I'm Turning My W203 AMG Car Into a Track Car

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Oct 6, 2016 | 02:09 AM
  #1  
Greetings MBWorld, I'm turning one of my W203 C32 twins into a track car. After having a C240 for a first car, the W203 will always be special to me. I haven't seen many people try this so it should be interesting. So far I'm trying to fix and diagnose some engine issues.

I'm also recording it for a series on my YouTube channel.
Here's part 1; please let me know what you think.

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Oct 6, 2016 | 08:48 AM
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Codes
Quote: Greetings MBWorld, I'm turning one of my W203 C32 twins into a track car. After having a C240 for a first car, the W203 will always be special to me. I haven't seen many people try this so it should be interesting. So far I'm trying to fix and diagnose some engine issues.

I'm also recording it for a series on my YouTube channel.
Here's part 1; please let me know what you think.

Engine Failure?! - C32 AMG Track Car Build pt1 - YouTube
are the only codes you are getting is a p0306 random misfire??
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Oct 6, 2016 | 10:04 AM
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Quote: are the only codes you are getting is a p0306 random misfire??
Every cylinder misfires when under hard acceleration. Not always the same ones just always random.
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Oct 6, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Quote: Every cylinder misfires when under hard acceleration. Not always the same ones just always random.
Hey Buddy,
Sounds to me like your ignition system needs simple maintenance. This is what I suggest:

1. Put a bottle of Lucas Fuel injector cleaner in gas tank, which will clean your fuel injectors ($5).
2. Replace spark plugs and gap properly ($15). Your plugs are likely to be causing misfire.
3. Clean MAF ($5). Just open air and spray maf cleaner through mesh without removing, but make sure to let it all dry for a couple hours or else you will have a hard start.
4. Replace air filter ($25-50). Optional.

If none of that works let me know!
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Oct 7, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Quote: 1. Put a bottle of Lucas Fuel injector cleaner in gas tank, which will clean your fuel injectors ($5).
I've always been a fan of Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner and it's effective properties. However, it is not MB Approved. As I completely agree with the provided advice from LexBrett2, for peace of mind I'd recommend sticking with a couple treatments of Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner. As you can see, they're pretty cheap at Walmart.

Good luck, dude! Nice ride
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