On 1 mayo, 07:26, Jens <j...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Apr 30, 3:30=A0am, Dr_Chino <xtremene...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On 29 abr, 12:16, PerfectReign <theperfectre...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > Dr_Chino turned on the Etch-A-Sketch and wrote:
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> > > > Im owner of a SE300 1993, seems need more engine, im really happy
> > > > with =A0size and comfort, i fixed gear box and wire harness, but
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> > > > thinking on a upgrade, maybe w140 =A0S 420 4.2 V8 ,
> > > > what do you think, its enough a 4.200 V8? maintenance cost are
> > > > similar? same things to fix? better 1995 and up?
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> > > Are you in Chile?
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> > > How are the parts there? Are they available?
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> > > --www.perfectreign.com||www.filesite.org
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> > > powered by the lizard:www.opensuse.org
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> > Hi
> > yes im in Chile, w140 is extremelly expensive in my country:
> > ex: wiring harness: US$ 1.900 - Ebay US$550
> > read in a lot of forums that W140 wiring harness =A0sucks
> > (W124 are cheap in parts and mantenance)
> > Now i have the SE300 95% fixed, still have some minor details.
> > i ll keep it a couple of years, it is a very comfortable size for
> > family long trips, thats why im thinking in a 420 V8 in a few years,
> > my only doubt is start fixing little and big details.
> > Theres only one expert in the whole country able to repair the 5 speed
> > gearbox, even oficcial distributor
> > doesnt fix them, just change them.
> > i love that model, remembers me the w124, thats why i like it more
> > than newer ones.
> > regards
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> I have the same type of car (300SEL, W140, 1991), and I miss power at
> low-medium revolutions. Once it gets to 4-5.000 revs, power is fine,
> but that is a kind of too aggressive driving for that type of car
> (automatic transmission).
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> I dream of upgrading it with compressor/Intercooler.
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> I have Eaton TVS series type R1320 in mind with a 1:2 gear ratio to
> main shaft. I can be placed instead of the air pump (above the
> generator). Price is about 3.500 USD.(http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/
> ProductsServices/PerformanceProducts/Products/Superchargers/TVS/
> index.htm)
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> The intercooler can be bell 3,5" core, around 4" heigth and 28" length
> fitted in place of servo oil cooler (which must then be displaced).
> Some would say, that this long and narrow cooler would give too much
> pressure drop, which is true if you go only for high HP, but which is
> perfectly alright, if you go for boost at low revs.
> (http://www.bellintercoolers.com/pages/aachart350.html)
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> I would then use airfilter box from later W140 (fitted in passenger
> side) above the compressor, move the MAS to just after air filter and
> then do piping from MAS to compressor, from compressor to intercooler
> (which makes passage to drivers side) and then from intercooler to
> throttle assembly. This should be simple for a skilled mechanic.
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> The compressor has build-in bypass valve, which will act on manifold
> vacuum, so boost pressure will only be provided when needed, resulting
> in a smooth ride.
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> This combination should be safe without other modifications to the
> engine (which must of course be en well maintained order), and it will
> provide a much flatter torque curve, so high torque is present from
> low revs without the noticable dip between 2.000 and 3.500 revs.
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> ..... just an idea.
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Wow
a GREAT idea
i was refering in change car to a W140 V8,
spend a lot of time and money in upgrade a W201,
i really love that car, but is not enough for a family,
just a fast toy for a big boy...
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