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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

No, this is the earlier version with the hfm...

No, this is the earlier version with the hfm setup. It is in fact the ex demonstrator car from Birds of London (the UK Carlsson dealer at that time).

We are considering fitting the itb's to...

Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning

01-29-2015, 07:29 PM

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OM606 exhaust port spacing

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

The stock manifold isn't that bad, it flows...

The stock manifold isn't that bad, it flows enough for 500+ bhp.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

01-29-2015, 07:25 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Hey guys, look what I've got in for engine work,...

Hey guys, look what I've got in for engine work, I'll get some pics of the head and cams up when I rip her apart.:D
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

01-29-2015, 07:08 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Haven't had much time on it due to the...

Haven't had much time on it due to the superturbodiesel project, but this is how it looks at the moment....

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

04-06-2014, 09:20 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

W124 Build thread coming soon! :cool: ...

W124 Build thread coming soon! :cool:

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/carat36amg/m104%203-4%20kompressor/SAM_0635_zps46c13c43.jpg
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

04-03-2014, 10:49 PM

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M103 in W108?

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Apart from the gear shifter, it shouldn't be that...

Apart from the gear shifter, it shouldn't be that hard. I managed to put an m103 in a w208!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

04-03-2014, 12:12 PM

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Fitting a merc 6-speed Manual box to a W124 E300?????

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Guys, I'm in the process of fitting a 6 speed to...

Guys, I'm in the process of fitting a 6 speed to my m104 kompressor. I'll keep you posted how it works out, but the gearbox, clutch, and flywheel are already bolted up to the engine.:cool:

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

02-04-2014, 12:30 AM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Hi Ed, The rods are about as short as they...

Hi Ed,

The rods are about as short as they can go without hitting the crank, they are 143mm h-beam type ment for a honda.

400hp is what I would like to see out of this project, if that can be...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

02-03-2014, 12:27 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Thanks for the info, I've got a 3.6 lump here but...

Thanks for the info, I've got a 3.6 lump here but didn't like the idea of the wrist pin being in the ring land, or the thinner cylinder walls. The rod/crank combo I'm using doesn't have any clearance...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

02-02-2014, 04:33 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Thanks for the links, I'll have a play around...

Thanks for the links, I'll have a play around with those.

The .6mm was measured before the engine was taken apart, But I'll try to find the true spec for it.

The engine is fitted with the crank...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

02-02-2014, 01:54 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Sorry, should of mentioned that I'm in the uk.:o ...

Sorry, should of mentioned that I'm in the uk.:o

I could use a thicker gasket, but what thickness should it be?:help:

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

02-02-2014, 01:42 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

m104.980 piston and comp ratio help please!

Hi all,

I'm in the process of building a 3.4 kompressor engine based around the m104.980 block, and I'm going to need to reduce the piston height in the bore by a fair bit. Ideally I would like...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

11-20-2013, 04:54 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Yep, the early 3.2 from the w140. I was...

Yep, the early 3.2 from the w140.

I was wondering if you could use the exhaust cam and upper timing cover to get a distributor setup attached to the 3.6 amg head? I ask because I'm currently...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

11-19-2013, 06:44 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Mag58, do you know if the cams from the .990...

Mag58, do you know if the cams from the .990 would fit in the later heads?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

03-26-2013, 06:24 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

I suppose if the m120 pickup point is different...

I suppose if the m120 pickup point is different to the m104, I could rig up the m104 cam sensor to read a pickup mounted where the m120's rotor arm should be? I'd be using the m104 wasted spark setup...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-25-2013, 05:58 PM

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My wife just said "alda"

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

I'm jealous! :D

I'm jealous! :D

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

03-25-2013, 05:56 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Thanks, most people I've asked about it just say...

Thanks, most people I've asked about it just say it wont work, but cant give a reason why not. Besides, I like a chalenge! :cool:

It does look possible on paper, looking at some pics I found your...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

03-17-2013, 08:07 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Thanks. I was thinking of using the complete...

Thanks.

I was thinking of using the complete m104 setup for each side, fit the m104 throttles to the inlet manifold, and use the m104's wasted spark setup for the ignition.

I'm assuming that...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

03-17-2013, 06:29 PM

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Posted By carat 3.6 amg

Thanks, I'll see if I can find anything on the...

Thanks, I'll see if I can find anything on the kit car project.

My reasoning for wanting it to run with the m104 systems, is for ease of transplanting the engine into other cars. I can wire up an...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

03-17-2013, 08:59 AM

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