List E55 engine mods...
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List E55 engine mods...
As what the title says. Without going "really" internal (pistons, crank shaft, rods etc..) can you guys pls list what other mods is available to our 55 engines. Here's a list of what most of us have done. Just wondering if there's anything else we can add.
1. Cams
2. 80mm Throttle Body
3. Headers & Downpipes
4. ECU
5. IC Pump
6. Port & Polish (has anyone done this? results?)
Anything else you guys can add?
1. Cams
2. 80mm Throttle Body
3. Headers & Downpipes
4. ECU
5. IC Pump
6. Port & Polish (has anyone done this? results?)
Anything else you guys can add?
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Originally Posted by JamE55
As what the title says. Without going "really" internal (pistons, crank shaft, rods etc..) can you guys pls list what other mods is available to our 55 engines. Here's a list of what most of us have done. Just wondering if there's anything else we can add.
1. Cams
2. 80mm Throttle Body
3. Headers & Downpipes
4. ECU
5. IC Pump
6. Port & Polish (has anyone done this? results?)
Anything else you guys can add?
1. Cams
2. 80mm Throttle Body
3. Headers & Downpipes
4. ECU
5. IC Pump
6. Port & Polish (has anyone done this? results?)
Anything else you guys can add?
Last edited by lkirchner; Jul 15, 2006 at 03:46 PM. Reason: addition
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Originally Posted by jangy
Great thread, since I want to do exactly this......"light" mods.
K&N / Green Filters
Intake tubes / replace and or heat wrap
Remove resonators
K&N / Green Filters
Intake tubes / replace and or heat wrap
Remove resonators
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
i doubt there's any appreciable performance gain but i'm really interested in how you like your car with the resonators removed. how much is the sound quality improved compared to any cabin drone? this seems like the easiest way to improve the tone if it's not too bad in the cabin (actually, i wouldn't mind open headers but the wife and neighbors might get a little annoyed!).
The sound is the major love. I replaced mine with two straight pipes, so it is actually two mods in one. Low rumble is increased just a tad. Also, the stainless sound comes through much better, with a slight pop to the gas. For $100, it is a no brainer mod to me, especially considering how well the AMG pipes works as is. The last part I like is the dual pipes. It gives it the old V8 thud thud sound while idleing, and I love it.
Interior drone is only BARELY more. You can tune it in and out depending on hwere you put the tips. Mine are in the exact stock spot, but you could push them out for a VERY quiet ride.
DO IT DO IT!!
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'03 E55, Range Rover Sport Supercharged, Ducati 748R
Originally Posted by jangy
Actually, there are VERY slight gains in responsiveness at the low end.
The sound is the major love. I replaced mine with two straight pipes, so it is actually two mods in one. Low rumble is increased just a tad. Also, the stainless sound comes through much better, with a slight pop to the gas. For $100, it is a no brainer mod to me, especially considering how well the AMG pipes works as is. The last part I like is the dual pipes. It gives it the old V8 thud thud sound while idleing, and I love it.
Interior drone is only BARELY more. You can tune it in and out depending on hwere you put the tips. Mine are in the exact stock spot, but you could push them out for a VERY quiet ride.
DO IT DO IT!!
The sound is the major love. I replaced mine with two straight pipes, so it is actually two mods in one. Low rumble is increased just a tad. Also, the stainless sound comes through much better, with a slight pop to the gas. For $100, it is a no brainer mod to me, especially considering how well the AMG pipes works as is. The last part I like is the dual pipes. It gives it the old V8 thud thud sound while idleing, and I love it.
Interior drone is only BARELY more. You can tune it in and out depending on hwere you put the tips. Mine are in the exact stock spot, but you could push them out for a VERY quiet ride.
DO IT DO IT!!
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
great info, MUCH appreciated. did you add a crossover to your new straight pipes?
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2015 S212
Originally Posted by 2MANYCARS
Light mods would be ECU upgrade, full exhaust, and custom intakes with cone filters. 
Let's see!!
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20+ to list......
I want to see what solution my race shop is going to come up with mine, but I should be able to by the end of this coming week.
