W209 CLK550 M273 Performance Mods (need some advice)
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2013 CLS63, 2001 ML430, 2012 e350 coupe
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may take it out tonight to play around, they meet around here friday nights to race. Not sure if im going to do that yet
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im not sure, i know bbk makes a 90mm for the hemi engine that you can make work, the harness plugs in but the wiring is different so you have to swap a couple pin locations on the connector, then its plug and play
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E550 Coupe
Updates on the Throttle Body Bore
Any updates on your throttle body mod? Has it affected driveability? Does the car feel faster? Does it make the engine louder?
Appreciate the info, this sounds like a great way to gain to 10-20 HP.
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no driveabilty issue, idles fine, no cel. No it doesnt change the sound of the engine at all.
By the seat of the pants really cant tell much different pulls a little more up high. at the track it picked up a couple mph in the 1/8 mile,
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w211 e550, 560 sec
What about Schrick cams, anyone uses them? Vaeth seems to use them
http://www.*********.com/showthread....460-horsepower
http://www.bar-tek-tuning.com/Merced...SCHRICK+V8.htm
http://www.*********.com/showthread....460-horsepower
http://www.bar-tek-tuning.com/Merced...SCHRICK+V8.htm
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Um, with the cost of those cams, the cost of new lifters, and the nightmare of a labor job, I'd just trade the CLK500 for a CLK63. Well, actually, no, I wouldn't because the CLK63 M156 engine would probably have head bolt failure and require all of this work and more to repair! Working on the camshafts and heads of the DOHC engines is a real nightmare.
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w211 e550, 560 sec
gixxerboy,
You write that you plan to swap rear axle ratio
in your CLK, any ideas how to get the software working for the swap? are you planning to use 350 CGI TCM?
I discussed what i know here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...gear-e550.html
You write that you plan to swap rear axle ratio
in your CLK, any ideas how to get the software working for the swap? are you planning to use 350 CGI TCM?
I discussed what i know here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...gear-e550.html
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w211 e550, 560 sec
You must have good connections, since i got a pretty high level NO from them... 
Just to make sure, you have also 285kw engine and 7speed autobox?
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My email to them.
Hi,
I have a facelift w211 E500 estate (285kw, M273) which has a 2.47 rear axle ratio & 7speed automatic gearbox. I'm considering swaping in 3.06 diff (or only ring&pinion)+ Wavetrac LSD. Can you remap the TCU (and other electronics if needed) to accomodate this new ratio while maintaining full functionality of the car?
If yes, how much does it cost and what do i need to ship to you to get it done?
Also, If i would opt for Richmond Gear 3.23 ring and pinion, would the same above apply?
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REPLY
Hi,
This I never tried and will never do on the distance, so sorry.
Med venlig hilsen/Best regards
Claus Ankjær
CEO, founder & owner.
Just to make sure, you have also 285kw engine and 7speed autobox?
----------------
My email to them.
Hi,
I have a facelift w211 E500 estate (285kw, M273) which has a 2.47 rear axle ratio & 7speed automatic gearbox. I'm considering swaping in 3.06 diff (or only ring&pinion)+ Wavetrac LSD. Can you remap the TCU (and other electronics if needed) to accomodate this new ratio while maintaining full functionality of the car?
If yes, how much does it cost and what do i need to ship to you to get it done?
Also, If i would opt for Richmond Gear 3.23 ring and pinion, would the same above apply?
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REPLY
Hi,
This I never tried and will never do on the distance, so sorry.
Med venlig hilsen/Best regards
Claus Ankjær
CEO, founder & owner.
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yes we have the same engine trans combo.
i dont know about my connections but we are dealing with different locations. i was told its not a problem they do it often.
i dont know about my connections but we are dealing with different locations. i was told its not a problem they do it often.
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