How can I increase the 560SEL 1989 performance? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jhodg5ck · #16 03-08-2006, 08:48 AM

well, then that's it...and all of that only took me about 4 yeras to find out about and a good bit of time on the dyno :-P

Jonathan

zcc · #17 03-11-2006, 02:05 PM

What else I should try?

jhodg5ck · #18 03-11-2006, 02:59 PM

What do you mean? Everything is laid out here that can be done to improve performance w/o a major outlay of cash. Beyond timing/linkage/air filter there isn't anything to do..just keep all the major systems in tip top shape.

Jonathan

zcc · #19 03-12-2006, 05:17 AM

All ppl said the same thing. But I know that something else could be done but I don't know what is it!!!

jhodg5ck · #20 04-22-2006, 01:00 PM

well if you Know something else can be done I'll be all ears when you find it.

Jonathan

Al Magaloff · #21 04-22-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zcc

All ppl said the same thing. But I know that something else could be done but I don't know what is it!!!

Jonathan, some people, or is that ppl, will keep asking the same question, until they get the answer they want to hear.

zcc · #22 04-23-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Magaloff

Jonathan, some people, or is that ppl, will keep asking the same question, until they get the answer they want to hear.

LoL
You are absolutely right

pbrennan10 · #23 04-23-2006, 08:48 PM

get a turbonator, they're magic!

Al Magaloff · #24 04-23-2006, 08:54 PM

Cow magnets on the fuel line work great too!

zcc · #25 04-25-2006, 05:45 AM

What are turbonator and cow magnets? And from where I can get them?
Another question, what do you think of adding naphthalene (like 5 balls) to the fuel tank?
Thanks : ))..

Hirnbeiss · #26 04-25-2006, 06:29 AM

Are the differential ratios the same in the SEC and SEL? Something tells me the SEL is geared for lower rpms at highway speeds, which will of course make the SEC feel "peppier". If so, swapping to the higher ratio gears will give you better acceleration.

In Germany they love going for tuning chips - you might check the back of some German car magazines for ads by chip sellers. (Also, since Kuwait owns about 13% of Daimler, you might try calling Zetsche's office, telling him you're the next emir, and that you're pissed off your SEL doesn't perform like that AMG Hammer you once had.

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zcc · #27 04-25-2006, 06:45 AM

I don't think so. They have the same differential.

jhodg5ck · #28 04-25-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by zcc

What are turbonator and cow magnets? And from where I can get them?
Another question, what do you think of adding naphthalene (like 5 balls) to the fuel tank?
Thanks : ))..

I think you have lost your mind on all of the above counts.

Jonathan

Al Magaloff · #29 04-25-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcc

Another question, what do you think of adding naphthalene (like 5 balls) to the fuel tank?
Thanks : ))..

Sounds like a great idea!

Strife · #30 04-25-2006, 12:54 PM

I think there is a lot of potential in the ignition timing if you understand all of the potential downsides (heat, pollution, gas quality, pinging). I've been wondering what a 420sel EZL would do in a 560. It seems to be electrically identical but the manual reads that it has more advance.