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W210 E55 project update
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05 CLK55
Originally Posted by Ted Baldwin
Car ran 11.9 @ 116 earlier. HP and torque numbers were 431 and 450. Since then I have done the following performance modifications:
1. custom torque converter
2. Kleemann sport camshafts
3. custom 50mm Kleemann supercharger pulley
4. Custom quad exhausts with spare tire well delete
5. Engine bore
...........current HP and torque number 440RWHP and 506Lbft Rear wheel torque. Very pleased with the torque. Translates to 550HP and 632Lbft of torque at the crank.
...........new 1/4 mile and trapspeed figures pending.
Ted
1. custom torque converter
2. Kleemann sport camshafts
3. custom 50mm Kleemann supercharger pulley
4. Custom quad exhausts with spare tire well delete
5. Engine bore
...........current HP and torque number 440RWHP and 506Lbft Rear wheel torque. Very pleased with the torque. Translates to 550HP and 632Lbft of torque at the crank.
...........new 1/4 mile and trapspeed figures pending.
Ted
the car lookss sikkk!!!
BTW, What kind of muffler did u use to do your custom quad exhaust?
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Beautiful job Ted. Your passion and commitment to your vehicles is truly amazing. I didn't think there were other people out there as crazy as I am. 
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Originally Posted by D_Star
Hi Ted,
the car lookss sikkk!!!
BTW, What kind of muffler did u use to do your custom quad exhaust?
the car lookss sikkk!!!
BTW, What kind of muffler did u use to do your custom quad exhaust?
Ted
silversurfer Beautiful job Ted. Your passion and commitment to your vehicles is truly amazing. I didn't think there were other people out there as crazy as I am.
Ted
Glassjaw Where did you get those tail lights??
Ted
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Oh wow!!! What an improvement from last time! I'm blown away! I love the interior, the headliner, the tails and the dual exhaust! Is it me or did you cut the spare tire compartment?! How the hell can you fit two exhausts down there? It looks amazing! I'm jealous 
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
btw can you show more pics of the domelights to see how you dealt w/ the white plastics and more full shots of the front grill w/ the car please?
........Thanks for the compliments. Below are pics of the grill and dome lights. The handle bars and sun visors were all covered with suede. The dome light frame and rear view mirror, as well as the grill under the sunroof sliding cover were all stained to match the color of the suede. Without doing this, it does not look very elegant.
..........The spare tire well was removed and the trunk floor reconstructed.
.........Chappy, I will definitely let you know when headed to the track. The best 1/4 mile times are at Silver Dollar. I'll wait till the fall when temps are a bit cooler. I might go to Commerce a few times before that for test and tune just to practice launches and get a few things ironed out.
Ted
Last edited by Ted Baldwin; Jun 24, 2006 at 08:11 AM.
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.........Chappy, I will definitely let you know when headed to the track. The best 1/4 mile times are at Silver Dollar. I'll wait till the fall when temps are a bit cooler. I might go to Commerce a few times before that for test and tune just to practice launches and get a few things ironed out.
Ted
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We wanna see this beast at the huge AMG meet being planned for November 4th/5th (see Events and Gatherings section). You have a PM.
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AWESOME, MAN! That car looks evil......and backs it up! You have taken a work of art and made it a MASTERPIECE.
Old? You're right....4 years is prehistoric.
Have you seen Ted's other cars? ALL CUSTOM.....ALL EXPENSIVE. Why? Because he can, russ.
Looks good...you have invested lots of money in these old 210 55...Why ???
Have you seen Ted's other cars? ALL CUSTOM.....ALL EXPENSIVE. Why? Because he can, russ.
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...........small world! Yes that is indeed a on old Norcross road. It was an all day sunday wash and wax! You have a good eye.
.........Chappy, Yes I'll be there and you can drive it all you want!
.........Amgdriven, thanks for the support man!!
Ted
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.............I bought it private party sale from a guy who was selling his E320. Since then people have asked me about it and at first I was certain it would be on ebay, but I have checked ebay and can't find it.
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cl grill...
this seller has the grill in his listing as an option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...QQcmdZViewItem
this seller has the grill in his listing as an option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...QQcmdZViewItem
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Very nice exhaust system and car. How do the Magnaflow mufflers sound? Loud? Resonance issues? I'm having a custom exhaust done and I already took out the spare tire well. Just thinking about using two Magnaflow mufflers and 2.5" piping. They also have Magnaflow XL 3 chamber mufflers, so I was wondering if those were quieter. I'm going to place a fiberglass bass box on the floor of the trunk.
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cl grill...
this seller has the grill in his listing as an option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...QQcmdZViewItem
this seller has the grill in his listing as an option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...QQcmdZViewItem
......pshek, this can get a bit complicated if you remove your resonator. It took me 5 tries to get the sound quite right. I know it seems obsessive, but if you hear the car now, you'll understand. The basic point is that if you keep your stock resonators then you are probably going to be okay. Then you'll only be dealing with one variable..........the exhaust. If you remove your resonator and then go with magnaflow mufflers, you'll experience very severe dronning sound. This is very difficult to eradicate and contrary to what you will be told, NO, you will not get used to it.
Ted
