Originally Posted by 32krazy!
as for the srt-6 being "marginally" faster than the slk32 i wouldnt know i have never raced one. but by the stats from car and driver the srt-6 is 330 hp and the slk32 is 349 hp. so by stats alone the 32 is faster.
Actually, it has been determined that the horsepower deficit is only present on the dealership brochures, because once they;re both strapped to a dyno, the cars yield the same power. Ask the fellas at TVT, Eurocharged, etc... the consensus is that the SRT was advertised with less HP as a courtesy to MB. Also, it's my understanding that the X-fire is lighter, and I know for a fact that the torsional rigidity/handling is superior.
Does it all really matter? Not to me. If someone installed Kleemann parts on their SRT and wanted to put on a Kleemann badge, go for it. Steve Hellums had Renntech tuning on his if I'm not mistaken. Basically, if a car is branded with an emblem and it hass the ***** and legitimacy to back it up, I have no issues.
After all, Carl is simply putting a badge on, not altering the car's title. He isn't swapping VINs. It's basically an outward testemonial of the inside guts of the car. I wouldn't take offense to it. We're all here for the greater cause.