Eisenmann Exhaust System
This is the installation of the Eisenmann catalyst back exhaust.
Above: Stock SLK 320 Exhaust
Above: Eisenmann System
Installation is fairly simple. I recommend a saw-all reciprocating electric saw with a metal cutting blade.
Other tools are simple wrenches a torx wrench and a screw driver. I recommend some grease or WD-40 as well.
I recommend removing the chassis brace bolt. It requires a torx wrench. This bolt is secured with loctite.
It requires a lot of torque to loosen. This will make it easier to remove the exhaust. Note this is not mandatory.
Disconnect the rear ground strap at the muffler.
The photo above left shows where to make the cut in the stock exhaust pipe.
The right photo show where it would be if the muffler was already removed. The stock muffler is on top.
Note that the connector pipe shown at the bottom of the photo does not exist for the 320.
This means that the stock system must be cut so that the end near the catalysts can be used.
Before you cut the pipe, use the new exhaust as a guide to make sure you cut at the right point.
The stock pipe should be able to insert into the Eisenmann about 1 1/2 - 2 inches.
Once the cut has been made the muffler must be disconnected from the rubber supports show above.
Have fun, it is not as easy as you think!
This is a photo of the new dupport bracket. This will connect to the rubber supports.
I removed the rubber spacer. It only makes things difficult.
Attach the muffler to the rubber supports after you have slid the pipes together.
Walk away from the car and see of the Eisenman muffler is straight.
You may need to rotate it so that it is level. Once the muffler is where you want it, tighten
the exhaust clamp. You are done! Just put back what you removed.
One thing to note: A LOT burns off the exhaust when you use the car for the first few hours.
Expect smoking and burning smell. This is normal and will go away.