C43 Supercharged....almost LOL....
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C43 Supercharged....almost LOL....
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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Congrats! We so far are the only really success stories.
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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" ?
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Nice to hear that 55 ! Nitro, what did your "kit" cost ?
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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Originally Posted by benztec
wheres the coolent tank go?
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Originally Posted by 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.
Cool, can't wait. You coming down to AMGFest ?
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
Cool, can't wait. You coming down to AMGFest ?
I kinda feel like I owe it my fellow W202 owners.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
Cool, can't wait. You coming down to AMGFest ?
I kinda feel like I owe it to my fellow W202 owners.
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Originally Posted by 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.
I kinda feel like I owe it to my fellow W202 owners.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
Make sure and come to AMG Fest!Mario,how was he able to post the same #'s as you with this kit?
