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Old 11-20-2011, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ascalise View Post
It's shifting way too soon. also seems like you aren't getting enough boost.
Redline on the .970 3.5l is 4,100 rpm. If I had been holding the kickdown switch it would have shifted a bit later. If you look carefully you'll see the shifts happen just before the gear markings on the speedo. IIRC boost is 13 PSI last time I hooked a gauge up, I want to double check it.

A prior owner had the engine replaced with a Mercedes reman longblock. I have not adjusted anything on the pump yet. Eventually I want to turn it up to W140 / .971 specs.

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