Performance Modding Questions
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Performance Modding Questions
I read through all the performance threads here a lot but I had a couple additional questions I couldn't find a direct answer too.
1. How much mileage is 'too much' to start modding an everyday driver? I have a 06 clk500 with around 75k miles, clean history and been babied... is that fine to start modding (performance)? Very broad question but whatever two cents you have I would like to hear.
2. Is there a nicely written informational website on performance modding? I feel like I know a decent bit, but sometimes it can make my head spin, would be nice to have a place to get detailed information on what a particular type of mod is really going to give you. Obviously that information is out there somewhere, but a collection for all mods would be great, especially one with a mercedes slant.
1. How much mileage is 'too much' to start modding an everyday driver? I have a 06 clk500 with around 75k miles, clean history and been babied... is that fine to start modding (performance)? Very broad question but whatever two cents you have I would like to hear.
2. Is there a nicely written informational website on performance modding? I feel like I know a decent bit, but sometimes it can make my head spin, would be nice to have a place to get detailed information on what a particular type of mod is really going to give you. Obviously that information is out there somewhere, but a collection for all mods would be great, especially one with a mercedes slant.
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hmm https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...must-have.html this comes to mind :3
it isn't too focused on performance mods though
it isn't too focused on performance mods though
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yea, that thread is great
Looking more for a performance tuners "bible" if you will, sites a mod junkie might reference. Of course you can find some on google, but thats why I am asking for peoples favorites or recommendations.
Looking more for a performance tuners "bible" if you will, sites a mod junkie might reference. Of course you can find some on google, but thats why I am asking for peoples favorites or recommendations.
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75K on a well maintained M113 is pretty much just getting broken in, if you have any doubts, do a compression test.
As for mods, what are you after, power or balanced performance? The usual mods for any n/a car are intake, exhaust and tune.
As for mods, what are you after, power or balanced performance? The usual mods for any n/a car are intake, exhaust and tune.
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Kev, if there is something wrong in the compression of the car, shouldn't that light up in ur dash as an error occurring in the engine compartment?
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Thanks for the Mileage input Kev.
I guess I worded my modding question wrong... there is so much information on this site alone that I am pretty sure what I plan to mod as far are performance goes... I was just wondering if some of the more veteran modders used any specific racing/modding website as their general reference with great detail, instead of people saying a lot of the same general things.
Currently my modding path is to replace my 20s with 19's and get a drop, then get a magnaflow quad exhaust with the Amg tips (only have 2 of 4 tips atm).
I guess I worded my modding question wrong... there is so much information on this site alone that I am pretty sure what I plan to mod as far are performance goes... I was just wondering if some of the more veteran modders used any specific racing/modding website as their general reference with great detail, instead of people saying a lot of the same general things.
Currently my modding path is to replace my 20s with 19's and get a drop, then get a magnaflow quad exhaust with the Amg tips (only have 2 of 4 tips atm).
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Compression test
Dear Kev,
I seen that you mentioned something about doing a compressin test on our clk500 w209 to find out how good the motor is and if you can actually start modding it up big time. Well, I just actually did the compression test and I got 190 acrosss the board; thats what my shop told me. So looking at how much experience u have I wanted to ask me if thats good. The shop that did it told me thats PERFECT just like factory setting. Can u plz give me your in put on it. Thanks
I seen that you mentioned something about doing a compressin test on our clk500 w209 to find out how good the motor is and if you can actually start modding it up big time. Well, I just actually did the compression test and I got 190 acrosss the board; thats what my shop told me. So looking at how much experience u have I wanted to ask me if thats good. The shop that did it told me thats PERFECT just like factory setting. Can u plz give me your in put on it. Thanks
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Sure sounds good to me mate, very strong! Also a great sign that all the cylinders are up there, none are reading lower.
Let the modding begin...
Let the modding begin...
