanked 221 Times in 132 Posts	Its definatley marginally louder though mine is very loud because I removed the secondary oem catalytics for a larger 3" 200 cell Kleemann one's, deleted the resonator via a SuperSprint/Carlsson X pipe. I am sure it wont disturb your wife, I hope its slightly louder than being significantly loud as opposed to mine. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,622 Country: Thanks: 91 Thanked 182 Times in 139 Posts	The mount's to the engine will be the same so i don't see why MB gasket's won't work __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-28-2008	#5 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,208 Country: Thanks: 287 Thanked 221 Times in 132 Posts	You need new gasket's for sure, I used the MB one's. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

05-28-2008	#7 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,208 Country: Thanks: 287 Thanked 221 Times in 132 Posts	Checkout lucent motors, I think they are close to you. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

05-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Slightly louder isn't a problem. I just know what it did on my other car when I added them... I could post this as seperate question, but I am going to need new gaskets where the headers meet the heads. Do I use MB gaskets, or do I need RENNtech header gaskets? I assume the latter...

05-28-2008	#6 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Cool, thanks gang! Now I just need a trusted installer in the bay area. Wish my dealer would do it...

05-28-2008	#8 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Great suggestion on the shop, they look top notch. Sadly they are in the LA (southern calif.) area and I am in the northern california area- between San Francisco and San Jose. Thank you for the suggestion though!

06-04-2008	#9 (permalink)
barnabas SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	bay area hey i live at the san jose area.. i know theres one good one called porsche doctor near san fransisco. i want to get mine done too.. we can go together if u want.. i have replaced my resonator with x pipe and its not loud at all.. maybe the cat swap will do.. just pm me if ure interested to go together

06-04-2008	#10 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	i'd like to hear what your car sounds like with that x-pipe install some time. does the Porsche Doctor have a web site? I'd like to check them out. I'm sure they are good, I'm just really particular. We should meet up!

06-04-2008	#12 (permalink)
barnabas SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	im free next week... sure lets just go to porsche doctor together.. they dont have a website but some of my friends who have bmw m and porsche all went there to get the job done and they all are satisfied.. so you guys wanna swap number or how? i haven't done this ever so i have no idea.. where do you live bill?? im in cupertino stevens creek in particular

06-04-2008	#13 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	I work/live on the border of cupertino/santa clara/sunnyvale

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got_power55 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Vehicle: 2005 slk55 amg Posts: 46 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi, don't know if you guys are interested but I have a pair of renntech headers that I purchased before I change my whole exhaust sytem to Super Sprint. The headers where in use for about 5k miles. I had them sent out to Jet- Hot cleaned up and coated them in sterling silver, you can check out what Jet-Hot is about by going to slk world forum and clicking general discussion and go to pg.2 skroll down to jet-hot the hottest hi temp coatings.[my super/sprint headers are in the exact same coating] I'm asking $3500.00 for them,the slk world store is asking $4149.00 with out the jet-hot coating. If interested you can P.M. me thanks. __________________ Fast Ken To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Question Time Ken... How did you like the RENNtech headers before you swapped 'em out? Did you get an MB dealer to do the installs or did you have to go to a 3rd party shop? Could you feel the performance gain having them before moving to the SS setup? What prompted you to move to the SuperSprint full headers?

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