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Old 11-06-2001, 02:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
Daesun
 
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Samir, have you had firsthand experience with a Kleemann supercharged 3.2L V6? (more)

If so, how does it compare to a stock 4.3L V8? Judging from dyno charts I've seen, the 32K seems to have more power and torque throughout the range, but I'd prefer a firsthand account. How smooth is the power delivery? Do you think a supercharged 320 would keep up with (or outpace) a 430?<p>adsl-63-194-11-218.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net
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Old 11-06-2001, 02:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes...I drove Kleemann's E320K

Since the Kleemann kompressor makes boost by 1000 RPMs, the power deliver is superb and very linear. It feels nothing like a centrifugal supercharger or turbocharger where substantial boost is not generated until ~ 3000RPMs...resulting in a 'jolt' of power. To be honest, it doesn't even feel supercharged...it feels more like a larger displacement engine.<br> <br> The E320K will definitely keep up with an E430.<p>ca-santamonica3a-172.stmnca.adelphia.net
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Old 11-06-2001, 02:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Samir, do you work for a tuner? Or just do this in your spare time?

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Old 11-06-2001, 04:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
Samir
 
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I am co-owner of SBT Design in Los Angeles

and also own a company called Technik that supplies engine components for BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche.<p>ca-santamonica3a-172.stmnca.adelphia.net
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Old 11-06-2001, 04:38 PM   #5 (permalink)
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D2 Technik in Alhambra?

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Old 11-06-2001, 05:23 PM   #6 (permalink)
Samir
 
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No...they are a store that sells accessories. Good people over there =)

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Old 11-06-2001, 06:21 PM   #7 (permalink)
Daesun
 
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Shouldn't a 32K be faster than a 430? More power in a lighter package...

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Old 11-06-2001, 06:25 PM   #8 (permalink)
Daesun
 
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Not to mention the rear drive ratio on the 320 is higher than the 430.

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Old 11-06-2001, 08:48 PM   #9 (permalink)
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The tranny computer still needs to be upgraded to take advantage of the gear

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Old 11-07-2001, 10:56 AM   #10 (permalink)
Daesun
 
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And if it were? More power than the 430 with a 3.07 differential. Should easily win 0-60, right?

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