06 E55 AMG Build thread
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About to buy e55 amg
Okay so... are LT headers so much better than Shorty/mids that it justifies doubling the price? Also.. are EC LT headers up to par with MBH as far as quality goes?
also, what size SC pulley/TB should i go for?
Update:
10/14 Oil sensor + oil change
10/20 Right side valve cover is leaking so will fix
10/28 windows get tinted
11/3 wavetrack LSD gets installed
Probably next mods include:
Maybe replacing fuel pumps, filter/regulator , relay, and o-rings (precautionary)
wheels(sometime in late november/early december)
exhaust( headers, x pipe, and some sort of axle back)
got to pay off my infiniti and sell it before i start going hard on this car :P
Thanks!
also, what size SC pulley/TB should i go for?
Update:
10/14 Oil sensor + oil change
10/20 Right side valve cover is leaking so will fix
10/28 windows get tinted
11/3 wavetrack LSD gets installed
Probably next mods include:
Maybe replacing fuel pumps, filter/regulator , relay, and o-rings (precautionary)
wheels(sometime in late november/early december)
exhaust( headers, x pipe, and some sort of axle back)
got to pay off my infiniti and sell it before i start going hard on this car :P
Thanks!
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I have been doing a lot of reading on the limited slip for the E55 and was looking at the wavetrack, and decided to go with the quaife as it seems like a stronger unit and it uses gears instead of clutches that wear out. I am going to get the quaife and Renntech toe links before I do any engine mods. If you can't get traction to the rear than it's a waste as the rear tires will spin at will in stock formation. Just my .02
Here's the link I read that sold me on the quaife.
http://quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/...-differential/
Here's the link I read that sold me on the quaife.
http://quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/...-differential/
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They look similar to cal-track bars for older cars. My friend has them on his E55 and said they really helped him with traction along with the LSD. I don't have them yet so I have no experience with them.
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I have been doing a lot of reading on the limited slip for the E55 and was looking at the wavetrack, and decided to go with the quaife as it seems like a stronger unit and it uses gears instead of clutches that wear out. I am going to get the quaife and Renntech toe links before I do any engine mods. If you can't get traction to the rear than it's a waste as the rear tires will spin at will in stock formation. Just my .02
Here's the link I read that sold me on the quaife.
http://quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/...-differential/
Here's the link I read that sold me on the quaife.
http://quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/...-differential/
Both have been pushed hard (the slk is running 5 extra Psi, etc and the SL just dyno'd at 521 RWP) and seem to be holding up fine.
I replied to your post because it seemed like you were suggesting the wavetrac is a clutch type LSD which is not the case. Both are gear type.
Both are great products in my experience ...
Cheers,
Chris
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2003 SL55 / 2002 SLK32
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2003 SL55 / 2002 SLK32
excessive dynamic rear toe change will be different for different cars.
On the Sl55, it seems like stepping up to 305s in the rear starts to make the dynamic toe a noticeable issue. Stickier tires and reduced offsets will likely make this happen to a greater extent.
I won't pretend to know as much about the E55, you will want to see what the fast E55 guys are doing.
hope that helps,
Chris
On the Sl55, it seems like stepping up to 305s in the rear starts to make the dynamic toe a noticeable issue. Stickier tires and reduced offsets will likely make this happen to a greater extent.
I won't pretend to know as much about the E55, you will want to see what the fast E55 guys are doing.
hope that helps,
Chris
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About to buy e55 amg
excessive dynamic rear toe change will be different for different cars.
On the Sl55, it seems like stepping up to 305s in the rear starts to make the dynamic toe a noticeable issue. Stickier tires and reduced offsets will likely make this happen to a greater extent.
I won't pretend to know as much about the E55, you will want to see what the fast E55 guys are doing.
hope that helps,
Chris
On the Sl55, it seems like stepping up to 305s in the rear starts to make the dynamic toe a noticeable issue. Stickier tires and reduced offsets will likely make this happen to a greater extent.
I won't pretend to know as much about the E55, you will want to see what the fast E55 guys are doing.
hope that helps,
Chris
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New wheels... pics with them on coming soon! 19x9.5 front (265/35/19) 19x11 rear(295/35/19)
Next on the list:
Motor mount/valve cover gasket replacement
Window tint (15-20% probably)
LSD
Coilovers
Next on the list:
Motor mount/valve cover gasket replacement
Window tint (15-20% probably)
LSD
Coilovers
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So i have been looking into exhaust.. seems like i want to run E/C shorties -> x pipe -> either c63 or cls55 mufflers... where would one get some c63 or cls55 mufflers? direct from MB?
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I was told the quality isn't that different from kw2 to BC coils so I am going with BC because they are 1300 cheaper.
I have weighed the difference between e63 and c63 exhausts and just like the C better. Just need to know where to get it
I have weighed the difference between e63 and c63 exhausts and just like the C better. Just need to know where to get it
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