CLS500 with a AMG 55 motor installed
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The old supercharger oil is some nasty stuff man! Smells like a dead animal! So I'm happy that I got the chance to change that as well. When the 55 cars were produced and sold they said that the SC oil never needed to be changed, but I think if the car is driven to is max on a regular basis then it should be changed eventually.
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Thanks bro! Your V12 project is also legendary. Money-one (Jake) wanted me to do a V12 at first, but I was too afraid to try it. Lol!
Once you get everything running the way you want it, I'm sure you will have a blast dressing up your motor. It would be nice to get both cars together for pics.
Waiting for the Cherry Blossom in DC. Hiring a Photogropher to take some photos down there soon.
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Totally late to the party but... I'm reading this on a Saturday, and it may be better than being drunk on multiple bottles Lafite Rothschild. Inspired, and good to know it's possible. Been searching for a E55T for 6 months, but still loving my w210t. If push comes to shove, maybe this is a way to go.
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Totally late to the party but... I'm reading this on a Saturday, and it may be better than being drunk on multiple bottles Lafite Rothschild. Inspired, and good to know it's possible. Been searching for a E55T for 6 months, but still loving my w210t. If push comes to shove, maybe this is a way to go.
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The car feels and runs great!
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My LSD was delivered today thanks to my new sponsor High End Performance. Should have it installed in a few days.
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My LSD is finally installed and it works great. Install took hours, but it was well worth it. Took a few pics and a video.
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Hi guys. Its been 1 year since the birth of new power in my CLS. The car still runs great, and I am getting ready to install a new 5 speed tranny this winter.
I am surprised to see that the 7 speed tranny is still holding on and working fine, but there is evidence of slight wear and tear.
I decided to celebrate my 1 year aniversary of the motor swap by taking the CLS to a car show and track event at Capital Raceway in Crofton Md. I ended up winning Best Of Show at the car show, but during the day I ran my car on the track for the first time ever! I ran twice and won both races
I ran against a nissan 350Z for the first race.
Time slip:
1/4.......12.9
MPH......108
2nd race was against a BMW 5 series
Time slip:
1/4.....13.0
MPH....107
It was really a great experience on the track today, and I will get a chance to compare the two trannys working with this motor, since I plan on returning to the track after the new tranny is installed. Motor is still bone stock, but pulley, TB, long tube headers and tune is in the works
I am surprised to see that the 7 speed tranny is still holding on and working fine, but there is evidence of slight wear and tear.
I decided to celebrate my 1 year aniversary of the motor swap by taking the CLS to a car show and track event at Capital Raceway in Crofton Md. I ended up winning Best Of Show at the car show, but during the day I ran my car on the track for the first time ever! I ran twice and won both races
I ran against a nissan 350Z for the first race.
Time slip:
1/4.......12.9
MPH......108
2nd race was against a BMW 5 series
Time slip:
1/4.....13.0
MPH....107
It was really a great experience on the track today, and I will get a chance to compare the two trannys working with this motor, since I plan on returning to the track after the new tranny is installed. Motor is still bone stock, but pulley, TB, long tube headers and tune is in the works
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Thank you for telling me this Mercwhip. I feel even better knowing that my time was that close to yours. Am I correct in assuming that if I install most of the bolt on mods for this car that's available to us, it would result in the motor completely destroying this 7 speed tranny quickly? This is what I'm thinking, so the 5 speed will definately be installed before spring.
My good friend and technition Jake has observed early signs of wear on the 7 speed tranny. There is a random clicking sound when the car is put into reverse.
Shows us that there is a little bit of play created between the tranny and the motor.
My good friend and technition Jake has observed early signs of wear on the 7 speed tranny. There is a random clicking sound when the car is put into reverse.
Shows us that there is a little bit of play created between the tranny and the motor.
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Teflon coated Valve Covers
Sent my Valve covers off to Needswings to have them Teflon coated. I think the added a nice touch to everything
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