what is the best way to gain more horse power without upgrading the engine
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blk 2000 clk430
what is the best way to gain more horse power without upgrading the engine
Is there a way to gain a few more horse power without upgrade the engine? K&N filter or change the exhaust or get a new chip???If I have to spend 15k on the Kleeman super charge then I rather trade my CLK430 in and get a 94Ferrari 348 spider and gain more horse power and turn more head....
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Yeah, I guess you're right in some way. Why do you want to buy a CLK430 but are not satisfied with the number of horses it carries? If there are cheap ways to increase the horsepower without spending a lot, nobody will buy a CLK55! Just my $0.02.
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Get a chip, K&N air filter, new exhaust and you should have more HP that will make you happier for some time hopefully.
I haven't drive a 430 yet, but i'm sure the power in it compared to my 320 is much nicer.
BTW, how often do you end up filling up your gas tank? how many miles do you get out of your car on a full tank?
I haven't drive a 430 yet, but i'm sure the power in it compared to my 320 is much nicer.
BTW, how often do you end up filling up your gas tank? how many miles do you get out of your car on a full tank?
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Originally posted by Lbenz1375
Get a chip, K&N air filter, new exhaust and you should have more HP that will make you happier for some time hopefully.
I haven't drive a 430 yet, but i'm sure the power in it compared to my 320 is much nicer.
BTW, how often do you end up filling up your gas tank? how many miles do you get out of your car on a full tank?
Get a chip, K&N air filter, new exhaust and you should have more HP that will make you happier for some time hopefully.
I haven't drive a 430 yet, but i'm sure the power in it compared to my 320 is much nicer.
BTW, how often do you end up filling up your gas tank? how many miles do you get out of your car on a full tank?
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Damn 330miles. i don't think i've hit even 280 on a full tank yet unless i forget to reset the computer.
i only have 7000 miles on the car, therefore, i haven't had my first oil change yet. do you think this may have some affect on my MPG?
i only have 7000 miles on the car, therefore, i haven't had my first oil change yet. do you think this may have some affect on my MPG?
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blk 2000 clk430
Originally posted by Lbenz1375
Damn 330miles. i don't think i've hit even 280 on a full tank yet unless i forget to reset the computer.
i only have 7000 miles on the car, therefore, i haven't had my first oil change yet. do you think this may have some affect on my MPG?
Damn 330miles. i don't think i've hit even 280 on a full tank yet unless i forget to reset the computer.
i only have 7000 miles on the car, therefore, i haven't had my first oil change yet. do you think this may have some affect on my MPG?
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Originally posted by Lbenz1375
Damn 330miles. i don't think i've hit even 280 on a full tank yet unless i forget to reset the computer.
Damn 330miles. i don't think i've hit even 280 on a full tank yet unless i forget to reset the computer.
Granted, I have pushed my numbers down to as low as 9MPG during one particularly spirited mountain session....
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2001 MB CLK55
Originally posted by Lbenz1375
i'm not doing anything out of the norm. i like to use the tiptronic a lot but not all of the time.
I do mostly city driving but then some highway. i'd say 70/30 city/hwy.
i'm not doing anything out of the norm. i like to use the tiptronic a lot but not all of the time.
I do mostly city driving but then some highway. i'd say 70/30 city/hwy.
