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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-19-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
I haven't sold anything yet Merc specific yet....

I haven't sold anything yet Merc specific yet. May get re-used, may get sold. But shipping from Australia to the US would be a killer.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-19-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Just by way of finalising this thread - I've...

Just by way of finalising this thread - I've reached a point where I need to do some other things with my family and the funds needed to complete this car are no longer available. The entire V12...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-14-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
So the old man came over and we got a few more...

So the old man came over and we got a few more jobs done. It's not back on it's wheels yet because a mate is coming to town next weekend and has offered to bring his guard roller with him which needs...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-12-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Knocked over another little job. The shifter...

Knocked over another little job.

The shifter handle that came with the quick shifter was to suit our Holden Commodore (Pontiac GTO) and swept back.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-09-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
If I can't crack a 12 in it, I reckon I'll burn...

If I can't crack a 12 in it, I reckon I'll burn it!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-08-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
The radiator came from another friends project...

The radiator came from another friends project car. It just happened to fit in the slot for mine.

I don't know how many rows it is, i never looked that closely. It's not that thick though so i...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-08-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
And it did! Running again! - YouTube...

And it did!

Running again! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFTC4IaPydM)

But of course, mo' cylinders, mo' problems. Definitely not running right. Has an intake leak somewhere and I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-08-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
So it's been ages since I did anything meaningful...

So it's been ages since I did anything meaningful on this.

So over the last few days, interior stripping got some progress, most of the passenger side done now. Think I'll get stuck into stripping...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-13-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Pretty big weekend of work to wrap up my...

Pretty big weekend of work to wrap up my holidays.

Earlier in the week I made a list on the whiteboard in the garage of the jobs to do and the things to buy. Kinda daunting to list it all out like...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-03-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
The old man came around yesterday for some dirty...

The old man came around yesterday for some dirty garage duties. We started out my removing all of the factory HVAC stuff. It 2/3 filled the wheelie bin.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-31-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
I got a third day straight working on this today....

I got a third day straight working on this today. Got the front end all stitched up now. Here is a pic that shows the difference between the control arms. Top one is the new. Gives a bit of extra...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-29-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Somehow I'd managed to score a garage pass for...

Somehow I'd managed to score a garage pass for the afternoon as well, so a bit more done, although some mates popped over for a bit to inspect progress and a bit more **** talking took place than...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-28-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Inlet manifolds done in wrinkle black ...

Inlet manifolds done in wrinkle black

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn98/bahaimus/IMG_20121229_131710.jpg

Cam covers done in glass grey
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-27-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
So I've missed some updates! My current joy:...

So I've missed some updates!

My current joy:

Just under the powersteering hardline that joins to the steering box is the last bolt that joins the headers to their secondary.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-03-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
It certainly sounds a lot better than the turbo...

It certainly sounds a lot better than the turbo setup and I think it will be a much nicer car to drive.

So my renewed love of this car has died down again. And I've decided that Al and I can't be...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-29-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
After 256 days, I finally bought this home...

After 256 days, I finally bought this home yesterday.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn98/bahaimus/IMG_20121129_130137.jpg

Now I have to pull the headers out to get them ceramic coated.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-19-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Yeah, looks like a flow or turbo efficiency...

Yeah, looks like a flow or turbo efficiency problem perhaps? Who knows, but the turbo experiment is behind me now, no going back.

Some long awaited dyno vids!

Mercedes 190E 1GZFE Dyno Front -...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-19-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Ok, for those of you playing at home, here is an...

Ok, for those of you playing at home, here is an interesting dyno graph comparison - not often you get to dyno the same engine (well nearly the same engine :D ) in turbo and NA forms on the same...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-16-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Finally made some more numbers today! ...

Finally made some more numbers today!

300rwhp with a little more tuning to go on Monday morning and the rods are still inside.

I'm happy with that.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
I did quickly pick up another engine and it was...

I did quickly pick up another engine and it was installed and new NA headers made. There's been a few hiccups with this engine, but finally some results!

So, this:
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-03-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Haven't driven the car yet. I was waiting to have...

Haven't driven the car yet. I was waiting to have my first drive once it was all tuned! :)

Some more pics of work to be done and destruction.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-02-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
So the gearbox issue got fixed and last week the...

So the gearbox issue got fixed and last week the car was finally able to get back on the dyno.

On Tuesday afternoon this week I had a voicemail message from Al on my mobile when I got home from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-30-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Initial diagnostic report: Latest...

Initial diagnostic report:



Latest news:

Precision measuring things indicated that "centralness" was not sufficiently central. Seems when the gearbox case, adapter plate and bellhousing were...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-26-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
So, after a few weeks of people being away/busy,...

So, after a few weeks of people being away/busy, the variable cam timing issue was finally resolved and tonight the car hit the rollers for tuning.

Good times :)
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-23-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 12,641
Posted By bahaimus
I must have missed that skyrocketing of crime...

I must have missed that skyrocketing of crime here in Australia.

Bad guys do still get guns here, no doubt. But I reckon the likelihood of me encountering someone with a gun and bad intentions is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-19-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 87,841
Posted By bahaimus
Well it cost me $330 aussie dollars from a local...

Well it cost me $330 aussie dollars from a local Australian retailer.

I imagine it'd be cheaper in the US.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-19-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 87,841
Posted By bahaimus
If an 044 is not up to the job, the next good...

If an 044 is not up to the job, the next good single pump option is known as the Pierburg 800. Actual model number is 7.00228.51.0. Flows more than an 044 at higher pressure and is not too expensive....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-25-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,937
Posted By bahaimus
I like that spoiler idea!

I like that spoiler idea!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-21-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 90,955
Posted By bahaimus
Quiet week with no progress while the fab took...

Quiet week with no progress while the fab took another holiday! He reckons it is a test of my patience :)

So just to whet your appetite, the sister car of mine ran at the drags on Wednesday night....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-20-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 795
Views: 283,384
Posted By bahaimus
I know its old school, but have you thought about...

I know its old school, but have you thought about picking up the phone? Their number is on the website and they say they get a high volume of emails. Just jump on a world clock website and work out...
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