2001 Clk55 Amg
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2001 CLK55 AMG
2001 Clk55 Amg
I HAVE A 2001 CLK55 AMG. LOOKING FOR A SOURCE TO INSTALL AN AMG SUPERCHARGER.
I'VE USED RENTECH FOR THE COMPUTER CHIP AND FREE FLOW AIRBOX BUT THEY WANT THE CAR AT THEIR FLORIDA FACILITY FOR THREE WEEKS AND I LIVE IN PA.
I'VE USED RENTECH FOR THE COMPUTER CHIP AND FREE FLOW AIRBOX BUT THEY WANT THE CAR AT THEIR FLORIDA FACILITY FOR THREE WEEKS AND I LIVE IN PA.
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Are you buying the AMG supercharger from RennTech? How much HP & Torque? What is the cost for the unit and there installation price. Thanks.
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BILL, Great Power! What is the price of the AMG unit and what is RennTech's install price?
www.aidesign.com in Tuckahoe New York is an authorized Kleemann supercharger installer so they could install it for you.
www.aidesign.com in Tuckahoe New York is an authorized Kleemann supercharger installer so they could install it for you.
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Bill Shuman, do a search of this board for Kleemann. That $33k price from Renntech is outrageous? We just saved you $13k - so send the check to me and Lucas.
The website is www.kleemannusa.com. I think you will be changing your mind from AMG supercharger once you read about specs and posts from the few owners that have added Kleemann. Here is a link to NBA player Sprewell's CLK with the Kleemann charger:
http://www.jimmy540i.com/clk55sprewell.htm
The website is www.kleemannusa.com. I think you will be changing your mind from AMG supercharger once you read about specs and posts from the few owners that have added Kleemann. Here is a link to NBA player Sprewell's CLK with the Kleemann charger:
http://www.jimmy540i.com/clk55sprewell.htm
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Bill,
The two superchargers do not compare to each other. The AMG supercharger that Renntech uses reqiures the use of differnet pistons, crank and more. It is not a simpe bolt on kit. That's why there is a big difference in price.
There will also be a big difference in HP. The Renntech CL55 supercharged made 470hpat the rear wheels. That's over 560hp at the crank! It also includes a 2 year warranty on all engine components and is servicable at you rlocal MB dealer.
Kleemann is also a good kit that does not require the use of differnent internals.
The two superchargers do not compare to each other. The AMG supercharger that Renntech uses reqiures the use of differnet pistons, crank and more. It is not a simpe bolt on kit. That's why there is a big difference in price.
There will also be a big difference in HP. The Renntech CL55 supercharged made 470hpat the rear wheels. That's over 560hp at the crank! It also includes a 2 year warranty on all engine components and is servicable at you rlocal MB dealer.
Kleemann is also a good kit that does not require the use of differnent internals.
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pigman,
Get your credit card ready to buy your Kleemann supercharger. Don't forget to hid the purchase from the Misses.
Mach430 has already added one to his CLK55. He is a board moderator and I am sure he will chime in.
Another Kleemann CLK55's:
http://www.mbautowerks.com/performan...t_project.html
Get your credit card ready to buy your Kleemann supercharger. Don't forget to hid the purchase from the Misses.
Mach430 has already added one to his CLK55. He is a board moderator and I am sure he will chime in.Another Kleemann CLK55's:
http://www.mbautowerks.com/performan...t_project.html
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Actually, I have it on my 430, and all I can say is it's amazing! I'm putting out about 460HP and 434lb-ft torque. The difference between my car and a stock 430 is incredible. We have done 55's, and they turn out even better. The Kleemann supercharger is completely reliable, and is definitely helpful when it comes to merging/passing
Do you have any questions about it?
Actually, I have it on my 430, and all I can say is it's amazing! I'm putting out about 460HP and 434lb-ft torque. The difference between my car and a stock 430 is incredible. We have done 55's, and they turn out even better. The Kleemann supercharger is completely reliable, and is definitely helpful when it comes to merging/passing
Do you have any questions about it?
