CLK55 AMG question - years/performance
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Correct. Throughout the model years, the C55, SLK55 and CLK55 engines are all the normally aspirated versions of the engines found in the E55, CL55, CLS55, SL55, etc.
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
Good info. I'm actually replacing my resonator with a y-pipe tomorrow (for sound and weight saving), do you think there is any performance to be gained by switching my stock secondary cats to race cats or even deleteing them completely? I have kleemann headers and eisenmann race muffler. TIA
If you delete your secondary cats you will throw a CEL. You will be freeing up some power by replacing the stck 400cell secondary cats with some higher flowing Stainless Steel 200cell cats.
PS I will be replacing my stck muffler though with this:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...f75d53ca32b94e
in all black or this in stainless steel:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/vib-1043.asp
to reduce the weight that the stck AMG muffler leaves me with.
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Don't get me wrong. I still love my W209.
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I love my 208!!! The aggressive body lines and the stout squared up trunk does it for me. I also like the newer bodied 209s. Its a toss up both great looking cars with amazing power!!!! Quick question though. Isn't the stock exhaust system diameter 2.5"? Where would I be able to find some 200 cell high flow cats? Does any one recommend stepping up to a 3" system from the the "Y" back vs. the stock system.
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Bro you're killin me but I'll tell you again.
If you delete your secondary cats you will throw a CEL. You will be freeing up some power by replacing the stck 400cell secondary cats with some higher flowing Stainless Steel 200cell cats.
PS I will be replacing my stck muffler though with this:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...f75d53ca32b94e
in all black or this in stainless steel:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/vib-1043.asp
to reduce the weight that the stck AMG muffler leaves me with.
If you delete your secondary cats you will throw a CEL. You will be freeing up some power by replacing the stck 400cell secondary cats with some higher flowing Stainless Steel 200cell cats.
PS I will be replacing my stck muffler though with this:
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...f75d53ca32b94e
in all black or this in stainless steel:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/vib-1043.asp
to reduce the weight that the stck AMG muffler leaves me with.
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krispyw208- after the resonator it is 3" piping back to the muffler
Carl- My muffler is an eisenmann race muffler which is supposed to be lighter than the AMG.
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I went down to our local performance shop here in Lubbock Texas and had them weld up a dual 2.5" inlet to 3" outlet y-pipe. Cost $100 and took about 45 min.
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You can also use 180 deg mandrel bends to weld up x and y pipes like this:
I have purchased bends and pipe from these guys before: http://www.magnumforce.com/ubend.asp
I have purchased bends and pipe from these guys before: http://www.magnumforce.com/ubend.asp
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Spend some time on a wet track and you'll see my point.
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....the obvious choice....a CL65!
I'm just getting as much seat time as possible, so as improvements are made each step allows me to excel as a driver. Frankly, my remedial skills have yet to master the stock power on tap and I'm working on car control (on street tires) before I move to significant performance improvements.
i agree, getting an LSD is very important. but i'm willing to bet that is a SC and an LSD cost the same, u would get the SC. just a hunch
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.....or just ask mbenzman to take me for a spin once in a while. $4/gal gas isn't going to make me jealous of a blower.
Not really....I take that back!
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It's actually about 2.75 inches stck after the reso.
Don't worry it will!
Yes I did it. You'll fall in love with your car all over again. You'll notice.
Yes I did it. You'll fall in love with your car all over again. You'll notice.
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