Anyone here know of any aggressive performance mods for the CLK55? Cams, headers, etc
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Anyone here know of any aggressive performance mods for the CLK55? Cams, headers, etc
I'm looking to pick up a '03 / '04 CLK55 amg within the next few months, and I was wondering if anyone here knows or can point me in the right direction of someone who knows the different options for performance mods on the 5.5L motor? Such as cams, headers, if anyone makes an intake, if there are better intake manifold options, anything? I know Supersprint makes LT headers, but at $3k, I'd rather get a set custom built, using better merge collectors, and proper tube diameter / length. I also know that Kleeman and a few others make cams for the 5.5L, but I was wondering if anyone know of a source that could make custom grinds? I have a guy that produced 440rwhp in my cam-only LS1, and I'd like to get a custom grind for him.
Also, I know different companies have different tuning options, but $1600 or more for a tune... come on now. There has to be a cheaper option than that. And if there isn't, I'll just buy a stand alone engine management system, and STILL save money over an ecu flash... lol
Thanks for any and all help!!
Also, I know different companies have different tuning options, but $1600 or more for a tune... come on now. There has to be a cheaper option than that. And if there isn't, I'll just buy a stand alone engine management system, and STILL save money over an ecu flash... lol
Thanks for any and all help!!
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Look up "PTE" as I believe he may be able to give you details on the cams (IIRC he's got a set for sale as I type this).
As for the rest....it really depends on your goals - and your budget. Will this be a daily driver?
The biggest bang for the buck is going to be a blower.
As for the rest....it really depends on your goals - and your budget. Will this be a daily driver?
The biggest bang for the buck is going to be a blower.
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I know blower is best bang for the buck, but I'd like to see what the motor can do in n/a form. Eventually i may save up the coin to get the heads ported, and forge the bottom end and slap a blower on, but for now I'd like to stay n/a. Do you (or anyone else) know of any company that makes true LT headers for the w209 chassis? Or if there is a better than stock intake manifold that'll fit the 5.4l?
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I know blower is best bang for the buck, but I'd like to see what the motor can do in n/a form. Eventually i may save up the coin to get the heads ported, and forge the bottom end and slap a blower on, but for now I'd like to stay n/a. Do you (or anyone else) know of any company that makes true LT headers for the w209 chassis? Or if there is a better than stock intake manifold that'll fit the 5.4l?
Not sure what's available header-wise (other than Kleemann, etc.)
Link to PTE's cam sale thread...
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg-clk63-amg-w208-w209/222988-cams-again.html
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VRP cams and Kleemann blower. It sounds like you want to budget mod and that doesnt mix well with benzes IMO. You will see how much different it is than the LS1 world which is why there arent as many heavily modded benzes as there are chevys/fords etc
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I'm looking to pick up a '03 / '04 CLK55 amg within the next few months, and I was wondering if anyone here knows or can point me in the right direction of someone who knows the different options for performance mods on the 5.5L motor? Such as cams, headers, if anyone makes an intake, if there are better intake manifold options, anything? I know Supersprint makes LT headers, but at $3k, I'd rather get a set custom built, using better merge collectors, and proper tube diameter / length. I also know that Kleeman and a few others make cams for the 5.5L, but I was wondering if anyone know of a source that could make custom grinds? I have a guy that produced 440rwhp in my cam-only LS1, and I'd like to get a custom grind for him.
Also, I know different companies have different tuning options, but $1600 or more for a tune... come on now. There has to be a cheaper option than that. And if there isn't, I'll just buy a stand alone engine management system, and STILL save money over an ecu flash... lol
Thanks for any and all help!!
Also, I know different companies have different tuning options, but $1600 or more for a tune... come on now. There has to be a cheaper option than that. And if there isn't, I'll just buy a stand alone engine management system, and STILL save money over an ecu flash... lol
Thanks for any and all help!!
because you want to mod it and you're not gonna want to pay what it would cost to do so.
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Lol... I know good and well it's not going to be cheap, I was mainly just asking for information on where I can get either some custom cams ground, or if anyone makes any sort of tuning software for the cars.
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We don't need the header. We just want the complete sc kit. $7.5K is a very reasonable offered consider the new kit is retail for $11K and a used kit directly from Cory with warranty is run around $7K. The only problem is, it the new root type sc and not the old twin-screws type.
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You mean 3.2 I believe ? 5.5 not enough ?I would love to have a 5.5 chipped , a 55K engine would be awfully nice
to have but the cost ! The SLK 55 does pretty well w 5.5 na. doesn't it. Roger
