190e 2.3 16 V Cosworth Evo 1 Track Car Build
05-02-2016, 12:34 PM
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190e 2.3 16 V Cosworth Evo 1 Track Car Build
190e 2.3 16 V Cosworth Evo 1 Track Car Build
Just thought I'd put together a thread for the work I've been having done on my 16V the past year and a half.
I bought a 1986 16V "barn find" for a reasonable price. The odometer read 144k and it ran far from perfect, but ran. Ive always wanted an older Merc and was going to just get a standard 190 when I talked myself into doing it right and getting the 16v. Originally I wanted to put it on air ride, get some nice wheels for it and get the engine back in good shape. But the more I thought about the possibilities the more I wanted to go bigger. Then my easy build slowly became a track car/evo 1/dtm kind of thing. Its been a long process but thanks to the guys at the shop building the car for me, its coming together quite nicely. Here is how it started
We have done so much to the car I will undoubtedly forget some things. I will do my best to include everything and update this as I remember, and as the build continues.
We sourced the Evo kit from Hedgehog Motorsports in Thailand. It's extremely hard to find a well made Evo kit for a 16v, and I was very skeptical to buy one overseas from a small shop in Thailand. It took a long time to get here due to the fact that it was shipped on a boat and hd to go through customs but I must say that I'm happy with the quality of what I received. Like any custom fiberglass parts there will be some imperfections but since there is practically no one who makes these kits, you kind of have to deal with those imperfections. I have the Evo 1 wing as well but decided I like the look of the original one more.
The coilovers are Yellow Speed Racing, who build a kit specifically for the W201. I haven't had any road time in them to tell you how they perform but they have a good deal of adjustability and aren't too pricey. The rear strut towers were rebuilt into a rasied location in order have the car sit right and have full function of the suspension.
The front and rear rear wells were tubbed so that I could run wider tires without it posing a problem. The front was substantially more work but the result was well worth it. It looks much cleaner and much simpler. The shaved bay also adds to the cleanliness.
We ditched the archaic stock fuel injection system for EFI. Specifically VEMS. This was an obviously necessary upgrade and I know is a very popular one for these engines. The whole intake manifold, as well as the wiring harness, and many other misc parts are custom made. The exhaust has been rebuilt.
A Howe radiator has been fitted.
The brakes have been upgraded to 4 piston calipers and 300mm ATE power slots and Akebono ceramics.
The interior will be stripped and cleaned up. I will probably end up bed lining all of the exposed metal. A half cage is going in. The old worn out front seats were replaced with brand new Recaros. I picked up a fairly new dash on the internet and will be replacing the old faded and cracked one. I plan to remove the old warped wood and replace it with new inserts wrapped in carbon fiber. I also got some newer looking door cards but am tempted to get some carbon fiber ones. The steering wheel is from Renown
I wanted a style of wheel that would look like it was era correct but also had a more modern design to it. I ended up getting the Fifteen52 Evo Classics in 18x9.5 which I think fit the car perfectly. The experience with Fifteen52 wasn't one I'd recommend to someone else, but in the end after a LONG time they figured it out. Im happy with the result.
Masking off the engine bay and then sprayed with satin black for now
I plan to eventually install a turbo on this engine, but for now this setup will still be a blast. Im also going to have it painted in the original color all Evos came with from the factory which I believe is called Blue Schwartz. For the time being I may get it wrapped though.
Again, I'll update the post and add in pictures as the build continues.
A big thanks to Das Auto in Portsmouth NH for all of the amazing work and dedication to turning this car into what it was meant to be!
Just thought I'd put together a thread for the work I've been having done on my 16V the past year and a half.
I bought a 1986 16V "barn find" for a reasonable price. The odometer read 144k and it ran far from perfect, but ran. Ive always wanted an older Merc and was going to just get a standard 190 when I talked myself into doing it right and getting the 16v. Originally I wanted to put it on air ride, get some nice wheels for it and get the engine back in good shape. But the more I thought about the possibilities the more I wanted to go bigger. Then my easy build slowly became a track car/evo 1/dtm kind of thing. Its been a long process but thanks to the guys at the shop building the car for me, its coming together quite nicely. Here is how it started
We have done so much to the car I will undoubtedly forget some things. I will do my best to include everything and update this as I remember, and as the build continues.
We sourced the Evo kit from Hedgehog Motorsports in Thailand. It's extremely hard to find a well made Evo kit for a 16v, and I was very skeptical to buy one overseas from a small shop in Thailand. It took a long time to get here due to the fact that it was shipped on a boat and hd to go through customs but I must say that I'm happy with the quality of what I received. Like any custom fiberglass parts there will be some imperfections but since there is practically no one who makes these kits, you kind of have to deal with those imperfections. I have the Evo 1 wing as well but decided I like the look of the original one more.
The coilovers are Yellow Speed Racing, who build a kit specifically for the W201. I haven't had any road time in them to tell you how they perform but they have a good deal of adjustability and aren't too pricey. The rear strut towers were rebuilt into a rasied location in order have the car sit right and have full function of the suspension.
The front and rear rear wells were tubbed so that I could run wider tires without it posing a problem. The front was substantially more work but the result was well worth it. It looks much cleaner and much simpler. The shaved bay also adds to the cleanliness.
We ditched the archaic stock fuel injection system for EFI. Specifically VEMS. This was an obviously necessary upgrade and I know is a very popular one for these engines. The whole intake manifold, as well as the wiring harness, and many other misc parts are custom made. The exhaust has been rebuilt.
A Howe radiator has been fitted.
The brakes have been upgraded to 4 piston calipers and 300mm ATE power slots and Akebono ceramics.
The interior will be stripped and cleaned up. I will probably end up bed lining all of the exposed metal. A half cage is going in. The old worn out front seats were replaced with brand new Recaros. I picked up a fairly new dash on the internet and will be replacing the old faded and cracked one. I plan to remove the old warped wood and replace it with new inserts wrapped in carbon fiber. I also got some newer looking door cards but am tempted to get some carbon fiber ones. The steering wheel is from Renown
I wanted a style of wheel that would look like it was era correct but also had a more modern design to it. I ended up getting the Fifteen52 Evo Classics in 18x9.5 which I think fit the car perfectly. The experience with Fifteen52 wasn't one I'd recommend to someone else, but in the end after a LONG time they figured it out. Im happy with the result.
Masking off the engine bay and then sprayed with satin black for now
I plan to eventually install a turbo on this engine, but for now this setup will still be a blast. Im also going to have it painted in the original color all Evos came with from the factory which I believe is called Blue Schwartz. For the time being I may get it wrapped though.
Again, I'll update the post and add in pictures as the build continues.
A big thanks to Das Auto in Portsmouth NH for all of the amazing work and dedication to turning this car into what it was meant to be!
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C63, S55, 190E 16V, S600 Maybach, S550, GL550
Originally Posted by kostas86
Awesome, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more pics of the progress!
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Awesome build. I always wanted to do one, but I know I would never have the time to finish it.
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how much you spend on the Evo 1 kit
06-23-2016, 02:26 PM
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Heres how the carbon fiber came out. There will be one more carbon piece where the head unit used to be. Not everything is fitted perfectly yet but you get the idea.
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Rear battery mount
Showing rear suspension mounts
Passenger side interior view
Valve cover painted in wrinkle black
Oil catch can
Showing rear suspension mounts
Passenger side interior view
Valve cover painted in wrinkle black
Oil catch can
