Anyone here know of any aggressive performance mods for the CLK55? Cams, headers, etc

baldurann · 12-19-2007, 11:23 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!!

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Chappy · 12-19-2007, 02:41 PM

Look up "PTE" as I believe he may be able to give you details on the cams (IIRC he's got a set for sale as I type this).

As for the rest....it really depends on your goals - and your budget. Will this be a daily driver?

The biggest bang for the buck is going to be a blower.

baldurann · 12-19-2007, 03:57 PM

I know blower is best bang for the buck, but I'd like to see what the motor can do in n/a form. Eventually i may save up the coin to get the heads ported, and forge the bottom end and slap a blower on, but for now I'd like to stay n/a. Do you (or anyone else) know of any company that makes true LT headers for the w209 chassis? Or if there is a better than stock intake manifold that'll fit the 5.4l?

Chappy · 12-19-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by baldurann

I know blower is best bang for the buck, but I'd like to see what the motor can do in n/a form. Eventually i may save up the coin to get the heads ported, and forge the bottom end and slap a blower on, but for now I'd like to stay n/a. Do you (or anyone else) know of any company that makes true LT headers for the w209 chassis? Or if there is a better than stock intake manifold that'll fit the 5.4l?

AFAIK, PTE has the fastest NA W209 on the boards. Mbenzman created a custom intake on his W208-55.

Not sure what's available header-wise (other than Kleemann, etc.)

Link to PTE's cam sale thread...

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=222988

blackbenzz · 12-21-2007, 12:46 PM

VRP cams and Kleemann blower. It sounds like you want to budget mod and that doesnt mix well with benzes IMO. You will see how much different it is than the LS1 world which is why there arent as many heavily modded benzes as there are chevys/fords etc

JamE55 · 12-21-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbenzz

It sounds like you want to budget mod and that doesnt mix well with benzes IMO. You will see how much different it is than the LS1 world which is why there arent as many heavily modded benzes as there are chevys/fords etc

If you keep up with these kinds of statements you'll eventually feel like you've won the lottery.

This man speaks the truth!

ProjectC55 · 12-21-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by baldurann

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!!

I say sell it! ,

because you want to mod it and you're not gonna want to pay what it would cost to do so.

With a Benzo you have to pay to play bottom line!

baldurann · 12-22-2007, 10:35 PM

There sure is a lot of hating goin on, sheesh.. :P

ProjectC55 · 12-24-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by baldurann

There sure is a lot of hating goin on, sheesh.. :P

Well you asked so here are your answers!

JamE55 · 12-24-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldurann

There sure is a lot of hating goin on, sheesh.. :P

lol That's not hate that's the truth.

baldurann · 12-25-2007, 06:27 AM

Lol... I know good and well it's not going to be cheap, I was mainly just asking for information on where I can get either some custom cams ground, or if anyone makes any sort of tuning software for the cars.

MNG · 01-03-2008, 11:17 AM

look up VRUS and VADIM in the E55 forum

they have CAMS and ECU file... just exactly what u are looking for

chromejunkie · 01-03-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by balduran

Lol... I know good and well it's not going to be cheap, I was mainly just asking for information on where I can get either some custom cams ground, or if anyone makes any sort of tuning software for the cars.

yes klemmann renntec are two but believe me any mods you do to a very well factory tuned car is going to be high BMW Ferrari Mercedes Porsche you better have deep pockets because these aren't American muscle . cant build these cars cheap . you can but i dont recommend Joe bobs corner fix it shop to play under the hood of these machines . the est. for my car is 11,500.00 for cams, headers , ecu tuning , cold air box ,plus labor . so dont kid yourself if you think tuning one of these cars is gonna be cheap . you better have deeeeep pockets for this project.

Clk&Slk · 01-04-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chromejunkie

the est. for my car is 11,500.00 for cams, headers , ecu tuning , cold air box ,plus labor .:

Dude..you got ripped off !!! For that much money, you could has got a kleemann SC.

chromejunkie · 01-04-2008, 08:01 AM

klemmann sc with the works is 15K, plus i wanted a n.a. car no huffer . i have a 671 blower with efi on my 66 chevy . one is enuff

blackbenzz · 01-04-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chromejunkie

klemmann sc with the works is 15K, plus i wanted a n.a. car no huffer . i have a 671 blower with efi on my 66 chevy . one is enuff

I would sell you my whole s/c setup (kleemann s/c, headers, johnson CM90 marine pump, and custom heat exchanger) for less that that!

