SLK55 Modifications for Starters!
03-06-2006, 04:36 AM
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
SLK55 Modifications for Starters!
I wouldlike to know modificationsfor my SLK55
I am thinking of adding Greenfilters! Ecu upgrade
And do you guys know how much does the Kleemann Camshafts cost and How much does the Kleemann Headers cost?
What about Kleemann Sport Catalytics? Does anyone know where can i get them , I tried to contact Kleemann and they didnot reply to me!
Are there any other modifications to add that arent that exspensive!
Thank you in advance
I am thinking of adding Greenfilters! Ecu upgrade
And do you guys know how much does the Kleemann Camshafts cost and How much does the Kleemann Headers cost?
What about Kleemann Sport Catalytics? Does anyone know where can i get them , I tried to contact Kleemann and they didnot reply to me!
Are there any other modifications to add that arent that exspensive!
Thank you in advance
03-06-2006, 05:31 AM
#2
Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SL 6.1 Brabus, E55, SLK55
I just saw your post on benzworld.org. I hope you dont mind if I answered it here. Regarding Kleemann sport catalyst. I ordered them long time ago.... can't really remember how much I paid... (sorry)
hmm If im not wrong $US 500-600 with installation??? Little difference in exhaust noise at lower rpms but definitely more agressive at high revs...More responsive?? mayb its just me... but over all.... No regrets.
I assume you live outside the States. I reckon u should be able to locate local dealers from kleemann site.
-I'm waiting for Greenfilters from Euroteck too.
-Also getting kleemann ECU done ASAP. cant wait.....
-Evosport under drive pulley would be an inexpensive mods , and hopefully can squeeze out 10~12 more ponnies....( no good technicians here so I might skip mine) <--Ask Dinko for more info....
-Headers you should be looking at around ~$4000 but best bang for bucks for N/A slk55 ( ~ +30hp/30tq)
-Eisenmann exhaust ( not yet available for slk) but usual claim of some hp gain
Hope this can be somewhat helpful
hmm If im not wrong $US 500-600 with installation??? Little difference in exhaust noise at lower rpms but definitely more agressive at high revs...More responsive?? mayb its just me... but over all.... No regrets.
I assume you live outside the States. I reckon u should be able to locate local dealers from kleemann site.
-I'm waiting for Greenfilters from Euroteck too.
-Also getting kleemann ECU done ASAP. cant wait.....
-Evosport under drive pulley would be an inexpensive mods , and hopefully can squeeze out 10~12 more ponnies....( no good technicians here so I might skip mine) <--Ask Dinko for more info....
-Headers you should be looking at around ~$4000 but best bang for bucks for N/A slk55 ( ~ +30hp/30tq)
-Eisenmann exhaust ( not yet available for slk) but usual claim of some hp gain
Hope this can be somewhat helpful
03-06-2006, 06:24 AM
#6
Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boston
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SL 6.1 Brabus, E55, SLK55
Try checking under V8 N/A pulley. It should be there.
Shinigami is right.....the headers were ~$3500++ but with weak US$ against stronger Euros I would say should be getting close to $4000 us.
Shinigami is right.....the headers were ~$3500++ but with weak US$ against stronger Euros I would say should be getting close to $4000 us.
03-06-2006, 06:29 AM
#7
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
Originally Posted by zaint10
Try checking under V8 N/A pulley. It should be there.
Shinigami is right.....the headers were ~$3500++ but with weak US$ against stronger Euros I would say should be getting close to $4000 us.
Shinigami is right.....the headers were ~$3500++ but with weak US$ against stronger Euros I would say should be getting close to $4000 us.
Is it this?
Trending Topics
03-06-2006, 06:53 AM
#8
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK 55 AMG
umm... if I'm not mistaken, a pulley is only used on supercharged engines. Since the 55 is naturally aspirated, you don't have any pulleys for it.
03-06-2006, 07:01 AM
#9
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
Originally Posted by Shinigami
umm... if I'm not mistaken, a pulley is only used on supercharged engines. Since the 55 is naturally aspirated, you don't have any pulleys for it.
03-06-2006, 12:25 PM
#10
Super Member
Here we go again. Sorry, but...
