wnycec

Anyway to crack 300 HP at the wheel without super/turbochargers?

CLK55 Airbox - 15HP (at the wheel?)
Exhaust
Headers
Camshafts
ECU
Pulley Kit
Intercooler

Stock is about 215 at the wheel?
What else could be done to a Stock CLK430 to increase torque and HP)?

Just wondering...

jtbeche

I'd highly doubt a 430 could. I have the 55 intake, an Eisenmann exhaust (although not on when I did the dyno) and the ECU (Powerchip) and I got about 235 from the wheels. I have a 99 though. I've heard some 2002's can do that at the wheel stock. Anyway, I don't think the exhaust or headers or pulleys are going to pull you up another 65 rwhp.

blackbenzz

You have to put that baby on the bottle (Nitrous). No other way.

wnycec

would an intercooler be helpful on a stock engine?

Is the 2002 stock numbers reachin 235 hps simply cause its a new vehicle? or is there something different with that engines configuration or manufacturing thats makin it pump out that much more Hp?

blackbenzz

Dont think an intercooler will help unless you're s/c or turbo. I never heard 02's have more power.

King320

get really lightweight wheels, this helps reduce unsprung weight. My friend has an SLK with really light racing wheels and the difference is quite noticable. Volk gram-lights (spelling?) are nice.

rsr911

Do it the easy way. Sell the 430 get a CLK55. Problem solved!

DemonaL

lol true, probaly not much of a good turbo is about 10gs right? Probaly cheaper orrrrrr same for a 55..