Going to Kleemann-ize my C55
05-11-2005, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by derrick_lui
hey man,
your car so soooo f*ckn awesome!
Can you post pics of the engine with the supercharger??
your car so soooo f*ckn awesome!
Can you post pics of the engine with the supercharger??
With the air box on you can't see anything. I have to change the intake manifold in a few days. I promise to take pictures of the engine with the airbox off and show everyone what the Reentech S/C and intercooler look like on the C55 engine!
Promise!
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05-11-2005, 12:06 PM
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05-11-2005, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
BennyZ - I've got a question for you about the supercharger. You know how your stock c55 shifts into second very early when you're not flooring it... well, with the supercharger on it, is there a lot of power in that range? Or, do you still need to downsift in the low rpm range to get it to move? I hope my question makes sense... lol
I felt the same about the stock C55 engine.
After they put the s/c on (they remap the ecu)
They told me to drive the car hard for the first couple of weeks. (It's like the car has a new heart) So...I drove it hard!
With the S/C and the reprograming of the ecu its a different car. Completely.
In the begining I thought something was wrong becuase it would not change gears til around the 5-6 rmp range. (That's when left in Sport Mode)
So to answer your question there is a lot more power in that range.
The best thing for you to do is to try and find someone who has done the s/c on the C55 and drive it. (it's really hard to describe the driving experiance, it's awesome)
Last night I had to go to the local store and I felt like turning the nos on.
On a straight away, in sport mode (ESP off) 1st gear at about 2 rpm I hit the petal and...
the car fishtailed all the way throught 1st and 2nd gears...It finally settled in the middle of 3rd gear. It's a rush!
(If the ESP is on the car is more stable)
If you're ever in LA, let me know.
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05-11-2005, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
Makes total sense!
I felt the same about the stock C55 engine.
After they put the s/c on (they remap the ecu)
They told me to drive the car hard for the first couple of weeks. (It's like the car has a new heart) So...I drove it hard!
With the S/C and the reprograming of the ecu its a different car. Completely.
In the begining I thought something was wrong becuase it would not change gears til around the 5-6 rmp range. (That's when left in Sport Mode)
So to answer your question there is a lot more power in that range.
The best thing for you to do is to try and find someone who has done the s/c on the C55 and drive it. (it's really hard to describe the driving experiance, it's awesome)
Last night I had to go to the local store and I felt like turning the nos on.
On a straight away, in sport mode (ESP off) 1st gear at about 2 rpm I hit the petal and...
the car fishtailed all the way throught 1st and 2nd gears...It finally settled in the middle of 3rd gear. It's a rush!
(If the ESP is on the car is more stable)
If you're ever in LA, let me know.
BennyZ
I felt the same about the stock C55 engine.
After they put the s/c on (they remap the ecu)
They told me to drive the car hard for the first couple of weeks. (It's like the car has a new heart) So...I drove it hard!
With the S/C and the reprograming of the ecu its a different car. Completely.
In the begining I thought something was wrong becuase it would not change gears til around the 5-6 rmp range. (That's when left in Sport Mode)
So to answer your question there is a lot more power in that range.
The best thing for you to do is to try and find someone who has done the s/c on the C55 and drive it. (it's really hard to describe the driving experiance, it's awesome)
Last night I had to go to the local store and I felt like turning the nos on.
On a straight away, in sport mode (ESP off) 1st gear at about 2 rpm I hit the petal and...
the car fishtailed all the way throught 1st and 2nd gears...It finally settled in the middle of 3rd gear. It's a rush!
(If the ESP is on the car is more stable)
If you're ever in LA, let me know.
BennyZ
I plan on adding an LSD with my buildout, so I will always have ESP off... hehe. I live in Vegas so after I get my c55 supercharged, I'll have to come down there and we can race... NO NOS of courses... I don't want to put 20 into my car and get smoked!
05-11-2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Thanks for the great info! It sounds like an incredible driving experience... I can't wait to get this done. If you don't mind me asking, how much was your setup?
I plan on adding an LSD with my buildout, so I will always have ESP off... hehe. I live in Vegas so after I get my c55 supercharged, I'll have to come down there and we can race... NO NOS of courses... I don't want to put 20 into my car and get smoked!
