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04-05-2007, 01:59 AM
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MattM: Check out mbworld.org. There is a ton of information on there that will help you make the best choice for your vehicle.
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#17
04-05-2007, 09:05 AM
Originally Posted by mikesneaks
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You are right, there are plenty of people that have ASP pulley's without any problems, but there are also, people that have had them and have had problems because of the higher boost and increased engine temperature that it creates causing the stock IC pump to be overwhelmed, thus shutting down the supercharger.
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I suggest you should read my post again before you get your panties in a bunch...
You are right, there are plenty of people that have ASP pulley's without any problems, but there are also, people that have had them and have had problems because of the higher boost and increased engine temperature that it creates causing the stock IC pump to be overwhelmed, thus shutting down the supercharger.
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I suggest you should read my post again before you get your panties in a bunch...
If you read this thread again, you will notice that mine was the first post to caution about the IC pump. That's because I have personal experience with the pump going bad BEFORE switching to the ASP pulley.
If you care to, you can browse MBWorld and find dozens of examples of people who had problems with the IC pump long before they made any mods, pullies of ANY brand included.
The IC pumps are a known weak point in the 55 engine and people who do mods are most likely to address the issue with a cooling kit (Evo or Klee), phenolic spacers (Evo), new pump (often Johnson marine), +10 degree software mod or other minor methods.
Your theoretical comment about possible harm is true, but it cannot be limited to one product as you did, it happens with the factory pulley more often than with after market pullies.
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04-05-2007, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DFW911T
You make an unsubstantiated claim that the pulley could "possibly be harmful to your engine" and when I ask for proof, I've got my panties in a bunch?
I explained one of the reason's why in my response to your post. Maybe you should read it again.
If you read this thread again, you will notice that mine was the first post to caution about the IC pump. That's because I have personal experience with the pump going bad BEFORE switching to the ASP pulley.
Thats good that you have the first post regarding the IC pump. I don't know what having the first post has to do with this one, but congrats! As far as it going bad prior to the ASP pulley, that is true that many people have had this problem, but that doesn't explain why people with the factory replaced IC pump's are still experiencing problems with ASP pulley's.
If you care to, you can browse MBWorld and find dozens of examples of people who had problems with the IC pump long before they made any mods, pullies of ANY brand included.
I'm on there everyday and if you care to browse yourself, you will find threads on there regarding the ASP pulley and find the exact information I posted up here.
The IC pumps are a known weak point in the 55 engine and people who do mods are most likely to address the issue with a cooling kit (Evo or Klee), phenolic spacers (Evo), new pump (often Johnson marine), +10 degree software mod or other minor methods.
You are right about the IC pumps being the week point. That just proves my point when I say be careful with the ASP pulley, as it can be harmful to your engine for that very reason!
Your theoretical comment about possible harm is true, but it cannot be limited to one product as you did, it happens with the factory pulley more often than with after market pullies.
I explained one of the reason's why in my response to your post. Maybe you should read it again.
If you read this thread again, you will notice that mine was the first post to caution about the IC pump. That's because I have personal experience with the pump going bad BEFORE switching to the ASP pulley.
Thats good that you have the first post regarding the IC pump. I don't know what having the first post has to do with this one, but congrats! As far as it going bad prior to the ASP pulley, that is true that many people have had this problem, but that doesn't explain why people with the factory replaced IC pump's are still experiencing problems with ASP pulley's.
If you care to, you can browse MBWorld and find dozens of examples of people who had problems with the IC pump long before they made any mods, pullies of ANY brand included.
I'm on there everyday and if you care to browse yourself, you will find threads on there regarding the ASP pulley and find the exact information I posted up here.
The IC pumps are a known weak point in the 55 engine and people who do mods are most likely to address the issue with a cooling kit (Evo or Klee), phenolic spacers (Evo), new pump (often Johnson marine), +10 degree software mod or other minor methods.
You are right about the IC pumps being the week point. That just proves my point when I say be careful with the ASP pulley, as it can be harmful to your engine for that very reason!
Your theoretical comment about possible harm is true, but it cannot be limited to one product as you did, it happens with the factory pulley more often than with after market pullies.
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04-06-2007, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MeanMachine
Ive heared Rumours that Renntech might be increasing their prices in a couple of weeks.
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04-06-2007, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mikesneaks
That would suck, as they are already expensive enough!
I know, not only that but all of the Mb tuners are expensive, I was thinking of getting Headers for my SLK but they are very expensive, which isnt worth it for 20hp & 20tq.Prices around 4,800-5,000dollars for a set.
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Originally Posted by MeanMachine
I know, not only that but all of the Mb tuners are expensive, I was thinking of getting Headers for my SLK but they are very expensive, which isnt worth it for 20hp & 20tq.Prices around 4,800-5,000dollars for a set.
#23
04-07-2007, 01:41 AM
Originally Posted by MeanMachine
I know, not only that but all of the Mb tuners are expensive, I was thinking of getting Headers for my SLK but they are very expensive, which isnt worth it for 20hp & 20tq.Prices around 4,800-5,000dollars for a set.
I think their headers for the E55 were $2,800.
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04-07-2007, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DFW911T
Did you check with Evo?
I think their headers for the E55 were $2,800.
I think their headers for the E55 were $2,800.
#25
04-26-2007, 06:30 PM
i have a 03 sl55 with the asp pulleys, speedtuningusa ecu work, 80 mm vruss throttle body and i am putting in the slr camshafts. i haven't had any problems with heat, but replaced pump anyway. car is very improved. visit mbworld forum and check out e55 amg info. don't waste your money on higher priced renntech or kleeman for the same products.
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04-27-2007, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by theboogers
i have a 03 sl55 with the asp pulleys, speedtuningusa ecu work, 80 mm vruss throttle body and i am putting in the slr camshafts. i haven't had any problems with heat, but replaced pump anyway. car is very improved. visit mbworld forum and check out e55 amg info. don't waste your money on higher priced renntech or kleeman for the same products.
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05-01-2007, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MeanMachine
I know, not only that but all of the Mb tuners are expensive, I was thinking of getting Headers for my SLK but they are very expensive, which isnt worth it for 20hp & 20tq.Prices around 4,800-5,000dollars for a set.
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#28
05-02-2007, 10:45 AM
I am running a Kleeman K2 plus high flow cats and upgraded throttle bodies and I dynod 510 rwhp on my CLS55. I also have a cooling upgrade as well which is an absolute must. Tstat mod and johnson pump are cheap and effective. I am really happy. There is a cheaper way that yields nice results. ASP pully, plus powerchip software and Evo shorty headers will work nice. ASP pulley plus custom tuned K2 software from Kleeman is what some people are looking at right now. For my money I really liked Kleeman because Corey will tweak the tune to your car. His tweaks after my throttle body mods made about 28 more rwhp and a really nice a/f ratio
#30
08-16-2007, 11:08 PM
Originally Posted by 996TTDave
i couldnt find an ASP pulley for the SL55 at and ASP site... where to find it?!
check evotechs pully same size as asp, better built and ECU tunning to go with it. at a competive price.