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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
* EvoSports Underdrive Pulley Kit
* AMS Aluminum Crank Pulley (Dyno'd with RWHP gains of +13HP/19TQ)
* PowerChip ECU
* Sprint Booster
* Air Intake Custom Made (Custom Made VIPclk320)
* V6 Headers (Custom Made by Ghostrider)
* Okada Projects Plasma Direct (High Power Ignition Coil Upgrade)
* NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
* NGK Spark Plug Wire Set
* SuperSprint Exhaust
* SuperSprint Free Flow Resonator
* No Primary CATS

Suspension Modifications:
* KMAC Front and Rear Camber Kit
* H&R Sports Cup Kit Front and Rear
* H&R Sway Bar Front and Rear
* Front/Rear Tower Strut (Custom Made by VIPclk320)

Wheels/Tires Modifications:
* 20" WEDS Kranze Bazeria

Front Specifications:
* ET38
* #5 Spring Pad
* 8.5J 235/30ZR20” Nitto Invo

Rear Specifications:
* ET32 3mm H&R Spacers = ET29
* #1 Spring Pad
* 10J 255/30ZR20” Nitto Invo

Interior/Exterior Modifications:
* AMG Style Break, Accelerator Pedals (After market)
* Birdseye Gear Shift Handle (After market)
* Stainless Instrument Cluster and Dials (Custom Made by USspeedo)
* Steering Wheel (Custom Made)

Body Modifications:
* Front Hood Smoothed Out (Emblem-less)
* Rear Trunk Smoothed Out (Emblem-less)
* Custom front AMG W208/W209 bumper (Custom Made by VIPclk320)

Lighting's Modifications:
* Clear Turn signal bulbs Front & Rear
* LED License Plate Lights (White)
* LED Interior Lights (Blue)
* LED Park lights / City lights
* LED Side View Mirror Turn Signals (After market)
* LED Tail Lamps (After market)
* Projector Headlights (After market)
* HID 6000K Fog KIT (After market)
* HID 6000K Headlights (MB original / OEM)

Other Modifications:
* Painted Engine Cover (Silver with Blue MB Letters)

Future Modifications:
* Quaife LSD
* Custom Fabricated Stereo
* Fender Rolling for wider rims.

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  • 2000 CLK 320
  • 85K miles
  • 0-60 in 6.17s
  • aDyno v1.0.4 Android Application

Drag Strip (Data Rate 10ms)
  • 60' : 2.719 secs
  • 330' : 6.562 secs
  • 1/8 mile : 9.639 secs @ 82.5 mph

Acceleration
  • 0-10mph : 0.870 secs
  • 0-20mph : 1.782 secs
  • 0-30mph : 2.712 secs
  • 0-40mph : 3.683 secs
  • 0-50mph : 4.884 secs
  • 0-60mph : 6.174 secs
  • 0-70mph : 7.493 secs
  • 0-80mph : 9.122 secs

Peaks
  • Acceleration : 0.697 g
  • Speed : 82.6 mph
  • Distance : 864.9 ft


Well AMS stated that I would see up to 15HP/TQ gains well I got RWHP gains of +13HP/19TQ. :bowdown:

"...the AMS power pulley for the V6 application will produce up to 15HP/TQ at the crank depending on modifications and base engine power."

AMS Pulley Weight = 2.2 lbs
OE Pulley Weight = 6.8 lbs

Before
192.23 HP
202.52 lb ft torque

After
205.25 HP
222.05 lb ft torque

Gain
13.02 HP
19.53 lb ft torque

Progress to date:
  1. 158.98 HP @ 177.93 lbs-ft Torque
  2. 172.91 HP @ 199.63 lbs-ft Torque
  3. 192.23 HP @ 202.52 lbs-ft Torque
  4. 205.25 HP @ 222.05 lbs-ft Torque
  5. Next Dyno with Okada Project Plazma Direct Ignition Coil upgrade w/ NGK Iridium plugs and NGK Wires.

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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 01:48 AM
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Beautiful. Love them rims. The whole car is perfect. Not to many exterior mods to make it look cheesey just the right amount to give it that beefier stock look. Perfect!
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Beautiful. Love them rims. The whole car is perfect. Not to many exterior mods to make it look cheesey just the right amount to give it that beefier stock look. Perfect!
So you're saying a wide body is out the question...lol Just joking, that would be too much for this look.

