Clk430 buld TURBO
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From: Maryland USA
02 W208 CLK55 Cabriolet, 2000 W163 ML55
Clk430 buld TURBO
Hi all. Before I start i just want to say that MB-world has been a great resource to me and I am very appreciative to all the members and their knowledge.
So, I recently got a new job at a custom shop called Three Pedals LLC. As an employee I get deals on parts and cheaper labor plus I can use the facilitys. On top of that one of my mechanic coworkers (Larry) holds the record for most powerful monoblock E55 (he built it).
With all this I have decided to build my 2001 clk430.
What I plain to do:
88mm turbo (Larry's)
Intercooler
Cams
Ported head
Front strut brace
Front lower brace
Mid lower brace
2 stage boost control
Amg calipers
drilled rotors
amg sway bars
amg rear diff
amg transmission
custom exaust
dump valve
Tune
anyone know where I can find evosport pullys?
My car is the "sport" edition so I'm not sure if the sway bars and diff are any different. If they are then I was going to switch to the amg parts. Also does anyone know if a 430 torque converter will fit on an amg trans?
I need to know:
Is the amg rear diff any better?
Are the amg swaybars any better?
Is the amg driveshaft better/worth it?
What will I need for the trans swap?
Has anyone done a non water cooled engine bay turbo?
Please let me know if you can answer any of these questions.
I will post pictures of the build.
So, I recently got a new job at a custom shop called Three Pedals LLC. As an employee I get deals on parts and cheaper labor plus I can use the facilitys. On top of that one of my mechanic coworkers (Larry) holds the record for most powerful monoblock E55 (he built it).
With all this I have decided to build my 2001 clk430.
What I plain to do:
88mm turbo (Larry's)
Intercooler
Cams
Ported head
Front strut brace
Front lower brace
Mid lower brace
2 stage boost control
Amg calipers
drilled rotors
amg sway bars
amg rear diff
amg transmission
custom exaust
dump valve
Tune
anyone know where I can find evosport pullys?
My car is the "sport" edition so I'm not sure if the sway bars and diff are any different. If they are then I was going to switch to the amg parts. Also does anyone know if a 430 torque converter will fit on an amg trans?
I need to know:
Is the amg rear diff any better?
Are the amg swaybars any better?
Is the amg driveshaft better/worth it?
What will I need for the trans swap?
Has anyone done a non water cooled engine bay turbo?
Please let me know if you can answer any of these questions.
I will post pictures of the build.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 21
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From: Maryland USA
02 W208 CLK55 Cabriolet, 2000 W163 ML55
udate
going with:
On 3 (76mm) Turbo
Front strut brace
Front lower brace
Mid lower brace
Amg calipers
Amg diff
Amg trans (77k)
h&r sway bars (already have their springs)
Tune by tuning tech fs
On 3 (76mm) Turbo
Front strut brace
Front lower brace
Mid lower brace
Amg calipers
Amg diff
Amg trans (77k)
h&r sway bars (already have their springs)
Tune by tuning tech fs
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 70
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From: Denver
2001 Mercedes clk430
sweet man I can't wait to see what this comes 2 it will be awesome keep up with the posting or if you can post on FB i would love to follow this build and about the ud pulley kit I had it on my CLK 430 it gave me about 12 more horsepower that's about it I was looking for one for about 2 years I came across one that some guy had in his garage that never been used it's not worth it and it's almost impossible to find the kits
