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Where do you buy Kolbenschmidt pistons? What makes them so good?
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc. |
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Brabus' reply
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From: Andreas@brabus-usa.com [mailto:Andreas@brabus-usa.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 10:40 AM To: Scott M. Shell Subject: RE: question/quote requests Hallo Mr.Shell, unfortunately we do not sell these parts either. Our 6.5L V8 runs $41,000.00 installed, broken in (500miles) and including tax. I take it that you have already a high performance break system on your car. Best Regards Andreas Hartmann Retail Sales BRABUS North America 4040 Campus Drive Newport Beach CA92660 Tel.949-797 0177 Fax.949-797 9171 Last edited by run.exe; 04-09-2003 at 02:47 PM. |
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my reply to Brabus
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From: Scott M. Shell Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:39 AM To: 'Andreas@brabus-usa.com' Subject: questions, continued... Andreas, I was afraid you might say that... (no parts a la carte, even if installed at the Brabus facility). ; ) Doesn't Brabus also offer a 6.0L upgrade for the M119 motor? If so, what is its total price? Please include a detailed kit-of-parts for the upgrade (i.e. - components/manufacturers/specs, etc.). My concern is that so much horsepower/torque will wreak havoc on the final drive/transmission and subframe; I have heard of 405 horsepower at 420 lb-feet of torque causing a Gleason-Torsen (locking) differential to explode and tear the subframe into myriad pieces. My 500E transmission has a stock final drive ratio and has been rebuilt with all 600SL updates, for handle extra torque handling/smoother shifts. In fact, I do *NOT* have a performance brake package, at present; as such, please send me complete, current Brabus kit pricing and specifications. Specifically, I am looking for 14" front rotors + calipers and 12" or 13" rear rotors + calipers. Please specify the manufacturer (Brembo, Movit, etc.) and whether or not your kit-supplied rotors are cryogenically treated, by default - and if they may be cadmium-plated (or if they already are, as shipped). RSVP / Thank you, - s/m/s |
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I have no idea...
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Kolbenschmidt
Kolbenschmidt and Mahle are the two big German piston manufacturers. They are both high quality, big companies who make pistons for many OEM's, not just German ones, as well as some aftermarket folks like Renntech, etc., and various racing programs.
Rgds, Chris W. in the engine business |
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I have heard of Mahle before, my turbo diesel pisons I believe are made by them.
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc. |
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Brabus' latest reply
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From: Andreas@brabus-usa.com [mailto:Andreas@brabus-usa.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 2:49 PM To: Scott M. Shell Subject: RE: questions, continued... Hello, yes we do have a 6.0lV8, producing around 400hp and little over 400 lb-ft of torque but it it's not certified for California, smog wise that is. This engine must not blow up your transmission, otherwise Brabus had not certified this perfromance upgrade. All internal parts are new, the specific OEM's aren't released by Brabus but rest assured it's top notch. The 6.0L engine runs $22,709.00 installed, broken in incl. tax. Our break system is $8,532.00 incl tax and installation. I don't have all the specs available but is has cross drilled front and rear rotors, probably 14.2" front and 13" rear with 4 piston aluminum calipers front and 2 or 4 piston calipers rear. The OEM is Alcon. The engine upgrade is a little bit tricky, certification is very expensive and at the end of day it would not be profitable for Brabus. Please let me know if you really want the engine. Best Regards Andreas Hartmann Retail Sales BRABUS North America 4040 Campus Drive Newport Beach CA92660 Tel.949-797 0177 Fax.949-797 9171 |
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Brabus saga, continued...
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From: Scott M. Shell Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:29 AM To: 'Andreas@brabus-usa.com' Subject: RE: questions, continued... Andreas: I apologize for my last e-mail, re: brake kit pricing; I didn't see your ($8,532.00 including tax and installation) quote, at first, mid-thread. Do you have pictures of the W124-036 (Alcon) brakes (front and rear), please? Are calipers and rotors available in a variety of colors/finishes (per my original questions)? Regarding the 6.0L versus the 6.5L Brabus M119 upgrades - specifically, are you saying that the 6.5L upgrade *is* California certified/legal... but the 6.0L upgrade is *NOT*? That is a bit confusing... Also, what are the net BHP and torque gains with the 6.5L upgrade, please? RSVP / thank you, Sir. - s/m/s |
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I want to do this soooooo bad!
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1997 E420 Black Opal "Why do I have to be Mr Pink"? |
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http://www.mercedesengines.net
carries Kolbenschmidt pistons. You should get that E420 engine my friend has, bore it out big time, and that way you dont sacrifice your 500E engine for historical reasons. =) I emailed this to you also scott.
