slk 350 supercharger. - Page 2

VenSlk · 04-01-2007

Hi Guys, check this:
http://www.art-tuning.com/deutsch/ve...slk_klasse.htm

Is the Kompressor AK35 for our 350.

Baron7700 · 04-01-2007

*gasp* good find!

yes if you download the pdf, they have two columns. The right column is in english. I cant copy and paste it cuz of the darn pdf! But its on page 5, half way down.

http://www.art-tuning.com/deutsch/ve...k_2006_1_0.pdf

Baron7700 · 04-01-2007

or just go to the english page and look at the SLK 171 page where it says Supercharger AK35 for SLK 350.

**dsb** · 04-02-2007

Here you go:

ART supercharger kit "AK35" for SLK 350 °

Supercharger system incl. intercooler w/ heat exchanger, additional
oil-cooler, special v-belt, optimized ECU & Vmax delimiter, ART
writing for trunk lid.

Performance increase from 200 kW (272 bhp) to approx. 279 kW (380 bhp) and
258 lbs-ft to 361 lbs-ft torque

N4PWJ · 04-02-2007

wow 100bhp increase, that would be awesome!!!!
someone go for it!

**alroumi** · 04-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Here you go:

ART supercharger kit "AK35" for SLK 350 °

Supercharger system incl. intercooler w/ heat exchanger, additional
oil-cooler, special v-belt, optimized ECU & Vmax delimiter, ART
writing for trunk lid.

Performance increase from 200 kW (272 bhp) to approx. 279 kW (380 bhp) and
258 lbs-ft to 361 lbs-ft torque

Ynot, Good news For you

Baron7700 · 04-02-2007

We shall see what the price is. Honestly, I was thinkin about trying to save some cash and do it. But if its like the other prices, around 10 and maybe 15thousand USD's installed, i might as well just keep it and put it towards a 55. Cuz thats the only thing it is doing.

If your big on manual, then this is a good choice, as it gives you 55 performance.

**Ynot** · 04-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron7700

We shall see what the price is. Honestly, I was thinkin about trying to save some cash and do it. But if its like the other prices, around 10 and maybe 15thousand USD's installed, i might as well just keep it and put it towards a 55. Cuz thats the only thing it is doing.

If your big on manual, then this is a good choice, as it gives you 55 performance.

I'm huge on manual but for 15 to 18K I'm going to learn to love paddles. I've been thinking about the supercharger for a long time but it makes more sense to just get the 55, more horses, bigger brakes, better interior, and you get the AMG badge. I originally thought that SCer's only cost $8K and $2K to install, boy was I wrong.

Baron7700 · 04-02-2007

Still, if you have had the car for awhile, with alot of mods or sent value, and want better gas mileage, a big time sleeper. And like i said before, you can have a manual

**F111F** · 04-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

I'm huge on manual but for 15 to 18K I'm going to learn to love paddles. I've been thinking about the supercharger for a long time but it makes more sense to just get the 55, more horses, bigger brakes, better interior, and you get the AMG badge. I originally thought that SCer's only cost $8K and $2K to install, boy was I wrong.

Hey guys, I just got done tracking my SLK350 MT against guys with Turbo's, etc. Our instructor, who makes, sells and races custom set ups for Mustang's has driven an AMG SLK55 and found the front end weight too heavy for tracking (back end is too light and tends to spin out too easy). He loved the way the SLK350 ran against the big dogs, especially in weight balance, braking and overall performance. So if you can keep your weight balance essentially the same with the SC, you have a HUGE ADVANTAGE over the SLK55. Plus you have sleeper against those guys who are suping up their cars or those who just have larger engines. The SLK 350 will out perform a 350Z, and those guys can mod with twin turbo's, a SC will then still outperform.

Now if you want the SLK55 for looks and sound, go for it. But as a sleeper at the track, I would be willing to go for it. Something to seriously think about, and the SC has much less issues than the guys with Turbo's (cooling, oil temps, intercooler issues, etc.).

Just my thoughts......

