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Non-kill Story
Just a quick story.
Yesterday (Sunday) out driving. Top down, AC on, passenger with me. Turned onto the "highway" (still has stop lights, though), talking with my passenger, I'm in the right lane. Coming up on a Nissan 240SX, in the left lane. Can see two big fat exhaust pipes and figure it's another "weedeater". Didn't really pay attention, that it was waiting for me in the left lane, we were just cruising about 40mph. I come abreast, and he punches it and starts moving out. I floor it (remember not in "race" mode, with top down, AC on and passenger). I catch to his back bumper and stay there. Can't get ahead, but not dropping off either. Then about 100 or so he's slowly pulling away. At 120mph, I back off, traffic and traffic lights ahead.
I sure wanted to know what he had in there, as it sure wasn't stock and wasn't just exhaust pipes.
At the light we had a 15 second chat. All I caught was works for BoostLogic www.boostlogic.com . Had a turbo, and he was making 383HP at the rear wheel.
Check them out they have a Supra they did that does the 1/4 in 8.47sec @ 163.5mph. They have some videos, also.
What does the SLK55 make at the rear wheel?
Yesterday (Sunday) out driving. Top down, AC on, passenger with me. Turned onto the "highway" (still has stop lights, though), talking with my passenger, I'm in the right lane. Coming up on a Nissan 240SX, in the left lane. Can see two big fat exhaust pipes and figure it's another "weedeater". Didn't really pay attention, that it was waiting for me in the left lane, we were just cruising about 40mph. I come abreast, and he punches it and starts moving out. I floor it (remember not in "race" mode, with top down, AC on and passenger). I catch to his back bumper and stay there. Can't get ahead, but not dropping off either. Then about 100 or so he's slowly pulling away. At 120mph, I back off, traffic and traffic lights ahead.
I sure wanted to know what he had in there, as it sure wasn't stock and wasn't just exhaust pipes.
At the light we had a 15 second chat. All I caught was works for BoostLogic www.boostlogic.com . Had a turbo, and he was making 383HP at the rear wheel.
Check them out they have a Supra they did that does the 1/4 in 8.47sec @ 163.5mph. They have some videos, also.
What does the SLK55 make at the rear wheel?
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Yikes! 383hp in that light car would make for a rocket!
I have a 300 zx and there are some tt ones out there pulling gigantic hp numbers, it's a great engine to boost. Thanks for sharing...
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You should have started from a dead stop. Big turbos always have an advantage on the roll. ![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
He had to have a transplanted motor also.A 240z with 383hp - what did he have - TWIN turbo's?
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Originally Posted by jmejones
You got punk'd...he set you up ![Mad](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Plenty of Japanese cars which is quite nice to drive.
I personally like the MX5 and S2000 because you produce some sweet sensations.
I personally like the MX5 and S2000 because you produce some sweet sensations.
Yep, I like the manual trans. of the S2000, the best in the world... in my opinion, (jap crap = no presence on the road) like the Benz or any german car.
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Originally Posted by AMG&AMG
'whatever he do, he is still driving a jap crap...
"Presence" - they look like everything else on the road for Chris' sake!!!
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The 240's are a tuner's dream
That guy probably did have an engine transplant as well as the twin torbo's in order to make that kind of HP. The other "sleeper" to be on the lookout for are the 944 Turbos. I had a guy in a moderately modified one hang with my CLK55 all the way up to 150. If he had done extensive mods he may have given even the SLK55 a tough run.
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Well I tracked him down and talked with him. Real nice guy. Part of the Japanese car street scene here in Austin. Here is their personal website: www.ateamwangan.com
Weirdest part is, he lives in my neighborhood.
They buy old worthless Japanese cars (one of them for $500.00) and then rebuild them.
