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Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By duxthe1
PSE pump behind the liner in the trunk?

PSE pump behind the liner in the trunk?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-07-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,164
Posted By duxthe1
It's been a long time since I messed with the ECU...

It's been a long time since I messed with the ECU in any significant sense. I have been running the stock code for a few months trying to get to the bottom of the nagging inconsistent idle issue. I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-12-2023, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By duxthe1
Nifty!

Nifty!
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 748
Posted By duxthe1
One suggestion... dont raise your redline. Those...

One suggestion... dont raise your redline. Those are relatively heavy pistons for those rods and 7k will make very bad things happen.
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By duxthe1
Make sure the battery connections are tight. A...

Make sure the battery connections are tight. A lot of distribution happens right near the battery and I've seen more than a few with something left loose.
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,556
Posted By duxthe1
Pull the plugs from the cylinders that have the...

Pull the plugs from the cylinders that have the coils. Replace any showing carbon tracking on the insulator along with the mating coil boot. You can check the plugs on the cylinders with the plug...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By duxthe1
It shouldnt be that tight. I use two pry bars to...

It shouldnt be that tight. I use two pry bars to walk it off the snout.
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By duxthe1
~.7V idling hot, ac off, neutral

~.7V idling hot, ac off, neutral
Forum: Tech Help 11-09-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By duxthe1
Don't bother with the ether. Its not an old...

Don't bother with the ether. Its not an old diesel and will either run or it won't. Ether won't change that but could lead to things like blown out elbow boots.
Forum: Tech Help 10-20-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By duxthe1
Was the noise there before the water pump install?

Was the noise there before the water pump install?
Forum: Tech Help 10-17-2022, 12:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,713
Posted By duxthe1
The cam adjusters on those engines are absolute...

The cam adjusters on those engines are absolute garbage. If you've got 253k on them you're WAAAAAAAY ahead of the curve.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-02-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
Posted By duxthe1
I'd never own one in a passenger car, much less a...

I'd never own one in a passenger car, much less a performance application. Seen a low miler with cracked piston and another with bent valves from over rev.

Maybe think twice about hot rodding an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-19-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By duxthe1
Well Done. Cheers!

Well Done. Cheers!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-28-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,112
Posted By duxthe1
I wasn't very clear regarding the afterun I'd...

I wasn't very clear regarding the afterun I'd like to setup. Specifically I'd like a compressor off afterun and not a vehicle shutdown afterun. When the compressor shuts off there is still hot...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-24-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,112
Posted By duxthe1
I actually revisited my setup over the last week...

I actually revisited my setup over the last week or so. I was noticing compressor cutout with cool engine but very hot ambient temps. Worked through my code and I found a bug in the bit of code...
Forum: Tech Help 05-28-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 953
Posted By duxthe1
Check the fuel pressure regulator for gas leaking...

Check the fuel pressure regulator for gas leaking though into the vacuum line. Also check that the purge valve isn't stuck open.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-19-2022, 01:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By duxthe1
Probably will need the fault code(s) reset before...

Probably will need the fault code(s) reset before it will allow compressor activation
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-24-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,531
Posted By duxthe1
That low in the bore, I wouldn't be losing any...

That low in the bore, I wouldn't be losing any sleep.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-08-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,112
Posted By duxthe1
Great to hear, way to see it through.

Great to hear, way to see it through.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-07-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By duxthe1
The 111 and 119 advancers are, if I recall...

The 111 and 119 advancers are, if I recall correctly, 20 degrees. If you have the chops you could disassemble one and machine the range of motion to any amount you want. The timing tab will need to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-06-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By duxthe1
Holy Cow, those are expensive! The retail on a...

Holy Cow, those are expensive! The retail on a Quaife is half that much.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-09-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By duxthe1
Plenty of 60-2 OE flywheels available, it what I...

Plenty of 60-2 OE flywheels available, it what I use.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-04-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,689
Posted By duxthe1
My house is built on a 100 yr old landfil and the...

My house is built on a 100 yr old landfil and the ants are pervasive. Many things will slow them down but nothing eliminates them. Damned things farm aphids which is a double whammy. I can let the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-21-2021, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By duxthe1
It was quite a long time ago so no pics,...

It was quite a long time ago so no pics, schematics, or specs. The Mosselman kit was set to run 6 PSI but I ended up running a single turbo on CIS at 9 PSI by lowering my max RPM.

(If you've seen...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-20-2021, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By duxthe1
I had one a long time ago. It was a standalone...

I had one a long time ago. It was a standalone system that used relays to switch between the CIS control of the EHA and its control of the EHA. It had potentiometers to set the cut in pressure and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-15-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,220
Posted By duxthe1
I have taken lambda sensor manipulation as far as...

I have taken lambda sensor manipulation as far as anyone likely ever has on an MB. It can alter part load fueling but doesn't affect full load fueling, additionally it is only a reactive feedback...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-14-2021, 11:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,220
Posted By duxthe1
I've got a few posts here about the mods I've...

I've got a few posts here about the mods I've done on my 104.980 You should check them out.

While not easy, it is possible to do some tuning of the CIS ECU. One of my tricks is to manipulate...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-28-2021, 02:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,432
Posted By duxthe1
VGS1 got updated to VGS2, got updated to VGS3...

VGS1 got updated to VGS2, got updated to VGS3 which is not backwards compatible with the early valvebody. Add in constant software updates chasing problems and it seems half of the development for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-25-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,432
Posted By duxthe1
It took quite a few years for MB to figure out...

It took quite a few years for MB to figure out how to make that box shift. I pity the task of anyone starting from scratch on that fiasco.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-18-2021, 01:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,432
Posted By duxthe1
There is also a 3rd variant, 800NM, behind the...

There is also a 3rd variant, 800NM, behind the serious AMG models. With little more than a bit of lathe work, I built up a WA580 to pretty ridiculous levels for my coupe and I doubt 800hp could...
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