2004 CLK55 Kleemann Build
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C63 507 AMG DA Car #19
2004 CLK55 Kleemann Build
This project started with a stock 20K miles 2004 CLK55 2 yrs ago.
It was a cpo car at my local MB dealership.
Thanks to all my MB friends who have offered tech support, help, tools, ideas, throughout this build.
Thanks to MB Vendors/Members: PTE, Kleemann (Cory/Brandon), DCT, M-power, JC Paint AutoBody in Houston, Shardul for his DAS help, KEV for his design ideas, and BBenz for the tuning help. I could not do this without your help.
Mods:
Engine
Kleemann Eaton Blower
Pulley Upgrade (8-9psi w/p/p heads)
Kleemann Fuel System (FMU, dc-dc inverter, MAS v-clamp)
P/P Heads
Ti Retainers
PTE Cams
PTE Thermostat
Kleemann Headers
300 Cell 2ndary cats
Dual Quad Eissenmann Exhaust (converted via 06clk55 spare tire bucket)
Aftermarket 3" resonator
Face-lift Kevlar intake tubes
Body
Magno Satin Silver Paint
Gloss Black Roof
Gloss Black SLK55 wheels
Face-lift Grill (color matched to body)
Tow-hook front lic plate
Suvneer CF chin spoiler
VIS CF rear Diffuser epoxied in place
Voistener CF read spoiler (the big one)
Fish-cake Ebay LED tail upgrade
Clear side markers
Suspension/Brakes
Stock 04 AMG
The stock AMG brakes are actually very capable for daily driving after fluid flush, new pads/rotors, break-in.
Stock suspension is fine for daily driver, since I have a rather steep entrance ramp to work.
Coil-overs may be in my future.
Quaife LSD
INTERIOR
IPOD Interface
Hardwired/concealed V1 with remote display in dash
Hardwired/concealed display AFR in dash
DTM Steering Wheel w/E63 Paddle Shifts w/converter
DYNO
470/480 Rear Wheels HP/TQ (adjusted to sealevel)
Current Mlg: 42K
Daily Driver
MPG Highway (65mph): 23mpg
MPG City (having fun): <16mpg
Major Repairs performed to-date:
Fuel Tank leak (replace seal)
Front suspension control arms
Motor Mounts
Drivers Head-light Autolevel
Mass Air meter (2X)
Crank Position Sensor
Cam Position Sensor
Replace Drivers Seat Cover
Power Steering Reservoir
Brakes R&R
It was a cpo car at my local MB dealership.
Thanks to all my MB friends who have offered tech support, help, tools, ideas, throughout this build.
Thanks to MB Vendors/Members: PTE, Kleemann (Cory/Brandon), DCT, M-power, JC Paint AutoBody in Houston, Shardul for his DAS help, KEV for his design ideas, and BBenz for the tuning help. I could not do this without your help.
Mods:
Engine
Kleemann Eaton Blower
Pulley Upgrade (8-9psi w/p/p heads)
Kleemann Fuel System (FMU, dc-dc inverter, MAS v-clamp)
P/P Heads
Ti Retainers
PTE Cams
PTE Thermostat
Kleemann Headers
300 Cell 2ndary cats
Dual Quad Eissenmann Exhaust (converted via 06clk55 spare tire bucket)
Aftermarket 3" resonator
Face-lift Kevlar intake tubes
Body
Magno Satin Silver Paint
Gloss Black Roof
Gloss Black SLK55 wheels
Face-lift Grill (color matched to body)
Tow-hook front lic plate
Suvneer CF chin spoiler
VIS CF rear Diffuser epoxied in place
Voistener CF read spoiler (the big one)
Fish-cake Ebay LED tail upgrade
Clear side markers
Suspension/Brakes
Stock 04 AMG
The stock AMG brakes are actually very capable for daily driving after fluid flush, new pads/rotors, break-in.
Stock suspension is fine for daily driver, since I have a rather steep entrance ramp to work.
Coil-overs may be in my future.
Quaife LSD
INTERIOR
IPOD Interface
Hardwired/concealed V1 with remote display in dash
Hardwired/concealed display AFR in dash
DTM Steering Wheel w/E63 Paddle Shifts w/converter
DYNO
470/480 Rear Wheels HP/TQ (adjusted to sealevel)
Current Mlg: 42K
Daily Driver
MPG Highway (65mph): 23mpg
MPG City (having fun): <16mpg
Major Repairs performed to-date:
Fuel Tank leak (replace seal)
Front suspension control arms
Motor Mounts
Drivers Head-light Autolevel
Mass Air meter (2X)
Crank Position Sensor
Cam Position Sensor
Replace Drivers Seat Cover
Power Steering Reservoir
Brakes R&R
Last edited by betrezra; 01-08-2013 at 08:42 AM.
