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2003-2006 "The Beast" Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W211 M113K Kompressor
Showing posts with label Boost. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boost. Show all posts
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Friday, June 27, 2014
DYNO: Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Dynojet OVER 480HP
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
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Installed the new Gates Fleetrunner Supercharger Belt - Hulk Green!
Last night I finally got around to replacing (upgrading) my supercharger serpentine belt with a new Fleetrunner Gates FleetRunner Supercharger Drive Belt belt. It's about 1/2" shorter than the stock belt to better match up with the smaller supercharger pulley. Took all of 5 minutes by using the 17mm wrench, loosening the belt tensioner, and swapping the belt. I can't believe the garage charges $120 to do this!
Here's a quick little video of my new HULK colored belt ;)
If you get this belt on Amazon - it's over 1/2 price of what most stores sell it locally for. Unbelievable!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Gotta love Dyno time!
After my previous dyno results, I had to get my inter-cooler pump replaced. It's amazing how much power is lost when you have lots of heat. My IAT (intake air temps) were in the 170-180* range which is way too hot. Since that dyno last summer, the pump was replaced and I have a heat exchanger that is 2x the OEM stock size. Now my IATs hover ~10-15* above ambient temps - woohoo!
I took my car to Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Sacramento. Nice thing is that my nephew is a recently graduated student (and driver in the video below) and we ran the numbers on the Dynojet - MUCH better! The instructor was a big E55 fan and it was great to see about 100 students crowded around the dyno room - man it made some noise!
The printer was almost out of ink so sorry about the hard to read graph.. 446 HP and 487 ft-lbs!
Gotta love that crazy torque!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Data logging - man, this is fun!
With all the fun mods, and my I/C pump failing last month - I figured it's a good time to start logging ECU/Sensor data on my car. I've always wanted to check this stuff out - but just never had the motivation and/or patience to set it all up. I found that it's really easy now...
First and foremost you need to get an OBD-II connection that will pull the data from your vehicle. I did lots of research and wanted to find the best 'bang for the buck' setup. There are fantastic options like the DashDaq but they cost $550 and I'd rather put that into other stuff - so I found the 'PLX Kiwi 2 Wifi' Car to Smartphone Connection ELM327 Compatible
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First and foremost you need to get an OBD-II connection that will pull the data from your vehicle. I did lots of research and wanted to find the best 'bang for the buck' setup. There are fantastic options like the DashDaq but they cost $550 and I'd rather put that into other stuff - so I found the 'PLX Kiwi 2 Wifi' Car to Smartphone Connection ELM327 Compatible
This is a really simple setup, you plug one end into the vehicle's OBD-II port and there's a 6' cable that you can mount anywhere in the vehicle. There is a little on-off switch and the wireless component lights up when it's turned on. Basically it sets up an Ad-Hoc Wireless connection to any device with Wireless access. In this case I'm using my iPhone4.
Obviously - the iPhone needs an app to read the data - so I went with one that is actively monitored/developed called Dash Command for $49.99 on the app store.
It's a pretty cool application and monitors your car in real time! Check out the screen shot below!
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There are 5 different tabs (along the bottom) but this screen gives me a good look at timing and the intake temps! This screen shot was taken on 105*F day outside, so my I/C pump is working hard to keep the intake temps to ~10-12*F within ambient temps! Much better than last month when my IATs were in the 170-180*F range!
Lots to learn from this setup as there is SO much data now, so I'll need some time to figure out all this info to make more sense of it all - but the instant data is excellent and I can't complain to have a setup for ~ $110 in comparison to the $550 models out there!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Got some new stuff installed!
FINALLY got the S/C pulley installed, and re-tuned from Eurocharged - wahoo! Also, during the downtime had the plugs installed (NGK Iridium IX Spark Plug LFR7AIX # 2309 PK4) and the brake fluid flushed.
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I'll have a dyno tune done later this month to see what power gains are to be had with this lightweight pulley but the torque curve is MUCH broader than before - almost feels like an even BIGGER V8 or maybe a V12 :-)
Next on the list is a new Gates FleetRunner Supercharger Drive Belt, this will help keep this pulley from slipping as the stock belt is a little long at 51", the new belt is 49.6" and should keep things snug and spinning!
So far so good, the new Heat Exchanger from Fabtech-Performance has kept the 100+ degree days at bay and kept the S/C from overheating. Next is to start logging data, really curious what the IATs are now with the new pulley and blistering CA heat!
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I'll have a dyno tune done later this month to see what power gains are to be had with this lightweight pulley but the torque curve is MUCH broader than before - almost feels like an even BIGGER V8 or maybe a V12 :-)
Next on the list is a new Gates FleetRunner Supercharger Drive Belt, this will help keep this pulley from slipping as the stock belt is a little long at 51", the new belt is 49.6" and should keep things snug and spinning!
