Teaser pic. - engine block
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Teaser pic. - engine block
I know it is probably not particularly exiciting for most of you, however, for me it's one big step closer to the realization of my/Evosport's crazy CLK project:
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Stop teasing us!!! You're going to have on CRAAAZY car when it's done dude. I'm quite jealous... i just might have to go get me a CLK just to follow in your footsteps
Any idea when it will be finished?
Any idea when it will be finished?
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Originally posted by benzmac
What is this being built as? The cylinder braces look great!
What is this being built as? The cylinder braces look great!
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Originally posted by Tezta
What is the proposed hp and torque increase?
What is the proposed hp and torque increase?
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Originally posted by Shine
Crazy project but admirable !
Crazy project but admirable !
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Bump- We obviously need some new to talk about!
Hey what's going on with this?
More pics?
speculations?
specification?
presumptions?
opinions?
timeline?
anticipated use?
possibility of developing a package out of this for others?
More pics?
speculations?
specification?
presumptions?
opinions?
timeline?
anticipated use?
possibility of developing a package out of this for others?
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Since it's my car, I'll respond.
More pics? They'll be coming soon.
speculations? People speculate that I'm crazy.
specification? Vadim is anticipating getting 550- 600 hp at the rear wheel with similar torque numbers. The engine will be a 6.2 liter Kleemann (only the best!) supercharged V8. Suspension will be custom made coilovers. Brembos front and back. Transmission and ECU will be replaced. Hoping to get 305's or 315's on the rear and 265's or 275's up front. Full chromally rollcage. Other interior and exterior aesthetic details are not yet finalized. We anticipate shedding about 200 lbs form the W208.
presumptions? People presume I'm crazy.
opinions? People are of the opinion that I'm crazy.
timeline? The engine should be complete within the next month. After that, I expect another 6 weeks of tuning/testing and completion of other componenets.
anticipated use? Grocery store runs... actually, I just dig on the W208(despite it's shortcomings) so I wanted to build an over-the-top beastly W208 as a tribute. I'll drive it around 2 or 3 days a week and occasionally bring it to the track. I'm certainly not building this car to have it sit in a garage.
possibility of developing a package out of this for others? You'll have to talk to Evosport about that one, however, certainly my car is being used by Evosport to showcase their abilities as a full service tuner. They are awesome guys and run a fantastic business, so I jumped at the opportunity to work on this project with them.
More pics? They'll be coming soon.
speculations? People speculate that I'm crazy.
specification? Vadim is anticipating getting 550- 600 hp at the rear wheel with similar torque numbers. The engine will be a 6.2 liter Kleemann (only the best!) supercharged V8. Suspension will be custom made coilovers. Brembos front and back. Transmission and ECU will be replaced. Hoping to get 305's or 315's on the rear and 265's or 275's up front. Full chromally rollcage. Other interior and exterior aesthetic details are not yet finalized. We anticipate shedding about 200 lbs form the W208.
presumptions? People presume I'm crazy.
opinions? People are of the opinion that I'm crazy.
timeline? The engine should be complete within the next month. After that, I expect another 6 weeks of tuning/testing and completion of other componenets.
anticipated use? Grocery store runs... actually, I just dig on the W208(despite it's shortcomings) so I wanted to build an over-the-top beastly W208 as a tribute. I'll drive it around 2 or 3 days a week and occasionally bring it to the track. I'm certainly not building this car to have it sit in a garage.
possibility of developing a package out of this for others? You'll have to talk to Evosport about that one, however, certainly my car is being used by Evosport to showcase their abilities as a full service tuner. They are awesome guys and run a fantastic business, so I jumped at the opportunity to work on this project with them.
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wow... ur car will haul ***!!!!
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Originally posted by Sleestack
Since it's my car, I'll respond ...<snip>... They are awesome guys and run a fantastic business, so I jumped at the opportunity to work on this project with them.
Since it's my car, I'll respond ...<snip>... They are awesome guys and run a fantastic business, so I jumped at the opportunity to work on this project with them.
Either way, sounds like the car will be insane. But you are just a god for being the proud owner of such an amazing project.
Come on please, how about another teaser pic?
You're right, the 208 is amazing. It was what I wanted, but budget constraints and short-comings of the platform forbid me from doing so. Can I use your old motor for my C230 Komp.?
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