Hey guys

I am giving some thought to having a Weistec supercharger installed on my CLK63.

Do any of you have experience with this or know of anyone that has done it?

I need to read up and look into this properly before going ahead.

As you'd expect, reliability is my main priority. But I am also interested to know how much work is involved in the installation.

I am not looking to make crazy power - just a health increase will be enough for me.

I've heard that a stage 1 tune will not require much (if any) additional work regarding cooling, gearbox tune or under-hood alterations.

This would be perfect for me as I don't want to mess around too much. If I go ahead, I want this to be a nice, enjoyable mod without any headaches.

Can any of you shed any light?

Thanks guys,

 

I have had four different Wesitec SC's on my CLK BS and my C BS and my SLS BS is on it's way to Weistec now to have their 3.0L SLS system installed. I started of with their original 2.3L a few years ago on my CLK and then upgraded it to their 3.0L stage 3 and have since upgrade it to larger race only system they developed for me and Earl(ecampbell) that we are testing out right now. I run their 3.0L stage 3 on my C BS.

There are several guys on this forum who have purcahsed more than one system from Wesitec for their 63's, I think that shows how good they really are. You should not have any headaches, their have not been any major complaints from anyone on these forums related to Weistec, no blown engines, no failures. The couple of small gripes that people have posted about turned out to be issues with the installer and in one instance somebody ran a non Weistec tune. On both those occasions the owners of Wesitec flew out to the customer on their own dime and fixed the issues, great customer service, not many tuners would do that these days and f they did they would strap you with a big bill. They stand behind what they sell PERIOD!

To be honest their standard 2.3L makes enough HP for most people, I was happy and content with it until they approached me and asked me if I would be interested in testing their 3.0L, I am not one to ever say no to more HP. With headers and tune you can get about 560whp out of the 2.3L along with a good set of LT headers. All of their systems are very reliable and they go through extensive testing both on the street and track before they release anything to the public. They even offer a CARB approved version of the 2.3L if that is a concern to you and you are from California. Both the 2.3 and 3.0 system are very drivable and street friendly just so long as you monitor your right foot. I have logged a bunch of street miles on my C BS and it performs just fine, even in bumper to bumper traffic in summer heat.

 

Hey jrcart!

Good to hear from you

I have heard much about you, even from over here in the UK!

It's good to hear that you have positive things to say about the Weistec SC's.

Getting one fitted to my car is something that I have considered a few times now. But I really don't like problems when it comes to modding which is why I have not gone ahead with it yet. SC upgrades for the 63 are still an un-proven science over here, so there is not much information from people who have done it.

However, I won't go into too many details at the moment, but basically, a reputable US/UK tuning company has offered to do the installation for me.

Anyone who knows me will tell you what I am like with my car. You would be forgiven for saying I am rather OCD when it comes to my car. It's immaculate.
However, I do like to enjoy it too and a SC bolted to an already-mental engine is very appealing!

As I mentioned, I wouldn't want to go too crazy. Just a safe tune that would give me a healthy power-hike but wouldn't require any additional "butchery".

I currently have the Renntech CF intakes and high flow filters, secondary cat and silencer delete, a tune and some lightweight wheels.
Car drives very well and feels strong.

Modding my car is quite difficult because there are not many people that actually know anything about it - engine bay clearances etc.

remember, that mine is a CLK63 AMG coupe, not the Black Series.

I don't know exactly where my car differs from a BS and where they are the same.

Headers etc for C63's are available in lots of places, but as soon as you mention CLK63, no one knows if anything will fit.

I even approached Renntech about their "bolt on" headers for my car and even they started back-tracking, saying that they really need the car because it will require abit of work to get the headers to fit?!

You wouldn't believe how hard it is to get anything for my car or find someone that knows the car!
This is why I have left the stock headers and primarys cats in place.

If I want headers, someone is going to have to have the car so they can measure and make headers for it. Leaving my car anywhere makes me nervous (OCD kicks in! lol).

If I go for long tube headers, I believe I would have to relocate the primary cats and, in turn, the O2 sensors or disconnect them - again, headaches!

So if I go ahead with this, I was thinking of leaving the headers and primarys cats as they are and put a stage 1 weistec SC & tune with some high flow filters.
I've heard about throttle bodies too. I would put one of these on if it is simple.

What do you think?