Originally Posted by alroumi
I wouldlike to know modificationsfor my SLK55
..Greenfilters...Ecu upgrade...Camshafts...Catalytics..
..Greenfilters...Ecu upgrade...Camshafts...Catalytics..
As many of us have encouraged in previous posts, why not spend your $$$ on yourself and attend numerous driving schools and track sessions to improve your driving skills that will last the rest of your life?
"To make your car go fast, send it's driver to school."
03-06-2006, 12:36 PM
#11
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
Originally Posted by slk55er
OK, perhaps "alroumi" is a very experienced driver with a lot of track time and driving instruction in his background. But really, I'm always amazed at how otherwise sensible people are so eager to throw $$$ away to modify an already fantastic car for minimal performance gains.
As many of us have encouraged in previous posts, why not spend your $$$ on yourself and attend numerous driving schools and track sessions to improve your driving skills that will last the rest of your life?
"To make your car go fast, send it's driver to school."
As many of us have encouraged in previous posts, why not spend your $$$ on yourself and attend numerous driving schools and track sessions to improve your driving skills that will last the rest of your life?
"To make your car go fast, send it's driver to school."
Thank you in advance
03-06-2006, 02:40 PM
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK 55 AMG
Originally Posted by alroumi
No , not always M3's have aftermarket pullies and they are not even Supercharged
But is the word "pulley" also used to describe these bits and pieces? Thought there was some other word for it.
The only mods that I'm well informed of include camshafts, headers, valve springs, CF airbox, the supercharger, ecu mod and that's about it for the SLK.
03-07-2006, 12:48 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SFV, CA
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06 SLK55
Originally Posted by Shinigami
I know there are various belts and the bits they keep spinning are used to power the shafts, springs, etc...
But is the word "pulley" also used to describe these bits and pieces? Thought there was some other word for it.
The only mods that I'm well informed of include camshafts, headers, valve springs, CF airbox, the supercharger, ecu mod and that's about it for the SLK.
But is the word "pulley" also used to describe these bits and pieces? Thought there was some other word for it.
The only mods that I'm well informed of include camshafts, headers, valve springs, CF airbox, the supercharger, ecu mod and that's about it for the SLK.
03-07-2006, 06:57 AM
#14
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK 55 AMG
Falco: thanks for clearing that out 
But would the different really be that noticeable? I doubt replacing those belts would net more then a few hp, they're still there running the alternator and other bits, which must be kept running
It has been mentioned before, the headers and an ECU from kleemann is the quickest and cheapest (if $3000-4000 is considered cheap) to get another 40hp from the car.
But would the different really be that noticeable? I doubt replacing those belts would net more then a few hp, they're still there running the alternator and other bits, which must be kept running
It has been mentioned before, the headers and an ECU from kleemann is the quickest and cheapest (if $3000-4000 is considered cheap) to get another 40hp from the car.
03-07-2006, 08:00 AM
#15
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
Originally Posted by Shinigami
Falco: thanks for clearing that out
But would the different really be that noticeable? I doubt replacing those belts would net more then a few hp, they're still there running the alternator and other bits, which must be kept running
It has been mentioned before, the headers and an ECU from kleemann is the quickest and cheapest (if $3000-4000 is considered cheap) to get another 40hp from the car.
But would the different really be that noticeable? I doubt replacing those belts would net more then a few hp, they're still there running the alternator and other bits, which must be kept running
It has been mentioned before, the headers and an ECU from kleemann is the quickest and cheapest (if $3000-4000 is considered cheap) to get another 40hp from the car.
03-07-2006, 09:19 AM
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK 55 AMG
I have no idea... Yes, it's technically the very same engine, but the HP levels between the NA 55's still varies by up to 10hp, and I'm not sure if this is a result of the exhaust system being different, or an ECU mod...
Why not call them up and ask them? Maybe they will do the mod for free if you ask to be a guinea pig with your car (however, if they DO break something, you've got a problem on your hands).
You need to weigh the pros and cons...
Why not call them up and ask them? Maybe they will do the mod for free if you ask to be a guinea pig with your car
(however, if they DO break something, you've got a problem on your hands).You need to weigh the pros and cons...
