Kleemann Clk55k- 438 Rwhp
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Kleemann Clk55k- 438 Rwhp
We had a very nice CLK55 AMG last week from Philadelphia to do a Kompressor system. The customer also had our SC ECU modifications done at the same time. The end results were incredible- 438 RWHP and 455 RWTQ. Colorado pump gas.
The owner will probably post a follow up in his own words- I just wanted to share the news here on this forum.
Snipped from Zuchinni Sport:
Originally posted by W420
Wow, another AMG monster! Congrats!!
So Joe, how about some Dyno & 1/4 mile numbers for us unworthy ones to drool over them? (Might want to start a new thread under Engine Tuning forum about this)
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Well, I was trying to hold off giving out detail until I had the chance to sit down and jot down an appropriate write up about my experience with Kleemann. They really deserve the recognition, no one can touch these guys when it comes to tuning Mercedes IMO.
The latest Dyno numbers show ~ 438 RWHP and ~455 ft/lbs of torque....AT THE WHEELS, not the crank
Keep in mind, I also had Brandon and Corey do some chip work too.
I don't have any significant 1/4 mile times yet, but I'm working on it. I ran it a couple times, but I couldn't hook up right. The ECU also was not programmed for the supercharger at the time, so I'm planning on taking it to Englishtown for some runs next week. I'm expecting low to mid twelves using street tires. If my friend comes through, I'll throw some slicks on and get those time out also.
I'll scan the Dyno sheets and get some pics up when I get a chance, along with a write up of my little journey through Colorado.
Probably, the most satisfying experience with Mercedes tuning I ever had. Stay tuned, way more to come.
Joe
The owner will probably post a follow up in his own words- I just wanted to share the news here on this forum.
Snipped from Zuchinni Sport:
Originally posted by W420
Wow, another AMG monster! Congrats!!
So Joe, how about some Dyno & 1/4 mile numbers for us unworthy ones to drool over them? (Might want to start a new thread under Engine Tuning forum about this)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well, I was trying to hold off giving out detail until I had the chance to sit down and jot down an appropriate write up about my experience with Kleemann. They really deserve the recognition, no one can touch these guys when it comes to tuning Mercedes IMO.
The latest Dyno numbers show ~ 438 RWHP and ~455 ft/lbs of torque....AT THE WHEELS, not the crank
Keep in mind, I also had Brandon and Corey do some chip work too.
I don't have any significant 1/4 mile times yet, but I'm working on it. I ran it a couple times, but I couldn't hook up right. The ECU also was not programmed for the supercharger at the time, so I'm planning on taking it to Englishtown for some runs next week. I'm expecting low to mid twelves using street tires. If my friend comes through, I'll throw some slicks on and get those time out also.
I'll scan the Dyno sheets and get some pics up when I get a chance, along with a write up of my little journey through Colorado.
Probably, the most satisfying experience with Mercedes tuning I ever had. Stay tuned, way more to come.
Joe
Last edited by Brandon @ Kleemann; Jun 10, 2003 at 12:36 PM.
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Originally posted by FInality
Awesome guys good job
What kind of rwhp can you guys hit on a 500 series engine?
Awesome guys good job
What kind of rwhp can you guys hit on a 500 series engine?
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Put into perspective these figures on a Dynojet are about the same as a Renntech modified AMG compressor motor. The Renntech mods seem to give a little more torque though.
One major difference is that Kleemann seems to be about 1/3 of the price!
One major difference is that Kleemann seems to be about 1/3 of the price!
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Originally posted by KLEEMANN
Before and after dyno:
(Sorry Joe- I had to do it!
)
Before and after dyno:
(Sorry Joe- I had to do it!
)
I had posted the same graph in the thread "two thumbs up for Kleemann USA" earlier this afternoon. But, with these kinds of numbers, the more the merrier
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Originally posted by stephens
Put into perspective these figures on a Dynojet are about the same as a Renntech modified AMG compressor motor. The Renntech mods seem to give a little more torque though.
One major difference is that Kleemann seems to be about 1/3 of the price!
Put into perspective these figures on a Dynojet are about the same as a Renntech modified AMG compressor motor. The Renntech mods seem to give a little more torque though.
