Macht schnell E55 project
06-05-2013, 12:54 PM
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Can't get enough of this car ****!
Very, very, very, good thread Chris 
Super informative & everyone following it is not just learning something but they are chomping at the bit for more! Simply awesome brotha 
Super informative & everyone following it is not just learning something but they are chomping at the bit for more! Simply awesome brotha
06-05-2013, 12:59 PM
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Dude, the anticipation is killing me. So many guys are building nasty cars and it looks like they'll all be done around the same time.
Admins better make sure the system doesn't crash/overload!
Admins better make sure the system doesn't crash/overload!
06-05-2013, 01:02 PM
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06-06-2013, 05:37 AM
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He's insane--in a great way! Nice stuff.
With all of the mods/increases with your build, what do you expect the net result to be? (other than being stronger).
With all of the mods/increases with your build, what do you expect the net result to be? (other than being stronger).
06-06-2013, 09:04 AM
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Not this engine, maybe the next one 
This one should be plenty strong and fun to drive, and I set the valvetrain up to extend the RPM range a little so the peak power will be made at a speed where the tires can communicate with the pavement properly!
This one should be plenty strong and fun to drive, and I set the valvetrain up to extend the RPM range a little so the peak power will be made at a speed where the tires can communicate with the pavement properly!
06-10-2013, 01:48 PM
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06-10-2013, 02:51 PM
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Ah I see. I just looked at the donor engine I used for the MID block build and see the timing chain idler coating. That engine had 1/3 the miles the one from the car does.
Don't say that the wear on the cover though is normal. We could say " it's a design flaw that ails most M113 engines" but in no IC engine on earth is it acceptable for a steel chain to beat the aluminum cover while the engine idles, spewing metal shavings into the oil. I understand hat the metal grinding is minimal and the filter element will remove most of it from oil circulation but that's a problem that needs some aftermarket love.
If for no other reason just to cure that embarrassing clacking sound. My neighbor has an 06SL500 w 45k on it and his sounds the same way.
Don't say that the wear on the cover though is normal. We could say " it's a design flaw that ails most M113 engines" but in no IC engine on earth is it acceptable for a steel chain to beat the aluminum cover while the engine idles, spewing metal shavings into the oil. I understand hat the metal grinding is minimal and the filter element will remove most of it from oil circulation but that's a problem that needs some aftermarket love.
If for no other reason just to cure that embarrassing clacking sound. My neighbor has an 06SL500 w 45k on it and his sounds the same way.
Agree
Great build btw!
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06-29-2013, 03:30 PM
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05 White Pano E55, Cadillac CTS-V
Running yet? 
Be home in one month and would LOVE to drive to Orlando for a ride to see what 600whp (or maybe a hair more?) E55 feels like to see if I want one or not (worth the money).
Be home in one month and would LOVE to drive to Orlando for a ride to see what 600whp (or maybe a hair more?) E55 feels like to see if I want one or not (worth the money).
06-29-2013, 07:55 PM
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Nope, still wrapped up and ready to go on the engine stand alongside the E55 in the garage. I got sidetracked with work and other misc. things but I'll snap it in one of these days here.
Weistec supposedly had the tune file almost done for me months ago but I never got anything, and they ignored follow up request. Its 7:30 PM now... I could probably have it in the car and running by midnight if I was motivated but I still couldnt drive it with the stock tune so Im sure that's a big ingredient of my apathy. I have 0 faith in them and would not recommend you buy their blower. It sucks to feel that way because I think they make some nice parts and have at least 1 person on staff that really knows their stuff, I get the feeling they're way understaffed.
Weistec supposedly had the tune file almost done for me months ago but I never got anything, and they ignored follow up request. Its 7:30 PM now... I could probably have it in the car and running by midnight if I was motivated but I still couldnt drive it with the stock tune so Im sure that's a big ingredient of my apathy. I have 0 faith in them and would not recommend you buy their blower. It sucks to feel that way because I think they make some nice parts and have at least 1 person on staff that really knows their stuff, I get the feeling they're way understaffed.
06-30-2013, 12:04 AM
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This place is a joke.
Nope, still wrapped up and ready to go on the engine stand alongside the E55 in the garage. I got sidetracked with work and other misc. things but I'll snap it in one of these days here.
Weistec supposedly had the tune file almost done for me months ago but I never got anything, and they ignored follow up request. Its 7:30 PM now... I could probably have it in the car and running by midnight if I was motivated but I still couldnt drive it with the stock tune so Im sure that's a big ingredient of my apathy.I have 0 faith in them and would not recommend you buy their blower. It sucks to feel that way because I think they make some nice parts and have at least 1 person on staff that really knows their stuff, I get the feeling they're way understaffed.
Weistec supposedly had the tune file almost done for me months ago but I never got anything, and they ignored follow up request. Its 7:30 PM now... I could probably have it in the car and running by midnight if I was motivated but I still couldnt drive it with the stock tune so Im sure that's a big ingredient of my apathy.I have 0 faith in them and would not recommend you buy their blower. It sucks to feel that way because I think they make some nice parts and have at least 1 person on staff that really knows their stuff, I get the feeling they're way understaffed.
Can I include you now in my factual basis?
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06-30-2013, 12:11 AM
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06-30-2013, 12:17 AM
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Here's the springs thread for anybody who missed it since it's part of this build.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-mercedes.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-mercedes.html
06-30-2013, 06:24 PM
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05 White Pano E55, Cadillac CTS-V
Thought there might be some hope finally with Speedriven but they seem to have disappeared again, so the only thing that seems to be built quick and look good is the TT kit. Now we wait to see if it can be tuned easy enough without a host of issues.
06-30-2013, 08:57 PM
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A lot of things describing their behavior didn't really add up, until I found out there's only a few people working there, and they're all kids in their 20s, including the owners. Then it makes sense that they're overloaded and just don't have the experience to deal with this kind of stress. I'm only a few years past that myself but have been in their shoes and it's a ***** sometimes! So I don't take anything personally and don't get too worked up over anything like this otherwise it ceases to be fun.
So I'll get a hair up my *** one of these days and drop this built engine in, and bring somebody out for a FL vacation and tune the thing but I've also got a different AMG car in mind to put this setup in. I'll know by the end of the week which way that wind is blowing but in the meantime try and get the rest of the engine build part of this thread updated.
The TT stuff does look promising, I can't say I won't join that party if this guy Jerry has the magic touch to bring it to life. A good friend of mine has a CTSV with a 427 in it that I'd love to run down , although I probably should have just got one of those to start with!
So I'll get a hair up my *** one of these days and drop this built engine in, and bring somebody out for a FL vacation and tune the thing but I've also got a different AMG car in mind to put this setup in. I'll know by the end of the week which way that wind is blowing but in the meantime try and get the rest of the engine build part of this thread updated.
The TT stuff does look promising, I can't say I won't join that party if this guy Jerry has the magic touch to bring it to life. A good friend of mine has a CTSV with a 427 in it that I'd love to run down , although I probably should have just got one of those to start with!
07-01-2013, 02:11 PM
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Weistec is just ticking people off left and right! Damn...
Where are they located exactly? Maybe someone should drop by the shop and ask why they're not helping/responding to people who have bought their product(s).
Where are they located exactly? Maybe someone should drop by the shop and ask why they're not helping/responding to people who have bought their product(s).
07-03-2013, 08:56 PM
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