C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

C55 = Nitrous friendly?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 08-20-2006, 09:22 PM
  #1  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
Quicktwinturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: AL,IL, GA, CA
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS, SLK, ETC
C55 = Nitrous friendly?

Will it be safe to run 50-75shot? Thinking about using N/X wet kit..
Old 08-20-2006, 10:30 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
RawAMGpower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2006 BMW X5 4.8is and 2005 C55 AMG
One member, Bennyz has tried several different shots. I think the only time he ran into trouble was with a 125 shot, but he has a blower and many other things on his car. Right now I believe he is using a 50 shot without any problems. I would say a 50 or 75 shot should be safe maybe you could even go a little higher, but really why do nos at all when there are so many better routes to take in terms of performance upgrades. This is a Benz after all not a Ford, GM or Honda.
Old 08-21-2006, 12:26 AM
  #3  
Member
 
C55JMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Montreal, Ca
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2005 C55
[QUOTE= but really why do nos at all when there are so many better routes to take in terms of performance upgrades. This is a Benz after all not a Ford, GM or Honda.[/QUOTE]

You took the words right out of my mouth!
Old 08-21-2006, 12:53 AM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MercedesFTW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Cee Fiddy Five
Nitrous=/=forum friendly? I dunno, I don't like the idea. *shrug*
Old 08-21-2006, 09:25 AM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
Quicktwinturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: AL,IL, GA, CA
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS, SLK, ETC
I know there are many options out there but other then putting a S/C system (close to $10,000 isnt it?), I don't see how can I even gain 20hp out of small add on parts.. Maybe I'm wrong.. I'm new to Merc world (previous cars were bmws, audis and fast jap imports). hehe..


I figure if nos is safe for our cars, it's best way to gain hp.
Old 08-21-2006, 01:33 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
RawAMGpower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2006 BMW X5 4.8is and 2005 C55 AMG
Originally Posted by Quicktwinturbo
I know there are many options out there but other then putting a S/C system (close to $10,000 isnt it?), I don't see how can I even gain 20hp out of small add on parts.. Maybe I'm wrong.. I'm new to Merc world (previous cars were bmws, audis and fast jap imports). hehe..


I figure if nos is safe for our cars, it's best way to gain hp.
How about Renntech headers (25hp gain), ecu (10hp gain) and carbon fiber airbox (10hp gain) or go with a Kleeman exhaust, headers, ecu, and cams setup. All this adds ample power and its power that's always there and never runs out unlike nos.
Old 08-21-2006, 06:15 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
the only problem is that you can never have enough power and you get used to everything.
I have it all:
S/C
Headers
Cams
Exhaust
Airbox
and a 50 shot of nos...
and the car feels slow!
point is this - you get used to everything.

I now have a new project going on...
new Z06 with an APS twin turbo kit and exahust...

should be doing the 1/4 mile in 9 seconds! stay tuned in the next couple of months! and that should be enough - I hope!
Old 08-21-2006, 06:37 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
Quicktwinturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: AL,IL, GA, CA
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS, SLK, ETC
ECU + airbox from renntech alone cost $2000+.


Simple wet kit is much more affordable and still produce more hp.. NOS is better deal for me atleast..


BennyZ:
have you dyno'd your C55 ? Any pictures? man.. I'm jealous.. I've been thinking about getting a used Z06 for track use.. hehe
Old 08-21-2006, 06:50 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
Originally Posted by Quicktwinturbo
ECU + airbox from renntech alone cost $2000+.


Simple wet kit is much more affordable and still produce more hp.. NOS is better deal for me atleast..


BennyZ:
have you dyno'd your C55 ? Any pictures? man.. I'm jealous.. I've been thinking about getting a used Z06 for track use.. hehe
yes I have,
408 rwhp / 424 torque

with nos
444 rwhp / 448 torque

BennyZ
Attached Thumbnails C55 = Nitrous friendly?-side-view.jpg  
Old 08-21-2006, 06:53 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
Originally Posted by Quicktwinturbo
ECU + airbox from renntech alone cost $2000+.


Simple wet kit is much more affordable and still produce more hp.. NOS is better deal for me atleast..


BennyZ:
have you dyno'd your C55 ? Any pictures? man.. I'm jealous.. I've been thinking about getting a used Z06 for track use.. hehe
also, no need for airbox. But the headers and ecu will make a big difference.
as for having the s/c and nos, here is the best part:
Attached Thumbnails C55 = Nitrous friendly?-night-vision.jpg  
Old 08-21-2006, 07:30 PM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
Quicktwinturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: AL,IL, GA, CA
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS, SLK, ETC
Wow... Very nice man!!

I plan on not upgrading exhaust parts for my car.. I got tired of loud exahust (I've owned 350rwhp 3rd gen Rx7 and 500rwhp supra). lol.. Plus I don't think I will spend that much money for hearders to gain 10-20 hp..

I probably get K&N or Green filters (still can't decide which one) and 50shot of N/x.

