MOD question
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Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 38
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From: Florida
2008 X164 GL450
MOD question
Hello All,
I am a newbie to the group
and have a question about mods.
I have 2001 E430 sedan no mods whatsoever. My co-worker just bought a 1997 E420 and he challenged me to a race here at a local dragstrip.
I understand that the 2 cars are evenly matched. Is there any easy MOD that I can do to make my car have an advantage?
Any suggestions would help.
Thanks.
I am a newbie to the group
and have a question about mods.I have 2001 E430 sedan no mods whatsoever. My co-worker just bought a 1997 E420 and he challenged me to a race here at a local dragstrip.
I understand that the 2 cars are evenly matched. Is there any easy MOD that I can do to make my car have an advantage?
Any suggestions would help.
Thanks.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 588
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'98 E320 4Matic, '85 380SL
He just bought his car; is it stock? Your stock E430 should beat a stock E420 on paper.
The performance of the two is close enough that the race may be determined by available traction and driver skill.
E430
0-60: 6.1 sec
1/4 mi: 14.5 sec
E420
0-60: 6.7 sec
1/4 mi: 14.9 sec
The performance of the two is close enough that the race may be determined by available traction and driver skill.
E430
0-60: 6.1 sec
1/4 mi: 14.5 sec
E420
0-60: 6.7 sec
1/4 mi: 14.9 sec
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 723
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From: Central Jersey
2003 E500, 2004 G35X
I would suggest to put on headers and replace exhaust system. This would give you about 30hp without a lot of work. There is limited after-market performance parts for MB due to limited demand and the ones that are available are not cheap compared to other make of cars.
