NitrogenBalance

Knowing that something would happen small or large we hit our umteenth wall on tuesday. First thing to happen to us was not having the proper fittings for the adj.FMU which put us a day behind. Second was breaking a rigid vacuum line running from the brake booster to the TB($45) from MB, 3 day wait. Then came waiting over the weekend to borrow the fan wrench from my tech. Then came the two day debate on how to run the oil breather lines. On tuesday we started to re-install the fan and longer belt. After quickly noticing the S/C pulley was about 1/2in off from the pulley system we realized we were missing a 1/2in shim bracket and two idler pullies I thought we had. I have to say that HPS was good enough to immediatly overnight the 3 parts. I recieved them yesterday at work and by the time I got to the garage it was way to hot and late to start that. The garage is now closed until monday for some race event they attend....it's a sitting duck until monday

Also, it's been timely because there is very little we can get from the instruction manual. We stoped refering to it after the first day as it causes much confusion with my model. Let's say I(we) learned alot about benz motors the last two weeks...not to mention every parts run(order) eats up a day of progress.

ChicagoX

Wow!

Steep learning curve, eh? Nothing like being a pioneer.

Good luck w/ your project. Aftermarket F/I is not for the weak-kneed.

C43AMG

Man Nitro.........I HOPE.....HOPE....this car doesn't become a Frankenstein..

SDR

I'm sending all the positive energy I can muster after my companys earnings call. It isn't much (pummelled in after hours trading), but every little bit helps

NitrogenBalance

Thanks for the hope guys.

I'm starting to think that I could have hired someone else to do this much faster. I mean the only reason I sent it in was to get it done and to prevent me from having the car in pieces at home for two weeks. Well, it ends up in pieces somewhere else for two weeks. Sure there where setbacks, but the car should be done today or tomorow with whats left. It's sitting there locked up for the next three days which I have off. I could have it at the house finished this damn weekend! This monday will be two weeks. I told the guy that if he can't devote time to finish it by tuesday I'm comming by with a flatbed. I'm starting to loose interest to be honest. WTF.

E55Cent

Hold on Brother, be strong! It will all work out in the end. Look how much you have learned. lol. I'm also sending you good thoughts. Did you get the adjustable FMU from Vortec? You are going to need it.
Peace
Mario

C43AMG

Nitro...........update ?

NitrogenBalance

In the end all things worked out. Drove it all day yesterday. I can't help but laugh out loud every time I floor it. Holy Sh*t!!! 2nd gear chirps violently 90% of the time!! 1st gear is pointless LOL!

Also, I think I have the best luck to date. The car pulled 360HP and about 380TQ at the wheels in SAE form. The STD numbers on another pull were 342HP and about 370TQ. Compared to baseline, thats about 107HP 120TQ + at the wheels..... I had it dynoed twice as I didn't believe the numbers either? The installer wasn't sure what to expect so it meant nothing to him.

I will scan and post the dyno's today or probably tomorow. A/F ratio was good at 12.29 and a tiny bit rich at idle. I'm currently trying to find a video camera so I can get an action video for you guys.

More to come.......thanks for wondering about the ole' beast.

Chappy

Nice numbers

C43AMG

Pics ? Now , with the added horsepower , did you get the speed limiter removed?

ChicagoX

Thats what I like to hear.

Congrats.

E55Cent

we are twins with the same dyno numbers! I wish my blower was bigger because I can't spin that MP90 any faster with having a 5.5liter. Congrats! We so far are the only really success stories.

C43AMG

How long have you had your's?Not to sound negative, but based upon what's been posted about HPS ,the only true test is time.Have you had any "issues" ?

E55Cent

I have had it for about 20,000 miles and I drive it to redline everyday. The Gen1 is decent system and very simple. I did have to make some custom adjustments to get the HP/TQ, Air/fuel where I wanted it. The Gen2 is a diaster.

C43AMG

Nice to hear that 55 ! Nitro, what did your "kit" cost ?

E55Cent

I spent about $4K and about another $1000 in tweeks and safety. I did the install my self.

amgdriven

Congrats!

benztec

wheres the coolent tank go?

NitrogenBalance

The system uses an Audi/VW coolant tank. It's taller and more narrow. It mounts onto a bracket that is installed kinda to the front of the W.wiper fluid tank. Right next to the ESP stuff. It's super tight fitting. I'm gonna snap some pics of the ML55 engine cover I'm installing today. I'll also post a picture with the headlamps revmoved so you can see how tight everthing fits.

C43AMG

Cool, can't wait. You coming down to AMGFest ?

benztec

cant wait 2 c

NitrogenBalance

I think I'm gonna have to!! It's the end of august right?? I need to read up on this event. Who actually puts this on? Is it an official AMG even or put together by us owners?

I kinda feel like I owe it my fellow W202 owners.

NitrogenBalance

I think I'm gonna have to!! It's the end of august right?? I need to read up on this event. Who actually puts this on? Is it an official AMG event or put together by us owners?

I kinda feel like I owe it to my fellow W202 owners.

C43AMG

It's the 26th & 27th - the 26th is at MBHQ and the 27th is at Giants Stadium - https://mbworld.org/forums/events-gatherings/149803-east-coast-amgfest-2006-registration-open-aug-26-27-a.html . It's arranged by the owners and hosted/supported by MB.You gotta bring da machine down.

ProjectC55

WoW! Post your dyno's! Those are some incredible #s. Make sure and come to AMG Fest!

Mario,how was he able to post the same #'s as you with this kit?