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c230 - 99 how can i get more power?

Old Sep 17, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Smile c230 - 99 how can i get more power?

sorry to post this as i am sure the answer is somewhere on this site but i am not the most skilled guy when it comes to surfing these sites. I have a 99
c230 that i have been looking for a couple of years to try and get more out of it. kompressor is ok but i would like more. the local shops seem scared to get back to me. can anyone give me an idea or point to a place to look..or sell be a c32 amg for real cheap?
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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get some kleemann parts for it. That'll make it real fast.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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get some kleemann parts for it. That'll make it real fast.
except kleeman no longer makes kits for the 230k 202
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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except kleeman no longer makes kits for the 230k 202
well thats a bit of an emotional rollercoaster...someone must sell something...thanks for the replys... if anyone else has a suggestion or two I would be delighted to hear it.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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There is probably gonna be parts online, but if you dont find something you could always go custom.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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supersprint headers and a kleemann pulley
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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i have been looking around and been talking to a local shop...they told me that i am SOL for kleeman parts and that i am better off getting a 320 or some other v6 and doing mods to it. if anyone is reading this post and have an opinio i would love to hear it...on mercedes that is
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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strip out the interior. it'll trap a faster speed
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Originally Posted by MBHustla858
strip out the interior. it'll trap a faster speed

but then my wife won't drive it or even go out in it....hmmmmm...a win win i think
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