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Hi someone mentioned some after market pistons for Mercedes, I’m looking for some pistons for mi racecar it’s a 2003 C230 1.8L with a supercharger, I keep melting the OEM pistons and it is getting to be expensive, can someone help. Thanks.
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Probably best to first ascertain why yours “keep melting.”
http://www.ms-motor-service.com/xima..._leseprobe.pdf
http://www.kolbenschmidt.com.tr/pdf/...804-02_WEB.pdf
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Whose pistons are you using in the Cobra? I’ve had good luck with Mahle, Kolbenschmidt, CP and Ross.
Probably best to first ascertain why yours “keep melting.”
www.ms-motor-service.com/ximages/ks_50003973-02_web_leseprobe.pdf
www.kolbenschmidt.com.tr/pdf/brochure/KS_50003804-02_WEB.pdf
Probably best to first ascertain why yours “keep melting.”
www.ms-motor-service.com/ximages/ks_50003973-02_web_leseprobe.pdf
www.kolbenschmidt.com.tr/pdf/brochure/KS_50003804-02_WEB.pdf
The cobra pistons are OEM (ford) and it only runs full throttle for 11 second (¼ mile).
The Mercedes has to go full throttle for 1h. and runs 40psi. boost on the supercharger.
Why do they melt? Well I’m still working on that.
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Melted pistons suggests a more careful consideration of the sources of heat in the cylinder and how to manage it better. Engines turn heat energy into mechanical energy by burning fuel. Diesel, gas, coal, oil, nuclear reaction, wood, alcohol, kerosine, internal combustion, steam, turbine, stirling, or jet all have issues with temperature. In gas engines there is an energy split of about one third going to mechanical motion (the desirable part), one third going out the exhaust (everything poops) and the last third absorbed by the mechanicals.
I was not aware that roots or screw type compressors could run at 40 square, but that might be contributing to your problem of excessive heat. Superchargers unlike turbochargers consume power from the engine to compress the air. Roots type are popular because the power comes on faster than turbochargers which can be signifcant in drag racing where timing divides seconds into a thousand parts. Most drag racing takes less than ten seconds, funs over. That is why I prefer a track like Willow where the fun go on for a considerable period.
Turbocharging might be an answer for you. That process recycles waste heat in the exhaust to turn the compressor, giving you an advantage of increased fuel capacity for the volume of the engine without generating heat for the compression of the air necessary for the increased fuel to burn.
Another item to consider is the diameter of the exhaust system. A person with a sharp pencil and knowelege of "automotive math" can calculate the diameter necessary for optimum heat flow out the exhaust.
Removing the heat from the engine will also help. Increase the cooling with larger radiators and electric motors on the fans. Increased oil cooling is also necessary as the primary purpose of oil is not lubrication, it is to carry heat generated by friction from the moving parts.
Ceramic pistons will certainly resist melting better than alloy pistons, but the pricision required to use them is probably beyond most automotive machine shops to grind and lap them properly. I don't think there is any economy to be enjoyed by using ceramic or Hyundai would have them on the street already.
I was not aware that roots or screw type compressors could run at 40 square, but that might be contributing to your problem of excessive heat. Superchargers unlike turbochargers consume power from the engine to compress the air. Roots type are popular because the power comes on faster than turbochargers which can be signifcant in drag racing where timing divides seconds into a thousand parts. Most drag racing takes less than ten seconds, funs over. That is why I prefer a track like Willow where the fun go on for a considerable period.
Turbocharging might be an answer for you. That process recycles waste heat in the exhaust to turn the compressor, giving you an advantage of increased fuel capacity for the volume of the engine without generating heat for the compression of the air necessary for the increased fuel to burn.
Another item to consider is the diameter of the exhaust system. A person with a sharp pencil and knowelege of "automotive math" can calculate the diameter necessary for optimum heat flow out the exhaust.
Removing the heat from the engine will also help. Increase the cooling with larger radiators and electric motors on the fans. Increased oil cooling is also necessary as the primary purpose of oil is not lubrication, it is to carry heat generated by friction from the moving parts.
Ceramic pistons will certainly resist melting better than alloy pistons, but the pricision required to use them is probably beyond most automotive machine shops to grind and lap them properly. I don't think there is any economy to be enjoyed by using ceramic or Hyundai would have them on the street already.
