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

Bang 4 the Buck

Old Sep 2, 2003 | 01:27 AM
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What would you say are the best engine and suspension mods you can get for the 430?

Also...I know there's really no DEAL out there, but who's selling the cheapest supercharger? Hopefully there's something under $14k...
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:20 AM
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Re: Bang 4 the Buck

Originally posted by kevintari
What would you say are the best engine and suspension mods you can get for the 430?

Also...I know there's really no DEAL out there, but who's selling the cheapest supercharger? Hopefully there's something under $14k...
i think the cheapest mainstream supercharger for the 430 would be an HPS system, but 99% of the peeps here would say go for the Kleemann system... and thats what I would recomment also...

The Kleeman system is a little more expensive... right at your $14,000 price tag... but thats without Install yet....

the best suspension so far on the market would probably also come from Kleemann... Pricey, but also very very good...

Check on evosport, they carry & will install both items for you. Maybe you can work out a good deal...???
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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an owner of a shop quoted me $8000 installed for a Musselman (spelling?") supercharger. I don't know if this is a trusted name or not. the $8000 was for labor, parts and dyno tuning.



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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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EVOSPORT PULLEY KIT- 450 BUCKS- 13HP Increase!
K&N AIR FILTER- ??? BUCKS- 2-3HP Increase!
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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do you have a K&N air filter in your car? How much can I pick one up for? notice any difference in acceleration?

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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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wouldn't it be easier to trade in your 430 plus that $14k to search for a 01-02 CLk55? The 01 is selling around low-mid $40k's
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