One major difference is that Kleemann seems to be about 1/3 of the price!
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Originally posted by Denlasoul
Congrats on the mods Joe. Very impressive stuff you got there.
Brandon: Would it be realistic to achieve 400rwhp with your s/c and ecu tuning for a 98 C43?
DLS
Congrats on the mods Joe. Very impressive stuff you got there.
Brandon: Would it be realistic to achieve 400rwhp with your s/c and ecu tuning for a 98 C43?
DLS
It would not be realistic to get these numbers from a C43. The C43 engine is a slightly tuned (cams and ECU) CLK430 engine. The way those items get you over and above a standard engine are not particularly useful in a SC application. We have done many C43's and they render the same result as a standard CLK430- which is about 345 RWHP (or approx 430 crank HP). 400 RWHP equates to abot 500 crank hp- you will need at least a 5 liter engine for this.
Stephens-
Pretty impressive for 1/2 the boost at 10.5:1 CR, no?
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Kleemann,
Don't know about the C43, however, we were able to get very close to 400 rwhp with the combination of the MKB Hypertune kit and a Kleemann SC on my CLK when it was still a 4.3 liter engine. Torque numbers were lower (approximately 370) but the hp number was definitely up there. I'd imagine that ECU tuning could have gotten some more hp and torque, but I can't say for sure.
In any case, can't wait to see what the combination of a 6.2 liter engine, a kleemann SC and some ECU tuning will produce.
Don't know about the C43, however, we were able to get very close to 400 rwhp with the combination of the MKB Hypertune kit and a Kleemann SC on my CLK when it was still a 4.3 liter engine. Torque numbers were lower (approximately 370) but the hp number was definitely up there. I'd imagine that ECU tuning could have gotten some more hp and torque, but I can't say for sure.
In any case, can't wait to see what the combination of a 6.2 liter engine, a kleemann SC and some ECU tuning will produce.
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Originally posted by stephens
Put into perspective these figures on a Dynojet are about the same as a Renntech modified AMG compressor motor. The Renntech mods seem to give a little more torque though.
One major difference is that Kleemann seems to be about 1/3 of the price!
Put into perspective these figures on a Dynojet are about the same as a Renntech modified AMG compressor motor. The Renntech mods seem to give a little more torque though.
One major difference is that Kleemann seems to be about 1/3 of the price!
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Originally posted by Sleestack
Kleemann,
Don't know about the C43, however, we were able to get very close to 400 rwhp with the combination of the MKB Hypertune kit and a Kleemann SC on my CLK when it was still a 4.3 liter engine. Torque numbers were lower (approximately 370) but the hp number was definitely up there. I'd imagine that ECU tuning could have gotten some more hp and torque, but I can't say for sure.
In any case, can't wait to see what the combination of a 6.2 liter engine, a kleemann SC and some ECU tuning will produce.
Kleemann,
Don't know about the C43, however, we were able to get very close to 400 rwhp with the combination of the MKB Hypertune kit and a Kleemann SC on my CLK when it was still a 4.3 liter engine. Torque numbers were lower (approximately 370) but the hp number was definitely up there. I'd imagine that ECU tuning could have gotten some more hp and torque, but I can't say for sure.
In any case, can't wait to see what the combination of a 6.2 liter engine, a kleemann SC and some ECU tuning will produce.
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Originally posted by Sleestack
Actually, if you look at Renntech's compressor upgrade kit for the W208 CLK55, it looks lke the end numbers are slightly lower than Joe55's numbers...., however, Renntech doesn't post rear wheel numbers on their site so it's hard to tell for sure.
Actually, if you look at Renntech's compressor upgrade kit for the W208 CLK55, it looks lke the end numbers are slightly lower than Joe55's numbers...., however, Renntech doesn't post rear wheel numbers on their site so it's hard to tell for sure.
This doesn't take away from the awesome result achieved here by Kleemann.
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Which car was used in that RennTech dyno? Not trying to start a debate here... just interested. I would imagine that it would be one of the new 55's (i.e. W211 E55). I'm looking at their SC/ECU upgrades on their website for the W208 and W210. Those numbers appear to be lower than Kleemann's. I believe Kleemann's application for the new E55 nets higher numbers than those for the W210.
