Here's the video of the dyno run - gotta love how this thing pulls!!!
Here's a link to the dyno-sheet
Here's a link to the dyno-sheet
2003-2006 "The Beast" Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W211 M113K Kompressor
Friday, June 27, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
Finally got some new brakes installed...
I had my Akebono EUR983 pads sitting for a LONG time, waiting for the original OEM dusty pads to wear down... the dealer wanted $1,200 to do the front brakes alone (EEK!)
I ended up getting some x-drilled zinc plated rotors from http://www.brakeperformance.com and along with the Akebono pads - we're talking ~$400 for everything. So I saved ~$800 :) The Brake Performance Rotors are custom built per order, I had mine zinc plated with black painted hats...
Yes you say, geez $400 for brakes - but remember these are brembo calipers with 4 pads per side, and a 14" rotor - very beefy!
I ended up getting some x-drilled zinc plated rotors from http://www.brakeperformance.com and along with the Akebono pads - we're talking ~$400 for everything. So I saved ~$800 :) The Brake Performance Rotors are custom built per order, I had mine zinc plated with black painted hats...
Yes you say, geez $400 for brakes - but remember these are brembo calipers with 4 pads per side, and a 14" rotor - very beefy!
The Akebono EUR983s have been SPECTACULAR when it comes to brake dust - seriously - why did I wait this long!?!
Definitely worth the wait!
Sunday, June 22, 2014
New dyno tune and new power numbers!
We had our local tune and dyno meet - Jerry from Eurocharged came to the Bay Area for a few days to tune about a dozen cars. Always knowledgeable and very professional - excellent customer service!
My car put down some great power numbers - my goal was at least 469HP (at the wheels). Why? Because the factory rates these cars at 469HP at the crank - which means they make 390-420 factory.
It was mid-afternoon and ~87F but the car made 481rwhp and 519rwtq
My car put down some great power numbers - my goal was at least 469HP (at the wheels). Why? Because the factory rates these cars at 469HP at the crank - which means they make 390-420 factory.
It was mid-afternoon and ~87F but the car made 481rwhp and 519rwtq
This was with the 83mm S/C pulley, and Kleemann mid-length headers - plus the tune. About 80 more rwhp from stock - VERY noticeable!!
Overall - really happy with the results! Of course, everyone says I need to go for 500rwhp now (LOL)
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