Thanks, glad you like how it all came together.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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looks great Will, love that new front bumper...updates the car nicely along with your other mods.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Always looking very good !! I wish I have two CLKs one for track one like yours for street .
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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"Okada Projects Plasma Direct" did you dyno after this last mod?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CurYousGee
looks great Will, love that new front bumper...updates the car nicely along with your other mods.
Thanks to Ash (VipClk320) on that front bumper

Thanks for the complement

Originally Posted by A1EK
looking sharp there man....
Thanks man

Originally Posted by tery
Always looking very good !! I wish I have two CLKs one for track one like yours for street .
Thanks boss If I had a second car it would be an SL55/63/65 fo sho


Originally Posted by dlbehrns
"Okada Projects Plasma Direct" did you dyno after this last mod?
Just got my car out the shop on Friday, it's going back in this weekend. Got a pretty big crack in the glass so have not taken it out for a hard test drive. Will give the car a few weeks to adjust before doing a dyno. What I can say is barely touching the accelerator throws you back in your seat. Will have to get use to that.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Just got my car out the shop on Friday, it's going back in this weekend. Got a pretty big crack in the glass so have not taken it out for a hard test drive. Will give the car a few weeks to adjust before doing a dyno. What I can say is barely touching the accelerator throws you back in your seat. Will have to get use to that.
Very interested to see the dyno chart to see where the gains have been made. My MSD system on my track car made a difference in the bottom end (dyno read) and on the very top end, car also idled smoother than I thought possible.

So, so far everything is a-okay, no hiccups whatsoever?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Very interested to see the dyno chart to see where the gains have been made. My MSD system on my track car made a difference in the bottom end (dyno read) and on the very top end, car also idled smoother than I thought possible.

So, so far everything is a-okay, no hiccups whatsoever?
Driving around, that's exactly where I feel it e.g. Bottom/Top End. Seems to lag or just is normal in the Mid Range because of this the 0-60 feels a bit slower like something is missing. But just barely pressing the accelerator will throw you back in your seat.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 03:10 AM
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Driving around, that's exactly where I feel it e.g. Bottom/Top End. Seems to lag or just is normal in the Mid Range because of this the 0-60 feels a bit slower like something is missing. But just barely pressing the accelerator will throw you back in your seat.
Cool, I'll keep an eye out for your dyno run and write up when you get it finished
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Thought I'd add a new picture to this thread that I took this weekend.

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Old May 2, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Old May 8, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevwood
Cool, I'll keep an eye out for your dyno run and write up when you get it finished
Will do boss, just been busy at work can't wait to find some time to run out and get a dyno.

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I love the shots you take, very classy!
Thanks it's the camera that takes the good pictures, not me because I really don't know what I'm doing besides pressing the button...lol
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:50 AM
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Old May 9, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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looking for a black bumper like your. where can i get one. i know they're custom, anyone saling it?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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looking good Williams
Thanks Boss!! You passing the torch over to me?

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looking for a black bumper like your. where can i get one. i know they're custom, anyone saling it?
Honestly, more than likely you will not find someone selling this bumper because so much time, money, and energy is put into making one and because of that not allot of people have done it.

If your not worried about spending a few thousand dollars then your best shot is to find a shop that will make one for you. Even if you happen to find someone selling one I'm sure it would cost you a few $K.

Member VIPCLK320 could probably give you more information or possibly point you in the right direction.
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Originally Posted by Williams707
Thanks Boss!! You passing the torch over to me?



Honestly, more than likely you will not find someone selling this bumper because so much time, money, and energy is put into making one and because of that not allot of people have done it.

If your not worried about spending a few thousand dollars then your best shot is to find a shop that will make one for you. Even if you happen to find someone selling one I'm sure it would cost you a few $K.

Member VIPCLK320 could probably give you more information or possibly point you in the right direction.

Haha, I will no longer be producing any bumpers. Im making my final one which is going to be on my own car so who ever was able to get one will be happy to know that they will stay exclusive.
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Okada Projects Plasma Directs upgrade results.

Originally Posted by dlbehrns
"Okada Projects Plasma Direct" did you dyno after this last mod?
+1, I'm interested as well.

Thank you for quantifying your past mods before and after HP increases. I must have missed seeing your results w/ regard to the Okada Projects coils. Please tell us if you received any sizable horsepower increase for the Plasma Directs.

Thanks in advance, Lynn
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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Okada Projects Plasma Directs upgrade results.

Originally Posted by dlbehrns
"Okada Projects Plasma Direct" did you dyno after this last mod?
+1, I'm interested as well.

Thank you for quantifying your past mods before and after HP increases. I must have missed seeing your results w/ regard to the Okada Projects coils. Please tell us if you received any sizable horsepower increase for the Plasma Directs.

Thanks in advance, Lynn
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+1, I'm interested as well.

Thank you for quantifying your past mods before and after HP increases. I must have missed seeing your results w/ regard to the Okada Projects coils. Please tell us if you received any sizable horsepower increase for the Plasma Directs.

Thanks in advance, Lynn
Sorry, I've been so busy that I have not had time to get the dyno. Hopefully within the next few months. but I would like to add my Highway MPG


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Wow, where did you get those gauges at? It is an awesome look!
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Wow, where did you get those gauges at? It is an awesome look!
That old thing Thanks man. Got it from USspeedo.com

Stainless Steel laser cut only two made in the world. I was lucky to get this because it was the prototype of another forum member.

USSpeedo will not make anymore unless they get a minimum of 10 people. They said it was too difficult to make..
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Are those clear side markers by Depo? Thanks in advance!
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