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Old 02-25-2002, 12:48 PM
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I'll try to answer a few of your queries:

If you want an AMG 6.0 motor, you'll need to talk to (according to the AMG Brand Mgr at MBUSA) Barry Taylor at AMG West. But be advised-few on this board, if anyone, trusts the guy

You can also try www.performances.com , which is AMG Canada.

As to a rebuild, I think the biggest problem with increasing the displacement of the M119 motor is with the silicon-impregnated cylinder walls...they are not sleeved. I really don't know how they bore out these blocks and re-do the cylinder walls, but that's got to be a huge chunk of the astronomical prices the folks like Brabus and RennTech charge. I don't think anyone sells a kit for user-installation.

The engine was very successfully turbocharged by Mercedes, who campaigned this motor at LeMans, et. al. in the early 80s. I am not aware of any aftermarket turbo setups, but there are a few blower setups available.
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