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Wanted to know who has the fastest cls55 with both stock and upgraded blowers, wanted to see what I'm up against since I want to break what I believe is the current record (according to Dragtimes.com) of a 10.906 @ 127.97 mph.
currently I still run 12s @125mph because of terrible 60ft and wheelspin, but after adding WMI to my list of cooling, larger crank, 92mm TB, a dynotuned, slicks, and a wavetrac, I should have no problem breaking the record assuming the stars align.
Any tips, secrets and advice would be greatly appreciated, anyone else have any certain goals with their cls? I'd be happy to hear them!
Hi @Efrain Carrillo and thanks for the pic. Your CLS looks awesome. Thanks also for the introduction, although I don’t understand any of the jargon, haha, but sounds impressive. All the best with your conquest 👍
Welcome! If you're in the 12's now and you want to break into the 10's, you're gonna need a WHOLE lot more than what you described you're going to need AND deep pockets! 2 seconds doesnt sound like alot but good luck getting there!!!!
Well I'm 12s cause my 0-60 is like 5 seconds, but if I can hook I know I can run an 11.4 as my car is sitting just haven't had time to go to the track, but my 60-130 is an 8.2, working on getting that down to a 7.5 then running 10s will be a piece of cake.
Welcome! If you're in the 12's now and you want to break into the 10's, you're gonna need a WHOLE lot more than what you described you're going to need AND deep pockets! 2 seconds doesnt sound like alot but good luck getting there!!!!
It is evident the 12 sec ET is a traction issue with a trap speed of 125
So little update, I installed a 168 crank, hellcat throttlebody, bbv block off plate, 630 injectors, wrapped the intercooler with a thermal blanket and the crank bolt backed off and shredded my woodruff key. Didn't pin the crank, rookie mistake 🤦♂️. My engine was already at 160k had a horrible exhaust leak from the heads because the previous owner installed shorty's and stripped 2 stud holes. So instead of replacing the crankshaft on my engine I bought an engine out a cl55, has 92k miles will need some parts replaced in order to fit my chassis but doable. Bought it for 2700 with out a supercharger. Will be getting installed within the next couple weeks, waiting on my 180 crank pulley to deliver, and will be putting 3 pins on it, and doing a 76 clutched upper. Rear main seal will get done and a 3k stall torque converter will be going in. 3.06 gears and a wavetrac will be getting installed as soon as the motor is in, single pass intercooler, dual killer chiller with 3 way valve will be getting installed. Ordered creative steel subframe and differential bushings, last but not least will be the dyno tune. Aiming for 580-600whp and now my new goal is to run a 10.6 in the 1/4.
The only reason the crank bolt "backed off" is because you didn't tighten it properly. The pinning is a waste of time, especially if you fail to properly tighten it again.
Wanted to know who has the fastest cls55 with both stock and upgraded blowers, wanted to see what I'm up against since I want to break what I believe is the current record (according to Dragtimes.com) of a 10.906 @ 127.97 mph.
currently I still run 12s @125mph because of terrible 60ft and wheelspin, but after adding WMI to my list of cooling, larger crank, 92mm TB, a dynotuned, slicks, and a wavetrac, I should have no problem breaking the record assuming the stars align.
Any tips, secrets and advice would be greatly appreciated, anyone else have any certain goals with their cls? I'd be happy to hear them!
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