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I can attest that the Kleemann SC is awesome. My 4.3 liter CLK is putting out over 485 hp and 465 lb/ft torque. In my view the Kleemann SC is an absolute bargain. It is completely reliable, seamlessly installed and turns your car into a beast.
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You are right, the KLEEMANN system is not the same as AMG
( Which some people say Renntech offers, I am not sure if it's right ).
Because the Renntech / AMG system cost $ 33.000,00 and it's neccessary to change pistons, crank ect.ect., it's by no mean a better system than KLEEMANN, it's the other way around.
The Renntech / AMG system have higher discharge temperature
than the KLEEMANN system and the engine will detonate if the compression ratio wasen't lowered.
Because of a poor designed compressor system, it's now a better
system because crank and pistons are changed.
You are right, the KLEEMANN system is not the same as AMG
( Which some people say Renntech offers, I am not sure if it's right ).
Because the Renntech / AMG system cost $ 33.000,00 and it's neccessary to change pistons, crank ect.ect., it's by no mean a better system than KLEEMANN, it's the other way around.
The Renntech / AMG system have higher discharge temperature
than the KLEEMANN system and the engine will detonate if the compression ratio wasen't lowered.
Because of a poor designed compressor system, it's now a better
system because crank and pistons are changed.
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Lucas,
You are thinking small.
If money is no object, the AMG/Renntech sytem is better because you can get in excess of 600 Horsepower form it. No way can you do that with Kleemann... and Renntech provides a full warranty on the entire car serivicable at your local MB dealer.
I never said the Kleemann is a bad system, but when 460hp ain't enuff, go see Renntech.
I like Renntech because it's a complete solution. If I want a manual trans, they will build me one. If I want to change the diff and install a limited slip, they will do so. Granted the mods cost money, but I drive a Mercedes instead of a Honda.
Hope you see my point.
You are thinking small.
If money is no object, the AMG/Renntech sytem is better because you can get in excess of 600 Horsepower form it. No way can you do that with Kleemann... and Renntech provides a full warranty on the entire car serivicable at your local MB dealer.
I never said the Kleemann is a bad system, but when 460hp ain't enuff, go see Renntech.
I like Renntech because it's a complete solution. If I want a manual trans, they will build me one. If I want to change the diff and install a limited slip, they will do so. Granted the mods cost money, but I drive a Mercedes instead of a Honda.
Hope you see my point.
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Originally posted by pigman
I'd love to put a Kleemann in my CLK 55 and I think $17-$20k is a fair price, but I'm waiting for someone else to first put one in and give all of us the full report. Any takers?
I'd love to put a Kleemann in my CLK 55 and I think $17-$20k is a fair price, but I'm waiting for someone else to first put one in and give all of us the full report. Any takers?
Literally, one of the guys is never on the baord anymore. We cannto even get a hold of him much, and when we do he says that he is simply out driving every chance he gets! LOL
The 55 Motor is sick with the blower. Crazy power!
b.
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Originally posted by goalie_k
If money is no object, the AMG/Renntech sytem is better because you can get in excess of 600 Horsepower form it. No way can you do that with Kleemann... and Renntech provides a full warranty on the entire car serviceable at your local MB dealer.
If money is no object, the AMG/Renntech sytem is better because you can get in excess of 600 Horsepower form it. No way can you do that with Kleemann... and Renntech provides a full warranty on the entire car serviceable at your local MB dealer.
Originally posted by goalie_k
I never said the Kleemann is a bad system, but when 460hp ain't enuff, go see Renntech.
I never said the Kleemann is a bad system, but when 460hp ain't enuff, go see Renntech.
Originally posted by goalie_k
I like Renntech because it's a complete solution. If I want a manual trans, they will build me one. If I want to change the diff and install a limited slip, they will do so. Granted the mods cost money, but I drive a Mercedes instead of a Honda.
