E55 AMG Build PT 3 - More Boost & More Horsepower with these 2 Mods + Winner of E55 Parts Giveaway!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- I decided my 2003 Mercedes-Benz needed way more power so I decided to add more Boost. In this video I install a 76mm SuperCharger Pulley and an 85mm Throttle body.
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To second that, I was with Mercedes for 10 years and the 112 and 113 motors are amazing.
One of the best engines AMG has ever made
Yesssssss! More E55 content. (Rolls up sleeve and tries to jam phone into vein). Keep it up my man, my SBC is jacked so I have to live through you for the next week
you are a bad egg
FYI these guys are saying mercedes extended the sbc warranty to 25 years and you can get a payout if you've already had it fixed mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/718847-sbc-warranty-extended-25-years.html
Great Job! Glad to see the methanol injection and your description and detail of the supercharger. Excited to see the results in the future.
Thanks Neal. Can't wait to fire this thing up
The sound of that drill is so satisfying
Super interested in owning an E55 one day, so I learn what I can from your vids. Huge pluses are the reliability and modifiability in this segment of the RWD luxury performance sedan market. Great vids!
This channel literally is why I am interested and possibly getting an E55 … I watch these videos multiple times a week
Looking forward to seeing the improvements these make
Oh me too!!
ALex
Hey not sure if it helps anyone out there, but if you ever have a belt squeal you can't get rid of, use Coffeemate, the white powdery stuff, and rub it into the ribs of the belt and put a bit on the pulleys (With the engine off!!), get it all over if you want it's cheap stuff, but when you run the engine again the squeal should disappear :)
While you have the supercharger off you should change out the front gear oil. much easier with it off the car.
The production value of these vlogs is really really good - loving the speed ups.
Hey Alex....Hurry up already...We want to see and hear that thing run!! Love your videos, there just aren't enough of them.
Thanks Eric. I wish I could put one out everyday but unfortunately my real jobs and kids come first. I can't wait to fire her up and get the tune done. So pumped!
Alex
Great video! I plan on adding a Power Stage 3 system form VRP on my Benz 55AMG. Thanks
I loved the M112 in my CLK but spark plug changes were no fun. Especially given the number of them and the lack of access near the fire wall.
I️ wish you could have zoomed in a little on the blower/intercooler assembly, would have liked to see how the secondary TB is attached
Bounder With Chris attached via 4 bolts to the intercooler. It's called a bypass valve
Change that supercharger oil..........never a better time while it's on the bench, you can get it all out easily.
amazing work man, makes me want a e55
great job on videos . I'm now an E55 fan and will be looking for one in the future!
Fluky’s! I have to make a special trip up there just for that. Worth it!
with what you installed before and with this will run amazing
I am really interested in purchasing the 85mm throttle body but vrp doesnt have the full set for 85mm only the 82mm with the new snout
Nice job
Could we get a shop tour/ tool box & tool organization vid?
Yes, I plan on that when the snow hits here in Chicago.
Thanks for watching
Alex
Great Video Alex. With the intercooler out, have you thought about using any heat reflective material to help with the heat soak?
I have seen people doing that but in the end I don think it does much. I ended up using some heat tape under there for a methanol line. That will be in the next video though.
Alex
These E's are not supported much anymore for,aftermarket parts. kleeman and Renntch use to have a lot of stage upgrades upto 840 hp, but not anymore.
That Black Series pulley though =) Great Video, awesome work!
Can I use 76mm SC pulley with stock tune & cooling then? Thanks
@@krzysm5 You will need a tune for 76mm
@@victoryroadperformance3131 which pulley should I get ?
@@krzysm5 76mm is our most popular pulley
Hello. Quick questions. Fuel pump related. Are the fuel pumps, both pumps should work on idle only? Only one pump working with my case. Im having low rpm underboost feel. My fuel pressure psi is at 55 only. When I accelerate it needs momentum after 3k rpm everything is olay again. No engine fault code. Most wear and tear parts and most sensors were replace except knock sensors. No air leak. Hope you can give tips to rule this out. Thanks
Hey Alex! Not sure if you are still seeing comments on your older videos but I still come back and watch these whenever I am planning something on my car! I have already done a few upgrades and added a 77mm pulley and RaceIQ tune and I’m wanting to finish the rest of my E55 supporting mods this year and parts are beginning to be discontinued. I found just about the last set of Maximizer long tube headers in the country and I already have a looped fuel rail and think I am going to go ahead and do the 550cc injectors ‘while I’m in there’, and I found a deal I don’t think I can pass up on a complete 82mm TB, ported intake and spacer and even comes with the factory SL intake tube to keep the factory boxes. It’s completely stock appearing and I have always preferred that sleeper look but I whacked an HOV marker the other day and busted my bumper and lost the center mesh grill but I can’t decide if I like the E63 bumper or just fix the broken one and get it repainted while it’s off to do the intercoolers. I have spent a ton of money with FCP Euro, VRP and, most recently, MK Ultra, and I only have a few parts left to be ‘full bolt-ons’ and if I’m going to tear it down that far, I only want to do it once and I already have an email drafted for Tony at RaceIQ to get the tune I will need for the final stage of mods.
