What a 6.2 liter V-8 looks like 5 weeks from completion.
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Originally posted by Sleestack
When the project started, Brad informed that it could take anywhere from 6 months to a year.
When the project started, Brad informed that it could take anywhere from 6 months to a year.
you are a patient man! I wouldn't be able to wait that long.Why is you license in trouble (if you don't mind me asking) ?
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Originally posted by pocholin
you are a patient man! I wouldn't be able to wait that long.
Why is you license in trouble (if you don't mind me asking) ?
you are a patient man! I wouldn't be able to wait that long.Why is you license in trouble (if you don't mind me asking) ?
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Lucas, I'd have to say that the exchanges b/t you and Vadim are the most informative discussions I have read on this board. I encourage you both to continue continue your tecnhical discussions, as they have helped me (and I assume other board members) learn much about the technical aspects of Mercedes tuning.
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WOW! how many more months did ur car be ready?how many hp did you get since you change the whole block and cam etc...and how much did you spend on it?heheheh damn so the engine is from MKB?is V12?Im going to wait in this forum to see the since you are really a patient guy..heheh
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Originally posted by dronellis
WOW! how many more months did ur car be ready?how many hp did you get since you change the whole block and cam etc...and how much did you spend on it?heheheh damn so the engine is from MKB?is V12?Im going to wait in this forum to see the since you are really a patient guy..heheh
WOW! how many more months did ur car be ready?how many hp did you get since you change the whole block and cam etc...and how much did you spend on it?heheheh damn so the engine is from MKB?is V12?Im going to wait in this forum to see the since you are really a patient guy..heheh
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Originally posted by derek m
Sleestack,
What do you have on your car that is MKB wise?
It sounds crazy your car and best of luck with it
Sleestack,
What do you have on your car that is MKB wise?
It sounds crazy your car and best of luck with it
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Originally posted by Sleestack
I am estimating 2 1/2 months until completion. Yes, I am patient, however, I'm also extremely preoccupied so I don't have much time to miss my car. Much of the wait has been because all of the custom parts had to be engineered and manufactured by various 3rd parties. Prior to this round of tuning my car was putting out 490 hp and 470 lb/ft torque. That was the 4.3 liter V8 fitted with the MKB 55 Hypertune kit and Kleemann SC. This round of tuning should get me about 650-700 hp and similar torque numbers but should aslo produce a car with much improved suspension, brakes, chassis rigidity, transmission and aesthetics (IMO of course). The 6.2 liter engine is a bored and sleeved V8, not the MKB V12. As for how much I spent on it... that's b/t me and Evosport, however, in the world of MB tuning, nothing comes cheap. The car should be an absolute beast.
I am estimating 2 1/2 months until completion. Yes, I am patient, however, I'm also extremely preoccupied so I don't have much time to miss my car. Much of the wait has been because all of the custom parts had to be engineered and manufactured by various 3rd parties. Prior to this round of tuning my car was putting out 490 hp and 470 lb/ft torque. That was the 4.3 liter V8 fitted with the MKB 55 Hypertune kit and Kleemann SC. This round of tuning should get me about 650-700 hp and similar torque numbers but should aslo produce a car with much improved suspension, brakes, chassis rigidity, transmission and aesthetics (IMO of course). The 6.2 liter engine is a bored and sleeved V8, not the MKB V12. As for how much I spent on it... that's b/t me and Evosport, however, in the world of MB tuning, nothing comes cheap. The car should be an absolute beast.
damnnnnn best of luck on ur car ok..maybe some otherdays I can sit beside ur car and burnt it out ..heheheh yeap all european cars parts are damn expensive..heheh
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Originally posted by dronellis
damnnnnn best of luck on ur car ok..maybe some otherdays I can sit beside ur car and burnt it out ..heheheh yeap all european cars parts are damn expensive..heheh
damnnnnn best of luck on ur car ok..maybe some otherdays I can sit beside ur car and burnt it out ..heheheh yeap all european cars parts are damn expensive..heheh
btw u can make a video like the Turkish guy smoke the 360 modena,996 turbo later on.........>
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Originally posted by Hank
I'm guessing around $110k. For that amount, I'd expect the work to be complete in a timely manner. Quote a date, meet the date.
I'm guessing around $110k. For that amount, I'd expect the work to be complete in a timely manner. Quote a date, meet the date.
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I thought about the baby seat, however there won't be any back seats. I think I'll keep the kid out of this car.
As for insurance.... to my great surprise, my insurance covers all the mods as long as I send them proof of the work that has been done. My premiums are unaffected. It seems weird, but they have assured me many times that this is the case.
As for insurance.... to my great surprise, my insurance covers all the mods as long as I send them proof of the work that has been done. My premiums are unaffected. It seems weird, but they have assured me many times that this is the case.
