dohcfiend

1 more thing if u have the $$$ but its a risk.

compression ratio:

$$
easy way, if there are thicker headgaskets already available or have custom ones made. lower compression.......increase boost

$$$$$
hard way, swap in piston/rod assy's from an e55 amg. it will take you from 10.5:1 to 9.0:1

edit: common mistake peeps make with boost is compression bc the power increase with added boost isn't linear
for example:

engine 1 10.5:1 engine boosted 7lbs 510hp maxed out
engine 2 8.5 engine boosted 12 lbs 762hp maxed out
same engine minus compression

meaning the power increase doesn't correspond with the numbers. only X factors is engine efficiency and HEAT!!! and of course detonation but any competent tuner should be able to deal with that.

betrezra

thx DOHC.

betrezra

Motorwerks is tracking down the 82mm TB for this build.

If anyone in the know has the low-down on where to source, and the blower mods (porting) please help out.

I'm prob adding this to the mix.

Also chime in with anything I'm missing mod wise for the motor.

blackbenzz

What do you need to know? I can help.

JamE55

When this man speaks..........it's game ovah!!!

betrezra

PM sent!

blackbenzz

I responded a while ago. Let me know if you need any more help

betrezra

Thanks BB! It's not easy to go fast..... unless you can be a copy-cat

betrezra

Came across this kleemann blower kit for a clk550........

http://www.importdynamics.com/catalo...9-p-56114.html

betrezra

Just got a call from MW - kleemann headers are just about done getting installed..... (swapping out the shorties to mid length K)..... then back on the dyno. Then to paint, then to me.

I forgot what it's like to drive a clk, but I think the wait will worth it.

Johnpidge

I can't think how you've been so patient - it would be driving me nuts by now

AMGSC

I love the Kleemann TCU flash. It made my shifts so much tighter and faster. I think they will discount it to $695 and it's worth it.

hami

+1

betrezra

To be honest I've just forgot about this car.......... but man does it suck to drive the wallowing ML500 every day............ but that's about to change!!!!!

blackbenzz

I didn't drive the clk55 for a while and decided to take it for a drive the other day. Man I LOVE that car! You will be very happy with it. Coming from driving ML500 for a while it will blow your mind! Enjoy it!!!

hami

thought I would give you something to look forward to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN4KNZAUky8

blackbenzz

Wow you went all the way dow to Funktion Tuned? That dyno reads low. Bring it to MIR friday! lol

betrezra

OMG you guys are KILLING ME!!!! that sounds great HAMI!!!!!!!! come on MW finish my ride

hami

yup this was back in october havent had the time to drag it I didnt like it when they said it pulls 412 horses it sounded to low but i was told t reads low so im relieved for now :P

I doubt I can come over this friday but i'll keep u posted when I can

betrezra

All the modd'ed CLK's hang out in the NorthEast!

Moedy

lets make that change and bring some down south. Im not too far from you, lets meet at no problem raceway one day


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betrezra

Moedy - Sounds like a plan. I used to race no problem when I lived in N/O>>>
We will have to represent the GulfSouth

betrezra

Got a call from MW..... everything is bolted/welded in..... time to dyno tune, then paint, then home to papa.

betrezra

OK more updates..... 1st custom pulley was machined wrong did not fit the blower shaft..... so back to the machine shop ..... supposed to be @ MW Friday... then dyno-tune, then paint.... then to me.... I know I sound like a broken record.... I keep reminding myself this will be FUN when it's done LLLLLLLLLL

wawy

Kleeman has a TCU flash for the 55 NA now?