I can’t wait to get to the finished product and I would not have even thought about owning an AMG had I not seen that first video 4 years ago and I feel like you have been there every step of the way through my build. Thanks for your amazing content and it’s only a matter of time before #legitstreetcars gets offered your own show! Best car content on TH-cam!
Great vid as usual Alex.
Thanks Phil!
Alex
Ahh old Benz tech helps. You know what's up.
Yay the Canals Vibe :)
Love this channel and now want an e55 amg
Alex
How the hell do u get the bottom half off to get to the center bolt on the pluem...
I took a block of wood and mallet still wouldn't break free!!!
The torques properly called lb-ft not the common ft-lbs. there is a difference.
What do you think about doing a 70mm clutched SC pulley and a 90mm throttle body with a 3.5-inch intake? I currently have a stock intake, stock SC pulley, a 180mm crank pulley and a 010 intercooler pump with long tube headers and a tune from OE Tuning.
Its coming together nicely wich i had one
Hey Alex, How's the TCU tune? Is it shifting harder? Hows the tcc lockup?
Dude. Your videos are the best
Does the supercharger need to be removed to do the throttle body? Orndid you just do it to make it a easier install
Upgrading to a 77mm supercharger pulley and larger throttle body will the computer need to be reprogrammed?
Would it be possible for you to grab a gen 1 gl450/550? Plenty of us would appreciate it. Amazing vehicle. Great channel. Thanks.
That engine looks massive compared to an LS. I imagine you prefer the LS engines over the Merc?
N Piper Oh man that's tough. I mean obviously the LS is way cheaper, available and easy to swap. Overall if I could only have one engine for the rest of my life, it would be the LS in general. This engine is just so good as well. With this small supercharger it's hard to see its real potential. I'd love to see how it performs on E85 and a massive blower, or turbo.
I see you use rtv on all the gadgets? Do you do that or am I seeing differently I’m about to do my rear bearings and 82mm throttle body
Whats the transmission you brought for the gear change?
Make a update on the e55 please I was following a build and now I had to stop
When the problem with your car happen!
@LegitStreetCars I also have a E55 2006. I have a power steering leak. Is there any advice or any website that I could find parts? I took it to my local mechanic shop and they can’t find a hose that it leaking. And needs to be from the dealer.
more great content. keep it brother.
Channel is the best
You ever deal with all the inter coolers leaking? Especially on the c32? Love the videos! Thanks
I have never seen them leak on the 32 or 55 cars but I'd imagine it wouldn't be too hard of a fix. They are mostly rubber lines going to the intercooler and HE.
LegitStreetCars , it was a huge issue with many c32s. I have one so I know more about them. The actual core inside the inter cooler leaked on many of them including mine. No way to fix it only can replace it. Also a p.i.a. Cuz you have to remove the charger to get to the inter cooler under it.
As a MB tech whats your opinion on the c32 amg?
Love the C32. Basically the same engine minus two cylinders. Great little car and you can do very similar mods. It wont be as fast as the E55 but still really quick and very fun. No airmatic to deal with as well.
Alex
Cool!
Hi do you know where I could buy some rod bearings for my m113k engine. Because the dealer ship Has stoped making them?
Which kind of problems did the M156 engines have?
Alex, 1 quick question: what was the black stuff u used to seal the gaskets?
Yoooo Alex please get back to me on this one .... I wanted to buy a cls amg 55 in my town ..... but when I popped the hood and turned it on .... a bit of smoke came up from the passenger side of the car near the exhaust manifold is .... I know you can’t diagnose the car just by reading this text but gimme your best guess ...
