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Nov 10, 2018 | 11:37 AM
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Claims 900 hp. Guessing that is a bit of puffery.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-SL-Cla...53.m1438.l2649
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VIN WDBSK79FX5F091400

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 Roadster in Brilliant Silver with Black Leather Interior. Powered by a modified 6.0L V12 Bi-Turbo Engine with a Staggering 900+ hp and an impressive 1,000+ lb-ft of torque, and backed by a 5-Speed Automatic Trans. Modifications and upgrades to this sensational SL65 add up to over $24k and feature; Weistec M275/279 W.3 Turbo Upgrade (Billet Wheel Turbo Upgrade, Hardware and Gaskets, ECU Tuning), M275 SL65 AMG Down-Pipes and Mid-Pipes (Custom Fabrication), Bullet Proof Transmission, Weistec M275 ASV/WMI System (Completed adding a Weistec Anti-Surge Valve and Weistec Water/Methanol Injection that includes Weistec Anti-Surge Valves, AEM Methanol Injection V2 Controller, Dual Weistec Methanol Nozzles, Trunk Mounted Pump and Tank Assembly, Billet Manifold Vaccum Adapter, All necessary Wiring and Installation Hardware), Custom Catback/Muffler Section, M275 Performance Spark Plugs, CL65 Motor Mounts, OEM Carbon Fiber interior trim, New Full Frontal Venture Shield, New Michelin Pilot Super Sports, New Windshield, and 20" Aftermarket Rims
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Ask for the dyno to prove the hp claim.
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Only 73K miles...probably has another 500 or so in her...
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Did Weistec make a W.3 turbo kit for M275/M279 cause this new to me and I dont see that posted anywhere on there website for m275/m279.
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Did Weistec make a W.3 turbo kit for M275/M279 cause this new to me and I dont see that posted anywhere on there website for m275/m279.
Would be news to me if they ever did. Sounds like they are getting tuners mixed up.
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On their website, if you click on R230, you get this page:

http://weistec.com/all/mercedes-benz...r230-m275.html

Pic at top left shows

Turbochargers & Accessories


But when you click on that, you just get anti-surge valve set and billet oil filter cap.

Was hoping someone here knew the car.
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Yeah thats not w3 turbos. You should email Weistec to confirm.
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Its here
I have this car, and its all real, very nice ride and perfect condition.

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Johnny! Awesome, thanks for checking in.
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