I just got back from Florida and could not resist a trip down to RENNTech.

They had a 1993 500E (6.oL) with 19,000 miles on the clock. It was nice inside (9.5) and not as nice exterior and trunk (8).

Also, I don't think it is worth the $55,000 they are asking. For that kind of money I could send my '92 down to have the work done and make it nice and fresh.

Bob advised me to consider a V-8 4Matic to convert to a 6.0 because of the weather in the Northeast. I was thinking all that power would not be good in the snow no matter how many wheels are turning!

Well, if someone wants a solid '92 with 90k on the clock I would part with it for the downpayment and consider the 6.0. :-)

Anyone know of any other RENNtech 6.0's out there?

Dave

Yes, I believe the user, "Actack" has full Renntech mods including the 6.0L engine. Try a search?

BTW, did you get a test drive in the 6.0L?

Well, unfortunately I only got to test 'ride' the car. Bob, the salesman, drove. It IS fast and stops even faster!

I have been emailing ACTACK and look forward to seeing him at Watkins Glen on 7/22.

The search continues.

Dave

The problem with the Renntech is what you get for your dollar.

With a newer engine like the 55 AMG engine, I can install a Kleemann kit and get almost 100 more HP for a fraction of the cost of the 6.0 conversion. So, why would anyone want an enigne taken out and apart to install a 6.0 kit for 440 or so HP when you can just bolt on a Kleemann supercharger and get 540HP???

Yes, the whole packages are cool that Renntech offers when they build the big $ one off package...Like the CLK GT or something.

But really, how many of us can afford that?

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Hi Donnie,

Please drop me an email about the particulars on the Kleemann kit.

I thought the E55 had 349 HP stock. How do you get to 540!!!

The search continues.

Dave