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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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Before and After K1 Mod Dynos

Just got back from the Dyno Store and have the 2nd run numbers after the K1 mod.

Before (Stock) 443hp 446 ft/lbs torque
After (K1 Mod) 464hp 535 ft/lbs torque

As you can see the there was a 21rwhp gain but an unbelievable gain of 89 ft/lbs of torque. I am more than happy and would highly recommend this mod. I want to thank Tom and the guys at Lucent Motors in Santa Monica. They're the best!
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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What is a K1 mod?
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Winter
What is a K1 mod?

Basically the Kleemann version of the Renntech Mod you have. Pulley and ECU.

Have had your car dynoed Jon?
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed Thrills
As you can see the there was a 21rwhp gain but an unbelievable gain of 89 ft/lbs of torque.
Can you please post the dyno graphs so we can see the impact to the torque curve? Thanks.
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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My car dynoed at 310 hp and 312 tq at the wheels. That was 3 years ago.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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You dynoed at 443hp at the wheels stock? WTH??? I knew our 55k motors were a lil under-rated...but that is crazy!~!
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed Thrills
Just got back from the Dyno Store and have the 2nd run numbers after the K1 mod.

Before (Stock) 443hp 446 ft/lbs torque
After (K1 Mod) 464hp 535 ft/lbs torque

As you can see the there was a 21rwhp gain but an unbelievable gain of 89 ft/lbs of torque. I am more than happy and would highly recommend this mod. I want to thank Tom and the guys at Lucent Motors in Santa Monica. They're the best!
Did you use the same Dyno for the before and after runs?

Man, I'm going to beat the living **** out of my car the minute I get it, just to see what kind of rwhp #'s I can get. If my car dyno's higher than normal as I suspect it will then there really might be something to this break in BS after all.

I'll keep you guys posted..
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony007
Did you use the same Dyno for the before and after runs?

Man, I'm going to beat the living **** out of my car the minute I get it, just to see what kind of rwhp #'s I can get. If my car dyno's higher than normal as I suspect it will then there really might be something to this break in BS after all.

I'll keep you guys posted..
My thoughts would be how long I'm going to keep the car. Couple of years?? might run it really hard the whole time... going to keep it for 10 years then I would be much easier during the break-in period.

It's not just the engine. Tranny, rear end...

The debate lives. Input from everyone as we go is going to be great
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Congrats on the K1 mods and your car. I love the CLS, it is a work of art. Kleemann mods will change the character of your car, Big Time!!! Before my K2 mods I trapped at 114mph. After K2 plus LSD I trapped @ ~123mph. It is money well spent.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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443WHP! Thats amazing, thats roughly 530 Crank if you add the driveline loss!

All those skeptics that continuously deny the fact that the E55 and CLS55 are just as powerful as the SL55, CL55 and S55 can chew on that! 469hp my ***!

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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What is the best deal you guys are finding for the K1 or K2 mod?
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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You will spend 3-4k on K1 and 7-10k+ on K2 depending on the extras (like LSD and IC pump)
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Cant wait to do it. RPM in NY is about a hour from me. Be there in the spring.
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