Adding 50+ Horsepower to a w201 190e 2.6 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Rahulio1989300E · #1 06-03-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jammin190

Maybe I should add a some info about the condition of the drivetrain. At 180K miles a valve broke. I rebuilt the cylinder head entirely with the help of a local machine shop. New valves, springs, guides, seals, timing chain, tensioner and timing gears. While having this apart, I powdercoated every possible bracket and accessory. Re-did the valve cover in an asphalt coating. I replaced the water pump, alternator, fan clutch and a whole lot more.
The trans was just rebuilt and the entire suspension is new, steering, A arms, Eibach springs, KYB shocks as well as the entire braking system, calipers, pads, rotors all around with fresh Michelin Pilot's.

This chassis is just begging for more HorsePower!
Super Smooth- Mercedes style.

I've read up a bit on the M62 Kompressor install and it looks like a viable option that will produce something in the 200+ HP range.
(adding like 50 HP I think)

I'm not too keen on the juice as it's expensive to buy refills and it's been known to eat pistons if something goes wrong.

I would like to know more about building a custom turbo. There's not much room for an intercooler, but plenty for the turbo or even a twin turbo. I'll ask around some more this week, possibly find a custom exhaust welder to fabricate the exhaust & header for a turbo setup. Maybe start building a kit.

How many people would be interested in a 2.6L turbo kit?
I know I am, I have not seen one available yet.

$%# fool! Post a pic of the beautiful engine compartment!

Jammin190 · #2 06-03-2005, 07:51 PM

Here's a few shots...

I just don't know what came over me...

There's more at http://photos.yahoo.com/brclinton

pentoman · #3 06-04-2005, 06:30 AM

Let us know how it all goes!! Can't wait to see how the 2.6 changes with all that HP..

87-300E_in_NC · #4 06-07-2005, 12:54 PM

Have you tried removing the reference resistor or R16/1? I did and let me tell you, it's worth your time giving it a try! Nitrous may be a quick way to increase horsepower, but I'm not going there with my 2.6....just removing the reference resistor has helped performance and fuel milage of my benz!

What kind of plugs are you running? I use Autolite 104 and they are awesome!! When I bought the car it had a blown head gasket from bosch dual tip plugs that the independent car dealer installed. I have been using autolite plugs for over 15 years and I love them. Good luck with your "bullet-proof" 2.6!

Jammin190 · #5 06-07-2005, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the R16 tip, I recently made that change and yes it's well worth it! Noticed a 3MPG increase and some improved "revving" above 3k RPM here in 90+ Degree, 90+ % humidity, 93 Octane, swampland...
Um.. er, I mean Florida...

I may use the R16 hookup with the dial pot with the M62 as a timing retard

I'm still having off the line and cold start issues. It starts really rough and has almost no power under 2k RPM with the AC on. On a cold morning with the AC off it "jumps" off the line and really get's going, but when it's hot with the AC on, I can put my foot to the floor off the line, count to three and still be under 10 MPH until it slowly climbs up to 2k+ RPM, it takes off.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I'll be converting to a 5 spd sometime soon. If for nothing more than "fun" factor.

Jammin190 · #6 06-07-2005, 10:02 PM

The new toy arrived this afternoon! I stopped by the Mercedes dealer today and checked out the intake and exhaust manifolds for the M62 and they're not bad for the $250 /pair... ouch...

VW makes a boot that is close, but still a 1/4" off. It's hard to find a 4 1/4" 90 degree elbow... Will keep looking.

More pics as the world turns...

Jammin190 · #7 07-09-2005, 04:15 PM

In case anyone is still following this; I've picked up the intake and exhast manifolds from Mercedes. (Probably should have spent that $225 elsewhere)

I also found an intake online, it will be here in the next week. I'm planning on sending it out to be welded up for a new EFI system and better air/fuel flow...

I've heard somethings about using a 300e cylinder head to lessen the compression and improve the air/fuel flow. Um can we say more boost, less detonation?!?!

If anyone has any contacts in the forced injection world, please hook me up.
(I'm in hillbilly hell out here)

killervache · #8 03-09-2006, 05:43 PM

I posted a help me add cause I'm looking at a 190E 2.6 to purchase and was very concerned about the slow acceleration (and it's running rough aside from that).

Are the cars slugs off the line in general, even while running properly?

Sorry to ask such assenine questions, but my daily driver is a BMW R1100RT (it's a motorcycle for non-bikers), so I'm not exactly used to taking off slow

Steve

killervache · #9 03-09-2006, 05:54 PM

Reason for the above is that I would be very interested in building a turbo setup. I'd probably choose to custom fab most of the components and use drab stuff like a Volvo intercooler and an old T4 (mainly because I have them), but that's dependent on the pricing of some of these other options.

yhliem · #10 03-09-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by killervache

I posted a help me add cause I'm looking at a 190E 2.6 to purchase and was very concerned about the slow acceleration (and it's running rough aside from that).

Are the cars slugs off the line in general, even while running properly?

Sorry to ask such assenine questions, but my daily driver is a BMW R1100RT (it's a motorcycle for non-bikers), so I'm not exactly used to taking off slow

Steve

There are a couple of things you needto realize about older MBs.

First of all, the automatics don't actually start in first gear, they start in second.

Secondly, MB's were never drag racing champs. Acceleration runs were until recently not of much interest to the European market. It's almost purely an American obsession. As a result, MBs were geared (pardon the pun) towards highway driving/commuting.

ke6dcj · #11 10-10-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jammin190

Thanks for the R16 tip, I recently made that change and yes it's well worth it! Noticed a 3MPG increase and some improved "revving" above 3k RPM here in 90+ Degree, 90+ % humidity, 93 Octane, swampland...
Um.. er, I mean Florida...

I may use the R16 hookup with the dial pot with the M62 as a timing retard

I'm still having off the line and cold start issues. It starts really rough and has almost no power under 2k RPM with the AC on. On a cold morning with the AC off it "jumps" off the line and really get's going, but when it's hot with the AC on, I can put my foot to the floor off the line, count to three and still be under 10 MPH until it slowly climbs up to 2k+ RPM, it takes off.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I'll be converting to a 5 spd sometime soon. If for nothing more than "fun" factor.

I'm in JAX, FL, with a C36-powered W124 wagon.

Let's meet up.

:-) neil

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