03-07-2006, 10:03 AM
#17
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
Originally Posted by Shinigami
I have no idea... Yes, it's technically the very same engine, but the HP levels between the NA 55's still varies by up to 10hp, and I'm not sure if this is a result of the exhaust system being different, or an ECU mod...
Why not call them up and ask them? Maybe they will do the mod for free if you ask to be a guinea pig with your car (however, if they DO break something, you've got a problem on your hands).
You need to weigh the pros and cons...
Why not call them up and ask them? Maybe they will do the mod for free if you ask to be a guinea pig with your car
(however, if they DO break something, you've got a problem on your hands).You need to weigh the pros and cons...
Btw, You might know them Fasttuning from Germany!
03-07-2006, 10:20 AM
#18
Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Boston
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2006 SLK55 AMG
fasttuning?
don't go with ECU upgrades that aren't specifically designed for your car. CLK55s have a 5 speed transmission etc but the same engine.
kleemann, vaeth (german) and fabdesign are goot
kleemann, vaeth (german) and fabdesign are goot
Last edited by nishi; 03-07-2006 at 12:40 PM.
03-07-2006, 10:44 AM
#19
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
G55 & SLK55
Originally Posted by nishi
don't go with ECU upgrades that aren't specifically designed for your car. CLK55s have a 5 speed transmission etc but the same engine.
if you can speak german:
mach es lieber nicht und hol dir lieber ECU upgrade von kleemann, die sind wirklich die guenstigsten und besten modification anbieter. wenn du schon so ein geniales auto faehrst, hol dir auch was anstaendiges Vaeth bietet auch geniale upgrades an, dazu FabDesign
if not - stick to kleemann
if you can speak german:
mach es lieber nicht und hol dir lieber ECU upgrade von kleemann, die sind wirklich die guenstigsten und besten modification anbieter. wenn du schon so ein geniales auto faehrst, hol dir auch was anstaendiges
Vaeth bietet auch geniale upgrades an, dazu FabDesignif not - stick to kleemann
03-07-2006, 02:45 PM
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK 55 AMG
Originally Posted by alroumi
Btw, You might know them Fasttuning from Germany!
We do have one tuning house in Switzerland called www.digit-power.ch
They have tuning products for other 55's, but nothing for the SLK...
Fab-Tuning is also Swiss, incidentally.
03-08-2006, 10:42 AM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK55
Originally Posted by Falco
Yes, the underdrive pullies specifically under drive the alternator and other power robbing items that a serpentine belt or the like powers. They do not add any hp, but rather reduce the amount of hp being robbed by these other items...
The downside to this is less drivetrain inertia with decreased fuel efficiency, voltage shortfalls as well as less dampening and more drivetrain vibration.
They do not increase engine output.
03-08-2006, 10:05 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SFV, CA
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06 SLK55
Originally Posted by alroumi
Guys do you reccomend me to add the Evosport Pullies or not!
Its the Cheapest mod for now after the Green filters!
Its the Cheapest mod for now after the Green filters!
03-08-2006, 10:08 PM
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SFV, CA
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
06 SLK55
Originally Posted by fredfromny
Lightened pulleys are primarilly used on turbocharged engines to reduce "lag" by decreasing spool-up time. They are usually used with lightened flywheels. They also decrease total vehicle weight as well.
The downside to this is less drivetrain inertia with decreased fuel efficiency, voltage shortfalls as well as less dampening and more drivetrain vibration.
They do not increase engine output.
The downside to this is less drivetrain inertia with decreased fuel efficiency, voltage shortfalls as well as less dampening and more drivetrain vibration.
They do not increase engine output.
03-09-2006, 07:55 AM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK55
Originally Posted by Falco
Per my post, the pullies help RELEASE hp not necessarily by being lighter but by underdriving the alternator etc, so as to not rob the engine of as much power.
But the question remains how much actual HP does the 12V DC alternator, power steering and AC unit on "off" rob from the drivetrain? Evosport makes claims but where's the dyno printouts?
At the wheels.See here.
I have lightened pullies in my stage3 1.8T so I'm not against them, but I wonder if they're worth the $$$ in a NA V8. Maybe if the poster wants to go with a SC later on it would be. But then again installation would be easier at that time. My vote is for the wider tires to get the power down, then an LSD.
Cheers
Last edited by fredfromny; 03-09-2006 at 08:18 AM.
