Southern Hotrod "Shift Improvement Package" Installed - Page 3

Jul 8, 2009 | 03:16 PM

#51

hooleyboy

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I don't know how to read the EPC printout but it looks like the valve has been updated 4X; A1402770098> A1402770398> A2032700089> A204270098> A2042700089.
Am I reading this correctly? If that is the case, there is really no way to tell what you have until you open it up. My '04 shifts too soft and slow for me so it's worth a look. Thanks to all for providing this information!

Yeah its stange. yes you are reading it right. part numbers and parts get replaced all the time.

Jul 8, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

there is really no way to tell what you have until you open it up. My '04 shifts too soft and slow for me so it's worth a look. Thanks to all for providing this information!

all 04s (except for late 04s) should be the same....
who wants to be the guinea pig?

Jul 8, 2009 | 05:16 PM

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all 04s (except for late 04s) should be the same....
who wants to be the guinea pig?

I have an 05 but its a c55. My parts should be in tomorrow and I will install them at the shop and see whats up. Hell I might even do a dyno pull.

Jul 8, 2009 | 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hooleyboy

I have an 05 but its a c55. My parts should be in tomorrow and I will install them at the shop and see whats up. Hell I might even do a dyno pull.

These won't make any difference on a dyno pull though, would they? Since you're only in one gear for the duration of the pull...?

Jul 8, 2009 | 05:40 PM

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These won't make any difference on a dyno pull though, would they? Since you're only in one gear for the duration of the pull...?

Not at all. Just makes for firmer/quicker shifts

Jul 8, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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E55

Mclarenm8d, If you kept your old brown top valves, could you post the old part # when you have a chance? At least then we can confirm going from Axxx to Axxx should give similar results.

Jul 8, 2009 | 06:59 PM

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Mclarenm8d, If you kept your old brown top valves, could you post the old part # when you have a chance? At least then we can confirm going from Axxx to Axxx should give similar results.

Jul 8, 2009 | 10:33 PM

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Mclarenm8d, If you kept your old brown top valves, could you post the old part # when you have a chance? At least then we can confirm going from Axxx to Axxx should give similar results.

Here's the info -

What came out of my 2003 CL55, brown tops, was stamped on the side with A140 277 03 98

The earlier pictures posted were the same as what went back in, blue tops, stamped on the top with A 240 277 00 98.

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Jul 9, 2009 | 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by c32AMG-DTM

These won't make any difference on a dyno pull though, would they? Since you're only in one gear for the duration of the pull...?

Dont take away my reason to do a dyno pull

They wont do anything on the dyno, But hay if you have one to play on might as well.

Jul 9, 2009 | 12:19 AM

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Looks like the older AMG's and the lower models might benefit from this. It looks like C32 and C55 have the old style A140 valves I would even say from my ECPnet research that older E55's would have the A140 valves.

I personally cant wait until tomorrow to get these valves in. If all goes well I will have them installed tomorrow with a full review. I hoping to see some A140 stamped on the old valves.

mclarenm8d, Thank you for doing this mod and hooking it up with the numbers. Total team player!

Jul 9, 2009 | 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hooleyboy

It looks like C32 and C55 have the old style A140 valves I would even say from my ECPnet research that older E55's would have the A140 valves.

yeeeaah!!! mike! lemme know how this goes.....i may seriously consider doing this if its really worthwhile. and doesnt cost too much.....me and my broke a$$

Jul 9, 2009 | 07:12 AM

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Dont take away my reason to do a dyno pull

They wont do anything on the dyno, But hay if you have one to play on might as well.

LOL, sorry. Good point - if you have one in-house, why not use it?

Look forward to hearing what you think of these!

Jul 9, 2009 | 08:07 AM

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I may be totally off the mark with this but what are the chances these bluetops will work on non-AMG 5spds?

Jul 9, 2009 | 02:09 PM

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mclarenm8d, Thank you for doing this mod and hooking it up with the numbers. Total team player!

+10

I have the valves on order too. As soon as I have something to share, I will.

Jul 9, 2009 | 06:53 PM

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My parts mont be in until friday.I was hoping for today but that didn't happen.

Jul 10, 2009 | 08:43 AM

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keep us posted as this could be next on order. so what exactly did you pay for them as there were several prices floating around.

Jul 10, 2009 | 10:27 AM

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same thing comes up for mine

Mine too??? So, should I assume my '06 already has this updgrade? If so, I certainly can't tell... the shifting speed is deplorable in this thing...

Jul 10, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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My valves are in!
well there at the dealer, and it is confirmed that part # A240 270 00 89 is in fact a blue top!

Jul 10, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hooleyboy

Looks like the older AMG's and the lower models might benefit from this. It looks like C32 and C55 have the old style A140 valves I would even say from my ECPnet research that older E55's would have the A140 valves.

If all goes well I will have them installed tomorrow with a full review. I hoping to see some A140 stamped on the old valves.

if urs is stamped A140..., then i bet mine is too since mine's 04...

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooleyboy

My valves are in!
well there at the dealer, and it is confirmed that part # A240 270 00 89 is in fact a blue top!

woot! pls provide before and after feedback...
better yet, before & after video clips on the same road/speed/etc...