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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-06-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 34,727
Posted By mender
Oops, that was for an M137. My mistake! ...

Oops, that was for an M137. My mistake!

Still, $177 x 12 is quite a bit more than a pair of caps and rotors.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-03-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 34,727
Posted By mender
I worked at M-B around 2000 and replaced one M120...

I worked at M-B around 2000 and replaced one M120 coil pack - $4000 IIRC. Pretty whizzy though, it used an AC signal through the spark plug (ion sensing) after ignition to detect abnormal combustion...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-20-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,451
Posted By mender
I haven't visited for a while, lot of other...

I haven't visited for a while, lot of other things happening for me.

I've been in the motorsport trade for over thirty years and have witnessed the slow but steady decline in interest in cars...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-20-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,451
Posted By mender
It's an R170 and dedicated track car but maybe...

It's an R170 and dedicated track car but maybe some things of interest:
https://forum.champcar.org/topic/17792-throttle-by-wire-and-boost-controls/
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-20-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 34,727
Posted By mender
I guess it may be time to revisit my M120 swap...

I guess it may be time to revisit my M120 swap plans. I'm using the early non-COP M120 with the 4 speed 722.3 for simplicity.

I was at a swap meet this weekend and saw a BigStuff3 Pro SEFI ECU...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-24-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,120
Posted By mender
Have you weighed the completed car?

Have you weighed the completed car?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-17-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,316
Posted By mender
I'm not at all surprised. :)

I'm not at all surprised. :)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-17-2020, 12:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,316
Posted By mender
I'll ask: SL600 complete oil pan (upper and...

I'll ask: SL600 complete oil pan (upper and lower) with pickup. Changing 600SEL M120 to front sump.

T0M 0W0 in Canada.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-15-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,120
Posted By mender
Here's something I found: "Thanks to Carl at...

Here's something I found:
"Thanks to Carl at BergWerks, the 2.82 diff swap went well. I haven't picked up the car yet (this week) so I can only go by the numbers he gave me.

Pre-swap 0-60 times...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-15-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,980
Posted By mender
That makes sense, thanks!

That makes sense, thanks!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-15-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By mender
I'm in Alberta, Canada, so it would be quite a...

I'm in Alberta, Canada, so it would be quite a drive for you. :)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-12-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,980
Posted By mender
A gear-related question: I see that there's a...

A gear-related question: I see that there's a sensor in the diff of my W124. I'm assuming since I don't have ASR or ESP etc that it's for the ABS.

If the diff ratio is changed, what would need to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-12-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,980
Posted By mender
One difference between the typical NA domestic...

One difference between the typical NA domestic product and MBs is that domestics have been using overdrive transmissions and a higher numerical gear ratio, while MB tended to use a higher numerical...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-12-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By mender
No problem. I do a lot of engine testing on...

No problem.

I do a lot of engine testing on engine dynos (race engine shop) and lately have compared the test numbers from engine dyno to chassis dyno for curious customers. For the race engines I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-11-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,980
Posted By mender
I've been checking things out for my project,...

I've been checking things out for my project, which is going the other direction. The car that will eventually get an engine swap is a '92 300CE-24 with the optional 5 speed automatic and 3.69 diff...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-11-2020, 12:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By mender
No assumptions, just math. With imperial units,...

No assumptions, just math. With imperial units, they always cross at 5252 rpm.

A single HP is 33,000 pounds moved 1 foot in 1 minute. One lb of force acting on a one foot lever would travel...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-10-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By mender
With 5252 rpm coming at what looks like a dyno...

With 5252 rpm coming at what looks like a dyno reading of 96.25 mph, 100 mph would be about 5450, so about 4.8% more than your calculation.

Again, it looks like your peak hp was at 102 mph or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-10-2020, 12:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,844
Posted By mender
It'll be a little while before I can get started...

It'll be a little while before I can get started but when I do, I'll do that.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-10-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By mender
Horsepower is calculated from torque and rpm,...

Horsepower is calculated from torque and rpm, which means that the curves cross at 5252 rpm on every dyno sheet as long as you're using imperial units....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-09-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 28,230
Posted By mender
I read the thread a couple of times and it looks...

I read the thread a couple of times and it looks like lpg and gasoline are being used at the same time?

I didn't see it mentioned anywhere but despite propane having an effective octane rating of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-08-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,844
Posted By mender
I've been getting stuff together for the last...

I've been getting stuff together for the last couple of years to do this swap, was going to megasquirt the M120 but managed to buy a complete running 1992 600SEL for cheap so will use the factory...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-08-2020, 12:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,551
Posted By mender
Sorry to drag up an old thread but there's an...

Sorry to drag up an old thread but there's an easier way to figure out the rpm.

Torque and hp curves cross at 5252 rpm, which is about 96 mph on the Samson chart. Peak hp was at about 102 mph or...
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