What to do next?
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I am a firm believer in the "if it's not broke" philosophy and your car is far from broke. I would fix the cover and get that ice res cranking. I really mean it Ahm, it was just wild to watch what it did on Mikeys car. I wanna see your car with full tank of ice and race gas fully in the system before you start ripping it down or messing with pulleys.
Guess the only drawback is we are getting into the "too warm for records weather" but I still am hoping for a chilly weekend and seeing that thing set the US record!!!!
After you set the record, then I say have fun and tinker around with either long blockin it, or cranking up the boost on the Klee.
Guess the only drawback is we are getting into the "too warm for records weather" but I still am hoping for a chilly weekend and seeing that thing set the US record!!!!
After you set the record, then I say have fun and tinker around with either long blockin it, or cranking up the boost on the Klee.
I agree with Jim. Get the car fixed and break that record as is. We all know the car will run fast and quicker then ever before. It might just end up performing better then you ever expected and you could just relax and enjoy your beast. At least until I end up catching up...lol.
Ahmad if I was in your position, and as crazy as you are (even though you don't think you are crazy) I would do turbos. I agree with sneakyneon... It is not THAT expensive if you know what you are doing, have the time to put towards it, and have access to fabricating/etc to pull it together. You don't need big turbos to make a **** load of power with 5.4L, and the 55K block will do just fine with the right tune. You aren't going to break it from too much HP or TQ...
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I say go with option # 6 or #7
#6: shoehorn in a 63 motor with SLS top end and then maybe dry sump it for some added fun
#7: see option #6 then add two turbos
#6: shoehorn in a 63 motor with SLS top end and then maybe dry sump it for some added fun
#7: see option #6 then add two turbos
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After looking at my motor I noticed that in order to put the kleemann sc on the car the front eyelet (part of timing chain cover) is cut off and the rear 2 eyelets are removed to fit sc. I can buy the 2 rear hooks or take em off my CLK430 but what do I hook onto in the front? I was told to "get creative" lol.
Another thing I noticed is the C32 has a single belt 8 rib pulley system. I guess they overspin their accessories when they swap to bigger cranks and run over 20PSI of boost. I wonder if those kits would bolt up to a V8 and possibly run their accessory pullies (since they are 8 rib as opposed to my 6 rib, less slip) if they bolt up to hold me over til the winter and turbo time. Hmmm
The plan is to figure out a way to pull the motor this weekend and get the wheels turning. Who knows how this is going to end lol
Maybe an accidental fire to get rid of this money pit! HAHA
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I found a local MB tech that can get me a brand new wire harness from the dealer and have it installed for $1400 total.
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Well that did'nt put an end to my money pit yet. You've inspired me to continue. I've decided to go forth with the 18psi next stage. Both Evosport and DynoComp is ready for me.
I found a local MB tech that can get me a brand new wire harness from the dealer and have it installed for $1400 total.
I found a local MB tech that can get me a brand new wire harness from the dealer and have it installed for $1400 total.
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I may just run with my car the way it is depending on when the event is. If it is a month or two away. I will run it with 18-20psi with another 100 shot of Nitrous and hope the car does not blow up.
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Well that did'nt put an end to my money pit yet. You've inspired me to continue. I've decided to go forth with the 18psi next stage. Both Evosport and DynoComp is ready for me.
I found a local MB tech that can get me a brand new wire harness from the dealer and have it installed for $1400 total.
I found a local MB tech that can get me a brand new wire harness from the dealer and have it installed for $1400 total.
Is this like your 6.1L with twin turbos? Good luck at Sac, don't get mad if your car doesn't go tens
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Lol well just my luck, as you told me the track is closed sunday for mothers day. Supposed to be perfect weather for racing too
That would be nice but in order to add turbos and make any kind of boost the c/r would have to be lowered
Yup, probably a winter project. Those hellion kits are retarded on the cobras and GT500's.
After looking at my motor I noticed that in order to put the kleemann sc on the car the front eyelet (part of timing chain cover) is cut off and the rear 2 eyelets are removed to fit sc. I can buy the 2 rear hooks or take em off my CLK430 but what do I hook onto in the front? I was told to "get creative" lol.
Another thing I noticed is the C32 has a single belt 8 rib pulley system. I guess they overspin their accessories when they swap to bigger cranks and run over 20PSI of boost. I wonder if those kits would bolt up to a V8 and possibly run their accessory pullies (since they are 8 rib as opposed to my 6 rib, less slip) if they bolt up to hold me over til the winter and turbo time. Hmmm
The plan is to figure out a way to pull the motor this weekend and get the wheels turning. Who knows how this is going to end lol Maybe an accidental fire to get rid of this money pit! HAHA
That would be nice but in order to add turbos and make any kind of boost the c/r would have to be lowered
Yup, probably a winter project. Those hellion kits are retarded on the cobras and GT500's.
After looking at my motor I noticed that in order to put the kleemann sc on the car the front eyelet (part of timing chain cover) is cut off and the rear 2 eyelets are removed to fit sc. I can buy the 2 rear hooks or take em off my CLK430 but what do I hook onto in the front? I was told to "get creative" lol.
Another thing I noticed is the C32 has a single belt 8 rib pulley system. I guess they overspin their accessories when they swap to bigger cranks and run over 20PSI of boost. I wonder if those kits would bolt up to a V8 and possibly run their accessory pullies (since they are 8 rib as opposed to my 6 rib, less slip) if they bolt up to hold me over til the winter and turbo time. Hmmm
The plan is to figure out a way to pull the motor this weekend and get the wheels turning. Who knows how this is going to end lol
Maybe an accidental fire to get rid of this money pit! HAHAHow much would it cost to have all your pullies remade as 8 rib?
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It is irrelevant to the sc, I am talking about all the pulleys except the sc. As long as they bolt up and are aligned properly I find it very hard that MB would make much different diameter accessory pullies for different cars
****!!!! The motor I was going to buy has a cracked head and broken block and the shop is saying the motor is useless.
****!!!!
The motor I was going to buy has a cracked head and broken block and the shop is saying the motor is useless.
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I would do a remote located turbo, the SC can pick up the low end and turbo at the middle/top.
All my cars have standalone engine management, they don't drive like stock at all which is good and bad - easy to tune on the dyno but drivability takes a while to dial in. Lose traction control and (in one of my cars DBW throttle). Don't mind all the xmas tree lights in the dash
. Run E85 or pump gas! Not sure how your auto tranny would react, I converted mine to stick to get around that issue!
I would drive it the way it is for the summer (enjoy the beast!) and do whatever you want in fall/winter. I made that mistake and regret it.
All my cars have standalone engine management, they don't drive like stock at all which is good and bad - easy to tune on the dyno but drivability takes a while to dial in. Lose traction control and (in one of my cars DBW throttle). Don't mind all the xmas tree lights in the dash
. Run E85 or pump gas! Not sure how your auto tranny would react, I converted mine to stick to get around that issue!I would drive it the way it is for the summer (enjoy the beast!) and do whatever you want in fall/winter. I made that mistake and regret it.
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Ahmad,
What's the latest development? You gotta break that record before the TT 5.5's come out.
What's the latest development? You gotta break that record before the TT 5.5's come out.
