Spools like a different car
Backpressure gone. Boost comes in a full 400rpm sooner and it pulls all the way to redline now. Fitment was dead-on — no massaging, no fighting the O2 bungs.
Marcus D.
W219 · M156
While not strictly required to run MBH Motorsports long tube headers, the MBH Motorsports Stainless Steel Mid-Section with X-Pipe makes mating and installing your headers a clean, straightforward task. Engineered to eliminate restrictive factory mid-pipes, this system replaces choked factory...
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While not strictly required to run MBH Motorsports long tube headers, the MBH Motorsports Stainless Steel Mid-Section with X-Pipe makes mating and installing your headers a clean, straightforward task. Engineered to eliminate restrictive factory mid-pipes, this system replaces choked factory tubing with mandrel-bent 3-inch piping and deletes the unmonitored secondary catalytic converters to maximize exhaust gas velocity and scavenging efficiency.
By smoothing turbulence and equalizing exhaust pulses across cylinder banks, this mid-section upgrade delivers dyno-proven gains of 10–15 wheel horsepower while producing a crisper, more aggressive, and tuned exhaust note without harsh rasp.
Proudly hand-fabricated right here in the USA from heavy-duty, 16-gauge T-304 American stainless steel, this system is built to endure extreme exhaust temperatures and hard track abuse without cracking or warping. Designed for a direct bolt-on connection, it mates seamlessly from the collectors of your MBH Motorsports long tube headers directly to your factory rear resonator, eliminating the need for expensive custom exhaust fabrication.
Dyno-Proven Power: Delivers +10–15 WHP over restrictive factory mid-sections.
16-Gauge T-304 US Stainless Steel: Handcrafted in the USA using premium American stainless steel for lasting structural integrity and corrosion resistance.
Secondary Cat Delete: Removes restrictive, unmonitored factory secondary catalytic converters to significantly reduce backpressure.
3-Inch Mandrel-Bent Tubing: Replaces small-diameter OEM piping with smooth, high-flow 3-inch tubing for maximum flow capacity.
Integrated X-Pipe: Balances exhaust pulses between cylinder banks for optimized scavenging, improved mid-range torque, and an exotic V8 acoustic tone.
Direct Header-to-Resonator Fit: Engineered to bolt directly to the back of MBH Motorsports headers and mount cleanly to the OEM resonator.
Disclaimer: For off-road racing and competition use only. This product is not intended or legal for installation on registered, licensed vehicles operated on public roads or highways.
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It's built for W219 · M156. Pick your car in the fitment check at the top of this page to confirm. Not listed, or engine swapped? Email us your VIN and we'll confirm fitment before you order.
Yes. Headers and downpipes we build carry a lifetime warranty (coated or painted finishes excluded). Email us with any warranty question.
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Yes. Email us with your car and your question and we'll get back to you. If you're unsure about fitment, include your VIN.