Do you think this would be ok or would it seem like only doing half a job by not addressing the headers?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

Is your car a right side or left side drive? There are lots of headers available for left side drive CLK BS's, not sure about right side drive however. I would recommend MBH, they are high quality, make good power and are priced very well.

As for you being OCD, I hear you on that, I don't like anyting that looks half done, the Weistec systems look like original factory equipment. Everything is powdercoated in a nice satin black wrinkle all of their hoses are formed to the proper shapes and bends. Most people that see under the hood of my cars and don't know much about AMG'sthink the SC is factory stock.

As for throttle bodies, don't even mess with them unless you plan on going with a big blower. The factory units are fine. These cars respond well to headers, headers and tune are the single best mod you can put on one of these motors to wake it up, the Wesitec SC then takes it to a whole new level.

I would suggest calling them and talking to them, they will answer all your questions and give you exactly what you are looking for, they will not try pushing you into a system or mod that you don't want or need.

 

Hey jrcart,

My car is a right hand drive.
A few guys have put Kleemann headers on their cars over here (55's) and the right hand header have need a couple of whacks with a hammer to get it to clear the steering! lol

As you can understand, this is not at all appealing to me. lol

Thanks for your helpful input on this bud, I appreciate it - especially from you.
It's good to hear that I shouldn't need to mess with the throttle body either. That's one less part of the car to molest.

I have seen the Weistec SC (in pictures and videos) and it certainly does look like a well-finished product.

I will certainly have some in-depth talks with the tuning company and discuss all of my concerns and aims.

I'll update my album on my profile (hopefully later today) so you can have a look at my car. A few bits have changed and I'll put up some newer pictures if you're interested.

I'll report back here again with any updates with the potential new mod.

 

I can't be of furhter help on the right hand drive issue, I just don't know the answer but maybe we can get a header manufacturer or Weistec to chime in. Beating it with a hammer to make it "fit" does not sound appealing to me either, I would have to believe somebody makes a header for a right hand drive set-up.

 

Yeah, I hear you.

I will look into it abit more and see if I can find a company that makes right hand headers.

As I mentioned, it's really annoying because there are companies making headers for C63's (there are so many of them on the roads now, so demand is there) but the CLK is an unknown quantity to alot of companies.

I will chat more to the tuning company who are proposing the installation.
They have good contacts so hopefully they can come up with some options.

I will keep you informed.

Thanks again for your input bud

 

I just spoke with one of the Weistec guys, shoot them an e-mail at sales@weistec and one of them will be in touch. Sounds like they can point you in the right direction for the headers as well.

 

Weistec being just 10~15 minutes away from where I live, a huge temptation on the mods I must say... do they do in-house install/service for local customers?

 

Yes, they are located at the 55 Fwy and Edinger. One half of their facility is designated for installs and service and the other half is engineering, fabriction, manufacturing, CNC/machine shop etc.

 

Oh wow, make that 15 minute drive down to 5 minutes if I take local streets then!

 

Hi mate,


Sorry for the late reply.

Thanks for making some enquiries - and thanks for the email details.

I will chat to the tuners proposing the install and either me or them will email them.

 

Check with Maverick has his vehicles are right hand drive.

Like Jim, we have gone through a number of s/c and the quality is number one (in fact I have a spare 2.3 and 3.0 setup if your interested - factory reconditioned and a warranty from weistec).

Having lived in the UK I think your best bet will stick with a 2.3 on either the low or medium tune from

 

Hi mate,

Thanks for your input and your very kind offer of your spare s/c! Very nice of you indeed

However, the tuning company is proposing to install a brand new one so I will probably let them go ahead with that if I decided to go for this.

I also take onboard what you say about going for a 2.3l low/medium tune.
That's probably what I will do. Although I'm very interested in an increase in power, reliability is probably more important to me.

I'll keep you posted.

 

The 3.0 set up is dead reliable...just a matter of extra cost.

 

Interesting to know...

I could always consider a 3.0l safe tune....

 

I have Defilipo long tube headers on my RHd CLK63 BS and fit perfectly fine even though they were designed for c63. They are based in Melbourne Australia. Can ship them anywhere. Good luck. Car graphic headers should fit too. I have them on my RHD C63

 

Ipe make headers that fit as well

 

Thanks for your input guys, it's much appreciated.

I'll certainly look into it more when the time comes.

I'll keep you posted and may pick your brains nearer the time.

 

Mille Miglia in Sydney also make long tube headers for RHD 63 AMG as well now...