made of Iron or Alu?

blackseries · 03-02-2008

The SLK55 engine is made out of Iron or Alu?

And is it the same engine block from the SL55?

How much better is the new 6.3 engine compared with the 5.5?

Thanks.

DansSlk · 03-02-2008

Its more than one material but no iron.

It's the same block as the E55

Less torque on the 63 but more overall go

blackseries · 03-02-2008

Thanks again, by the way isn't the SLK55 block same as the SL55 without the supercharger?

DansSlk · 03-02-2008

No its the same as the E55 without the S/C not the SL

blackseries · 03-03-2008

do you think there will be a new engine for the SLK anytime soon?

**alroumi** · 03-03-2008

Black series, I highly doubt it a allnew engine would be in the R172 which is the third generation of the SLK.

blackseries · 03-03-2008

thats what i think too, since the SLK is derived from the C class, i bet the R172 would be much bigger and heavier than the R171 but with that 6.3.

DansSlk · 03-03-2008

Not sure where the C class info is from mate, it stands on its own to be honest with you.

Mo's right on the engines it will be 172, but they do have some mods for the facelift but not for the 171473 (SLK55)

blackseries · 03-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Not sure where the C class info is from mate, it stands on its own to be honest with you.

Mo's right on the engines it will be 172, but they do have some mods for the facelift but not for the 171473 (SLK55)

here you go http://www.autozine.org/html/Mercedes/SLK_class.html

what is 171473?

DansSlk · 03-04-2008

Not sure where they got that info from its wrong because a convertible car cannot share any shell components from a fixed roof car, the shell would not be able to support the loads so they use a system thats related more to the ladder chassis of old where the floor pan takes all the loads and the body sell itself is largely redundant.

You can make a coupe from a convertible but not the other way around (safely at least).

171473 is the model code for the SLK55 AMG.

**Dolebludger** · 03-04-2008

Yes, I agree. I have an SLK and a C class parked side by side in my garage. They share few components. For example, the cowel height on the C class is over 6" higher than on the SLK. I think that the author of the article meant to say was that the C class and the CL class shared components -- and that would be true. However, the engine and transmission in my SLK is shared with the current model C class.

But I think the OP askes a question I have asked often -- why do we not have an R 171 SLK 63 AMG? Would I buy one? I'd certainly try.

**alroumi** · 03-04-2008

The SLK63 has been discussed lots of times and I dont mind to reply and explain why it cannot be done, you see the engine bay of the R171 is too tight to accomidate the 6.2L 63 Engine in which it has two fuel pumps and cannot be installed, to have it done MB should alter its existing SLK chassis make the front longer so it can support this engine which I highly doubt MB would do things more than a facelift. The SLK63 will def be in the R172.

DansSlk · 03-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

Yes, I agree. I have an SLK and a C class parked side by side in my garage. They share few components. For example, the cowel height on the C class is over 6" higher than on the SLK. I think that the author of the article meant to say was that the C class and the CL class shared components -- and that would be true. However, the engine and transmission in my SLK is shared with the current model C class.

But I think the OP askes a question I have asked often -- why do we not have an R 171 SLK 63 AMG? Would I buy one? I'd certainly try.

I think you mean the CLK mate, the CLK uses parts from a C.

The CL is an S.

alroumi's done a good job explaining, basically its just effort.

From the measurements AMG could just about shore-horn it in but it has a lot of ancillary components that have to be accommodated (2 additional oil coolers for instance) and another fuel pump that would have to fit into a space barely big enough for one, then you would need a new engine design because the engines for each different model are all slightly different to allow for mounting and its all just effort.

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blackseries SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	made of Iron or Alu? The SLK55 engine is made out of Iron or Alu? And is it the same engine block from the SL55? How much better is the new 6.3 engine compared with the 5.5? Thanks.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Its more than one material but no iron. It's the same block as the E55 Less torque on the 63 but more overall go __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	No its the same as the E55 without the S/C not the SL __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Black series, I highly doubt it a allnew engine would be in the R172 which is the third generation of the SLK. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Not sure where the C class info is from mate, it stands on its own to be honest with you. Mo's right on the engines it will be 172, but they do have some mods for the facelift but not for the 171473 (SLK55) __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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blackseries SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again, by the way isn't the SLK55 block same as the SL55 without the supercharger?

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blackseries SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thats what i think too, since the SLK is derived from the C class, i bet the R172 would be much bigger and heavier than the R171 but with that 6.3.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Not sure where they got that info from its wrong because a convertible car cannot share any shell components from a fixed roof car, the shell would not be able to support the loads so they use a system thats related more to the ladder chassis of old where the floor pan takes all the loads and the body sell itself is largely redundant. You can make a coupe from a convertible but not the other way around (safely at least). 171473 is the model code for the SLK55 AMG. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Yes, I agree. I have an SLK and a C class parked side by side in my garage. They share few components. For example, the cowel height on the C class is over 6" higher than on the SLK. I think that the author of the article meant to say was that the C class and the CL class shared components -- and that would be true. However, the engine and transmission in my SLK is shared with the current model C class. But I think the OP askes a question I have asked often -- why do we not have an R 171 SLK 63 AMG? Would I buy one? I'd certainly try.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	The SLK63 has been discussed lots of times and I dont mind to reply and explain why it cannot be done, you see the engine bay of the R171 is too tight to accomidate the 6.2L 63 Engine in which it has two fuel pumps and cannot be installed, to have it done MB should alter its existing SLK chassis make the front longer so it can support this engine which I highly doubt MB would do things more than a facelift. The SLK63 will def be in the R172. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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