Regarding the 4.3L V8...
05-18-2011, 02:44 PM
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Regarding the 4.3L V8...
I've always wondered about this, and just now realized I've never brought it up here, so here goes...I recall that the W210 offered a 4.2L 32-valve V8 for one (or two?) model year before changing to the 4.3L 24-valve V8. This always seemed like a step back in technology to me (from a 4- to 3-valve)...anyone know why MB did this? Had they not done that, all you C43 owners would be driving C42s instead, which I think has more potential for top-end power. Just my 2 cents...
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Thanks to MarcusF and his great articles. Check this: http://www.marcusfitzhugh.com/CLK/engd.html
Talk about epic overkill in answering my question! Well, at least that now finally puts my question to rest! 
05-18-2011, 03:44 PM
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this explains the "kick" @ 3,700 RPM:
Aside from being lightweight, the intake manifold on normally aspirated M113 V8 has the longest intake runners in the industry. Under hood space was saved by casting the manifold so that the long intake passages spiral around to each cylinder. Internally, the intake manifold has eight valves built into it. These valves are closed below 3,700 RPM, directing the intake air across the long intake path. That's because when an intake stream follows the long route, pressure waves develop that result in an improvement in low and mid-range torque. Unfortunately, this long path becomes a detriment at higher RPMs. In the M113, above 3,700 RPM the valves open and the intake air follows a much shorter route. This shorter route dramatically increases high speed efficiency, resulting in a substantial increase in horsepower. These ECU controlled valves create an environment in which the engine can breathe at maximum efficiency throughout the rev range.
I LOVE THAT "KICK"!!!
Aside from being lightweight, the intake manifold on normally aspirated M113 V8 has the longest intake runners in the industry. Under hood space was saved by casting the manifold so that the long intake passages spiral around to each cylinder. Internally, the intake manifold has eight valves built into it. These valves are closed below 3,700 RPM, directing the intake air across the long intake path. That's because when an intake stream follows the long route, pressure waves develop that result in an improvement in low and mid-range torque. Unfortunately, this long path becomes a detriment at higher RPMs. In the M113, above 3,700 RPM the valves open and the intake air follows a much shorter route. This shorter route dramatically increases high speed efficiency, resulting in a substantial increase in horsepower. These ECU controlled valves create an environment in which the engine can breathe at maximum efficiency throughout the rev range.
I LOVE THAT "KICK"!!!
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05-18-2011, 05:53 PM
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this explains the "kick" @ 3,700 RPM:
Aside from being lightweight, the intake manifold on normally aspirated M113 V8 has the longest intake runners in the industry. Under hood space was saved by casting the manifold so that the long intake passages spiral around to each cylinder. Internally, the intake manifold has eight valves built into it. These valves are closed below 3,700 RPM, directing the intake air across the long intake path. That's because when an intake stream follows the long route, pressure waves develop that result in an improvement in low and mid-range torque. Unfortunately, this long path becomes a detriment at higher RPMs. In the M113, above 3,700 RPM the valves open and the intake air follows a much shorter route. This shorter route dramatically increases high speed efficiency, resulting in a substantial increase in horsepower. These ECU controlled valves create an environment in which the engine can breathe at maximum efficiency throughout the rev range.
I LOVE THAT "KICK"!!!
Aside from being lightweight, the intake manifold on normally aspirated M113 V8 has the longest intake runners in the industry. Under hood space was saved by casting the manifold so that the long intake passages spiral around to each cylinder. Internally, the intake manifold has eight valves built into it. These valves are closed below 3,700 RPM, directing the intake air across the long intake path. That's because when an intake stream follows the long route, pressure waves develop that result in an improvement in low and mid-range torque. Unfortunately, this long path becomes a detriment at higher RPMs. In the M113, above 3,700 RPM the valves open and the intake air follows a much shorter route. This shorter route dramatically increases high speed efficiency, resulting in a substantial increase in horsepower. These ECU controlled valves create an environment in which the engine can breathe at maximum efficiency throughout the rev range.
I LOVE THAT "KICK"!!!
05-18-2011, 07:38 PM
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I've always wondered about this, and just now realized I've never brought it up here, so here goes...I recall that the W210 offered a 4.2L 32-valve V8 for one (or two?) model year before changing to the 4.3L 24-valve V8. This always seemed like a step back in technology to me (from a 4- to 3-valve)...anyone know why MB did this? Had they not done that, all you C43 owners would be driving C42s instead, which I think has more potential for top-end power. Just my 2 cents...