I plan on adding an LSD with my buildout, so I will always have ESP off... hehe. I live in Vegas so after I get my c55 supercharged, I'll have to come down there and we can race... NO NOS of courses... I don't want to put 20 into my car and get smoked!
Why remove it when you can just turn it off with a button??
As for the race - sorry! the nos will be on. I certainly did not spent over $30k to lose a race
05-11-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JamE55
Benny,
After seeing pics of your car that is truly one awsome machine! Let me know if you still like to meet up. 
After seeing pics of your car that is truly one awsome machine!
Let me know if you still like to meet up. 
the best part about my car...
the car seats in the back
05-11-2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
Let's touch base on friday. I'll have a better idea for what the wife and kids have planned for the weekend.
the best part about my car...
the car seats in the back
the best part about my car...
the car seats in the back
05-11-2005, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JamE55
Great! Just curious but if you were to guesstimate your rwhp how much do you think you have?
I'm having the following done next week:
Exchange the intake manifold, increase the nos to 100 shot, and a dyno.
I'll keep everyone posted!
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05-11-2005, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
maybe around 485rwhp
I'm having the following done next week:
Exchange the intake manifold, increase the nos to 100 shot, and a dyno.
I'll keep everyone posted!
BennyZ
I'm having the following done next week:
Exchange the intake manifold, increase the nos to 100 shot, and a dyno.
I'll keep everyone posted!
BennyZ
05-11-2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
maybe around 485rwhp
I'm having the following done next week:
Exchange the intake manifold, increase the nos to 100 shot, and a dyno.
I'll keep everyone posted!
BennyZ
I'm having the following done next week:
Exchange the intake manifold, increase the nos to 100 shot, and a dyno.
I'll keep everyone posted!
BennyZ
05-11-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
I will do so next week!
05-12-2005, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Does anybody here have LSD on their c55? In adding the LSD, do you totally eliminate wheel spin?
05-12-2005, 02:00 AM
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Hey Benny, I will be in Los Angeles this weekend bro... give me a ride in that beast of a supercharged/nitrous C55!! Call me up... 786-298-1436
05-12-2005, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Add the Kleemann headers and ECU tuning and you're sitting right at the 520 hp and 520 lbs of torque, just like that dyno graph.
Richard - Who/what company is the Las Vegas installer you speak of? I live in Las Vegas... that's great for me!
I plan on sending my car to Brandon at Kleemann. Just waiting for my HRE 441r's to be delivered!
Richard - Who/what company is the Las Vegas installer you speak of? I live in Las Vegas... that's great for me!
I plan on sending my car to Brandon at Kleemann. Just waiting for my HRE 441r's to be delivered!
Brandon didn't state which shop/company, other than to say it's in the works. Good luck with your venture to force induction, keep us posted with your results.
05-12-2005, 11:59 AM
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LSD would be most beneficial if you plan to track your car. When cornering hard with a LSD, more torque will be transferred to the wheel with more traction.
05-13-2005, 10:04 AM
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Bennyz - Did you leave your cats in place? With the Kleemann setup (headers and downpipe), they actually remove the primary cats and reroute the 02 sensors.
05-13-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Bennyz - Did you leave your cats in place? With the Kleemann setup (headers and downpipe), they actually remove the primary cats and reroute the 02 sensors.
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05-13-2005, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
cats were left as is.
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05-13-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Bennyz - I meant to tell you - the Kleemann kit only runs 6.5 lbs of boost.
Regardless, I was out yesturday and seeking trouble again...
I punched the car a couple of times and I have to tell you that plenty fast...
Not sure if I want it any faster...
05-13-2005, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BennyZ
I punched the car a couple of times and I have to tell you that plenty fast...
Not sure if I want it any faster...
Not sure if I want it any faster...
05-13-2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JamE55
Did you punch it from a dead start or rolling or both? Where did you test it? Need to check that beast out!
There's a good stretch next to my house...pretty open and safe...
I'm not racing anyone, I'm just trying to get a good read on the way it all works... (Still trying to play between sport vs. manual mode... ESP on or off...)
BennyZ
