Where to find MB Parts
04-16-2004, 03:00 PM
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Where to find MB Parts
Hi all,
I have been researching performance upgrades for my 02 E320. I have not been impressed with the gains to dollar ratio. So... I decided to look into fabrication work. I have settled on Vortech's V5 F-Trim supercharger. It will fit on the passenger side without any interference. Running the intake tubing will be easy to fabricate out of aluminum round stock. I am having a tough time finding larger injectors, bigger MAF and the all important fuel regulator. Before I even buy the supercharger, I want to make sure I can get all the ancillary equipment. Does anyone know where find injectors and MAF...? I tried to get cylinder head work done but no one wants to play with Mercedes stuff unless I part with unrealistic money...
Any help would be great.... Maybe I could find what I need from an 2002 or older E55?
Here is my other project... not an MB but very fun...
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/bendera/
I have been researching performance upgrades for my 02 E320. I have not been impressed with the gains to dollar ratio. So... I decided to look into fabrication work. I have settled on Vortech's V5 F-Trim supercharger. It will fit on the passenger side without any interference. Running the intake tubing will be easy to fabricate out of aluminum round stock. I am having a tough time finding larger injectors, bigger MAF and the all important fuel regulator. Before I even buy the supercharger, I want to make sure I can get all the ancillary equipment. Does anyone know where find injectors and MAF...? I tried to get cylinder head work done but no one wants to play with Mercedes stuff unless I part with unrealistic money...
Any help would be great.... Maybe I could find what I need from an 2002 or older E55?
Here is my other project... not an MB but very fun...
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/bendera/
04-16-2004, 04:12 PM
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How much are you willing to spend? it seems like with all the money involved, you could upgrade your CAR to a 430 or 55. Remember 320 were made for economy. Just my .02
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Well the supercharger is $2,500 will brackets and tubing. I will need to make my own bracket which will be made from billet. So lets say $250 for the bracket. Injectors, MAF and regulator... $1,100 maybe... so... doing the math let's ballpark at $4000. Now, a low mile 2002 E430 is going to run about... $45,000? I have seen higher. An E55 2002 with low miles is easily over $50K. My car only has 17,000 miles and I bought it new... so I know it is mint. E55 has 349HP, E430 has 275HP my car should be around 330HP. The supercharger should be able to add at a minimum 50%. I tried to look into HPS but they only work with 8cyl and they are WAAAAAYYYYYY overpriced.
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...30&tabactive=1
It is an OEM plain vanilla Eaton MP90 supercharger pushing a mere 4psi. They claim about 105HP increase on the V8. The Vortech will push up to 20 psi (not going near that).
So for about $4,000 and some fabrication work... My E320 will have a bolt on, no butched, easy to remove when necessary 330-340HP supercharger. I just need to get injectors and MAF... I can use any regulator...
http://www.superchargersonline.com/p...30&tabactive=1
It is an OEM plain vanilla Eaton MP90 supercharger pushing a mere 4psi. They claim about 105HP increase on the V8. The Vortech will push up to 20 psi (not going near that).
So for about $4,000 and some fabrication work... My E320 will have a bolt on, no butched, easy to remove when necessary 330-340HP supercharger. I just need to get injectors and MAF... I can use any regulator...
