[W126 Coupe] Conversion 380 to 500euro

[David G. Cole]

Attila, et al.,

It is a good point of concern. Stu Ritter is fairly set in his opinion
that aftermarket cams do not hold up, performance or otherwise. He has
installed a fair share of aftermarket cams, only to have them chew the
lobes off in a relatively short amount of time.

Now, I will admit that I do not know if he still has the same opinion with
the new(er) stuff being made. But still, getting sometime of guarentee
with the Crane cams needs to be in order.

Were you thinking of increasing the duration beyond what the AMG cams are,
or simply beyond what is the stock spec?

David Cole



> I'll call you on my dime, but here are all my #s:
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> 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.
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>> 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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