Supercharger vs. Turbo

thtguy · 05-17-2011, 02:35 PM

I have been toying around with a low pressure turbo application for my C55. I know the S\C solutions are the norm. How much boost can the stock compression C55 take without getting detonation?I even found an older thread about a TT C55 but I don't remember it going into much detail about the build.

I am leaning toward the turbo idea, because I have built turbo motors in the past, though they were carbureted Air-cooled VW motors.

How much boost can the stock compression C55 take without getting detonation?

Thoughts? Ideas? Pros?, Cons?

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BigBodyBenzC240 · 05-17-2011, 02:54 PM

You should get in touch with the person selling there widebody C55. He had a custom clear window put into his trunk to run rear mount twin turbos on it. He may know some info you want to know since he has already thought about the idea. GL and keep us posted on what you decide to do.

thtguy · 05-17-2011, 03:37 PM

I think you are referring to Blackroof C55? I don't think he ever did the TT mod. I just posted on his Forsale post to ask if he did or not.

MBfinatic · 07-14-2011, 07:36 PM

Revied. Any more thoughts on this? Could the transmission handle the power?

DuaneC63 · 07-14-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thtguy

I have been toying around with a low pressure turbo application for my C55. I know the S\C solutions are the norm. How much boost can the stock compression C55 take without getting detonation?I even found an older thread about a TT C55 but I don't remember it going into much detail about the build.

I am leaning toward the turbo idea, because I have built turbo motors in the past, though they were carbureted Air-cooled VW motors.

How much boost can the stock compression C55 take without getting detonation?

Thoughts? Ideas? Pros?, Cons?

I'd go with the SC set up. Since the 5.5 liter motor was already factory SC and Kleeman makes a plug and play system. While turbo cars make lot of HP/TQ they do have heat build up, lag issues, intercoolers and the other plumbing is a nightmare. Plus you'll be fabricating parts, calculating fuel delivery, injectors, fuel rails and finding an ECU flash to work when a fully engineered bolt on SC system is ready to do go. It's fun to do it yourself but with the Kleeman system you know at the end of several long days of DYI, it will work.

dre5373 · 07-17-2011, 12:36 AM

HPS still makes a SC setup for the C55 as well...

MBfinatic · 07-17-2011, 12:45 PM

I think for the turbo it would be hard to make the ECU work with it. If we cold have a twin turbo setup it would be amazing.

MBfinatic · 08-01-2011, 09:51 AM

How much power can our tranny handle?

francoisisp · 08-01-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MBfinatic

How much power can our tranny handle?

the tranny will handle the power since the same trany is used on the SLR

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thtguy Senior Member 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 370 Drives: 2005 C55	I think you are referring to Blackroof C55? I don't think he ever did the TT mod. I just posted on his Forsale post to ask if he did or not. __________________ 2002 SLK32 - Wife's car Stock 2005 C55 2nd Cat/Resonator Delete

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MBfinatic MBWorld Fanatic! 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,393 Drives: e36 318i, 2004 sti	Revied. Any more thoughts on this? Could the transmission handle the power?

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dre5373 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 509 Drives: 2006 C55	HPS still makes a SC setup for the C55 as well...

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MBfinatic MBWorld Fanatic! 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,393 Drives: e36 318i, 2004 sti	I think for the turbo it would be hard to make the ECU work with it. If we cold have a twin turbo setup it would be amazing.

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MBfinatic MBWorld Fanatic! 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,393 Drives: e36 318i, 2004 sti	How much power can our tranny handle?

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