[W126 Coupe] Conversion 380 to 500euro

[attila13 at bellsouth.net]

Yes, David, I was trying to increase duration beyond AMG specs.
I have tried to contact Stu on multiple occcasions, unsuccessfully.
Durability is a major factor.

> 
> From: "David G. Cole" <dc at dc-mc.com>
> Date: 2006/02/19 Sun PM 11:18:54 EST
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: Re: [W126 Coupe] Conversion 380 to 500euro
> 
> 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:
> >               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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