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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-23-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Hi, everything is fine, thanks for asking. I've...

Hi, everything is fine, thanks for asking. I've just been very busy at work and that is why I haven't updated in a long while. I'll update soon since I've done some modifications to the rear end of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-12-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
MAG58, exactly , also they are a lot cheaper then...

MAG58, exactly , also they are a lot cheaper then subaru diff. MB diff are also plentiful and at a good price but unlike the BMW ones they are mostly open diffs.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-11-2014, 02:54 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
It's time to address the rear end of the car...

It's time to address the rear end of the car (diff, axles etc.). I'll be converting to a BMW diff and axles, main reason LSD, cheap and easy to find, unlike LSD for a mercedes.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-19-2014, 03:45 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Updated the comparison graph with the new turbo...

Updated the comparison graph with the new turbo (t6682 - green lines, same boost level).

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/DropOut_bg/m104/turbo_compare_zpsee10e65a.png
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-18-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Yes , boost is around 1 bar and the trap speed at...

Yes , boost is around 1 bar and the trap speed at the end of the 1/4 mile is ~194km/h(120.5mph).
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-17-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Installed the new turbo in the car. It's actually...

Installed the new turbo in the car. It's actually the t66 that I tried a while ago but this time with a smaller AR (0.82) on the turbine housing .

Here are the results :
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-17-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
The car is back on the road, the gearbox and...

The car is back on the road, the gearbox and clutch are working perfectly. While the car was in the garage I also installed the old turbo, here are some test performed with an app called perfexpert...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-09-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Here is the modified design . ...

Here is the modified design .

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/DropOut_bg/Other/clutch_disk_zpsdb1d5ebc.jpg
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-08-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
I realized that and have made the necessary...

I realized that and have made the necessary modifications by adding straight cuts ending in round openings/spaces in order to avoid cracking .
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-25-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Had some free time so I made this for the clutch...

Had some free time so I made this for the clutch disks (designed in CAD and laser cut).

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/DropOut_bg/m104/Gearbox/clutch_disk_zps53631d8c.jpg
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
This weekend I assembled the gearbox but before...

This weekend I assembled the gearbox but before mounting it on the car I decided to check the clutch disks, I was very surprised when a saw the following :

hummm looks like a tiny crack...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-03-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
hahahaha, ye tell me about it :D , however I...

hahahaha, ye tell me about it :D , however I don't take the engine out, just the gearbox...it's a 30min job :rolleyes:
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-02-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Hi, for now my solution is to use the BMW...

Hi, for now my solution is to use the BMW gearbox. A lot of high power cars use this box, as well as one of the fastest 2.3-16v turbo (running 9 secs. in the 1/4mile). I opted for this box since they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-17-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Opened the gearbox this weekend and it turned out...

Opened the gearbox this weekend and it turned out that the shifter fork for 1-st and 2-nd had broken, I have already got a replacement from a donоr box, I also swapped back the old turbo.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-10-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
The problem is that from 1-st to 2-nd shift...

The problem is that from 1-st to 2-nd shift because of the gearbox the rpms go below 4500, 2-nd to 3-rd just above 4500 and thats where I lose time (rev limiter is 7100 don't know if its safe to rev...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-10-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
This saturday I tested the new setup at the open...

This saturday I tested the new setup at the open drag day and I'm not happy. I managed to run a 13.45 @ 178 km/h . With the new turbo the car has a smaller powerband which makes it slower (lag...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-23-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Found the problem or part of it . Turns out the...

Found the problem or part of it . Turns out the YZN was right, I have leaks in the exhaust header flanges (both turbo and engine), so I pulled the header and sent it to be resurfaced. Hopefully this...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-16-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
No leaks found. I'm coming to the conclusion that...

No leaks found. I'm coming to the conclusion that the ignition timing must be optimized (haven't changed it yet) for this setup as it's very different from the one before. Plan is to play a bit with...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-15-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
No and thats exactly the mistery, once spooled up...

No and thats exactly the mistery, once spooled up it still makes less hp/nm for the same boost.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-15-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
The car is finally back on the street. I've cover...

The car is finally back on the street. I've cover 300+ km. with the new setup, gearbox i holding up nicely and runs great. The new turbo setup is running fine, no oil leaks, no smoke but the problem...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-29-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Thanks, gearbox feels really good, the new...

Thanks, gearbox feels really good, the new turbo....well I can't say for now since I've driven the car only a little because there is an oil leak from one of the lines for the oil cooling (at the oil...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-26-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
To be honest, I haven't measured how much space...

To be honest, I haven't measured how much space there is but I don't think it's a lot since the alternator is in the way. This weekend I'll check.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-25-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
This weekend I mounted the gearbox, drive shaft...

This weekend I mounted the gearbox, drive shaft and the new turbo on the car, only thing left is to mount the exhaust system (currently only the down pipe is mounted). I did a little driving test...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-09-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Almost done ... gearbox mount ...

Almost done ...

gearbox mount
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/DropOut_bg/m104/2013_maintenance/20130607_152519_zps012f59b4.jpg
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-03-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
This saturday we mated the gearbox to the engine....

This saturday we mated the gearbox to the engine.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/DropOut_bg/m104/Gearbox/20130601_123458_zps16163169.jpg
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-15-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Two videos from last year Mercedes 190E...

Two videos from last year

Mercedes 190E 3.0-24v turbo, Kondofrey 2012-10-06 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/z2dtXNMk8kc)

Mercedes 190E 3.0-24v turbo, Kondofrey 2012-10-06 - YouTube...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-13-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Started work on fitting the new gearbox, it from...

Started work on fitting the new gearbox, it from a diesel BMW (330d/530d/525d) .

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/DropOut_bg/m104/2013_maintenance/20130511/20130511_153048_zps2d6e21ba.jpg...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-30-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Since the car is in the garage for a new gearbox,...

Since the car is in the garage for a new gearbox, I've decided to make a few changes and fix a few problems on the setup. I have swapped the turbo for a T66, which required a modification to the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-24-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
Hi, I haven't logged EGT on this engine since my...

Hi, I haven't logged EGT on this engine since my EGT probe broke . In my opinion you EGT i fine .
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-14-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 248,298
Posted By Joreto
I'm going to use a ZF BMW box since they can be...

I'm going to use a ZF BMW box since they can be found cheap and are proven to handle a lot of power.
Here is a picture of the getrag box, 1-4-th gear look almost identical
...
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