Performance Mods - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hatterasguy · #1 10-31-2006, 12:50 PM

Do a search, it can be done but requires a lot of time ,money, and knowledge. The Finns are able to get 400hp+ out of 603's. The stock IP limits you to about 180ish if my memory serves me.

If you instal an EGT guage you can turn boost, and fuel up a little bit, as well as play with the ALDA. Next step is an intercooler to get any noticeable gains.

Hit Man X · #2 10-31-2006, 01:48 PM

Stock IP limits you, it's only good to < 200hp.

Jim Wickham · #3 10-31-2006, 03:29 PM

thanks a bunch for all the replys guys!! I'm not looking to get out of control with it but once I get it running correctly I'd like to bump it up a little.

#4 10-31-2006, 10:05 PM

PM sent.

redassag00 · #5 10-31-2006, 11:38 PM

Ditch the ALDA

gsxr · #6 11-01-2006, 03:59 PM

Jim, if you haven't seen this article on the 1987 300D yet, make sure you read it:
http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/articles/124.1x3_buying_tips.txt

About power gains, first get the car to perform as Mercedes intended... a 0-60 time in the 10-12 second range. If you want more power, then there are multiple options beyond that, from 20% to 200% power increase - just depends on the depth of your wallet.

Please take the recommendations to "just ditch the ALDA" with a large grain of salt. I'm tired if arguing with the guys who do this... if they want to, and accept the drawbacks, fine... but telling everyone worldwide to toss the ALDA is idiocy. ALDA removal is not a magic pill that cures all evils. It also will not increase your peak power output one bit... you need to tweak internal ajustments to accomplish that.

:fork_off:

Jim Wickham · #7 11-01-2006, 04:29 PM

excellent reading, thanks for that post. since I picked the car up for 1300 I'm gonna figure much of this is wrong with it and start checking things out one at a time.