SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: V12 Engine Out (feast your eyes)
02-02-2010, 07:08 AM
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Yeah... MB uses a Very particular Turbo setup. Manifold and Turbine Wheel Housing casted as one single piece.That's why Marcin had to build a brand new Exhaust manifold to fit a custom turbo.
Brabus Sells a Bigger version of the Stock manifold + Housing, but sells It $20,000 ,Whithout upgrading The compressor wheel.
Soulsearcher did the good way...Althought his project probably needs some R&D, The Benefit will be 3 times the Stupîd Brabus upgrade,Wich doesn't inculde any Cooling upgrade.
Sometimes I ask Myself who's stupid enough to Buy Brabus Products.Mainly Oilheads... In USA brabus has never been very popular for engine upgrades...
Damn I really like this thread.I force myself to not check it more than once a day. lol
Brabus Sells a Bigger version of the Stock manifold + Housing, but sells It $20,000 ,Whithout upgrading The compressor wheel.
Soulsearcher did the good way...Althought his project probably needs some R&D, The Benefit will be 3 times the Stupîd Brabus upgrade,Wich doesn't inculde any Cooling upgrade.
Sometimes I ask Myself who's stupid enough to Buy Brabus Products.Mainly Oilheads... In USA brabus has never been very popular for engine upgrades...
Damn I really like this thread.I force myself to not check it more than once a day. lol
02-03-2010, 09:32 PM
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Bigger Fuel Pump
Just a higher capacity fuel pump...
If anyone wants the formulas for calculating best injector flow rate for a specific HP modification, let me know. For this project I need approx. a 65-68 lb/hr. Currently awaiting injector bench test results to see if oem is enough.
If anyone wants the formulas for calculating best injector flow rate for a specific HP modification, let me know. For this project I need approx. a 65-68 lb/hr. Currently awaiting injector bench test results to see if oem is enough.
02-04-2010, 12:08 AM
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I hate to say it, but the design for the stock manifold looks like hell, why couldn't they have had another couple inches in the engine bay for a tubular manifold.....
02-04-2010, 01:53 PM
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It would be interesting to have a dyno of your car stock turbo/mani, sl65 turbo/mani, then your custom tubular big turbo setup....I am guessing it is going to sound like a fighter jet taking off.
02-05-2010, 10:56 AM
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Just a higher capacity fuel pump...
If anyone wants the formulas for calculating best injector flow rate for a specific HP modification, let me know. For this project I need approx. a 65-68 lb/hr. Currently awaiting injector bench test results to see if oem is enough.
If anyone wants the formulas for calculating best injector flow rate for a specific HP modification, let me know. For this project I need approx. a 65-68 lb/hr. Currently awaiting injector bench test results to see if oem is enough.
02-05-2010, 02:27 PM
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02-05-2010, 06:53 PM
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Looking forward to it Bernie. Just signed up for the April 25th Miami Mile thru exotics rally. Hows yours coming along?
"Loud" would probably not work in my hood. Might have to slap some hi-flo silencers to shut her up.
Thx for the info. The words "savings" and "budget" got thrown away a looong time ago...painful!
02-05-2010, 08:59 PM
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yeah, I guess the 105 isn't that bad compared to the cost of a custom turbo setup like that....I'm used to getting a whole set of injectors for around 300....
02-12-2010, 03:49 PM
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Just a higher capacity fuel pump...
If anyone wants the formulas for calculating best injector flow rate for a specific HP modification, let me know. For this project I need approx. a 65-68 lb/hr. Currently awaiting injector bench test results to see if oem is enough.
If anyone wants the formulas for calculating best injector flow rate for a specific HP modification, let me know. For this project I need approx. a 65-68 lb/hr. Currently awaiting injector bench test results to see if oem is enough.
02-12-2010, 08:22 PM
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02-12-2010, 08:33 PM
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ROTORA 12 PISTON / 16in ROTOR
So I pulled the plug on the Rotora front & rear big big brake kit. 12 piston / 16 in rotors and larger rear calipers & 15 in rotors.
