Im ready for little more power...Any suggestions

[proform]

I have had my 2001 CLK55 for a while now and feel the need for a liitel upgrade in the HP department....Without going nuts what suggestions does anyone have to gain a few more ponys...Just 10-30 more would do me right.....Thanks

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[JamE55]

I'd highly recommend the Kleemann kit but since you said you don't want to go nuts get either the kleemann headers or Powerchip Ecu upgrade. Should be good around those ponies!

[proform]

Thanks...wich do you recomend as in bang for your buck???

[mnymakr]

JamE55,

Do you have a kleeman car?? just curious or do you own stock in the company? You seem highly impressed with them but I cant seem to find anyone of here who has a kleeman car to get info on it as I am debating on driving to Colo Springs to get some work done

Any info or car owners with kleeman would be much appreciated; I understand Timster had one but sold his car and doesnt frequent the forum anymore

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by proform

Thanks...wich do you recomend as in bang for your buck???

Headers!

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by mnymakr

JamE55,

Do you have a kleeman car?? just curious or do you own stock in the company? You seem highly impressed with them but I cant seem to find anyone of here who has a kleeman car to get info on it as I am debating on driving to Colo Springs to get some work done

Any info or car owners with kleeman would be much appreciated; I understand Timster had one but sold his car and doesnt frequent the forum anymore

mnymakr

Yes i do have a Kleemann car. An E55k. I do not own a stock in the company nor do i work there. I'm just very happy about their product that's all. The kit was the best money i spent since i got it installed. After having the old 349hp got tired of it so i jumped in and bought the kit. I've already eyed this kit once back in 01 but the price back then was pretty expensive. After riding the E55k back then i knew that was the only kit going in my car. I can tell you all about the experience BUT it's really best if you ride the car and test drive it. Let me know if you need more info.

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by mnymakr

JamE55,

Do you have a kleeman car?? just curious or do you own stock in the company? You seem highly impressed with them but I cant seem to find anyone of here who has a kleeman car to get info on it as I am debating on driving to Colo Springs to get some work done

Any info or car owners with kleeman would be much appreciated; I understand Timster had one but sold his car and doesnt frequent the forum anymore

There are actually quite a few people on the board with Kleemann cars... JamE55, me, Mach430, some nut with a Kleemann G55. I also have no affiliation with Kleemann. I don't have any experience with their other products, but I can tell you that their SC systems are top notch. Their SC had my 4.3 liter CLK putting out close to 400 hp at the REAR WHEEL and is being used as part of my 6.3 liter project. Throw one on your 55 and you'll be thrilled.

[proform]

Who makes the best header? and were can I buy them? Do they bolt up to the existing exhaust? Thanks again

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

There are actually quite a few people on the board with Kleemann cars... JamE55, me, Mach430, some nut with a Kleemann G55. I also have no affiliation with Kleemann. I don't have any experience with their other products, but I can tell you that their SC systems are top notch. Their SC had my 4.3 liter CLK putting out close to 400 hp at the REAR WHEEL and is being used as part of my 6.3 liter project. Throw one on your 55 and you'll be thrilled.

[DarrenCT]

is the powerchip gold 93 really worth it? are the power figures accurate on that?

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by proform

Who makes the best header? and were can I buy them? Do they bolt up to the existing exhaust? Thanks again

I've no experience in either one but i would say probably Evosport or Kleemann.

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by ICEAMG

is the powerchip gold 93 really worth it? are the power figures accurate on that?

From reading the testimonys on their page i think it is.

[DarrenCT]

thanks

[AMG Style]

Originally Posted by JamE55

mnymakr

Yes i do have a Kleemann car. An E55k. I do not own a stock in the company nor do i work there. I'm just very happy about their product that's all. The kit was the best money i spent since i got it installed. After having the old 349hp got tired of it so i jumped in and bought the kit. I've already eyed this kit once back in 01 but the price back then was pretty expensive. After riding the E55k back then i knew that was the only kit going in my car. I can tell you all about the experience BUT it's really best if you ride the car and test drive it. Let me know if you need more info.

Nice! Been looking to get a Kleemann too. Got pictures of it?

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by AMG Style

Nice! Been looking to get a Kleemann too. Got pictures of it?

This should give you an idea. There's more pics here. Just do a search. Hope this helps.

[mnymakr]

Nice pic Jame55,

Do you take your car to the track or just race around town? I am curious to what your 0-60 times improved by and qtr mile as well. You have certainly peaked my interst in this SC idea. Thanks for your input. Oh, and btw that looks Sick under the hood

[JamE55]

Originally Posted by mnymakr

Nice pic Jame55,

Do you take your car to the track or just race around town? I am curious to what your 0-60 times improved by and qtr mile as well. You have certainly peaked my interst in this SC idea. Thanks for your input. Oh, and btw that looks Sick under the hood

Welcome! Thanks mnymakr! Haven't had the chance to take it to the track yet but hopefully one of these days. And just take it around town and mostly on the fwys. Sorry can't tell you what my 0-60 times is but i can tell you for sure that having this kit is a major difference from stock. Like what i said before. Getting one of these kits is like having a brand new car! Entering the fwy is with ease and no problems catching up to traffic flow. Only problem is, if you do decide to get this kit make sure you also buy the kleemann LSD conversion. It would be very beneficial for the car since traction is the issue. With this kind of power it's hard to put them on the ground and the LSD will only help. If you think the pic is sick under the hood wait til you feel the performance and you'll really feel SICK! Hope this helps!