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MB’s hypereutectic cast pistons, although clearly not as strong as most forgings, do tend to be rather durable.
Since you find they “keep melting,” there are certainly other operational difficulties at play causing the condition,
such as detonation, pre-ignition or insufficient fueling.
And where do you compete that allows “full throttle for 1h. and runs 40psi. boost on the supercharger?”
AMG carnage resulting from improper tuning:
Aforementioned CP destined for a M113:
:sadwavey:
Since you find they “keep melting,” there are certainly other operational difficulties at play causing the condition,
such as detonation, pre-ignition or insufficient fueling.
And where do you compete that allows “full throttle for 1h. and runs 40psi. boost on the supercharger?”
AMG carnage resulting from improper tuning:
Aforementioned CP destined for a M113:
:sadwavey:
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Melted pistons suggests a more careful consideration of the sources of heat in the cylinder and how to manage it better. Engines turn heat energy into mechanical energy by burning fuel. Diesel, gas, coal, oil, nuclear reaction, wood, alcohol, kerosine, internal combustion, steam, turbine, stirling, or jet all have issues with temperature. In gas engines there is an energy split of about one third going to mechanical motion (the desirable part), one third going out the exhaust (everything poops) and the last third absorbed by the mechanicals.
I was not aware that roots or screw type compressors could run at 40 square, but that might be contributing to your problem of excessive heat. Superchargers unlike turbochargers consume power from the engine to compress the air. Roots type are popular because the power comes on faster than turbochargers which can be signifcant in drag racing where timing divides seconds into a thousand parts. Most drag racing takes less than ten seconds, funs over. That is why I prefer a track like Willow where the fun go on for a considerable period.
Turbocharging might be an answer for you. That process recycles waste heat in the exhaust to turn the compressor, giving you an advantage of increased fuel capacity for the volume of the engine without generating heat for the compression of the air necessary for the increased fuel to burn.
Another item to consider is the diameter of the exhaust system. A person with a sharp pencil and knowelege of "automotive math" can calculate the diameter necessary for optimum heat flow out the exhaust.
Removing the heat from the engine will also help. Increase the cooling with larger radiators and electric motors on the fans. Increased oil cooling is also necessary as the primary purpose of oil is not lubrication, it is to carry heat generated by friction from the moving parts.
Ceramic pistons will certainly resist melting better than alloy pistons, but the pricision required to use them is probably beyond most automotive machine shops to grind and lap them properly. I don't think there is any economy to be enjoyed by using ceramic or Hyundai would have them on the street already.
I was not aware that roots or screw type compressors could run at 40 square, but that might be contributing to your problem of excessive heat. Superchargers unlike turbochargers consume power from the engine to compress the air. Roots type are popular because the power comes on faster than turbochargers which can be signifcant in drag racing where timing divides seconds into a thousand parts. Most drag racing takes less than ten seconds, funs over. That is why I prefer a track like Willow where the fun go on for a considerable period.
Turbocharging might be an answer for you. That process recycles waste heat in the exhaust to turn the compressor, giving you an advantage of increased fuel capacity for the volume of the engine without generating heat for the compression of the air necessary for the increased fuel to burn.
Another item to consider is the diameter of the exhaust system. A person with a sharp pencil and knowelege of "automotive math" can calculate the diameter necessary for optimum heat flow out the exhaust.
Removing the heat from the engine will also help. Increase the cooling with larger radiators and electric motors on the fans. Increased oil cooling is also necessary as the primary purpose of oil is not lubrication, it is to carry heat generated by friction from the moving parts.
Ceramic pistons will certainly resist melting better than alloy pistons, but the pricision required to use them is probably beyond most automotive machine shops to grind and lap them properly. I don't think there is any economy to be enjoyed by using ceramic or Hyundai would have them on the street already.
This car is running in the cctcc world championship and we are restricted in the modifications we can make, so no turbo.
Her are a couple of pictures of piston and modifications to the compressor, and the fastest C230 on the track.
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"annoyance" and "self-righteousness", amoung others...
LOL!!!
Believe it or not I would love to hear what this guy has to say and am more than interested in his problem now that he's brought a little more to the table than "mi pistons are melted".