He does have an engine transplant, but just to the Japanese version of the stock 240SX engine, then he did the aftermarket work:
1992 Nissan 240sx SE (HICAS model)
Engine:
Fully Built Red Top Sr20det
Bored .20 over
CP pistons 8.5:1 CR
Eagle Rods
ARP Headstuds
RNN14 Mainstuds
Greddy 1.2 mm Metal Head gasket
HKS 264 Step One Cams (intake and exhaust)
Tomei Rocker Arm Stopper Kit
Boostlogic Turbo Kit (SC61 turbo with polished compressor housing,321 stainless manifold, TIAL 38mm wastegate, 3in. 304 stainless downpipe, K&N Cone filter, polishied aluminum intercooler/intake piping)
Boostlogic 3in. 304 polished stainless midpipe
Apexi N1 Dual Exhaust with 3in. Test Pipe
Spearco FMIC with polished aluminum piping
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve
Blitz 850cc injectors
Walbro 255 lph Fuel Pump
Oil Filter Relocation Kit (with -10 an lines)
3 core radiator
Drivetrain:
ACT 6-Puck Clutch Disk with Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Stock VLSD
Suspension/Brakes:
Tein HA Coilovers
Z32 Aluminum front calipers
Brembo Slotted and Dimpled Front rotors
Wheels/Tires:
Racing Hart c2 3pc wheels (17X7.5in. front, 17X8.5in. rear)
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 (front) 225/45/17
Yokohama AVS Sports (rear) 245/40/17
Engine Management/Electronics/Interior:
AEM standalone
APEX or manual Boost Controller
Greddy 60mm A/F gauge (peak hold, warning, and memory)
Greddy 60mm EGT gauge
Blitz DTT-DC Turbo Timer/Boost gauge (peak hold, and warning)
S14 front seats
Greddy shift knob
Z32 Steering Wheel (thicker)
Exterior:
JDM front turn signals
OEM clear front sidemarkers
D2S 4300k HIDs (Phillips bulbs, Hella ballasts)
Capser Electronics D2S to H4 converters
Weirdest part is, he lives in my neighborhood.
They buy old worthless Japanese cars (one of them for $500.00) and then rebuild them.
He does have an engine transplant, but just to the Japanese version of the stock 240SX engine, then he did the aftermarket work:
1992 Nissan 240sx SE (HICAS model)
Engine:
Fully Built Red Top Sr20det
Bored .20 over
CP pistons 8.5:1 CR
Eagle Rods
ARP Headstuds
RNN14 Mainstuds
Greddy 1.2 mm Metal Head gasket
HKS 264 Step One Cams (intake and exhaust)
Tomei Rocker Arm Stopper Kit
Boostlogic Turbo Kit (SC61 turbo with polished compressor housing,321 stainless manifold, TIAL 38mm wastegate, 3in. 304 stainless downpipe, K&N Cone filter, polishied aluminum intercooler/intake piping)
Boostlogic 3in. 304 polished stainless midpipe
Apexi N1 Dual Exhaust with 3in. Test Pipe
Spearco FMIC with polished aluminum piping
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve
Blitz 850cc injectors
Walbro 255 lph Fuel Pump
Oil Filter Relocation Kit (with -10 an lines)
3 core radiator
Drivetrain:
ACT 6-Puck Clutch Disk with Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Stock VLSD
Suspension/Brakes:
Tein HA Coilovers
Z32 Aluminum front calipers
Brembo Slotted and Dimpled Front rotors
Wheels/Tires:
Racing Hart c2 3pc wheels (17X7.5in. front, 17X8.5in. rear)
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 (front) 225/45/17
Yokohama AVS Sports (rear) 245/40/17
Engine Management/Electronics/Interior:
AEM standalone
APEX or manual Boost Controller
Greddy 60mm A/F gauge (peak hold, warning, and memory)
Greddy 60mm EGT gauge
Blitz DTT-DC Turbo Timer/Boost gauge (peak hold, and warning)
S14 front seats
Greddy shift knob
Z32 Steering Wheel (thicker)
Exterior:
JDM front turn signals
OEM clear front sidemarkers
D2S 4300k HIDs (Phillips bulbs, Hella ballasts)
Capser Electronics D2S to H4 converters
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Originally Posted by bloflin
Well I tracked him down and talked with him. Real nice guy. Part of the Japanese car street scene here in Austin. Here is their personal website: www.ateamwangan.com
Weirdest part is, he lives in my neighborhood.
They buy old worthless Japanese cars (one of them for $500.00) and then rebuild them.
