New member. E55 AMG 381 bhp,189 mph

welsh e55 dave · 04-23-2008, 03:22 AM

Hi all, i've just bought an e55 amg this weekend and i'm over the moon with it.Its my first Mercedes and first real fast car and i'm just amazed by the sheer amunt of torque and power it has!!!

I bought it pretty much with everything done to it from a member of this site, and it is seriously seriously quick!!

So here goes:

Full custom exhaust
X pipe
Sprint Booster
Chipped and de-limited
Fully lowered suspension
19" Wheels
And probably loads more but cant think!
Power is 381bhp and top end of 189mph!

The car is trully stunning in silver and is a job well done to its previous owner.

Basically i've got about £1,500 to spend on it and haven't a clue what o get!

What else can be done to get it that little more special? Any advice would be appreciated as i'm in new territory with Mercs!

Also are there any Merc specialists in South Wales or Bristol Area (U.K.)

Cheers

Dave

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E55 KEV · 04-23-2008, 10:38 AM

Welcome, that's one powerful and fast W210 E55!

ruBENZ · 04-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welsh e55 dave

Hi all, i've just bought an e55 amg this weekend and i'm over the moon with it.Its my first Mercedes and first real fast car and i'm just amazed by the sheer amunt of torque and power it has!!!

I bought it pretty much with everything done to it from a member of this site, and it is seriously seriously quick!!

So here goes:

Full custom exhaust
X pipe
Sprint Booster
Chipped and de-limited
Fully lowered suspension
19" Wheels
And probably loads more but cant think!
Power is 381bhp and top end of 189mph!

The car is trully stunning in silver and is a job well done to its previous owner.

Basically i've got about £1,500 to spend on it and haven't a clue what o get!

What else can be done to get it that little more special? Any advice would be appreciated as i'm in new territory with Mercs!

Also are there any Merc specialists in South Wales or Bristol Area (U.K.)

Cheers

Dave

These rockets come fairly modified from factory. And, it appears your's may be maxed out with modifications. I would save your ducats for a rainy day.

E55DC · 04-24-2008, 02:36 PM

Nitrous I say!

Eurosport · 04-24-2008, 03:57 PM

189 speedo indicated or 189 on GPS?
there's a big difference

transferred · 04-24-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eurosport

189 speedo indicated or 189 on GPS?
there's a big difference

Stock W210 E55 is going to max around 170mph so sound like you bought a very nicely modded one.

welsh e55 dave · 04-24-2008, 05:30 PM

Hi, Not sure about top end as thats what the previous owner told me. But it goes like a rocket!

I haven't really pushed it yet as i'm still getting used to the throttle and RWD tail out action! Caught me out a few times....even in a straight line!! Crazy machine!!

I've left a post on the forum for clear head lights. There's a silver w210 from UAE with them and it looks really nice, does anybody know where i can get them from......well does any body know any good stores on the net for amg/mercs? All new to me as i've just converted from Saab's and cant stop smiling

Dave

Waynec1980 · 04-24-2008, 06:20 PM

Hi Dave

If you need any help with stuff in this country I will try my best. Just PM me.
CKS Performance looked after me with my mods!!

Wayne

welsh e55 dave · 04-24-2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks Wayne, appreciate that.

I've only had the car 5 days and its pretty much sorted and has had thousands spent on it already, but i just want to do a few more things to put my own stamp on it!
Dave

armaniE55 · 04-26-2008, 01:40 PM

Nice and Congrats.. Great guys on MBworld.. but I agree with what the other member stated. She's pretty much maxed out...

B15 MAT · 05-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Could you not add the AMS pulley and headers from Omey

jordanst2 · 05-15-2008, 12:36 PM

there are no headers. VRP is actually building a high flow manifold, which looks to be our best hope for headers

NitrogenBalance · 05-15-2008, 01:52 PM

Heads, Cams, Forced Induction, LSD, pullies(both crank and underdrive set), headers, and a bunch of other things you could probaby do. That car is no where near maxed out my friend. My 4.3 is cranking out a good deal more so your 5.5 should have no problem besting 381hp. Find a used kleemann setup and you'll be making 450ish at the wheels.

