w211_500

Would it be possible to run twin turbos on this car? It's a project I've been fairly interested in and I'm just curious if it'd work.

marc hanna

Certainly. You just have to find the space for them.

Pinoi Ryder

you.. space is a problem putting a turbo in there..

marc hanna

Some people fit the turbos in the rear bumper and pipe it back to the front, but that's a lot of plumbing.

You might be better off with a supercharger. Several option there.

Pinoi Ryder

what is it that you are trying to accomplish?

2MERKS

You'll be better off purchasing a cl 600 Turbo

Speedriven1

Some people do a lot of things. Terrible option, though.

Speedriven1

We've put twin-turbo V12s in E chassis- why would finding space for turbos with the V8 be a challenge?

2MERKS

Let's us know when your finished...GL

marc hanna

I didn't say it was a good idea.

Anyway, I think the twin turbo route could be done, it's just likely easier to go with a supercharger. You don't need to find as much room and there seems to be a number of used Kleeman units that have popped up for sale in the last few years, so it could be relatively inexpensive also.

w211_500

my plan is to run a low boost twin set up, going to use stock exhaust manifolds as well and fabricate a custom flange piece along with downpipes to connect to my dual exhaust. Anybody know how much power the block/tranny/rods can support?


Edit: also going to have to fabricate a "Y" connector of sorts to run the twin pipes to the intake manifold.

marc hanna

I don't think you'll get close to its limits. I've known several people who have put 700+ Hp into the M113 and used as a reliable daily driver. With that setup you won't likely break 450 even with a couple other upgrades.

w211_500

I only plan on running 5psi or so of boost, just for the sake of my motors longevity. Not expecting to have more than 450, just a bit more kick.

w211_500

I've considered finding two small turbos from other mb 4cyl motors and pairing them with a twin outlet/inlet intercooler.

Jack661199

a supercharger would be much easier and potentially cheaper but if your set in stone on twin turbos its do-able you best chance for longevity of the motor would be to pull it out and take it to an engine shop and have them build it so you can handle more boost for more power and not destroy your engine

w211_500

I don't want an insane amount of boost. I only want a low amount such as 5 psi, and a supercharger would cost me many times what a twin turbo system will.

marc hanna

You'll be fine then. Sounds like it will be a fun little project. At 5 psi, you'll be safe with stock timing and 91 Octane also.

Jack661199

heres another option is buying a used supercharger off and wrecked E55 cause they have the same motor ive seen them on here from anywhere from $500-$1100 which personally isnt all that bad for the gain you'll get, but when it comes down to it at the end of the day do what makes you happy

marc hanna

That's a good idea too. He will need a custom map though, because of the compression ratio difference.

w211_500

Apparently it's ridiculously hard to strap on an e55's supercharger to a N/A 500 engine. I'm fairly certain that with a low boost set up of 5psi I won't need larger injectors or a custom ECU map. Correct me if I'm wrong

marc hanna

5psi is pretty light, you should be fine. You'll know pretty quick when it goes into limp mode. In that case you'll need to find a higher octane fuel or add octane booster if you want to leave it as is.

Viktor Butnaru

Hey did you ever do the twin turbo E500

Javnnvr

I’ll do it, mines at 187k so I plan to pull my engine soon and build it up for boost

tjts1

I expect you'll have it up and running in no time just like the rest of this thread.