He does have an engine transplant, but just to the Japanese version of the stock 240SX engine, then he did the aftermarket work:
1992 Nissan 240sx SE (HICAS model)
Engine:
Fully Built Red Top Sr20det
Bored .20 over
CP pistons 8.5:1 CR
Eagle Rods
ARP Headstuds
RNN14 Mainstuds
Greddy 1.2 mm Metal Head gasket
HKS 264 Step One Cams (intake and exhaust)
Tomei Rocker Arm Stopper Kit
Boostlogic Turbo Kit (SC61 turbo with polished compressor housing,321 stainless manifold, TIAL 38mm wastegate, 3in. 304 stainless downpipe, K&N Cone filter, polishied aluminum intercooler/intake piping)
Boostlogic 3in. 304 polished stainless midpipe
Apexi N1 Dual Exhaust with 3in. Test Pipe
Spearco FMIC with polished aluminum piping
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve
Blitz 850cc injectors
Walbro 255 lph Fuel Pump
Oil Filter Relocation Kit (with -10 an lines)
3 core radiator
Drivetrain:
ACT 6-Puck Clutch Disk with Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Stock VLSD
Suspension/Brakes:
Tein HA Coilovers
Z32 Aluminum front calipers
Brembo Slotted and Dimpled Front rotors
Wheels/Tires:
Racing Hart c2 3pc wheels (17X7.5in. front, 17X8.5in. rear)
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 (front) 225/45/17
Yokohama AVS Sports (rear) 245/40/17
Engine Management/Electronics/Interior:
AEM standalone
APEX or manual Boost Controller
Greddy 60mm A/F gauge (peak hold, warning, and memory)
Greddy 60mm EGT gauge
Blitz DTT-DC Turbo Timer/Boost gauge (peak hold, and warning)
S14 front seats
Greddy shift knob
Z32 Steering Wheel (thicker)
Exterior:
JDM front turn signals
OEM clear front sidemarkers
D2S 4300k HIDs (Phillips bulbs, Hella ballasts)
Capser Electronics D2S to H4 converters
Weirdest part is, he lives in my neighborhood.
They buy old worthless Japanese cars (one of them for $500.00) and then rebuild them.
He does have an engine transplant, but just to the Japanese version of the stock 240SX engine, then he did the aftermarket work:
1992 Nissan 240sx SE (HICAS model)
Engine:
Fully Built Red Top Sr20det
Bored .20 over
CP pistons 8.5:1 CR
Eagle Rods
ARP Headstuds
RNN14 Mainstuds
Greddy 1.2 mm Metal Head gasket
HKS 264 Step One Cams (intake and exhaust)
Tomei Rocker Arm Stopper Kit
Boostlogic Turbo Kit (SC61 turbo with polished compressor housing,321 stainless manifold, TIAL 38mm wastegate, 3in. 304 stainless downpipe, K&N Cone filter, polishied aluminum intercooler/intake piping)
Boostlogic 3in. 304 polished stainless midpipe
Apexi N1 Dual Exhaust with 3in. Test Pipe
Spearco FMIC with polished aluminum piping
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve
Blitz 850cc injectors
Walbro 255 lph Fuel Pump
Oil Filter Relocation Kit (with -10 an lines)
3 core radiator
Drivetrain:
ACT 6-Puck Clutch Disk with Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
Stock VLSD
Suspension/Brakes:
Tein HA Coilovers
Z32 Aluminum front calipers
Brembo Slotted and Dimpled Front rotors
Wheels/Tires:
Racing Hart c2 3pc wheels (17X7.5in. front, 17X8.5in. rear)
Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 (front) 225/45/17
Yokohama AVS Sports (rear) 245/40/17
Engine Management/Electronics/Interior:
AEM standalone
APEX or manual Boost Controller
Greddy 60mm A/F gauge (peak hold, warning, and memory)
Greddy 60mm EGT gauge
Blitz DTT-DC Turbo Timer/Boost gauge (peak hold, and warning)
S14 front seats
Greddy shift knob
Z32 Steering Wheel (thicker)
Exterior:
JDM front turn signals
OEM clear front sidemarkers
D2S 4300k HIDs (Phillips bulbs, Hella ballasts)
Capser Electronics D2S to H4 converters
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