Question about the supercharger

twitch_de · 06-26-2008

Hey well I just joined up here after learning about this site from a friend. Anyways I wanted to ask, I've seen videos online of many SLK230's where the supercharger sounds like a real supercharger. On my car and others though I have noticed that they are very quiet. Long story short though, I heard that there is a plastic baffle that once removed gives you that famous supercharger noise on the SLK230. So my question is to everyone, where in the world is this plastic baffle so that I can remove it? Thanks in advance for any replies.

**SLKman** · 06-26-2008

I too have heard that but have not investigated doing it. It was also stated that if you have a louder after market muffler on your car you won't hear the supercharger, so it's my guess it isn't going to be very loud withoout the baffles.

My son's say they can hear my SC but I can't.

(Too many rock concerts when I was younger.

)

If you do remove the baffles...take pictures of each step and post a tutorial here.

Best of luck!

SLKman

twitch_de · 06-26-2008

Ah trust me if I do I will, I'm an auto mechanic here in Germany but this one even I can't figure out. I'm going to tear down the engine this weekend in the shop and see what I discover. I've got until september to figure this out on my own, but figured it would be easier to ask here; because I'm racing the SLK at Hockenheim and wanted that supercharger whine for a good intimidation factor. So if anyone knows where the baffle is; let me know and I will do a full write up with pictures.

DesignoSLK · 06-26-2008

Welcome to SLKWorld twitch!! I see you're in Franfurt, I live in Kaiserslautern and work in Mannheim (Coleman Barracks).

Enjoy your stay and post some pics of your ride!

**alroumi** · 06-26-2008

welcome to the best slk forum.

mtiede · 06-26-2008

Welcome!!!!

**etyu** · 06-26-2008

Welcome twitch_de !

Tslick · 06-27-2008

Be aware the SC doesn't kick in until 2600 RPM.

**SLKCop** · 06-27-2008

Welcome to the forum. Post some pics of your ride when you can.

Tslick's right about the SC not kicking in until around 2600 RPM. It is quiet, but I can hear mine if the radio's not turned up. It's an interesting question you pose. Like the others, I'm curious about this. If you are able to make this happen please don't stop with just pictures. Get a video/audio and post so we can hear the difference as well.

**Don B.** · 06-27-2008

I kinda think it would be neat to hear a little SC "Whine".............not quite in your ears like a "Gilmer drive".

twitch_de · 06-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

Welcome to SLKWorld twitch!! I see you're in Franfurt, I live in Kaiserslautern and work in Mannheim (Coleman Barracks).

Enjoy your stay and post some pics of your ride!

Technically I am not in Frankfurt, I live just outside of Frankfurt/Offenbach in a small town called Obertshausen.

Anyways tomorrow after work I'm putting it up on the lift in the shop to see what I can find out. With any luck I will find this little plastic bastard and get this engine to at least sound somewhat better. I miss driving my old Camaro SS, that thing always sounded badass but unfortunately due to gas prices in Germany, that didn't come with me when I moved here

. So I will see in the morning and post the results tomorrow after I take it all apart.

**Gabus** · 06-27-2008

Hi,

and a welcome from Norway.

Get a pulley kit. Mine sounds like a turbine engine

twitch_de · 06-28-2008

Well after pulling apart the entire supercharger assembly I came to a conclusion and found nothing. So now I guess I have one of two options.

Option A is find a way to take out the built in restrictions such as the little pockets where air can go.

Option B is drop in the supercharger from a 2000+ model SLK

So it's back to the drawing board. I'll let you guys know what I come up with when I find the solution.

**Gabus** · 06-28-2008

I'm uploading a clip to youtube. A Face lift blower ain't even close to mine 1996

**Gabus** · 06-28-2008

Finally........
Taken with a sony photo camera so quality is a bit iffy.......

YouTube Video

twitch_de · 06-30-2008

Hmm not bad, definately has a little whine to it. I'm going to have to look into one of those pulley kits. Next time I go back stateside to visit I'll order one. But anyways we're going to have some fun with the car later this week. We are going to tune the ECU to tell the supercharger to stay on from idle until redline.

DesignoSLK · 07-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitch_de

Hmm not bad, definately has a little whine to it. I'm going to have to look into one of those pulley kits. Next time I go back stateside to visit I'll order one. But anyways we're going to have some fun with the car later this week. We are going to tune the ECU to tell the supercharger to stay on from idle until redline.

You might try the MAF relocation mod. It moves the MAF a little closer to remove some of the lag.

