[W126 Coupe] first gear start.

[Dan Landiss]

Jack Emery wrote:

> I am interested in the equipment for this feature. What does it do?

Does your transmission have a "B" position? At a standstill, move the 
lever down to there and then sideways in the gate. Let the lever spring 
back to its natural position and GO. You will feel it! See also 
<http://bergwerks.com/control_module.jsp>

> Does the 420 start in 2nd gear?

Dunno. Run the above test. See also 
<http://bergwerks.com/control_module.jsp>, which suggests it does.

> What advantage does this thing give?

Run the above test.

> How much does it cost? Where is it obtained?

See <http://bergwerks.com/control_module.jsp>, if they have any left. 
Call them and see.

> When I asked about retuning the "undertuned" engine I really only 
> wanted to know the easy fixes.

There are none. The first-gear start doesn't change the engine, but does 
make it "feel" livelier.

> There must be some if it has been factory detuned.

I expect that means compression, cams, manifolds, you-name-it.

> Can the computer be modified for higher output.

Not likely. Make sure you have good plugs, wires, distributor cap and 
rotor. Replace the R16 resistor with a value compatible with the 
highest-octane gas you care to buy. Set the idle/midrange mixture as per 
<http://www.landiss.com/mixture.htm>. Trade it for a 560!

> What is the standard horsepower of a 420?

Image attached (US models, I'm afraid).

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