[W126 Coupe] Conversion 380 to 500euro

[attila13 at bellsouth.net]

I'll call you on my dime, but here are all my #s:
              904-285-1378 / home (after 7, to 11:30)
              904-419-6163 / work (not good, very busy)
              904-514-9132 / cell
The only serious concern I had after the 4 meetings, was
the 'quality/hardness' of the metal. I surely don't want to be 
exchanging camshafts even once, after they are in. I'll find
the main guy's card, and perhaps you could chat with him.
You never know, I may have missed something. They seem
to think that the power should increase between 20 & 30 hp.  




> 
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Date: 2006/02/19 Sun PM 09:47:32 EST
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Conversion 380 to 500euro
> 
> Hi Attila:
> 
> Once the engine is out and the chassis is parted and removed, time is on 
> my side.  I want to talk about this 'cam' opportunity with you as soon 
> as is possible.  Can you provide a phone # and time that is convenient 
> for a talk?  Or call me at anytime at 508-641-8477.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dick
> 
> attila13 at bellsouth.net wrote:
> 
> >Here is one further thought, Dick. I went to Crane Cams (Daytona)
> >and went through their entire tech and manufacturing area, about
> >two years ago. My 500SEC is a true AMG. Both camshaft ends have
> >'AMG' stamped on them. In about 2 months I will be removing the
> >camshafts and taking them to Crane to replicate both sides. 
> >At the time they said around $100 to $150 per side (they are different). 
> >Renntech wanted $3,200 for both. Yeah. Crane will copy the originals 
> >by computer. I was also thinking of increasing the duration (versus
> >lift) on both intake & exhaust, which should not adversly affect spring 
> >travel or increase spring fatigue. SO, while you're in there, if you can 
> >wait, or do it later. Others here want the same upgrade. How much 
> >additional hp do you think it will make?
> >
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