betrezra

I'm guessing from pics that the rod end at the piston side failed due to the 7XXHP++++.
Next motor could use same block, but better conn rods.

Other possible causes ruled out due to AMG:
Oiling - good
Oil level - assumed good
Oil quality - assumed good
Over revving - ????
Poor quality parts - assumed good AMG
Conn rod bolts loose - assumed good.

Either combo of high rpm + high boost.... bye bye stock conn rod.


Some interweb rod throwing info......
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=759471

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2054329AAjqrFS

blackbenzz

That could have possibly been the cause. Valves kissed the piston but luckily it lodged itself far enough down to not hit the heads. They cost me a pretty penny lol. They are back at the head porter to get cleaned up and inspected




Yea that's what it looks like. But which came first the chicken or the egg? lol jk


Other possible causes ruled out due to AMG:
Oiling - good
Oil level - good
Oil quality - good
Over revving - No. I don't turn the motor above 6500rpm even with the E55 heads.
Poor quality parts - good AMG
Conn rod bolts loose - good. The rod is still boltedtogether around the crank.

Was running about 11psi of boost

betrezra

I wonder if you can source some more beefy forged I or H-beam conn rods?

Knarly photo's!

blackbenzz

Ok guys I just bought a 40k mile E55 engine to go in the Clk. I already sold alot of my mods but still have some to go on this one

Yes there are companies that will make custom rods but they are expensive

Moedy

damn that didnt take long

DRBC43AMG

So tell us what you have planned for the E55?

lowphat

Chapter One.

blackbenzz

The plan changes by the minute lol
Haha!

I picked the motor up today but unfortunately it wasn't in the condition I was expecting. I am going to take it back tomorrow to get my money back. I'm on the hunt for a clean short block to build. If Darton finishes the sleeves before I find a clean block for sale I will get my E55 block sleeved and put forged pistons in

DRBC43AMG

Hmm, you have got us all listening...

blackbenzz

I have a guy checking his block now to see if its scratched. Just got off the phone with Darton and they are 6 Weeks from final product. Will keep you guys posted

blackbenzz

The 55k engine wasn't in the condition I expected. Put a stock motor in the car a couple Weeks ago. Looking for some forced induction.

suicidal4life

I had a similar problem today on a much smaller and much less expensive engine.

blackbenzz

That sucks!

blackbenzz

Selling everything. If you're looking for ported heads, built Trans, CCW wheels, srt8 diff with short gears etc etc let me know.

Moedy

I thought you were going to get another blower? why are you selling everything?

blackbenzz

Its taking too long. Plus i'm moving. Time for something new

suicidal4life

That sucks!


I know there are many of us who enjoyed seeing and, were looking forward to once again seeing, your little Ricer Hooptie put the smack down on many of the more prestigious AMG's.

togaclk55

Seems like everyone is moving on around here lol

Moedy

damn sorry to hear that, you put in the new motor so I thought you would be back at it for sure. Your car has achieved so much and that kill against the black was epic. I wanted to see some more kill stories in the future.

We can set up a Ricer Hoopty foundation that I'm willing to donate in for research and development if it helps change your mind lol.

blackbenzz

Thanks It was definitely a fun journey
Lol the aftermarket sucks for these cars
Yea that was my initial intentions but its taking so long that i'm getting bored of it na. I should post some more vids

Haha that's pretty funny! If the SC is released before I sell the car and other parts I will put it on but I've been waiting since January and still nothing

betrezra

+10000 Aftermarket is weak for the old clk... at least compared to the general and fomoco and the easter imports, and audi's, and bmw..... hmmm against most.

ProjectC55

Hey Whats up Ahmad. I'm gonna give you a call. I may be interested in a couple of parts you have there. I hope your # is still the same.

PS so what are we gonna get, a Nissan GTR,911 turbo,or what?

blackbenzz

Yes exactly. And tuning isn't on par with the others either. Forget about pricing
Wussup Carl? Yea my number is still the same, just call me after work hours.

Are you a mind reader? Those are the top two cars on my list. But won't buy anything until after the move

betrezra

997TT........ sick!

lowphat

Dang