So far so good, the new Heat Exchanger from Fabtech-Performance has kept the 100+ degree days at bay and kept the S/C from overheating. Next is to start logging data, really curious what the IATs are now with the new pulley and blistering CA heat!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Colder Spark Plugs for the E55 - NGK LFR7AIX #2309
Looking to get some new plugs for the E55, many have said that a colder plug should be used to reduce EGTs (Exhaust Gas Temperatures) when adding more power - basically one step colder per every 75HP added. Spark Plugs have been recommended by many on the popular sites. Granted, on the E55 - 16 plugs are needed - YIKES!
These are a great set of plugs! Really smooths out the idle and helps to keep exhaust temps under control!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
You gotta be pulley'in my leg!
OK - someone needs to stop with all the group buys - just too tempting! Ended up getting a new developmental 84mm pulley that fits on the supercharger, instead of the usual crank pulley that spins everything faster/harder on the engine. About 28.5% of the rotational weight has been taken off the pulley which means less wear & tear on the engine and components.
What's nice about this design is that it is less weight and offers faster spooling of the S/C instead of the stock pulley - it's been developed to meet OEM quality and has a slip-resistant coating on the ribs. Here it is, fresh out of the UPS box. Just waiting to add 1.5-2PSI of boost :)
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Here's the new (middle) vs old (right) design - note the thickness (weight) on the OEM design, the one of the left is an even SMALLER version - but I stuck with the 83/84mm :)
What's nice about this design is that it is less weight and offers faster spooling of the S/C instead of the stock pulley - it's been developed to meet OEM quality and has a slip-resistant coating on the ribs. Here it is, fresh out of the UPS box. Just waiting to add 1.5-2PSI of boost :)
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It looks to be a stellar part and much cheaper than the crank pulleys which (IMHO) tend to be more trouble than what they're worth on a daily driver. I hope to get this installed soon :-)
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Cooling the charge!
Up next is a Fabtech-Performance Heat Exchanger/Intercooler - this is 2x the size of the stock unit and will help keep the Sacramento temps at bay and help speed recovery of the IAT (inlet air temp) back to cooler temps as cooler air is more dense, and more dense air means more power :)
Bar & Plate style for optimal s/c cooling and heat dissipation59 FLUID OUNCES, 1.74 LITER HEAT EXCHANGERAluminum mounting brackets for seamless factory placement install no drilling necessary2X MORE COOLING volume THAN STOCKDrain located at the bottom of the H/E for easy fluid change3/4 INCH BARB FITTINGS
Yes, another group buy (I helped with this one!)
and what it should look like installed
Should be here within a week - now just to find time to install :-)
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Octane Booster
Every once in a while I'll throw an injector cleaner in the tank - those 'cleaning' additives to a whole tank of gas - hopefully it's doing something to keep things clean. Recently was wondering about bumping the octane level since the S/C engine in the E55 could handle it and most of the store bought stuff will only boost your octane by .2-.6 points - so in lowly CA, I'd get a screaming 91.6 from the over-the-counter stuff.
So the guys on Planet Supercar and MBWorld are talking about Torco - this is the real additive that can boost your octane and is one of the blends used to boost commercial gasoline to it's higher levels. So, while I can't get 93 (or higher) in CA, maybe this stuff could help raise to 95 or 98 octane?
Amazing that you can order this TORCO Octane Booster Case of 6 Quarts UL Accelerator from Amazon!
Thanks to my buddy Tom, he found a graph that shows the E55
Saturday, February 25, 2012
What is the W211 Mercedes E55 AMG?
The Mercedes-Benz W211 is a executive car which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 2003 to 2009, under the E-Class model names. The 2003-06 W211 monikered "E55 AMG", has a powerful 5.4L Supercharged Engine boasting 469HP and 516ft/lbs of torque - nicknamed "The Beast".
The 2007-09 W211 model years begat the E63 naming convention with a 6.2L naturally aspirated engine pushing 507HP and 465ft/lbs of torque. Some minor face-lift changes were performed as well.
Mercedes-AMG GmbH, commonly known as AMG, is a subsidiary of the Mercedes-Benz car company specializing in high-performance luxury cars.
So - this sounds awesome, but what are these cars worth?
Initially in 2003 - the base price of the AMG E55 was $76,720.00 (US)
Where to find W211 AMG Cars for Sale
So - this sounds awesome, but what are these cars worth?
Initially in 2003 - the base price of the AMG E55 was $76,720.00 (US)
Current Pricing and Value Sites
- MBWorld Classifieds
- http://www.autotrader.com
- http://www.ebaymotors.com
- http://www.searchtempest.com/
- Cold Hard Ca$h - always works
- Lending Tree will broker a loan for you quickly
- PenFed has rates as low as .49% for up to 48 months - and only $20 to be a member
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