I would start with mods that free up parasitic loss or in other words power you are already making. Look into things like PTE's phelonic spacers, PTE lower theromstat, better plugs/wires, underdrive pullies, and headers.

Congrats and enjoy that thing. Post some pictures and pictures of your mods also.

SaMaS · 05-15-2008, 05:43 PM

Kleeman have headers for sale then VRP is waiting for 5 men group to start project also looks like Supersprint should release hearders in future...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanst2

there are no headers. VRP is actually building a high flow manifold, which looks to be our best hope for headers

thebenzbar · 05-15-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaMaS

Kleeman have headers for sale then VRP is waiting for 5 men group to start project also looks like Supersprint should release hearders in future...

How much are the headers on sale?

CLKFREAK · 05-15-2008, 08:41 PM

welcome and congrats on a fast Merc. If you really like the power of this car, then you better stay out of the w211 forum..

SaMaS · 05-16-2008, 08:30 AM

Kleemann is aksing arround $2200 headers plus down pipe( call them for exhact price)... now there is one thing you should know about kleeman headers... you have to move or eliminate your primary... hope it helps...

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebenzbar

How much are the headers on sale?

thebenzbar · 05-16-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaMaS

Kleemann is aksing arround $2200 headers plus down pipe( call them for exhact price)....

Wow

...with great power comes great spending! And those are just for the headers!

jordanst2 · 05-16-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaMaS

Kleeman have headers for sale then VRP is waiting for 5 men group to start project also looks like Supersprint should release hearders in future...

Superprint has headers available. They cost $5,000.

RAFFIE55 · 05-16-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordanst2

Superprint has headers available. They cost $5,000.

What ever happened to Omey's Headers?

parkers1997e320 · 05-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Congrats my friend from acroos the pond. Sounds like you have a real gem. Post some pics when you get a chance. I thought my E46 modded M3 was fast until I test drove my current W211 E55 Kleemann stage 2. It took me a week to wipe the smile off my face. It is truely a beast! Take care, enjoy your ride, and be safe in your beast.

parkers1997e320 · 05-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Congrats my friend from across the pond. Sounds like you have a real gem. Post some pics when you get a chance. I thought my E46 modded M3 was fast until I test drove my current W211 E55 Kleemann stage 2. It took me a week to wipe the smile off my face. It is truely a beast! Take care, enjoy your ride, and be safe in your beast.

jordanst2 · 05-19-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAFFIE55

What ever happened to Omey's Headers?

Ask him

Peter_02AMG · 05-19-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by welsh e55 dave

Hi all, i've just bought an e55 amg this weekend and i'm over the moon with it.Its my first Mercedes and first real fast car and i'm just amazed by the sheer amunt of torque and power it has!!!

I bought it pretty much with everything done to it from a member of this site, and it is seriously seriously quick!!

So here goes:

Full custom exhaust
X pipe
Sprint Booster
Chipped and de-limited
Fully lowered suspension
19" Wheels
And probably loads more but cant think!
Power is 381bhp and top end of 189mph!

The car is trully stunning in silver and is a job well done to its previous owner.

Basically i've got about £1,500 to spend on it and haven't a clue what o get!

What else can be done to get it that little more special? Any advice would be appreciated as i'm in new territory with Mercs!

Also are there any Merc specialists in South Wales or Bristol Area (U.K.)

Cheers

Dave

Did you get it dyno or just adding up number from mod? My Kleemann stage 2 best dyno at 381whp about 57bhp more than what you making now.

