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Pray for my Silver Friend....
Car went in today guys, I had to acept the fact that I just don't have the time or proper facitlity to support this install. I promised myself I wouldn't pay to have this installed so I feel a bit defeated. It's been too long and it needs to go in.
I just hope these parts work better as a supercharger than a dust collector. I have to admit they have been damn good as a dust collector. My girlfriend seems to think that all the car parts really tie the room together. A nice industrial look edge to the room.
Pray that things go smoothly.........
I just hope these parts work better as a supercharger than a dust collector. I have to admit they have been damn good as a dust collector. My girlfriend seems to think that all the car parts really tie the room together. A nice industrial look edge to the room.
Pray that things go smoothly.........
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Ohhhh, ya! Your car's gunna kick my car's ***! LOL. Very very kewl. So is that a used kit or a new one?
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Sorry for my ignorance, what are all this parts for?
Originally Posted by NitrogenBalance
Car went in today guys, I had to acept the fact that I just don't have the time or proper facitlity to support this install. I promised myself I wouldn't pay to have this installed so I feel a bit defeated. It's been too long and it needs to go in.
I just hope these parts work better as a supercharger than a dust collector. I have to admit they have been damn good as a dust collector. My girlfriend seems to think that all the car parts really tie the room together. A nice industrial look edge to the room.
Pray that things go smoothly.........
I just hope these parts work better as a supercharger than a dust collector. I have to admit they have been damn good as a dust collector. My girlfriend seems to think that all the car parts really tie the room together. A nice industrial look edge to the room.
Pray that things go smoothly.........
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
If thats a HPS unit good luck with it.From whats been posted on the forum in the past this company's product line has developed a shaky reputation.
The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.
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Originally Posted by c55m8o
Now Now.... positive karma reinforcement here... The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.
The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.MB World Stories
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Originally Posted by c55m8o
Now Now.... positive karma reinforcement here... The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.
The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.
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I think power gain is 100 crank horsepower. Car dyno's at 300whp. Thats what old wbesite said. New hps site doesn't really offer a whole lot of info.
By the way, before I bought my benz now, a guy in vallejo was selling an hps c43 which I test drove. It does have lots of power. And it sounds bad *** too. Reason I didn't buy was guy didn't take care of it. I could go into detail as to what was wrong but i'll spare you the boredom.
By the way, before I bought my benz now, a guy in vallejo was selling an hps c43 which I test drove. It does have lots of power. And it sounds bad *** too. Reason I didn't buy was guy didn't take care of it. I could go into detail as to what was wrong but i'll spare you the boredom.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
What are the power gains ?
AFR: is air fuel ratio. The supercharger will force extra air into the combustion chambers so additional fuel is needed to keep the ratio proper. I've purchased a better fuel management unit than what was supplied. It will allow further adjustment which is good if I deciede to up the boost or modify anything that alters fuel needs.
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Originally Posted by NitrogenBalance
I hope to get around 315hp at the wheels. My baseline was just under 240hp so around +80hp at the wheels making the engine a little over 400hp.
AFR: is air fuel ratio. The supercharger will force extra air into the combustion chambers so additional fuel is needed to keep the ratio proper. I've purchased a better fuel management unit than what was supplied. It will allow further adjustment which is good if I deciede to up the boost or modify anything that alters fuel needs.
AFR: is air fuel ratio. The supercharger will force extra air into the combustion chambers so additional fuel is needed to keep the ratio proper. I've purchased a better fuel management unit than what was supplied. It will allow further adjustment which is good if I deciede to up the boost or modify anything that alters fuel needs.
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Originally Posted by c55m8o
Now Now.... positive karma reinforcement here... The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.
The 1st gen has a better reputation then the 2nd gen unit. There's some good "grass roots" knowledge available on this board too in how to keep the AFR optimal if I remember correctly, if you find the HPS mechanism isn't what you want. If the unit was a bit quieter and air filter wasn't located in the front right bumper near the ground (I have a lot of sand on the road where I live), I'd probably have one myself.Thanks for the positive karma, always needed
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
Does the HPS unit come with a "chip" ? I would think that if it did, the chip would address the fuel management issue.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
When is she going to be completed ?
