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baldurann · 12-19-2007, 10:23 AM

I'm looking to pick up a '03 / '04 CLK55 amg within the next few months, and I was wondering if anyone here knows or can point me in the right direction of someone who knows the different options for performance mods on the 5.5L motor? Such as cams, headers, if anyone makes an intake, if there are better intake manifold options, anything? I know Supersprint makes LT headers, but at $3k, I'd rather get a set custom built, using better merge collectors, and proper tube diameter / length. I also know that Kleeman and a few others make cams for the 5.5L, but I was wondering if anyone know of a source that could make custom grinds? I have a guy that produced 440rwhp in my cam-only LS1, and I'd like to get a custom grind for him.

Also, I know different companies have different tuning options, but $1600 or more for a tune... come on now. There has to be a cheaper option than that. And if there isn't, I'll just buy a stand alone engine management system, and STILL save money over an ecu flash... lol

Thanks for any and all help!!

12-19-2007, 10:23 AM	#1
baldurann Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	Anyone here know of any aggressive performance mods for the CLK55? Cams, headers, etc I'm looking to pick up a '03 / '04 CLK55 amg within the next few months, and I was wondering if anyone here knows or can point me in the right direction of someone who knows the different options for performance mods on the 5.5L motor? Such as cams, headers, if anyone makes an intake, if there are better intake manifold options, anything? I know Supersprint makes LT headers, but at $3k, I'd rather get a set custom built, using better merge collectors, and proper tube diameter / length. I also know that Kleeman and a few others make cams for the 5.5L, but I was wondering if anyone know of a source that could make custom grinds? I have a guy that produced 440rwhp in my cam-only LS1, and I'd like to get a custom grind for him. Also, I know different companies have different tuning options, but $1600 or more for a tune... come on now. There has to be a cheaper option than that. And if there isn't, I'll just buy a stand alone engine management system, and STILL save money over an ecu flash... lol Thanks for any and all help!! Last edited by baldurann; 12-19-2007 at 10:26 AM.