Addicted2Speed · 04-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by F111F

Hey guys, I just got done tracking my SLK350 MT against guys with Turbo's, etc. Our instructor, who makes, sells and races custom set ups for Mustang's has driven an AMG SLK55 and found the front end weight too heavy for tracking (back end is too light and tends to spin out too easy). He loved the way the SLK350 ran against the big dogs, especially in weight balance, braking and overall performance. So if you can keep your weight balance essentially the same with the SC, you have a HUGE ADVANTAGE over the SLK55. Plus you have sleeper against those guys who are suping up their cars or those who just have larger engines. The SLK 350 will out perform a 350Z, and those guys can mod with twin turbo's, a SC will then still outperform.

Now if you want the SLK55 for looks and sound, go for it. But as a sleeper at the track, I would be willing to go for it. Something to seriously think about, and the SC has much less issues than the guys with Turbo's (cooling, oil temps, intercooler issues, etc.).

Just my thoughts......

I remember reading a kleemann SLK55 review in top gear (at least I think it was top gear), and it was only 3 seconds slower than a Ferrari F430 on a long track. They said that with a tighter suspension and better brakes, it would be as fast as F430. However, on autocross and very tight technical courses, a manual SLK350 would have an advantage over 55... power doesn't really help you there. SLK55 (and 350) will probably get pwned by miata's on autocross

RacerCub68 · 04-04-2007

A supercharger on a 350 is worth a good $25,000 just to NOT have to have that automatic. The 6-speed is too much fun. It's one of the few things keeping me interested in the car. The lack of sport suspension is wearing on me.

Speaking of which, a 350 with a supercharger, if it weighs less then 55, would handle much better.

However, I have promised that I would not supercharge mine until the 3 year warranty has lapsed. After all, it is my daily transportation.

slktyperice · 04-04-2007

Isn't it 4 years/50k miles? I'm only 11k miles away from warranty expiring. Which blower seems to be the best? Kleemann, ART, ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerCub68

A supercharger on a 350 is worth a good $25,000 just to NOT have to have that automatic. The 6-speed is too much fun. It's one of the few things keeping me interested in the car. The lack of sport suspension is wearing on me.

Speaking of which, a 350 with a supercharger, if it weighs less then 55, would handle much better.

However, I have promised that I would not supercharge mine until the 3 year warranty has lapsed. After all, it is my daily transportation.

Addicted2Speed · 04-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by slktyperice

Isn't it 4 years/50k miles? I'm only 11k miles away from warranty expiring. Which blower seems to be the best? Kleemann, ART, ??

In the USA, its 4years/50k miles (not sure about other countries). The most widely used Mercedes tuners are Kleemann and Renntech, however, it appears that they do not offer a supercharger yet.

**alroumi** · 04-04-2007

I would love to test a 350 M/T with a SuperCharger, Def a new experience and fun atleast!

**Ynot** · 04-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by F111F

Hey guys, I just got done tracking my SLK350 MT against guys with Turbo's, etc. Our instructor, who makes, sells and races custom set ups for Mustang's has driven an AMG SLK55 and found the front end weight too heavy for tracking (back end is too light and tends to spin out too easy). He loved the way the SLK350 ran against the big dogs, especially in weight balance, braking and overall performance. So if you can keep your weight balance essentially the same with the SC, you have a HUGE ADVANTAGE over the SLK55. Plus you have sleeper against those guys who are suping up their cars or those who just have larger engines. The SLK 350 will out perform a 350Z, and those guys can mod with twin turbo's, a SC will then still outperform.

I do agree, the SLK350 is fun on a short and technical track, it's 53/47 front and rear weight ratio makes it balance and tossable, but for 18K, I can get another fully prepped SC or TC car for track purposes. I don't plan on tracking my SLK more than 4 times a year. The SC just seems a bit pricey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerCub68

A supercharger on a 350 is worth a good $25,000 just to NOT have to have that automatic. The 6-speed is too much fun. It's one of the few things keeping me interested in the car. The lack of sport suspension is wearing on me.

Speaking of which, a 350 with a supercharger, if it weighs less then 55, would handle much better.

However, I have promised that I would not supercharge mine until the 3 year warranty has lapsed. After all, it is my daily transportation.

Yeah, with all the members joining the AMG family, I was tempted to sell mine and order a 55 for Euro Delivery, I missed Germany and a great excuse to go on vacation but every time I jump into my 350 and start rolling thru gears, it reminds me of why I didn't get a 55 to began with. It really does seem fast enough when you have to shift yourself. We'll see, still have warranty so I'm not going to mess with the engine just yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slktyperice

Isn't it 4 years/50k miles? I'm only 11k miles away from warranty expiring. Which blower seems to be the best? Kleemann, ART, ??