I like Renntech because it's a complete solution. If I want a manual trans, they will build me one. If I want to change the diff and install a limited slip, they will do so. Granted the mods cost money, but I drive a Mercedes instead of a Honda.
Now, there are Kleemann dealers out there (like us) that can also build you anything Renntech has done - to make a complete car. I totally agree that being able to offer a complete custom car to a customer is an advantage to a few select individuals that can afford it, that is why we do the same.
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And KLEEMANN are not making complete cars ?????.
I visited KLEEMANN DK last week, not less than 25 pcs. of S class, CL, new E class ( 211 ) and SL ( 230 ), was in the middle of the process, getting a complete KLEEMANN car.
Do not forget that KLEEMANN just took away the world record from BRABUS, by driving 338 km/h at a closed test track in Germany with a KLEEMANN E 55 K, a speed which easily could
have been higher if the track had been longer.
That E 55 K had 607 HP ( in my world thats + 600 HP ) with only 0,5 bar in boost, so forget about KLEEMANN only beeing a company which sells a low boost compressor.
If the Renntech system even works, at which boost will it give
600 + HP ( The AMG SL55 boost 0,9 bar ), I can promise you it will be very high, maybe Renntech can have a test in Car and Driver
which is as good as the last one, where their CLK was tested.
The way the KLEEMANN system is designed, it will give lower discharge temperatures than other products, why KLEEMANN reach much higher power than other tuners at lower boost.
Brad, if you ever build that 6,0 with a KLEEMANN compressor, and
you are able to reach a boost of approx. 1 bar, the engine will
pull the car in 2 pcs.
I drove 8 years ago, a BRABUS 124, 500 E 6,0, Where KLEEMANN
in Denmark, made an engine with lower compression, tech II
ECU, 2 compressors and intercoolers cooled by the A/C for a Spanish customer. 620 HP and 1000 NM.
This car where at that time the killer and was really a monster
I visited KLEEMANN DK last week, not less than 25 pcs. of S class, CL, new E class ( 211 ) and SL ( 230 ), was in the middle of the process, getting a complete KLEEMANN car.
Do not forget that KLEEMANN just took away the world record from BRABUS, by driving 338 km/h at a closed test track in Germany with a KLEEMANN E 55 K, a speed which easily could
have been higher if the track had been longer.
That E 55 K had 607 HP ( in my world thats + 600 HP ) with only 0,5 bar in boost, so forget about KLEEMANN only beeing a company which sells a low boost compressor.
If the Renntech system even works, at which boost will it give
600 + HP ( The AMG SL55 boost 0,9 bar ), I can promise you it will be very high, maybe Renntech can have a test in Car and Driver
which is as good as the last one, where their CLK was tested.
The way the KLEEMANN system is designed, it will give lower discharge temperatures than other products, why KLEEMANN reach much higher power than other tuners at lower boost.
Brad, if you ever build that 6,0 with a KLEEMANN compressor, and
you are able to reach a boost of approx. 1 bar, the engine will
pull the car in 2 pcs.
I drove 8 years ago, a BRABUS 124, 500 E 6,0, Where KLEEMANN
in Denmark, made an engine with lower compression, tech II
ECU, 2 compressors and intercoolers cooled by the A/C for a Spanish customer. 620 HP and 1000 NM.
This car where at that time the killer and was really a monster
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Lucas,
That car sounds amazing.
Obviosuly we agree and see eye to eye on the virtues of the Kleemann. This is not to say that the Renntech kits are poorly made, just that we feel the engineering behind the Kleemann is a bit better.
Two good products, you all can do your research and decide for yourselves.
Thanks
Brad
That car sounds amazing.
Obviosuly we agree and see eye to eye on the virtues of the Kleemann. This is not to say that the Renntech kits are poorly made, just that we feel the engineering behind the Kleemann is a bit better.
Two good products, you all can do your research and decide for yourselves.
Thanks
Brad
