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I'm guessing here but I think they will put the turbos where the primary cats are now so heat shouldn't be a big issue.
Can't wait for the actual pics, I got a huge itch to do it myself
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The 55K engine is going to be more reliable simply by the fact it uses a timing chain versus a belt. Also, the 55K has greater displacement so the low end torque will be greater and there were many more built so parts will be more readily available. Not to mention, you can comfortably carry 4 in the MB while the Porsche is only comfortable for the driver and passenger.
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The 928S4 engine is a very quiet and extremely smooth engine. It's also classified as GT. Comparing it to modern cars, yes, it's a sports car with a Mercedes CL vibe. The only engine I've expereince that was smoother than the 928S4 was the MB bi-turbo V12. The cam timing is tame but the cars are known to make around 290 RWHP stock and I've seen some modified ones close to 600 RWHP without forced induction. Remove the supercharger from the 55K and you will be lucky to make more than 240 RWHP.
The 55K engine is going to be more reliable simply by the fact it uses a timing chain versus a belt. Also, the 55K has greater displacement so the low end torque will be greater and there were many more built so parts will be more readily available. Not to mention, you can comfortably carry 4 in the MB while the Porsche is only comfortable for the driver and passenger.
The 55K engine is going to be more reliable simply by the fact it uses a timing chain versus a belt. Also, the 55K has greater displacement so the low end torque will be greater and there were many more built so parts will be more readily available. Not to mention, you can comfortably carry 4 in the MB while the Porsche is only comfortable for the driver and passenger.
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I apologize I was still talking just about the heads' airflow itself. Id be surprised if those 25 year old Porsche heads flowed even the same, let alone more than the 3v mb heads. I'm only speculating though, I know nothing about P car heads at all. I'd make that guess just on the age, and that they make similar power NA even though the P car would have more of a free reign in regards to NVH than want would be acceptable in a Mercedes so if the heads flowed the same, I'd expect the Mb to make less power.
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Maybe he has those new teflon coated tires.
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I apologize I was still talking just about the heads' airflow itself. Id be surprised if those 25 year old Porsche heads flowed even the same, let alone more than the 3v mb heads. I'm only speculating though, I know nothing about P car heads at all. I'd make that guess just on the age, and that they make similar power NA even though the P car would have more of a free reign in regards to NVH than want would be acceptable in a Mercedes so if the heads flowed the same, I'd expect the Mb to make less power.
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Perhaps you had your spare tire in the rear? Trust me, they put down about 300whp ( sometimes even less ). I had over 500whp/550wtrq and I can't say my car easily broke the tires loose at 70mph, it has happened but it wasn't constantly.
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I was making over 600 and could spin street tires from 50-70 when it would shock the tires and those were the junky Goodyear f1's. M/T's on stock rims wouldn't spin and the 16" Hoosiers would spin a tiny bit from a 20-30 roll but you could stay in it and they would hook right up.
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It'd be trick to wire that "failsafe" into a wastegate controller. Hit high temps and the failsafe would open the wastegates to bypass the turbine.
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The stock S4 cams are very mild. Intake lift/duration is .354" / 200 deg exhaust lift/duration is .313" / 190 deg. Bigger cams really wake the car up.
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