Also, in additon to the upgraded supercharger, I believe Brabus makes a pulley for the otherside of the supercharger to get it to spin even quicker.

forcefedboost · 07-29-2008

hey twitch,
If your in Germany you might as well order the pulley kit there because most of the companies Ive found are in Germany and ship international to us in the states! save a couple bucks and waiting time, also cheaper then 00+ sc! also maby a little port and polish and the MAF relocation would help, and cost you close to nothing! Good luck and let us know how that tune works out... maby just a little more boost at idle will make that baby scream at 3K!

-Ghost

06-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
twitch_de SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Vehicle: 98 SLK 230 with a 5 speed manual gearbox Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Question about the supercharger Hey well I just joined up here after learning about this site from a friend. Anyways I wanted to ask, I've seen videos online of many SLK230's where the supercharger sounds like a real supercharger. On my car and others though I have noticed that they are very quiet. Long story short though, I heard that there is a plastic baffle that once removed gives you that famous supercharger noise on the SLK230. So my question is to everyone, where in the world is this plastic baffle so that I can remove it? Thanks in advance for any replies.
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06-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,020 Country: Thanks: 230 Thanked 61 Times in 31 Posts	I too have heard that but have not investigated doing it. It was also stated that if you have a louder after market muffler on your car you won't hear the supercharger, so it's my guess it isn't going to be very loud withoout the baffles. My son's say they can hear my SC but I can't. (Too many rock concerts when I was younger. ) If you do remove the baffles...take pictures of each step and post a tutorial here. Best of luck! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. So many come here FOR help but are not willing TO help? C'mon people...Help the site survive...Become a Supporting Member or just Donate $5, $10 or whatever you can! Your SLK will go faster, get better gas mileage, never get dusty or dirty.... Well,... maybe not, but you WILL feel good you helped the site! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SLKCop Click it or ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 305 Country: Thanks: 64 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts	Welcome to the forum. Post some pics of your ride when you can. Tslick's right about the SC not kicking in until around 2600 RPM. It is quiet, but I can hear mine if the radio's not turned up. It's an interesting question you pose. Like the others, I'm curious about this. If you are able to make this happen please don't stop with just pictures. Get a video/audio and post so we can hear the difference as well. __________________ Mike 2002 Black SLK-230 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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twitch_de SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Vehicle: 98 SLK 230 with a 5 speed manual gearbox Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ah trust me if I do I will, I'm an auto mechanic here in Germany but this one even I can't figure out. I'm going to tear down the engine this weekend in the shop and see what I discover. I've got until september to figure this out on my own, but figured it would be easier to ask here; because I'm racing the SLK at Hockenheim and wanted that supercharger whine for a good intimidation factor. So if anyone knows where the baffle is; let me know and I will do a full write up with pictures.

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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,635 Country: Thanks: 84 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome to SLKWorld twitch!! I see you're in Franfurt, I live in Kaiserslautern and work in Mannheim (Coleman Barracks). Enjoy your stay and post some pics of your ride!

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,289 Country: Thanks: 58 Thanked 43 Times in 19 Posts	Be aware the SC doesn't kick in until 2600 RPM.

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Don B. SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor, Brilliant Silver, Anthracite cloth interior (JDM Import) Posts: 39 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	I kinda think it would be neat to hear a little SC "Whine".............not quite in your ears like a "Gilmer drive".

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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 381 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 48 Times in 31 Posts	Hi, and a welcome from Norway. Get a pulley kit. Mine sounds like a turbine engine __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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twitch_de SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Vehicle: 98 SLK 230 with a 5 speed manual gearbox Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well after pulling apart the entire supercharger assembly I came to a conclusion and found nothing. So now I guess I have one of two options. Option A is find a way to take out the built in restrictions such as the little pockets where air can go. Option B is drop in the supercharger from a 2000+ model SLK So it's back to the drawing board. I'll let you guys know what I come up with when I find the solution.

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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 381 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 48 Times in 31 Posts	I'm uploading a clip to youtube. A Face lift blower ain't even close to mine 1996 __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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twitch_de SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Vehicle: 98 SLK 230 with a 5 speed manual gearbox Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hmm not bad, definately has a little whine to it. I'm going to have to look into one of those pulley kits. Next time I go back stateside to visit I'll order one. But anyways we're going to have some fun with the car later this week. We are going to tune the ECU to tell the supercharger to stay on from idle until redline.

07-29-2008	#18 (permalink)
forcefedboost SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LongIsland NY, USA Vehicle: 1999 SLK 230K Sport Posts: 4 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey twitch, If your in Germany you might as well order the pulley kit there because most of the companies Ive found are in Germany and ship international to us in the states! save a couple bucks and waiting time, also cheaper then 00+ sc! also maby a little port and polish and the MAF relocation would help, and cost you close to nothing! Good luck and let us know how that tune works out... maby just a little more boost at idle will make that baby scream at 3K! -Ghost

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