Can you disengage the supercharger since it uses a clutch pulley?
Hi Alex!! My name is Doug. I love all your videos!! And my dream car is your E55!!
I have a question if you have a moment sir. What do you know and think about the 2004 Audi S4?
My dad has one and its awesome! I want to get one and you were the firs person I thought about to ask. Thank you!!!
If my 2003 cl55 have 140000 Milles what maintenance I need to do
GOOD NEWS! JUST RECEIVED A LETTER OF AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 25 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES ON SBC-UNIT AND FEW OTHER RELATED PARTS FROM MERCEDES. THEY WILL REFUND YOUR COST IF YOU HAD IT DONE RECENTLY AT THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP.
Best mods for reliablity and keeping stock transmission?
Do you always use silicone on paper gaskets? Or maybe just select ones? Just to ensure you don't have to take the blower off again for a leak? Lol. Reason I ask is why not just use silicone? Spacing?
shawnmeyer44 Depends on what I'm working with but in general I like to put a thin layer of quality rtv on gaskets. I've always had good results doing that and following torque specs. For the TB, it's a custom bore so no gasket would fit without boring it so I figured the rtv would be perfect in that case
shawnmeyer44 Depends on what I'm working with but in general I like to put a thin layer of quality rtv on gaskets. I've always had good results doing that and following torque specs. For the TB, it's a custom bore so no gasket would fit without boring it so I figured the rtv would be perfect in that case
How you doing, I have a question. I have a 2005 E55. I need to replace my front sub frame, can I remove it from the ground without pulling the motor with it? Or is the motor fully connected to it?
Awesome video! I was wondering, what are the torque specs for bolts on the air intake manifold? (The one with amg logos)
I would use Nos not meth in there or C02. Methanol is a tuning mess.
Hey did you use gasket sealant on the lower and upper intake manifold gaskets
how many shims did you use with new pulley?
These videos are great!
I have 2005 Mercedes Benz S430, will that supercharger fit my benzo? Any modification please advise...
Supercharger off S55
I'm doing a 90mm throttle body, I do t want to buy a $700 snout is there a adapter I can use?
Is it in viable to get an NA M113 and find a used s/c to convert it to an M113k? I can't find reliable info on this online. If someone were to upgrade their s/c anyways it makes sense to overhaul a used one to add to the NA engine. Is the compression on the two engines that different?
will that supercharger fit on s550 5.5L im not trying drop 10grand for an new one and do they have pulley upgrade for more power if that supercharger dont work
Hey alex,
I have 05 CL55 amg. I have 83mm pulley eith supercharged ecu/TCU and alot more upgrades. I want more boost. Do you think it's good idea to go with 74/72mm or clutch less pulley?
Thanks!
Great vid keep'em coming . My e55 is a 04 with 120k on it, do you think It is necessary to change the supercharger oil?
Its technically not necessary according to Mercedes but most of us change it. Its cheap and easy so why not?
Hi how much is the all part?
Why don't you use aftermarket supercharger.
vasil ralev No one really does that with these cars. There is one company that makes one. It's about 8k for the kit.
Thanks<
What do you think about buying a car Already tuned, or already with aftermarket supercharger Cleeman.
Is it worth to check it out? or I should run away from these cars?
nice!
Pure automotive awesomeness. Can't wait to check out the meth injection! Man this thing's going to rock!
What are common problems with the 163 engines?
Early ones had issues with head bolts, timing chains, cam adjusters, lifters. Very expensive stuff.
Alex
I've been looking into the E63s because, like you, I use to be a dealer technician (Audi) and I've done serious engine work before.
Very nice. I know the face lift and updated interior is nice buy I prefer the 211 E55 due to ease of modifications. If you don't plan on going much faster the E63 is a good choice.
So is that second butterfly valve on the intercooler a boost pressure regulator or something?
Its a bypass. Normally open and it closes to force air through the blower.
Alex
LegitStreetCars oh interesting. I thought that was the purpose of the pulley clutch.
The clutch engages the supercharger but the bypass is variable and works in conjunction with it.
Alex, is there an equivalent of you in the UK?
What do you think that box does to transmission? Because for example in w124 the automatic transmission is said to last longer if it is tuned for hard shifts instead of longer and smoother shifts. Is this like same thing or am i completely wrong xd don’t know basically anything of the mechanics of cars, this thought just came into my mind :) nice vid as always, can’t wait for the test drive vid
F.Hamer these do increase line pressure for faster shifts
How much was the trans module and where can I get one. Thanks
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Great as usual.
