Boost Gauge
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W212 E63
humm... Just because the mounting looks terrible, and it makes you think I am a ricer. So you must be one of the ricers as well, since you have tinted windows and clear side markers.
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Tommy:
The installation is very easy, took me about 30 min for the whole setup. I will try some gauge pods for other cars next week, hope I can find one can fit the C230k without much modify.
The installation is very easy, took me about 30 min for the whole setup. I will try some gauge pods for other cars next week, hope I can find one can fit the C230k without much modify.
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Blitz Dual Turbo Timer
* Compact size and easy to use.
* Display set timer
* LCD display for easy to see in day and night
* Full Auto Timer that automatically calculates minimum required time for idle and counts down automatically when ignition is off
* Manual Timer to set your desired timer setting
* Count Down displays the actual counting down in red lighting
* Digital Boost Meter that displays the actual boost pressure
* Peak Hold of boost pressure can be checked
14289 Dual Turbo Timer (Free Shipping to anywhere with purchace of a TT harness) *harness are listed above* $135.00
* Compact size and easy to use.
* Display set timer
* LCD display for easy to see in day and night
* Full Auto Timer that automatically calculates minimum required time for idle and counts down automatically when ignition is off
* Manual Timer to set your desired timer setting
* Count Down displays the actual counting down in red lighting
* Digital Boost Meter that displays the actual boost pressure
* Peak Hold of boost pressure can be checked
14289 Dual Turbo Timer (Free Shipping to anywhere with purchace of a TT harness) *harness are listed above* $135.00
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Originally posted by BrabusCClass
Nice link! Very informative.
Nice link! Very informative.
BrabusCClass i did not think u were still alive :p :p i have not seen u on MBWorld in a while. I see you got a carbon fiber hood, how do u like it? u got any pics?
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I don't think the VDO guage is bad. They make one just like this but 0-15 PSI and it's only about $25. Still have to find a nice mount for it.
I don't think the VDO guage is bad. They make one just like this but 0-15 PSI and it's only about $25. Still have to find a nice mount for it.
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2002 C230 K
Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
i had an eclipse and the boost gauge was stock and built in the instrument cluster. my vw now i have a boost gauge and i like it.
i had an eclipse and the boost gauge was stock and built in the instrument cluster. my vw now i have a boost gauge and i like it.
They're still cool however.
- BT
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C230 K
sounds good. how much?
Originally posted by Lynn
How about an item which results in 299 hp? Works on either engine, but not as much hp with the 1.8.
How about an item which results in 299 hp? Works on either engine, but not as much hp with the 1.8.
just a ball park $. is this something kleeman might be selling or is this just a one off?
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Originally posted by trench
The boost in a supercharged motor however is primarily dependent on engine speed (since the rotors are turned by the crank - instead of turbines placed in the exhaust flow), this is a linear relationship and the car should always be making essentially the same boost for a particular engine speed - which is why most supercharged motors don't come with a boost gauge.
The boost in a supercharged motor however is primarily dependent on engine speed (since the rotors are turned by the crank - instead of turbines placed in the exhaust flow), this is a linear relationship and the car should always be making essentially the same boost for a particular engine speed - which is why most supercharged motors don't come with a boost gauge.
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Originally posted by trench
Turbocharged cars generally come with boost gauges because the amount of boost changes depending on certain factors (engine speed, exhaust flow characteristics, etc). To avoid turbo lag there are things that can be done to maintain boost (such as rapidly blipping the throttle in a corner to keep the boost up - Aryton Senna used to be a master of this); having a boost gauge allows the driver to closely monitor the boost the turbo is producing. The boost in a supercharged motor however is primarily dependent on engine speed (since the rotors are turned by the crank - instead of turbines placed in the exhaust flow), this is a linear relationship and the car should always be making essentially the same boost for a particular engine speed - which is why most supercharged motors don't come with a boost gauge.
They're still cool however.
- BT
Turbocharged cars generally come with boost gauges because the amount of boost changes depending on certain factors (engine speed, exhaust flow characteristics, etc). To avoid turbo lag there are things that can be done to maintain boost (such as rapidly blipping the throttle in a corner to keep the boost up - Aryton Senna used to be a master of this); having a boost gauge allows the driver to closely monitor the boost the turbo is producing. The boost in a supercharged motor however is primarily dependent on engine speed (since the rotors are turned by the crank - instead of turbines placed in the exhaust flow), this is a linear relationship and the car should always be making essentially the same boost for a particular engine speed - which is why most supercharged motors don't come with a boost gauge.
They're still cool however.
- BT
Last edited by CitronC230K_03; Oct 28, 2002 at 07:08 PM.
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Originally posted by Lynn
Kleemann says the target price is under $3000. They are replacing the Eaton M45 with a Lysholm screw type supercharger with much higher boost.
Kleemann says the target price is under $3000. They are replacing the Eaton M45 with a Lysholm screw type supercharger with much higher boost.
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'19 GLC 300, '19 TM3SR+
Originally posted by BrabusCClass
Nice gauge. Im gonna put mine on the A piller but have it integrated so it looks stock.
Nice gauge. Im gonna put mine on the A piller but have it integrated so it looks stock.
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Originally posted by vadim
You are aware of the fact that your engine is normally aspirated (= no boost to measure as it doesn't exist), right?
You are aware of the fact that your engine is normally aspirated (= no boost to measure as it doesn't exist), right?
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From: Ashburn, VA
'19 GLC 300, '19 TM3SR+
Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
i thought i remember him once saying he may get a Kleemann Kompressor, if so then it will work just fine.
i thought i remember him once saying he may get a Kleemann Kompressor, if so then it will work just fine.
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
when are they scheduled to realese this? and are u having it done? will anyother engine modification be needed?
when are they scheduled to realese this? and are u having it done? will anyother engine modification be needed?
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From: Deerfield Beach, FL
2006 MB C230 SS 6spd, Navi
Originally posted by Lynn
Brandon is working on this now. He hopes to have it done in 3 weeks. He will be posting pics at kineda's forum. That is where I got the info. I won't be having it done soon. I just bought the Renntech intercooler and will be ordering Eibach sway bars tomorrow. I am also thinking of getting XM, and also about updating my home entertainment system. The audio part is 17 or 18 years old. I don't have the money to do everything.
Brandon is working on this now. He hopes to have it done in 3 weeks. He will be posting pics at kineda's forum. That is where I got the info. I won't be having it done soon. I just bought the Renntech intercooler and will be ordering Eibach sway bars tomorrow. I am also thinking of getting XM, and also about updating my home entertainment system. The audio part is 17 or 18 years old. I don't have the money to do everything.
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Originally posted by WyattEarp
I would imagine that it will be highly recommended to replace new intercooler with this new supercharger. Do you have any details? What about fuel delivery? The semi substantiated rumor that our coupes run lean with the pulley modification is well known. I imagine that with enough boost to make 299 HP you definitely need to compensate in the fuel area. I'm pretty sure the engine can handle it. I'm just not sure it can be done without a new intercooler, ecu modifications, and compensating for the fuel delivery. What are your thoughts?
I would imagine that it will be highly recommended to replace new intercooler with this new supercharger. Do you have any details? What about fuel delivery? The semi substantiated rumor that our coupes run lean with the pulley modification is well known. I imagine that with enough boost to make 299 HP you definitely need to compensate in the fuel area. I'm pretty sure the engine can handle it. I'm just not sure it can be done without a new intercooler, ecu modifications, and compensating for the fuel delivery. What are your thoughts?
