CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Does anyone have a power pulley on a CLK320? and does the power pulley affect the power distribution throughout the car? I mean will my amps be affected by this?
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Old Feb 2, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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We make underdrive pulleys for any V6 or V8 naturally aspirated engine from 1998 and on. How many watts are you running through your amps? Worse case scenario, you don't use our alternator pulley. You will make a little less than the normal 13hp at the wheels, but you will still have gains. This is what BrabusCClass and a few others are doing since they have large ICE systems.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 05:29 AM
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We make underdrive pulleys for any V6 or V8 naturally aspirated engine from 1998 and on. How many watts are you running through your amps? Worse case scenario, you don't use our alternator pulley. You will make a little less than the normal 13hp at the wheels, but you will still have gains. This is what BrabusCClass and a few others are doing since they have large ICE systems.
I have aroud 2000watts between my two amps and head unit.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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Adonis,

I would only recommend you using the Power Steering pulley and Water Pump pulley from our underdrive pulley kit. Underdriving your alternator would likely lead to you draining your battery. There are still gains to be had without the alternator pulley.
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Ben,

I do have a separate battery for my audio system. Would you still only recommend just using the Power Steering pulley and Water Pump pulley from the kit?
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Old Feb 3, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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You should be ok with the alternator pulley, but try to avoid running your stereo at idle for long periods of time.
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