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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Kleemann SLK55 drag time?

i've seen a SLK55 K8 posting a 1/4mile time of 11.79? is that it????? i was expecting much more than that,anyone have the full kleemann conversion done,with a better time? also anyone with NOS on there slk55?
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Why were you expecting faster 1/4 mile times? 11.7 @ 119-120mph is about right for a 500-520hp, 3,400lb car.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Fastest timeslip I've seen is from Dan over on SLKworld - he has a 6.1 Brabus with the Kleeman and ran high 10's at 130+ mph. Crazy car!!!
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ
Fastest timeslip I've seen is from Dan over on SLKworld - he has a 6.1 Brabus with the Kleeman and ran high 10's at 130+ mph. Crazy car!!!
Wow that is insane, I just knew that.
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