I have been reading that an alternative Low Boost Kompressor will be ready some time soon for our model cars. Does anyone have any additional news on this new product?

Thanks,

Learso

Here are some pics of the V6 Low Boost Komp...

 

Looks like they removed the aftercooler and put a larger pulley. Do you know what they are calling "low boost" 3-4lbs? Is it upgradable to the 8psi kit? I wonder how much they are going for.
Mario

 

1 bar = 1 atmosphere = approx. 14.5 PSI, so in this case about 4.35psi

From their site:

Product update - KLEEMANN introduces the Low Boost Kompressor
26.08.2005

Since its introduction, the KLEEMANN Kompressor System has been regarded as the most efficient tuning solution for Mercedes-Benz available on the market. It has proven to be both reliable and very durable. The patented Kompressor System, with its integrated intercooler and manifold, has over the years become a synonymous with the KLEEMANN brand. Now KLEEMANN introduces a new version of the Kompressor System: The KLEEMANN Low Boost Kompressor. The new system is based on the existing Kompressor System but is reconfigured in three key areas:

1.The integrated intercooler has been removed.
2. Boost has been reduced.
3. Fuel injectors replace the pressure regulator system.

Reduced boost - reduced price.
The objective of being able to offer a Kompressor System at a significantly lower price than the existing system has been obtained with the Low Boost system. Boost pressure has been reduced from 0,45 bar to 0,30 bar. Omission of the intercooler the system and simplifying the fuel system allows for an approximate 25% reduction in the retail price.

The Low Boost Kompressor is now available for the 3,2 litre V6 (M112) engine and under development for the rest of the V6 engine programme. Even with the lower boost and intercooler omission an engine equipped with the Low Boost Kompressor System will never lack power. With no further modifications power out put from the V6 engine is 280 Hp @ 6000 rpm and the maximum level of torque is 360 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Prepared for more - future upgrades.
The Low Boost Kompressor system can be upgraded with the intercooler system at a later date, giving customers flexibility. Larger fuel injectors will be fitted and the boost can be increased for the full 331 Hp @ 6000 rpm and 441 Nm of torque @ 2000 rpm.

V8 version available later this year
By late fall 2005 a V8 version of the Low Boost Kompressor system will be introduced to the market, first to be seen on the 5.0 litre V8.

 

So I guess the price would be around 7k plus install. My Gen I HPS system is based on a similar idea but I only paid 4k and I did the install. I did a couple custom things to up the power. I'm very happy with my kit but I would love to have a full blown Kleemann kit with LSD, headers and aftercooler. Oh, well there is always my next car.

 

...........this is interesting because HPS got bashed badly on this forum because their Gen1 s/c did not have an intercooler. It was described as blasphemy. Now here goes Kleemann. Kleemann's system appears to have an advantage in that it is upgradable. It is more like an a la carte system. The point here is obviously the idea of having a s/c without an intercooler is not a sin afterall.

Ted

 

I think they got bashed badly as well because they had crappy customer service.

 

The product is great and for the price I couldn't go wrong. The customer service could be improved a little. I knew I would have to do a little tweaking to get the HPS system how I wanted it, powerful and safe. The larger fuel pump and Aquamist makes the car a much more safe system.
TRD, and Jackson racing put Eaton blowers on cars all day long with no intercooler/aftercooler and they run 7lbs of boost. TRD (Toyota) even warranties the blowers.

 

Will this product be for the w208 or 209? how much power will it give the 208?