Bramage

I think since the 03-06 55 cars are more affordable now, you will see crazier mods. Tearing apart a new $100K car is insane (unless you are super rich). I think the new E63 (55 with Twin Turbos) will be the platform for some insane modifications, and a whole new level of insanity!!

I think it will not happen until after the 2 year mark, when maniacs like us can pick them off off lease and avoid that first two tears of depriciation, yet get the waranty.

The thing I am waiting to see is a gutted version of one of our cars. You strip this down to a shell with current power levels and you have a whole new ball game.

BenzoDoc

Still awaiting answer for this

loungn14

ya, we have all of our HE's made by C&R Racing. We can have one custom made to any size/shape..

We did it when we did a turbo setup on the crossfire...

BenzoDoc

I guess I'm asking whether or not the absolute lack of engine bay space is going to accommodate extra intercoolers without causing too much pressure drop by doing a rear mount turbo setup to twincharge the 5.5L

Seems like a LOT of R&D coming your way to me, unless there's an easier way.

alextaylor29

Gotcha thanks guys. I know the formula for air resistance is cubed, so you only need 200 HP to go 100MPH, but you need 750+ to go 200MPH or something like that.

Not sure of the exact formula but that's basically the gist I believe.

VCA_AMG

With proper aerodynamics/surface area/rolling resistance you need ~550hp to go 200mph in an automobile. Heavily variable-dependent of course.

Exotic-metal55

Sorry, missed your question.. I have not looked hard into the finite details yet but pretty sure there is enough room for the piping.. Again, it has to be planned out.. There is still ecu and boost limitors to deal with, unless a stand alone can adapted from a porsche.. Either way , I have the pistons for the job!

My cooling system can handle the extra boost, as supercharger boost will go back to stock, as turbo boost goes up.. The sum of the two boost, makes for a SICK boosted sytem and very flat HP curve..

Next looking into ported heads and continue to push Jerry to solve the CL, S, SL class launch control /burn out TQ MGT...

Forrest Gump 9

Last night I saw an episode on Speed channel where they raced a Mustang GT500 again the newer Camaro. Both cars are built and suppose to have a thousand horse power each (not sure crank or at the wheels rating). Any way, one of the challenge is they both run down the Texas Mile side by side. To my suprise, they both trap right around 190 mph. So there you go, it's not as easy as on YouTube afterall.

MarkoCL65

Not even in theory.............

98aggie

Official results have been posted. Here are all the dates/times and MPH for the four Mercedes that attended the October 2010 event

Soulsearcher SL600 (Car#80)
10/22/10 10:43:01 AM 183.0 MPH
10/22/10 1:36:50 PM 167.4 MPH
10/22/10 2:32:20 PM 174.8 MPH
10/22/10 3:35:34 PM 182.3 MPH
10/22/10 4:37:50 PM 185.6 MPH
10/22/10 5:10:02 PM 185.2 MPH
10/23/10 10:37:35 AM 189.1 MPH
10/23/10 3:12:21 PM 188.2 MPH
10/23/10 5:32:49 PM 189.0 MPH
10/23/10 6:53:51 PM 186.5 MPH
10/24/10 9:25:11 AM 189.4 MPH
10/24/10 2:24:12 PM 191.1 MPH
10/24/10 3:29:30 PM 185.9 MPH

MarkoCL65 CL65 (Car#6565)
10/23/10 1:08:30 PM 177.4 MPH
10/23/10 1:38:42 PM 156.7 MPH
10/24/10 9:41:57 AM 182.0 MPH
10/24/10 2:25:48 PM 176.3 MPH
10/24/10 3:31:08 PM 175.1 MPH

Outcast SL600 (Car#51)
10/22/10 11:40:15 AM 168.9 MPH
10/22/10 2:39:31 PM 168.4 MPH
10/22/10 4:36:03 PM 172.1 MPH
10/22/10 5:14:37 PM 172.2 MPH
10/23/10 10:41:44 AM 174.6 MPH
10/24/10 9:42:48 AM 174.8 MPH
10/24/10 1:36:38 PM 174.9 MPH

Patrick Graham SL550 (Car#21)
10/22/10 9:02:05 AM 143.1 MPH
10/22/10 9:53:43 AM 148.2 MPH
10/22/10 3:34:43 PM 149.4 MPH
10/22/10 3:55:21 PM 148.1 MPH
10/22/10 4:11:03 PM 147.5 MPH
10/23/10 3:24:04 PM 148.0 MPH
10/24/10 8:38:43 AM 151.6 MPH
10/24/10 10:48:00 AM 149.4 MPH


Exotic_Metal CL55 (Car#1122)
10/23/10 9:19:46 AM 178.0 MPH
10/23/10 1:51:01 PM 180.4 MPH
10/23/10 4:02:48 PM 178.8 MPH
10/24/10 9:04:43 AM 180.5 MPH

loungn14

NEXT EVENT:
March 25-27, 2011


Mark your calendars!

RAC3ME

Sweeeeeet! S55 goes in for surgery next week... Cant wait for more POWA!!!

Exotic-metal55

Keep us posted on that new T mile racer you are building.. Let me know when you coming to H town and we can meet up..

98aggie

So who got signed up for the March event?

I'll be there with a 06 vette - 503rwhp cam only, should do 175-176mph.

madmla21

Did't get signed up but will be there for Sat. Can't wait for it. This is one of the best car events in the country.

loungn14

we will all be there!

shardul

iTrader: (1)

are you running?

loungn14

nada, we were in canada and missed the registration by an hour.

Gonna run her in may...