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08-01-2000, 02:46 PM
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If an engine is designed to be normally aspirated and an aftermarket tuner adds a turbo or supercharger, could this shorten the life of the engine? Or does that depend on how the car is driven. I'm thinking of getting the C43 supercharged (or modified in some way) but I'm concerned about engine wear. Would I have to have it serviced more often? Thanks in advanced
Jesse 98 C43 97 Saab 900 Turbo 94 Range Rover 
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#3
08-09-2000, 10:03 AM
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Trade it in for a Kompressor model C class. You'll be better off.
------------------ Jason Priest 1986 420SEL
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#4
08-09-2000, 04:41 PM
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Everything depends. I would hardly trade a c43 for a c230 Kompressor. What a joke.
Mercedes bottom ends are pretty tough... I doubt you would cook any bearings if you used a good synthetic like redline or mobil 1. You could also add an oil cooler...thats very easy. Head gasket is another story...you might look into a copper gasket. Paeco can do one for about 125.00 each. Rings and pistons....well...timing is everything. Depends on your budget...A supercharger would probably be your best bet. Sounds like a wonderful project for a beautiful car.
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#5
08-09-2000, 08:58 PM
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I have a little insight here since I have owned many Mercedes and now a turbo truck.
If done properly, the forced induction engine will last. The Buick Grand National and Turbo Regal are known to go 200k plus miles between rebuilds. These cars will run mid 13's in the quarter mile in stock trim!! I think if you turbo'd or supercharged a Mercedes engine with the correct fuel and compression, it can be done reliably. You would have to produce a combination that had 0 detonation. This is what kills a forced engine ... ------------------ Benzmac: Donnie Drummonds 1991 GMC Syclone ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM
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#6
08-09-2000, 09:06 PM
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I am with Benzmac on this one. Also, it will depend on how much boost you are forcing into the engine block, and how much you are willing to spend to "sup up" the engine to take on the beat of supercharger.
Andy Kuo ------------------
ICQ#26950002 Mercedes Owners ICQ ActiveList ID#61730549 Mercedes S-Class Page http://akry.web.com 
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#7
08-11-2000, 04:12 PM
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I appriciate all of the replys and the insight. I'll probably add an exaust system before I do anything but I am considering forced induction. I've been to racing school and would like to get into autocrossing. I'm already a MBCA member and want to take advantage of everything they offer. Thanks!
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