[W126 Coupe] Engine "Swap"

[drakon]

Hey, any tips on how the headwork to get 300 hp from US 560?  I could sure
use some help.  I'm in California too.

Eddie

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Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 7:23 AM
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Subject: [W126 Coupe] Engine "Swap"

Dick,

The smaller Momo not only looks good, is smaller making it a little easier
to get in and out of, but actually tightens the steering as well due to the
fact that when you turn the smaller wheel it equates to more distance
traveled on the larger wheel.

Back to the "real" question at hand. As we all know the Euro 500 has higher
compression than the US 500. This would give you a little more available
kick. Max hp per the AMG book is around 270 hp as I recall. The 560 as I
recall can be pushed well passed the 300 mark. I am putting out about 300
from mine just by doing some headwork, euro manifolds and true dual exhaust
into a Remus muffler. Than combined with 2.65 gears and my 0 to 60 is about
6.2. The reason I chose the 560 over the euro 500 was because it was a known
good engine and transmission combination, I still had to pass smog a couple
of times - being in California and more downline potential. The fuel economy
from the 560 is better than the 500 also. This may not hold true with the
euro engine because it has the same compression as the 560.

If you are going to do the R & R, then maybe the euro is the way to go or if
you are trying to avoid an extra $3 or $4K of expenses. My neighbor has an
82 380SL and we are going over the same issues.

To be continued..............

Mark D.
Stealth


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