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Engine Swap Complete - V6 320 to V8 55
That is a nice improvement. It shows great attention to detail and much improvement over a 99 V6 spec car.
Can't say I'd make that kind of time and cash investment for just shy of 300 rwhp but my hats off, for an A+ job.
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Can't say I'd make that kind of time and cash investment for just shy of 300 rwhp but my hats off, for an A+ job.
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For the Attention to Detail and the type of work that he put into it I expect he will do better than 300hp. He's not complete yet with the fine tuning and hasn't done a dyno so nothing is final.
Mel's CLK 430 (Ghostrhider/P1 Performance) resulted with 246 whp with far less mods.
Mel's CLK 430 (Ghostrhider/P1 Performance) resulted with 246 whp with far less mods.
Know doubt. I have nothing but praise for builders who follow there passions.
Problem being, these cars are not built to today's level of power and frankly are way below the today's high performance levels. Meaning what it costs in $$$'s and man/hrs. and system upgrades compared to what's readily available falls way short; just doesn't make alot of sense to spend the kind of cash it's going to take to make what maybe 310rwhp at best?
Classic example. I have a Toyota Cressida quite similar to the one on this youtube dyno'd on cold here in Seattle @ 347 rwhp with stock turbo's. We're building a new car with a 1JZ vvti that will have more torque and should be around 360-375 rwhp. We're talking about a 2.5L inline 6! Not a 5.4L V8. Change the turbo, manifold and injectors it can make 425-450 rwhp for <$1000. Thats more than more than a 6.3 AMG motor can do.
Sorry Will, I own a MB but I drive the HELL out of that JZX.
Problem being, these cars are not built to today's level of power and frankly are way below the today's high performance levels. Meaning what it costs in $$$'s and man/hrs. and system upgrades compared to what's readily available falls way short; just doesn't make alot of sense to spend the kind of cash it's going to take to make what maybe 310rwhp at best?
Classic example. I have a Toyota Cressida quite similar to the one on this youtube dyno'd on cold here in Seattle @ 347 rwhp with stock turbo's. We're building a new car with a 1JZ vvti that will have more torque and should be around 360-375 rwhp. We're talking about a 2.5L inline 6! Not a 5.4L V8. Change the turbo, manifold and injectors it can make 425-450 rwhp for <$1000. Thats more than more than a 6.3 AMG motor can do.
Sorry Will, I own a MB but I drive the HELL out of that JZX.
I hear you Hary, I guess everyone has their own opinion to the value of money. For some people, sometimes it's just not about the money. For what he spent, is like an inexpensive boob job...:thumbsup:
What VIP did was well thought out and skilled. Mods or swaps are done for the owners personal fulfillment not for old dudes like me to critique. We need more people like him and you Will with vision and follow thru. Kudo's
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