AMS Short Tube Headers Install and Review - Page 3

Apr 27, 2009 | 02:50 PM

#51

phoung

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From: Gulfcoast MS, Katrina town

'03 clk 500. WTB slk55

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Originally Posted by Yellow R1

You are driving a modded SLK55 - no different than ours. In fact, I rarely find myself using all the power the car has - no need as these cars already have fantastic low end response. I think I've redlined the car 3 or 4 times?

Enjoy your SLK!

-Matt

3 or 4 times? i had my car for a year now and i redlined it atleast 20 times haha but for 1 or 2 gears only.

May 10, 2009 | 01:13 PM

#52

linh811

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phoung

3 or 4 times? i had my car for a year now and i redlined it atleast 20 times haha but for 1 or 2 gears only.

I just took drove home a new leftover 08 last night (got a great deal) and redlined it 3 times on the way home! I never own cars past their warranty period so proper breakin and all that stuff not really important to me.

Jun 4, 2009 | 03:46 PM

#53

AMS Performance

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Hello SLK55 owners,

Updated Dynos of the 5.5L AMGs under equal conditions are now on the website. Thanks

~AMS~

Jun 9, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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A' La F1

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From: Redondo Beach, CA

2006 SLK 55 amg, 2002 CLK 430 Cab (hers), 1989 944 Turbo (sold), CLK 500 (sold), 125cc shifter kart

Good stuff, AMS! Yes, the 20 degree change in temperature I experienced was a problem. Not to mention the drastic change in humidity from my pre- and post-run tests as well...

Jun 16, 2009 | 11:09 PM

#55

phoung

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From: Gulfcoast MS, Katrina town

'03 clk 500. WTB slk55

if i decided to remove the secondaries completely rather than replace with high flows, would that yield more HP? and a stronger exhaust note?

Jun 17, 2009 | 12:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phoung

if i decided to remove the secondaries completely rather than replace with high flows, would that yield more HP? and a stronger exhaust note?

Yes, you do make a bit more power, but it will also be raspier as well, it won't sound as "clean" as with high flow secondaries. Plus, there is the legality factor of deleting any emissions components, it is illegal and you can be fined or get ticketed, where as with high flow secondary cats you don't have to worry about that, its completely legal.

Just something to consider, hope that helps.
~AMS~

Oct 14, 2009 | 01:03 AM

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A' La F1

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From: Redondo Beach, CA

2006 SLK 55 amg, 2002 CLK 430 Cab (hers), 1989 944 Turbo (sold), CLK 500 (sold), 125cc shifter kart

Knocked off a 15 hour work day yesterday on an M&A deal. Left Beverly Hills office around 10 pm and pulled up to a light on Wilshire Blvd. I heard a honk, looked over, and it was friend I haven't spoken to in months. He mentioned he heard the SLK 55 exhaust from two blocks away and right away knew it was me. He said it is the most distinctive V8 sound in LA.

Coming up on a year since install and I still get excited driving the car. No issues with fit or finish. And the sound is still incredible.

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