Clk&Slk · 01-04-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbenzz

I would sell you my whole s/c setup (kleemann s/c, headers, johnson CM90 marine pump, and custom heat exchanger) for less that that!

Why don't you just post your asking price here?

blackbenzz · 01-04-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Clk&Slk

Why don't you just post your asking price here?

$10k + shipping

Clk&Slk · 01-04-2008, 09:37 PM

We don't need the header. We just want the complete sc kit. $7.5K is a very reasonable offered consider the new kit is retail for $11K and a used kit directly from Cory with warranty is run around $7K. The only problem is, it the new root type sc and not the old twin-screws type.

chromejunkie · 01-04-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbenzz

I would sell you my whole s/c setup (kleemann s/c, headers, johnson CM90 marine pump, and custom heat exchanger) for less that that!

thing of it is you have a 4.3L i have a 5.5L big difference in motors that is why mine is higher you have a V6 i have a V8

JamE55 · 01-04-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chromejunkie

thing of it is you have a 4.3L i have a 5.5L big difference in motors that is why mine is higher you have a V6 i have a V8

blackbenzz actually was 2 cars. One is a CLK430 and the other is the same one you have. CLK55 (208 chassis). The kleemann he has is in the 55. Need anymore excuses? LOL

Sorry for stealing your thunder blackbenzz. Btw your paycheck is still the same after this. LOL

chromejunkie · 01-05-2008, 12:03 AM

ah sorry didn't know that . thats a different story then . my bad

taxi driver · 01-05-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chromejunkie

thing of it is you have a 4.3L i have a 5.5L big difference in motors that is why mine is higher you have a V6 i have a V8

Just have to comment ; V6

You mean 3.2 I believe ? 5.5 not enough ?
I would love to have a 5.5 chipped , a 55K engine would be awfully nice
to have but the cost ! The SLK 55 does pretty well w 5.5 na. doesn't it. Roger

12-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,886 Drives: AMG	Look up "PTE" as I believe he may be able to give you details on the cams (IIRC he's got a set for sale as I type this). As for the rest....it really depends on your goals - and your budget. Will this be a daily driver? The biggest bang for the buck is going to be a blower. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

12-21-2007, 12:46 PM	#5
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,818 Drives: 01 Kleemann CLK55, 99 CLK430	VRP cams and Kleemann blower. It sounds like you want to budget mod and that doesnt mix well with benzes IMO. You will see how much different it is than the LS1 world which is why there arent as many heavily modded benzes as there are chevys/fords etc __________________ Run Your Car Not Your Mouth This is how we roll

01-03-2008, 11:17 AM	#12
MNG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 367 Drives: c230k	look up VRUS and VADIM in the E55 forum they have CAMS and ECU file... just exactly what u are looking for Last edited by MNG; 01-03-2008 at 11:19 AM.

01-04-2008, 08:01 AM	#15
chromejunkie Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 47 Drives: 2002 clk 55 amg	klemmann sc with the works is 15K, plus i wanted a n.a. car no huffer . i have a 671 blower with efi on my 66 chevy . one is enuff __________________ riding with the top down , knocking em dead with style

01-05-2008, 12:03 AM	#22
chromejunkie Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 47 Drives: 2002 clk 55 amg	ah sorry didn't know that . thats a different story then . my bad __________________ riding with the top down , knocking em dead with style

12-19-2007, 03:57 PM	#3
baldurann Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	I know blower is best bang for the buck, but I'd like to see what the motor can do in n/a form. Eventually i may save up the coin to get the heads ported, and forge the bottom end and slap a blower on, but for now I'd like to stay n/a. Do you (or anyone else) know of any company that makes true LT headers for the w209 chassis? Or if there is a better than stock intake manifold that'll fit the 5.4l?

12-22-2007, 10:35 PM	#8
baldurann Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	There sure is a lot of hating goin on, sheesh.. :P

12-25-2007, 06:27 AM	#11
baldurann Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	Lol... I know good and well it's not going to be cheap, I was mainly just asking for information on where I can get either some custom cams ground, or if anyone makes any sort of tuning software for the cars.

01-04-2008, 09:37 PM	#19
Clk&Slk Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 962 Drives: 06' Clk 500 Cabriolet, 01' CL 55, 00' Clk 430	We don't need the header. We just want the complete sc kit. $7.5K is a very reasonable offered consider the new kit is retail for $11K and a used kit directly from Cory with warranty is run around $7K. The only problem is, it the new root type sc and not the old twin-screws type.

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