I suppose this is the part where I say stand corrected now that 427cobra has provided at least some pictures and some scant information about his problem. Pardon me for being skeptical about a first post with zero information or background about a cl230 running 40psi... something the likes of doesn't come around very often.
People get flamed on here for not providing their CEL codes along with their symtpoms of a problem... no less what this guy brings to his first posts.
Please continue, 427cobra, good of you to finally provide a little bit of a background
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Believe it or not I would love to hear what this guy has to say and am more than interested in his problem now that he's brought a little more to the table than "mi pistons are melted".
I suppose this is the part where I say stand corrected now that 427cobra has provided at least some pictures and some scant information about his problem. Pardon me for being skeptical about a first post with zero information or background about a cl230 running 40psi... something the likes of doesn't come around very often.
People get flamed on here for not providing their CEL codes along with their symtpoms of a problem... no less what this guy brings to his first posts.
Please continue, 427cobra, good of you to finally provide a little bit of a background
Nice wing.
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MB’s hypereutectic cast pistons, although clearly not as strong as most forgings, do tend to be rather durable.
Since you find they “keep melting,” there are certainly other operational difficulties at play causing the condition,
such as detonation, pre-ignition or insufficient fueling.
And where do you compete that allows “full throttle for 1h. and runs 40psi. boost on the supercharger?”
AMG carnage resulting from improper tuning:
Since you find they “keep melting,” there are certainly other operational difficulties at play causing the condition,
such as detonation, pre-ignition or insufficient fueling.
And where do you compete that allows “full throttle for 1h. and runs 40psi. boost on the supercharger?”
AMG carnage resulting from improper tuning:
The ECU has been reprogrammed 2 times already (it’s a stand-alone ECU) so I am fairly confident that pre-ignition or insufficient fueling are not the culprit.
Full throttle for 1h. is a figure of speech, I race at Mosport, Shannon Ville, Calabogy, Trois- Rivieres, circuit Gilles Villeneuve Montréal, Mont-Tremblant, and for 2011 Mirabel.
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"annoyance" and "self-righteousness", amoung others...
Now that I realise the mistake I have made, Im taking myself out of this discussion as I cannot contribute. I will function much better as a spectator. Perhaps you should do the same, casey. & I'll let other members form their own opinions of me, thank you
One last thing - Cobra, could you give us a more detailed description of your car and what you've done to the engine and supercharger? Its not very often we get to see a C230 coupe with lexan windows and a race motor. I apologize for being skeptical and negative. You are who you say you are. We don't get that alot here when people come making big claims.
One last thing - Cobra, could you give us a more detailed description of your car and what you've done to the engine and supercharger? Its not very often we get to see a C230 coupe with lexan windows and a race motor. I apologize for being skeptical and negative. You are who you say you are. We don't get that alot here when people come making big claims.
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Now that I realise the mistake I have made, Im taking myself out of this discussion as I cannot contribute. I will function much better as a spectator. Perhaps you should do the same, casey. & I'll let other members form their own opinions of me, thank you
One last thing - Cobra, could you give us a more detailed description of your car and what you've done to the engine and supercharger? Its not very often we get to see a C230 coupe with lexan windows and a race motor. I apologize for being skeptical and negative. You are who you say you are. We don't get that alot here when people come making big claims.
One last thing - Cobra, could you give us a more detailed description of your car and what you've done to the engine and supercharger? Its not very often we get to see a C230 coupe with lexan windows and a race motor. I apologize for being skeptical and negative. You are who you say you are. We don't get that alot here when people come making big claims.
Well first of English is not mi first language, so bear with me for the spelling mistake.
Now for the engine, the bottom end is basically stock, it’s an extremely strong engine, you wound’s believe the punishment it goes throw during a race, the head has had some extensive work done to it, it’s been ported and match intake, polish, multi-angle valve job, re-surfaced, flow tested, polish throttle body, 3.5’’ kleeman header and underdrive pulleys.
Of cores there has been lots of other work done to it like gutted AC. Compressor, modified intercooler tube, adjustable boost controller, carbon fibre hood & rear deck/hatch, fibreglass doors, custom made double adjustable suspension, standalone ECU, hewland adjustable differential etc.