The only down side is now we can’t see if just the shorter diameter tire would have gotten you in the 11s. Would have bet a good sum you would have gotten it. Still excited to see you with the new power now though. 👍🏼
Ya I hear you. If I had more time I would have loved to do all sorts of experiments. At this point I just want to accomplish the goal I laid out a few videos ago on running a mid 11 this year. In Chicago that means I have about a week left to go the track.
Hey dude, i want to ask you something.
My e55 amg has the m113 NA. Can i put the pistons from the m113k witch have lower compression for twin turbo?
Like E55 AMG
Hi Alex i appreciate your videos. I have a 2003 E55 and I don't want to go crazy with the mods on my car but i was wondering do I really need a tune if I just change my stock 74 mm throttle body for the 82 mm or if I just change the supercharger pulley for a smaller one?any of these need a tune specially if I want to keep the consumption on the car as close as possible to what it is now? I feel a hesitation on my throttle body on low RPMs and after your experience with the 82 mm throttle body would you still recommend it? Or just go ahead and do a hard reset on my stock one like you did beating up your car in another video?
lastly do I really have to take the supercharger off if I want to port the snout for the 82mm throttle body? Or there is another way around it to change the snout?thank u
Love your build dude. Been following it ever since i decided i wanted to swap out my e46 m3 for an e55.
Do you feel the larger coolant tank is necessary?
I don't think its going to make or break a setup. I really wanted it to put ice in at track. The larger capacity is nice but at the end of the day it just prolongs heat soak. I'm finishing the water/meth kit right now. I think that is a very worth while mod and Ill know a lot more if I can make it to the dyno and track all this week.
Thanks for the reply! Yea I am definitely looking at doing more of a fun street build than I am a drag strip build. Would you consider talking about good mods for a mild street build in a video? I am looking into doing pulley, tune, maybe throttle body. Heat exchanger and maybe a bigger IC pump. But I think I am going to stop short of meth injection and an ice tank.
Ya sure. I was thinking of doing a video later on what I think of the mods so far. Just have to finish them all, haha
Great job Alex.What is the name of the music in the video?
Maybe I'm just looking over it but what's your coupon code for fcpeuro?
What do the shims do?
They set the gap between the supercharger pulley and the clutch
What's up man
Hi. I just tried your coupon code on VRP and it is not valid, are you still an affiliate?
is it possible to upgrade my 2006 CLS 500 to a cls55 supercharge.. by the way I like ur videos.. thanks
Yes but not many do it. It would be cheaper, more reliable and easier to sell yours and buy a CLS55
Don't do it. None forged components inside of engine makes it risky. Cylinders aren't forged. Which is super important in a supercharged platform
Hey Alex, what sealant(s) did you use for the gaskets on the sc and ic?
Just a good quality black rtv. Permatex is what I used in this one i believe
Finally!!
Does that E55 got SBC break pump?
Yes
Thanks for answer. Any problems with it recently? I heard it got breaking counter. Should i be worried about buing car with that pump ? :D I was thinking of buying CLS 55 AMG but that SBC pump....meh
Fortunately mine was replaced before I bought the car. But yes they do fail. The pump is around $1,000 plus install and programming. I don't think I would let it deter me from buying the car though. There is also a good chance its been done on the car you are looking to buy. Just ask for service records and buy one that has had it replaced.
Great Thank You!
Hey Alex, did they make the E55 as a wagon in the US?
thay did!
Rod Costa oh yes! And yes I want one
Legitstreetcars, I have a serious question for you sir. Would you work on a 2005 S55, all the mods you did on for your E55, and what would you charge for all the mods? Please let me know, i live in California, but i will ship the car to your location.
Sorry brother, I just don't have the time
Oh i understand bro! You are just a meticulous mechanic thats rare and thats who im looking for, bummer tho...
Do you have a coupon code for fcp euro?
hey alex, is the e55 smogable with the pulley upgrade, TB upgrade and a stage 2 tune, thanks im buying a e55 this month
All that stuff won't affect emissions.
Are you sure you are not Tavarish?
Actually Tavarish is my half brother, Hoovie is my step brother, Doug Demuro is my neighbor. Who else is there? Haha I swear I get compared to each one of those guys depending on what type of video I put out. Thanks for watching Nick.
Alex
How about Cleetus?