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Wow you repainted the whole car in Designo Magno paint?! Looks awesome! Did the body shop do a good job on the details of the paint?
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It looks like they did a great job and I did see how it was in the door jams as well. Very nice.
Have you considered doing a CF interior trim kit? I think it'll really take it to the next level.
Have you considered doing a CF interior trim kit? I think it'll really take it to the next level.
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xxGen - Those cf trims are nice. The best I've seen are when you send your parts off for custom CF. I'm not a huge fan of the wrap materials.
Puff - thx... it's a long road.
Lenin - that is a huge compliment. My major concern with all this add-on parts is going too far. My goal is to have the avg person over-look this car as stock...... only people in the know understand what this is about.
Puff - thx... it's a long road.
Lenin - that is a huge compliment. My major concern with all this add-on parts is going too far. My goal is to have the avg person over-look this car as stock...... only people in the know understand what this is about.
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xxGen - Those cf trims are nice. The best I've seen are when you send your parts off for custom CF. I'm not a huge fan of the wrap materials.
Puff - thx... it's a long road.
Lenin - that is a huge compliment. My major concern with all this add-on parts is going too far. My goal is to have the avg person over-look this car as stock...... only people in the know understand what this is about.
Puff - thx... it's a long road.
Lenin - that is a huge compliment. My major concern with all this add-on parts is going too far. My goal is to have the avg person over-look this car as stock...... only people in the know understand what this is about.
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Awesome work, just keeps getting better & better my friend.
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2002 CLK 55 AMG cabriolet Eurocharged
I see the light!!! Supercharger , I have built some serious muscle in the past on Ford/Chevy for racing. Roots style superchargers required compression ratios of 7.5:1 or less depending on pulley overdrive.
Are you guys running stock short blocks and super tuning the chip for detonation reduction? I spotted a MB blower on craigslist last week and started brainstorming.
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Are you guys running stock short blocks and super tuning the chip for detonation reduction? I spotted a MB blower on craigslist last week and started brainstorming.
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I see Hami broke into 11's... so the bar is set.
I'll get a couple passes on DR's just to see what this thing will do, then back to daily driver.
Forgot to mention I've got a set of MBH LT's for next rd of mods.
I'll get a couple passes on DR's just to see what this thing will do, then back to daily driver.
Forgot to mention I've got a set of MBH LT's for next rd of mods.
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C63 507 AMG DA Car #19
2.23.13 Tuneup -
Just gave the old girl some love///// this AM//////
Oil Change
Filter
Spark Plugs
Air Filters
New Serpentine Belt
@ 44,500 Miles.
Discovered my tensioner pulley is delaminating on part of it..... so I'll order a new one.
Old belt was pretty stretched out and had some worn spots.
****road test shows big improvement.
traction issues again.
Just gave the old girl some love///// this AM//////
Oil Change
Filter
Spark Plugs
Air Filters
New Serpentine Belt
@ 44,500 Miles.
Discovered my tensioner pulley is delaminating on part of it..... so I'll order a new one.
Old belt was pretty stretched out and had some worn spots.
****road test shows big improvement.
traction issues again.
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Thx nacht.
Update;
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner mechanism last night, and wow what a diff. Belt was slipping in upper revs, much better now. I'll watch to see if belt dust goes away. Pulls like a freight train with the Pte cams again.
Also found out something I did not know about those aftermarket led tails..... They light up just 1 row if you put the curbside pkg light on.
Update;
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner mechanism last night, and wow what a diff. Belt was slipping in upper revs, much better now. I'll watch to see if belt dust goes away. Pulls like a freight train with the Pte cams again.
Also found out something I did not know about those aftermarket led tails..... They light up just 1 row if you put the curbside pkg light on.
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5.7.13 Update:
Bad news hit a tire tread cracking my front bumper paint......
Good news..... I'll use this as my excuse to finally upgrade to the 2007 clk63 face-lift front bumper/fogs/grills........ parts ordered.
Just got a BBK. So it's coming along.
Bad news hit a tire tread cracking my front bumper paint......
Good news..... I'll use this as my excuse to finally upgrade to the 2007 clk63 face-lift front bumper/fogs/grills........ parts ordered.
Just got a BBK. So it's coming along.