Thank you for your pictures.. You have a great looking car.
Old 08-21-2006, 07:49 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
yeah, header alone will be like $5, good luck with the nos, let me know how it works out for you...
B -
Old 08-21-2006, 10:05 PM
  #13  
Super Member
 
RawAMGpower's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2006 BMW X5 4.8is and 2005 C55 AMG
Originally Posted by BennyZ
yes I have,
408 rwhp / 424 torque

with nos
444 rwhp / 448 torque

BennyZ
Is that the MB Beverly Hills service center your at? If so have they given you any trouble with all your mods? Lastly, who makes the cams and exhaust on your car? I'm dropping my car off at Meridian this Wednesday to have some work done.
Old 08-21-2006, 10:39 PM
  #14  
Member
 
MercedeSC32's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'07 SLK55, '04 C32, '04 Escalade
good thread...i wanna know if it would be wise to add nos to my c32 aswell...and how do you add it on? where in the system did you tap into for the jets and etc...
Old 08-26-2006, 08:28 AM
  #15  
Member
 
billtc55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Originally Posted by Quicktwinturbo
Will it be safe to run 50-75shot? Thinking about using N/X wet kit..

Here is a project I did to a SLK55 and using a 125HP Wet Kit and a
Drive-By-Wire-WOT Switch. It works very well with the correct jetting

If I can provide any information on the install or wiring, please PM me

C55 = Nitrous friendly?-nos-008-small-.jpg

C55 = Nitrous friendly?-nos-001-small-.jpg

C55 = Nitrous friendly?-nos-002-small-.jpg

C55 = Nitrous friendly?-nos-003-small-.jpg

C55 = Nitrous friendly?-nos-007-small-.jpg


http://www.slkworld.com/performance-...-sentence.html

Last edited by billtc55; 08-26-2006 at 08:36 AM.
Old 08-26-2006, 08:48 AM
  #16  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
Quicktwinturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: AL,IL, GA, CA
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS, SLK, ETC
Thank you so much for the info!!!
Have you dyno'd ur car yet? I would like to know how our car runs (a/f ratio wise) with this system..
Old 08-26-2006, 12:31 PM
  #17  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
that is the exact system I had and took out...
Old 08-26-2006, 01:57 PM
  #18  
Member
 
billtc55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Originally Posted by BennyZ
that is the exact system I had and took out...
How did it work for you?

What jets did you use?

I'm using a .033 fuel and a .065 NOS
that seems to work very well
Old 08-26-2006, 02:05 PM
  #19  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
same exact mixture - I thought it was awesome and I was runing it with the RENNtech S/C system. It was a lot of power - hard to keep straight - Hartmut did not approve...it was too much for the engine so we took it out.
Can't argue with Hartmut!
Old 08-26-2006, 02:18 PM
  #20  
Member
 
p rossi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Aurora
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
c32, 190e 16v turbo
benny z what kind of rims are those? they look like renntechs are they?
Old 08-26-2006, 02:20 PM
  #21  
Member
 
billtc55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Originally Posted by BennyZ
same exact mixture - I thought it was awesome and I was runing it with the RENNtech S/C system. It was a lot of power - hard to keep straight - Hartmut did not approve...it was too much for the engine so we took it out.
Can't argue with Hartmut!
Been thinking about that setup, RENNtech is about 40 minutes to the south of me, the only reason I have not done it I'm not sure I will keep the car, I only had my 06 C55 for 6 months. Been watching this AMG 63 evolve

So I went the cheap HP route for now.
The DBW WOT is set to engage at 3k and off at 6k with a WOT voltage of 4.5

also do you have any photos of what your install looked like?

I will be out at moroso tonight if the rain stays away.

I have the M/T drag radials that DragonAMG had on his C55 when he made that 11.99 pass in Veags, they still have the nipples on them

Last edited by billtc55; 08-26-2006 at 02:26 PM.
Old 08-26-2006, 02:32 PM
  #22  
Senior Member
 
BennyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RENNTtech C55
yes, I have the pictures but I am in Vegas now so I will only be able to email them to you in 10 days when I get back...
Hartmut is awesome. My car is now 2 years old and it is the longest car I have owned in 11 years! I love this little rocket...
I bought a Z06 (coming in November) and I am putting a twin turbo on it...
Have fun tonight!
BennyZ
Old 08-28-2006, 01:09 PM
  #23  
Super Member
 
m3_eater's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by BennyZ
I bought a Z06 (coming in November) and I am putting a twin turbo on it...
Have fun tonight!
BennyZ

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner In the "best post illustrating speed addiction" category! That's a pretty big step from even a RENNtech C55, and is yet one more piece of proof that for many of us, the search for thrills will never end.
Old 08-24-2018, 03:18 AM
  #24  
Junior Member
 
clk_danny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2015 C300 4Matic Luxury Sedan
Originally Posted by billtc55


Here is a project I did to a SLK55 and using a 125HP Wet Kit and a
Drive-By-Wire-WOT Switch. It works very well with the correct jetting

If I can provide any information on the install or wiring, please PM me

Attachment 89575

Attachment 89576

Attachment 89577

Attachment 89578

Attachment 89579


http://www.slkworld.com/performance-...-sentence.html
Hey! SLK55 owner here. Mine is a 2007, 1st year it came with the 7-Speed Transmission. I know these can't handle as much power as the 5-Speed Tranny, would a 75-Shot of Nitrous Oxide be safe for the car?
Old 08-24-2018, 09:35 PM
  #25  
Member
 
Nokiemon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 226
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
CLK55 AMG, SL55 AMG, C55 AMG
This thread is 12 year old.


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: C55 = Nitrous friendly?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:28 AM.