I would wait for the Kleemann or just head north to get it Renntech. have not heard of ART in the US.

Baron7700 · 04-05-2007

Ynot, last time I checked (like 2 weeks ago), The 55 was not available for EDP.

. Also kleemann and renntech dont make a SC for the 350 yet, so it seems more like choice of attrition.

Also ART seems to be doing well in europe, just by reading a lot of their press coverage and by looking at some of the show coverage they have gotten.

U may not have heard anything good about them, but you havent heard anything bad either!

Baron7700 · 04-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by F111F

The SLK 350 will out perform a 350Z, and those guys can mod with twin turbo's, a SC will then still outperform.

Now if you want the SLK55 for looks and sound, go for it. But as a sleeper at the track, I would be willing to go for it. Something to seriously think about, and the SC has much less issues than the guys with Turbo's (cooling, oil temps, intercooler issues, etc.).

SLK350 can beat a 350Z usually. Mostly driver, but i believe the SLK has edge. (not trying to be biased just from experience).

Sound, get a piecha exhaust, or any of the other exhausts like kleemann or carlson and your car will sound sick. If not better then an AMG.

**Ynot** · 04-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron7700

Ynot, last time I checked (like 2 weeks ago), The 55 was not available for EDP.

. Also kleemann and renntech dont make a SC for the 350 yet, so it seems more like choice of attrition.

Also ART seems to be doing well in europe, just by reading a lot of their press coverage and by looking at some of the show coverage they have gotten.

U may not have heard anything good about them, but you havent heard anything bad either!

I didn't think so either, but a member here is going to pick his up in Germany in the next few months, he got the 7% EDP discount, hope he chimes in. in2wwww something like that.

Yes, I know they don't make one yet, but they eventually will, the Kleemann one is in R&D right now, when they are ready to release it, they will. Renntech needs to follow to compete.

Yep, never heard of ART, good or bad.

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04-01-2007	#21 (permalink)
VenSlk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Caracas Vehicle: Slk 350, 2005 Other Toys: SL500 1992, 500SEL 1983, 220A 1955, Camry V6 2007, Expedition EB 2007, BMW K1200GT 2007 Posts: 1 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Guys, check this: http://www.art-tuning.com/deutsch/ve...slk_klasse.htm Is the Kompressor AK35 for our 350.

04-01-2007	#22 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	gasp good find! yes if you download the pdf, they have two columns. The right column is in english. I cant copy and paste it cuz of the darn pdf! But its on page 5, half way down. http://www.art-tuning.com/deutsch/ve...k_2006_1_0.pdf

04-01-2007	#23 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	or just go to the english page and look at the SLK 171 page where it says Supercharger AK35 for SLK 350.

04-02-2007	#25 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	wow 100bhp increase, that would be awesome!!!! someone go for it!

04-02-2007	#27 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	We shall see what the price is. Honestly, I was thinkin about trying to save some cash and do it. But if its like the other prices, around 10 and maybe 15thousand USD's installed, i might as well just keep it and put it towards a 55. Cuz thats the only thing it is doing. If your big on manual, then this is a good choice, as it gives you 55 performance.

04-02-2007	#29 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Still, if you have had the car for awhile, with alot of mods or sent value, and want better gas mileage, a big time sleeper. And like i said before, you can have a manual

04-04-2007	#32 (permalink)
RacerCub68 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Beach (Miami Beach, FL) Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 - All Opts. Except AMG Package & Auto. Clean looking 6-speed. Posts: 710 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A supercharger on a 350 is worth a good $25,000 just to NOT have to have that automatic. The 6-speed is too much fun. It's one of the few things keeping me interested in the car. The lack of sport suspension is wearing on me. Speaking of which, a 350 with a supercharger, if it weighs less then 55, would handle much better. However, I have promised that I would not supercharge mine until the 3 year warranty has lapsed. After all, it is my daily transportation.

04-05-2007	#37 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ynot, last time I checked (like 2 weeks ago), The 55 was not available for EDP. . Also kleemann and renntech dont make a SC for the 350 yet, so it seems more like choice of attrition. Also ART seems to be doing well in europe, just by reading a lot of their press coverage and by looking at some of the show coverage they have gotten. U may not have heard anything good about them, but you havent heard anything bad either!