What should I do to my Mercedes Benz SLK?
Many SLK owners uprate the handling of their cars with tuning suspension modifications as a priority, this will certainly increase your enjoyment of the car. Drop the car by as much as 35mm and fit motorsport grade stiffer dampers, bigger drops will need other modifications in most instances.
Where did the Mercedes Benz SLK get its name?
The SLK name comes from the German words for Sporty Light Short, this later became known in 2016 as the SLC Class with the roadsters attracting an SL prefix.
What kind of engine does Mercedes Benz SLK have?
R171 2004-2010 a stronger and ore aerodynamic model and revised faster folding roof system. – 163bhp 1.8l or 272bhp 3.5l V6 Petrol engines (SLK 200K & SLK 350 respectively) power increased on these models in 2005 to 185bhp and 305bhp where the SLK350 name dropped and was replaced with SLK300. R172 2011 New design and revised engine options.
What makes a SLK a good sleeper car?
Turning our attention to the SLKs engine we need to get a bit more power out of the top end. SLK make good sleepers if you debadge them and fit the most powerful engine upgrades and handling mods you can ! The best power gains come from larger engine sizes.
Many SLK owners uprate the handling of their cars with tuning suspension modifications as a priority, this will certainly increase your enjoyment of the car. Drop the car by as much as 35mm and fit motorsport grade stiffer dampers, bigger drops will need other modifications in most instances.
R171 2004-2010 a stronger and ore aerodynamic model and revised faster folding roof system. – 163bhp 1.8l or 272bhp 3.5l V6 Petrol engines (SLK 200K & SLK 350 respectively) power increased on these models in 2005 to 185bhp and 305bhp where the SLK350 name dropped and was replaced with SLK300. R172 2011 New design and revised engine options.
Do you have to flash a Mercedes ECM?
This step is required on all Mercedes, both cars and trucks. Whenever a late model Mercedes Benz ecm is replaced with a new or rebuilt unit the computer will have to be flash programmed with VIN specifications or the vehicle will not start. The service we offer eliminates expensive dealership prices and streamlines…
Turning our attention to the SLKs engine we need to get a bit more power out of the top end. SLK make good sleepers if you debadge them and fit the most powerful engine upgrades and handling mods you can ! The best power gains come from larger engine sizes.