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Originally Posted by jangy
I was wanting to see somebody throw some cones on it and remove all that crap.
Let's see!!
Let's see!!
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Originally Posted by jangy
Great thread, since I want to do exactly this......"light" mods.
K&N / Green Filters
Intake tubes / replace and or heat wrap
Remove resonators
K&N / Green Filters
Intake tubes / replace and or heat wrap
Remove resonators
Quit the light stuff it's bad for your health. lol
Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
James, did you run of out mods to do?
Unless i really go "into" the engine (bore the block, change pistons etc...)think i've pretty much maxed out the engine mod dept. Help me find other ways Ling. lol
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.....ok.
W210 E55
1. s/c
2.ECU
3. headers
4. custom exhaust with custom resonator to eliminate drone
5. port and polish heads
6. IC pump upgrade
7. gear ratio change to 3.06
8. smaller s/c pulley
9. custom torque converter
10. Kleemann suspension
11. Larger crankshaft pulley currently undergoing bench testing
12. GruppeM air intake
13. LSD
14. Kleemann CAMS
15. Almost forgot Evbosport underdrive pulley
Ted
W210 E55
1. s/c
2.ECU
3. headers
4. custom exhaust with custom resonator to eliminate drone
5. port and polish heads
6. IC pump upgrade
7. gear ratio change to 3.06
8. smaller s/c pulley
9. custom torque converter
10. Kleemann suspension
11. Larger crankshaft pulley currently undergoing bench testing
12. GruppeM air intake
13. LSD
14. Kleemann CAMS
15. Almost forgot Evbosport underdrive pulley
Ted
Last edited by Ted Baldwin; Jul 15, 2006 at 11:30 PM.
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Originally Posted by Ted Baldwin
.....ok.
W210 E55
1. s/c
2.ECU
3. headers
4. custom exhaust with custom resonator to eliminate drone
5. port and polish heads
6. IC pump upgrade
7. gear ratio change to 3.06
8. smaller s/c pulley
9. custom torque converter
10. Kleemann suspension
11. Larger crankshaft pulley currently undergoing bench testing
12. GruppeM air intake
13. LSD
14. Kleemann CAMS
15. Almost forgot Evbosport underdrive pulley
Ted
W210 E55
1. s/c
2.ECU
3. headers
4. custom exhaust with custom resonator to eliminate drone
5. port and polish heads
6. IC pump upgrade
7. gear ratio change to 3.06
8. smaller s/c pulley
9. custom torque converter
10. Kleemann suspension
11. Larger crankshaft pulley currently undergoing bench testing
12. GruppeM air intake
13. LSD
14. Kleemann CAMS
15. Almost forgot Evbosport underdrive pulley
Ted
Dude, what kind of power you putting down? What LSD?
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Originally Posted by jangy
Dude, what kind of power you putting down? What LSD?
...............Last dyno before Evosport underdrive pulleys and before larger crankshaft pulley was 450RWHP and 506 Rear wheel torque. This link contains the the dynograph. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...project+update
Ted
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Originally Posted by Ted Baldwin
...........Kleemann LSD.
...............Last dyno before Evosport underdrive pulleys and before larger crankshaft pulley was 450RWHP and 506 Rear wheel torque. This link contains the the dynograph. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...project+update
Ted
...............Last dyno before Evosport underdrive pulleys and before larger crankshaft pulley was 450RWHP and 506 Rear wheel torque. This link contains the the dynograph. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...project+update
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Originally Posted by JamE55
As what the title says. Without going "really" internal (pistons, crank shaft, rods etc..) can you guys pls list what other mods is available to our 55 engines. Here's a list of what most of us have done. Just wondering if there's anything else we can add.
1. Cams
2. 80mm Throttle Body
3. Headers & Downpipes
4. ECU
5. IC Pump
6. Port & Polish (has anyone done this? results?)
Anything else you guys can add?
1. Cams
2. 80mm Throttle Body
3. Headers & Downpipes
4. ECU
5. IC Pump
6. Port & Polish (has anyone done this? results?)
Anything else you guys can add?
