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Xmas in January? Next mod on order (Headers)
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Xmas in January? Next mod on order (Headers)
Actually, they're HEMs or Hiflow Exhaust Manifolds. Vadim and VRP Tuning has just lightened my wallet and is crafting a set of these for me as I type this.
Stated gains for M113 N/A engine is 15-20hp, at the crank, if my car was stock. My car is not stock.
Wish me luck as this is going to be a DIY install.
Stated gains for M113 N/A engine is 15-20hp, at the crank, if my car was stock. My car is not stock.
Wish me luck as this is going to be a DIY install.
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PM Vadim, he seems to be a very good guy and easy to work with. And he's one of the most respected tuners in the industry, from what I can tell.
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Dang Benz-O you you beat me to it! I'm about to pull the trigger next month. Hope you post a DIY for the rest of us! Good luck
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Actually, they're HEMs or Hiflow Exhaust Manifolds. Vadim and VRP Tuning has just lightened my wallet and is crafting a set of these for me as I type this.
Stated gains for M113 N/A engine is 15-20hp, at the crank, if my car was stock. My car is not stock.
Wish me luck as this is going to be a DIY install.
Stated gains for M113 N/A engine is 15-20hp, at the crank, if my car was stock. My car is not stock.
Wish me luck as this is going to be a DIY install.
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You've had these EXACT VRP shorty's on for two years? What kind of gains did you see?
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RE: Headers
I'd say you've got a serious case of the mod bug; I've personally encountered cycles of same with various rides from time to time, it is addicting and always fun.
For what it's worth, I think adding these headers would complement an E55 airbox quite nicely.
Have fun and keep us posted.
For what it's worth, I think adding these headers would complement an E55 airbox quite nicely.
Have fun and keep us posted.
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Unfortunately, their printer wasn't working at the time so they couldn't give us our numbers on paper but if I recall, I was putting down 269hp and about 300tq at the wheels which when you account for drivetrain loss you get 269/.82 = 328bhp and 299/.82 = 364tq. Sounds about right, for my mods. I've been bugging the shop to get me the numbers but they're flaking out. At least I have something to go on.
I'll definitely do pre/post dyno for this mod.
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I did dyno the car a couple of weeks ago at a dyno day. It was sponsored by another sponsor from another board.
Unfortunately, their printer wasn't working at the time so they couldn't give us our numbers on paper but if I recall, I was putting down 269hp and about 300tq at the wheels which when you account for drivetrain loss you get 269/.82 = 328bhp and 299/.82 = 364tq. Sounds about right, for my mods. I've been bugging the shop to get me the numbers but they're flaking out. At least I have something to go on.
I'll definitely do pre/post dyno for this mod.
Unfortunately, their printer wasn't working at the time so they couldn't give us our numbers on paper but if I recall, I was putting down 269hp and about 300tq at the wheels which when you account for drivetrain loss you get 269/.82 = 328bhp and 299/.82 = 364tq. Sounds about right, for my mods. I've been bugging the shop to get me the numbers but they're flaking out. At least I have something to go on.
I'll definitely do pre/post dyno for this mod.
ALWAYS bring a memory stick to the dyno. Get it on electronic file.
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I had them custom build. As far as I can remember, nobody offered them. The true potential came after I did the ecu software. I did dyno it back then and the hp numbers are right there. After doing my calculation for loses, it turned out to be 18hp at the crank. I can't find the paperwork(dyno sheets and calculations), have been looking for it for the last two hours. I will look for it again, and if I find will pm you. Good advise from phatmitzu. I will dyno it again in couple of months. When did you get the e55 air filter housing? Did you see any improvement worth getting it?
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I had them custom build. As far as I can remember, nobody offered them. The true potential came after I did the ecu software. I did dyno it back then and the hp numbers are right there. After doing my calculation for loses, it turned out to be 18hp at the crank. I can't find the paperwork(dyno sheets and calculations), have been looking for it for the last two hours. I will look for it again, and if I find will pm you. Good advise from phatmitzu. I will dyno it again in couple of months. When did you get the e55 air filter housing? Did you see any improvement worth getting it?
I have the AMG airbox in hand, just not installed yet. There have only been a few people that have done this mod, but have claimed a SOTP increase. I figure it couldn't hurt, so I'm gonna give it a shot. VRP now offers a slick looking "fang" intake, so I might give that a shot.
Will have the headers in a couple of weeks, then pre/post dynos. But then I'm going to Trinidad & Tobago for 2 weeks so I won't have anything to report until mid-march, if I had to take a guess.
Stay tuned...
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UH OH... check my sig hehe 
forget bluetooth/command etc time for some go fast mods!!
forget bluetooth/command etc time for some go fast mods!!I did dyno the car a couple of weeks ago at a dyno day. It was sponsored by another sponsor from another board.
Unfortunately, their printer wasn't working at the time so they couldn't give us our numbers on paper but if I recall, I was putting down 269hp and about 300tq at the wheels which when you account for drivetrain loss you get 269/.82 = 328bhp and 299/.82 = 364tq. Sounds about right, for my mods. I've been bugging the shop to get me the numbers but they're flaking out. At least I have something to go on.
I'll definitely do pre/post dyno for this mod.
Unfortunately, their printer wasn't working at the time so they couldn't give us our numbers on paper but if I recall, I was putting down 269hp and about 300tq at the wheels which when you account for drivetrain loss you get 269/.82 = 328bhp and 299/.82 = 364tq. Sounds about right, for my mods. I've been bugging the shop to get me the numbers but they're flaking out. At least I have something to go on.
I'll definitely do pre/post dyno for this mod.
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Yeah, I was wondering because VRP didn't even start making these until last Summer. I was trying to catch you in a fib.
I have the AMG airbox in hand, just not installed yet. There have only been a few people that have done this mod, but have claimed a SOTP increase. I figure it couldn't hurt, so I'm gonna give it a shot. VRP now offers a slick looking "fang" intake, so I might give that a shot.
Will have the headers in a couple of weeks, then pre/post dynos. But then I'm going to Trinidad & Tobago for 2 weeks so I won't have anything to report until mid-march, if I had to take a guess.
Stay tuned...
I have the AMG airbox in hand, just not installed yet. There have only been a few people that have done this mod, but have claimed a SOTP increase. I figure it couldn't hurt, so I'm gonna give it a shot. VRP now offers a slick looking "fang" intake, so I might give that a shot.
Will have the headers in a couple of weeks, then pre/post dynos. But then I'm going to Trinidad & Tobago for 2 weeks so I won't have anything to report until mid-march, if I had to take a guess.
Stay tuned...
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Since I don't expect much from the airbox, I'll probably pop that on and dyno. Then dyno again after the headers. No need to do a separate dyno just for the airbox. But if I decide to go with a under-drive pulley setup, then I'll have to dyno it again.
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Just PM'd Victor about pricing... wonder if we should've done a GB? Yes, will do seperate runs stock and w/headers.
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Pricing will be good, trust me. You're getting the "Clayton is the mack daddy" discount.
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