FlyByNight

nope... this was all last year while going through my K2 and talking about the TBs with Cory. He said that it was odd in that many of the early 55s already HAD the larger TBs and then they went to what we have now... give him a call, I'm sure he knows a lot more about it that I'm reflecting...



Loren

vrus

Hi Loren,

Based on your info, I would assume that TB configuration is no longer available through parts dept... otherwise, why would Kleemann supply the 80mm from the V12TT and go through all the trouble of building an adapter plate and an electronic interface adapter??

I wonder if there is any way to track down the part # for this unit???

Jakpro1

No Kleemann Stage 3 cams??? Get you 15-20hp cloosseeerrrrrrr!!!! Plus top end hp too....great for those trap speeds.

vrus

SLCharger,

I spoke to my parts guy and he confirmed that there are 3 different part # for the 2003 SL55 TB. I also confirmed with him that they did in fact produce a limited number of SL55 with the 80mm TB.

The only hurdle I have now is to figure out which Part # corresponds to the 80mm TB. If you can PM your VIN # for your car I would be EXTREMELY GRATEFUL, as I can then match the VIN # to the correct part # for the TB.

I would like to purchase this TB and see if I can get it to bolt on to my E55 as this is a direct replacement part and only requires opening up the supercharger inlet to 80mm.. No adapter plate or wiring harness changes are necessary..

This will also help out alot of people on the board as I know alot of them are interested in this modification.

I would really appreciate it if you could PM the VIN #. I will keep it confidential.

Thank you in advance.

SLcharger

How greatfull ?

Just kidding. WIN is on its way.

vrus

SLCharger,

You are the best!! A million thanks for sending me the VIN#.. I just forwarded it to the parts guy to confirm which part # for the TB.. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can oder one and try it out.

Will let everyone know how it goes once I get my hands on it.

Thanks again!

Victor

e55 baller

LOL, I ran out of $$. Baby on the way and the Wife would veto it even if I asked. I need to consult on the side! I still have a hard time paying 4-6K installed for those cams.

I paid 1.5K and got 43 rwhp on my old Supra.

Jakpro1

I know...me too. Stage 3 on hold til further notice/cash.

vrus

Good News!! Got the call from my parts guy. We found the correct Part # for the 80mm TB and it is being shipped to us from Germany!! Man.. these things are hard to get a hold of.

It was only available in Europe so the Part does not show up on a North American MB Dealer's parts computer.

I placed the order and should have it in my hands within 1 week. Will post more info once I have the TB in my hands. Hopefully this will bolt right on without any further modifications.

Want to pass along my THANK YOU to SLCharger!!!! He helped make this happen!

Stay tuned....

SLcharger

My pleasure Victor, hope it works out all right, and that its worth all the effort.

newton22

All M113 motors have identical TBs right?

Gives me some ideas.

Rock

Vic,

Two questions:

1) How much did the 80mm TB cost?
2) What is involved in opening the supercharger inlet to 80mm?

Thanks

OzE55

Can you tell us the part number?
Is the part number somewhere visible so we can check our own cars?

Us non-USA owers with 2003's just might be in luck - nice if we could check the part or the VIN# of our cars.

thanks.

eride

i too would like the part number of this larger TB.

i did hear that later 03 sl55 were detuned for the release of the sl600.

vrus

1) I want to hold off on quoting money until I get it in my hands and confirm it is what it is. I am not even sure what exactly I will be receiving yet (TB alone, TB + adapter, etc).

2) Since this part is from an SL55, I am *HOPING* that it will be a direct bolton to the supercharger inlet requiring only the enlargement of the metal gasket that goes between the TB and the supercharger inlet, and the enlargement of the supercharger inlet itself. Doing the enlargement can be done very easily with a hand dremel tool with the supercharger still installed in the vehicle.

I'll confirm all of this information once I have it in my hands and have had a chance to look it over. Once I know it will work for sure, I'll share all the info and availability information.

The trick will be trying to get more of them. My parts guy pulled some strings and got one rush delivered for us. I just dont know how difficult it will be to get more of them if it turns out to be a viable solution.

I was told earlier tonight that they are expediting the shipping and it should be here in 3 - 4 days.

Hang in there.. This should be interesting.

vrus

Just to be clear, this was only available on the 2003 SL55 and only for a short period of time.

I dont have the Part # in my hands.. My parts guy found it by entering in the VIN # I received and it supplying the Part # for the correct TB for that particular car.

Once I receive the package, I'll confirm the Part # for you guys.

eride

thanks victor, awaiting number when ready, just wanted to check it out with my car as i have a 03 sl55.

e55 baller

I called and left a couple of messages for Simon at Evo but have not connected yet with him.

From the sounds of it from Mike at Evo the cost to port the stock TB to 76mm and to change the butter fly plate is a whopping $1300.

How can that be possible. What am i missing here?


I paid $200 -- 1.5 hours for install and 1.5 hours for porting the front part. Maybe I will just ask to buy the butter fly piece.

MNG

they have rent to pay my friend

stevebez

Rougly speaking - the flow increase would be as much as 20-25% more going from a 73mm to a 80mm TB.

This obviously will help power and must be the easiest and safest mod we can do to our cars.... sounds like its worth 20-30HP judging from SLChargers comments.

I cannot wait to see if it works out.

Rgds Steve.

Rock

I spoke with Cory (Kleemann) about this part and he informed me that it is not an easy bolt-on. Other, not so simple modifications are needed. I am anxious to see what Vic has to say after he has this part in hand.

vrus

Uh oh... So it's not going to be a slap on job... I guess this is going to be an interesting project then.

I just cant understand how it isn't a bolt on piece. Did MB really change so many things on the SL55 just to detune it ??? I would expect the mounting position is identical except that the supercharger inlet is enlarged.. but, then again, what do I know..


Keeping my fingers crossed... Thanks for the update.

vrus

The $1300 they quoted you was for a COMPLETE TB assembly AND the port job.

JamE55

SL600 V12TT Bi-Turbo TB Stay tuned....

e55 baller

Yep, send the stock core...$1300 later get the modified unit. Pricey?