At the last Texas Mile, my brakes did not seem like they had much more left and that was at 173-176 mph (15 passes in a row).
Special brackets for front and rear had to be custom made (not needed on SL65s, just SL600)
At the last Texas Mile, my brakes did not seem like they had much more left and that was at 173-176 mph (15 passes in a row).
Special brackets for front and rear had to be custom made (not needed on SL65s, just SL600)
02-13-2010, 08:09 AM
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^ 12 pistons... Soulsearcher, your project looks more and more like an Automotive Orgy and I really like it...
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02-15-2010, 10:26 AM
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So I pulled the plug on the Rotora front & rear big big brake kit. 12 piston / 16 in rotors and larger rear calipers & 15 in rotors.
At the last Texas Mile, my brakes did not seem like they had much more left and that was at 173-176 mph (15 passes in a row).
Special brackets for front and rear had to be custom made (not needed on SL65s, just SL600)
At the last Texas Mile, my brakes did not seem like they had much more left and that was at 173-176 mph (15 passes in a row).
Special brackets for front and rear had to be custom made (not needed on SL65s, just SL600)
Nice choice I see we think a like lol!
Mine is moving good just place a call to see what is next for my baby.
Just a few more parts coming in, but it all coming together. Give me a call when you can.
02-15-2010, 04:39 PM
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So I pulled the plug on the Rotora front & rear big big brake kit. 12 piston / 16 in rotors and larger rear calipers & 15 in rotors.
At the last Texas Mile, my brakes did not seem like they had much more left and that was at 173-176 mph (15 passes in a row).
Special brackets for front and rear had to be custom made (not needed on SL65s, just SL600)
At the last Texas Mile, my brakes did not seem like they had much more left and that was at 173-176 mph (15 passes in a row).
Special brackets for front and rear had to be custom made (not needed on SL65s, just SL600)
...best of luck to you
...I admire those enthusiasts who invest what it takes to get it done
02-16-2010, 01:32 PM
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Thanks ya'll (I am in the south) for the support. Here is a tid bit update:
So the injector flow bench test results were poor. Without going into too much tech details, suffice to say that the injector pushed out about half of what was needed. So custom injectors are in progress.
I also asked for a plug-n-play 2ndary file to be made available with the push of a button as a safety measure against those who may want to explore the limits of this car. This file would limit the cars performance to “barely drivable”.
Confused? Think about it. How often do you leave your car with a tech, a detailer or even a valet at the club? Personally I don’t trust a stranger with a 1000hp car or even a 600 hp car.
So the injector flow bench test results were poor. Without going into too much tech details, suffice to say that the injector pushed out about half of what was needed. So custom injectors are in progress.
I also asked for a plug-n-play 2ndary file to be made available with the push of a button as a safety measure against those who may want to explore the limits of this car. This file would limit the cars performance to “barely drivable”.
Confused? Think about it. How often do you leave your car with a tech, a detailer or even a valet at the club? Personally I don’t trust a stranger with a 1000hp car or even a 600 hp car.
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02-16-2010, 03:31 PM
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Thanks ya'll (I am in the south) for the support. Here is a tid bit update:
So the injector flow bench test results were poor. Without going into too much tech details, suffice to say that the injector pushed out about half of what was needed. So custom injectors are in progress.
I also asked for a plug-n-play 2ndary file to be made available with the push of a button as a safety measure against those who may want to explore the limits of this car. This file would limit the cars performance to “barely drivable”.
Confused? Think about. How often do you leave your car with a tech, a detailer or even a valet at the club? Personally I don’t trust a stranger with a 1000hp car or even a 600 hp car.
So the injector flow bench test results were poor. Without going into too much tech details, suffice to say that the injector pushed out about half of what was needed. So custom injectors are in progress.
I also asked for a plug-n-play 2ndary file to be made available with the push of a button as a safety measure against those who may want to explore the limits of this car. This file would limit the cars performance to “barely drivable”.
Confused? Think about. How often do you leave your car with a tech, a detailer or even a valet at the club? Personally I don’t trust a stranger with a 1000hp car or even a 600 hp car.
02-16-2010, 03:48 PM
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