Clk 430 V C43?
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Clk 430 V C43?
Im sorry if this is an old topic dredged up but....
why is a c43 302hp and a clk430 only 276?
is it just a chip?
or more fundamental?
why is a c43 302hp and a clk430 only 276?
is it just a chip?
or more fundamental?
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From: Chorley Lancashire England
CLK 430 Coupe + MGF + 1980 Camaro
i know what you are saying... but the clk430 will (allegedly) give 300+ bhp with just a chip change..
so will a c43 give 325+ bhp with a chip change - if so how come a 55 only has 354 bhp? or does that get 380+ with a chip?
what did amg do to the c43?
so will a c43 give 325+ bhp with a chip change - if so how come a 55 only has 354 bhp? or does that get 380+ with a chip?
what did amg do to the c43?
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As far as i know, AMG gave the C43 a higher-lift modular camshafts and a freer-flowing intake and exhaust system.
Which provided about 10% more power than our V8.
The CLK55 on the other hand has increased displacement to 5439cc.
Which provided about 10% more power than our V8.
The CLK55 on the other hand has increased displacement to 5439cc.
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From: Chorley Lancashire England
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this is probably going to sound daft... but why has nobody retro fitted the cams and intake to the clk ?
i know the cams would be more difficult but surely the intake is a bolt on power increase..?
with regard to the exhaust...how different is it? surely not as free flowing as the eisenmann - or is the improvement in the downpipes?
i know the cams would be more difficult but surely the intake is a bolt on power increase..?
with regard to the exhaust...how different is it? surely not as free flowing as the eisenmann - or is the improvement in the downpipes?
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Originally posted by FrankW
because if they want a CLK with 302 hps, they can just get the new CLK500...
because if they want a CLK with 302 hps, they can just get the new CLK500...
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
What if they dont like the new CLK and perfer 4.3 liters. (i dont know why though)
What if they dont like the new CLK and perfer 4.3 liters. (i dont know why though)
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Originally posted by Petie
and the C43 owners would jump at an opportunity like that.....
and the C43 owners would jump at an opportunity like that.....
lol...hehe
C43 owner can trade the body with Clk430 owners...hehe...not the engine