04-23-2008, 10:38 AM	#2
E55 KEV MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 4,228 Drives: 2002 E55 AMG	Welcome, that's one powerful and fast W210 E55! __________________ My Website - www.E55AMG.com

04-24-2008, 02:36 PM	#4
E55DC Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South London Posts: 55 Drives: 2000 Mercedes E55 AMG W210	Nitrous I say! __________________ '00 E55 AMG

04-24-2008, 03:57 PM	#5
Eurosport Out Of Control!! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: around the world Posts: 12,486 Drives: monowiper	189 speedo indicated or 189 on GPS? there's a big difference __________________ €

04-24-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Waynec1980 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 105 Drives: 2001 ML55 AMG, 2011 VW Passat, 2001 S500L, 2002 S500L	Hi Dave If you need any help with stuff in this country I will try my best. Just PM me. CKS Performance looked after me with my mods!! Wayne __________________

04-26-2008, 01:40 PM	#10
armaniE55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bostonian Ma Posts: 1,069 Drives: E55	Nice and Congrats.. Great guys on MBworld.. but I agree with what the other member stated. She's pretty much maxed out... __________________ AMS Crankshaft pulley AMG Sprint Booster RENNtech CF airbox with k&n filters Stock Pads all around Eibach Pro with Bilstein HD Flat Hood Badge Resonator delete/X-pipe Royal purple oil/differential change Updated Chrome Key Magnecore Wires Akebono Brake Pads Hankook v12 E63 Rims High Flows K40 Hard Wired by Driverside Windshield Heads up Display MPH Roof Spoiler Depo Headlight Retrofit List to do: *AMS Headers and Tune to wrap it up CLS55 end of year to join E55 club

04-24-2008, 05:30 PM	#7
welsh e55 dave Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 34 Drives: 450 BHP Saab 9000 Aero	Hi, Not sure about top end as thats what the previous owner told me. But it goes like a rocket! I haven't really pushed it yet as i'm still getting used to the throttle and RWD tail out action! Caught me out a few times....even in a straight line!! Crazy machine!! I've left a post on the forum for clear head lights. There's a silver w210 from UAE with them and it looks really nice, does anybody know where i can get them from......well does any body know any good stores on the net for amg/mercs? All new to me as i've just converted from Saab's and cant stop smiling Dave

04-24-2008, 06:35 PM	#9
welsh e55 dave Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 34 Drives: 450 BHP Saab 9000 Aero	Thanks Wayne, appreciate that. I've only had the car 5 days and its pretty much sorted and has had thousands spent on it already, but i just want to do a few more things to put my own stamp on it! Dave

05-15-2008, 12:11 PM	#11
B15 MAT Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1 Drives: W210 E55 AMG	Could you not add the AMS pulley and headers from Omey

05-15-2008, 12:36 PM	#12
jordanst2 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 168 Drives: 1999 e55	there are no headers. VRP is actually building a high flow manifold, which looks to be our best hope for headers

05-15-2008, 01:52 PM	#13
NitrogenBalance MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 1,559 Drives: none	Heads, Cams, Forced Induction, LSD, pullies(both crank and underdrive set), headers, and a bunch of other things you could probaby do. That car is no where near maxed out my friend. My 4.3 is cranking out a good deal more so your 5.5 should have no problem besting 381hp. Find a used kleemann setup and you'll be making 450ish at the wheels. I would start with mods that free up parasitic loss or in other words power you are already making. Look into things like PTE's phelonic spacers, PTE lower theromstat, better plugs/wires, underdrive pullies, and headers. Congrats and enjoy that thing. Post some pictures and pictures of your mods also.

05-15-2008, 08:41 PM	#16
CLKFREAK Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 462 Drives: CLK Sold. Waiting to get an E55!!	welcome and congrats on a fast Merc. If you really like the power of this car, then you better stay out of the w211 forum.. __________________ Be quiet or I'll give you the SLAP CHOP!!

05-17-2008, 11:59 AM	#21
parkers1997e320 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Olympia, Wa. Posts: 22 Drives: 2004 E55 Kleemann Stage 2, 2008 E350, 1997 E320 Lorinser (gone but not forgotten)	Congrats my friend from acroos the pond. Sounds like you have a real gem. Post some pics when you get a chance. I thought my E46 modded M3 was fast until I test drove my current W211 E55 Kleemann stage 2. It took me a week to wipe the smile off my face. It is truely a beast! Take care, enjoy your ride, and be safe in your beast.

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