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc. |
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mercedesengines.net
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Metric Motors, Inc. (MERCEDESENGINES2-DOM) 7630 Alabama Ave. null US Domain Name: MERCEDESENGINES.NET Administrative Contact, Technical Contact: Neves, Tiago (TN3960) Neves@INTLWEBDESIGN.NET International Web Design Po Box 6503 Fort Myers , FL 33911-6503 (941) 218-4WEB Record expires on 25-Oct-2003. Record created on 25-Oct-1999. Database last updated on 22-Apr-2003 12:22:37 EDT. Domain servers in listed order: NS1.WEDESIGN.ORG 66.70.18.151 NS2.WEDESIGN.ORG 66.70.18.152 -----Original Message----- From: Scott M. Shell Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 9:14 AM To: 'Neves@INTLWEBDESIGN.NET' Cc: 'info@mercedesengines.net'; 'sales@mercedesengines.net'; 'anybody@mercedesengines.net' Subject: mercedesengines.net Importance: High Good day, Mr. Neves. I have 3 items of business, please: 1) what is the contact e-mail address for *ANYONE* at the mercedesengines.net domain? 2) www.mercedesengines.net does not list an e-mail address (I could not find it, at least), anywhere 3) I require pricing, via e-mail, for Kolbenschmidt pistons and performance camshafts for my 1993 500E. RSVP / Thank you, |
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Metric Motors, Inc.
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From: Scott M. Shell Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 12:20 PM To: 'Mike' Subject: more questions Thank you for your reply, Mike. I have some more questions, please: 1) How much would your company charge me, turn-key, for a complete 11:1 compression (Kolbenschmidt) piston upgrade (installed) in my 1993 500E (V8-4973cc 5.0L DOHC M119)? 2) How long would the job take and where would the work be done? 3) How would this affect my options, in the future, for a (Brabus or RENNtech) 6.0L or 6.5L displacement upgrade? RSVP / Thank you, - s/m/s -----Original Message----- From: Mike [mailto:metricmotors@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 11:27 AM To: Scott M. Shell Subject: Re: mercedesengines.net Scott: Sorry you had a difficult time with our e-mail address. Anyway, you got us info@mercedesengines.net will work fine of call us @ 800-622-6867 We do not stock performance cams for youir car. We do however stock oversize pistons which are $210.00 each. They are 97.00mm whcih is .50mm bigger than stock. Standard pistons are available in one week for the same price. We also carry a higher compression version (11:1 vs stock 10:1) performance pistons for your 500E. They are $245.00 each in STD (one week) or oversize (in stock). Also available is the remanufactured shortblock or longblock assembly per our website www.mercedesengines.net. For the high compression upgrade add $500.00 on to it. For performance cams you can try Beckers in Georgia @ 800-624-5410. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Mike Elias Metric Motors, Inc. 800-622-6867 |
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High-compression over-bore long block for $10,300....go for it!!
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Dean Albrecht "Lead, follow, or better yet, get out of the way!"E500 owners motto |
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update
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From: Mike [mailto:metricmotors@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 4:00 PM To: Scott M. Shell Subject: 500 engine Scott: The 11:1 piston upgrade for your 500 requires a complete engine rebuild. As to get a perfect fit and finish would require an oversize bore and cylinder conditioning. So I can price it as follows... Longblock assembly $8,400.00 (wholesale cost and supplied per website) [retail is $9,800.00] add high compression piston upgrade $500.00 Net cost for engine itself is $8,900.00 (retail $10,300.00). We do not work on the cars here, we are a machine shop and perform just the engine building. Also we are strictly wholesale, but in some instances we can supply to the public at wholesale price provided the installing garage gives approval. As with any business most installers want to purchase the engine from us at the wholesale price then mark it up to you at retail. We do have a local guy here that we work with -that perfroms the installation- who is skilled, honest and reasonable and he lets you have the engine at his cost. He is content making his labor to install of $1,400.00. Plus incidentals (belts, hoses, plugs, motormounts, water pump, etc. ) approx $600.00 for incidentals. Total [turn key] project with installation here in L.A. $10,900.00. Would take approx. two weeks to complete. We are in Los Angeles. This modification would have no effect on any future high performance mods you may be contemplating (Brabus or Renntech). Sincerely - Mike Elias Metric Motors, Inc. 800-622-6867 Last edited by run.exe; 04-22-2003 at 07:23 PM. |
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Re: update
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