Rebuilding and Modding a Salvage Supercharged Mercedes AMG! Gained 40 Wheel HP in Under 40 Minutes!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
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Let's mod and rebuild our Salvage, Insurance Totaled, Supercharged E55 AMG Mercedes from Copart! Pulley and Heat Exchanger install, as well as a Custom Sport Flat Bottomed Steering Wheel!
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So I called Copart and said Samcrac referred me. They said "Great! We will give you half off double the regular price." I was so excited I bought 2 pizza cars.
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yes- nut they may have put some pizzas to the car.. that`s bonus.:)
Bear's Workshop this was very clever😂😂
Is This A Joke? If Not Pls Make A Video About It Pls! I Love Seeing The Cars Get Rebuilded.
2 *half's*
Omg you weren’t kidding about putting that pos steering wheel in lol 😂😂😂😂 it looks completely ridiculous.
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@@marklivarchuk5969 yup
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That steering wheel looks so much worse 😂
Liam Tozer I thought it was just me who thought that. Looks like I wasn’t the only one!
it does look like crap, but still better than an aluminium road sign glued in his ferrari to replace the factory floor
@@tonybarden8563 Ha, indeed! Baby steps.
With a new pulley and tune this salvage Mercedes is going to become a savage Mercedes
*salvage because it will crash
Still one of my favorites. E55 AMG is a beauty.
Feeler gauge.. Diameter.. Got it!
Filler
🤦🏻♂️ it’s not his fault he’s an idiot.
That new steering wheel looks janky with the old center part.
It looks horrible lol
I prefer the he old centre part....the new wheel looks trashy.
Like in a clown car
lmao Reading through the comments section and samcrac has some brutal commenters. 😄
The new steering wheel clashes big time with the dash.
Yeah...that thing looks absolutely horrible.
Agreed, does not fit the interior of the car at all. Looks bad with the Mercedes center airbag module.
Nurse Elliott totally agree. Also lost the shift buttons
Thats ridiculous
Was the new steering wheel really an upgrade ? What do you guys think? I think the factory one looked way better.
New one looks like it's been hitting the gym too much.
I do not like this new wheel
Agreed
Yeah it looks bulky
It’s an autobahn storming bruiser so the OEM wheel is much more in keeping. The sports one looks ‘low rent’!
Sam's putting in work!!! Love the mods!
You will get there Randy. Hang in there bud.
I bin using feeler gauges wrong for 40 years, I should have been measuring diameters with em.
Ikr? Lol!
Ok boomer
Rebuild is so easy. All you need is ease all the code and call it a day. I am a rebuild master now.
Having worked on cars since my pre-teens, I find your program very interesting and exciting. I was introduced to European cars through a friend with Fiat, Alfa, and Ferrari. Later I was introduced to Porsche and Mercedes. Which led to the race shop of freeman/Newman and then to teaching Auto Tech at the Univ. of New Mexico and finally retirement. Now at near 76, I enjoy reminiscing... I wish you the very best...
Was the pulley gap even all the way around? It looked off when you spun it at 5:41
definitely looked a bit wobbly, might need the clutch part replaced
i saw that too lmao. was wondering if anyone else did
I noticed it to but I was under impression that he knew what he was doing.
the wobble looks like it is vertical not horizontal, seems that the back plate of the pulley has a machining issue...
@Hay Mamacita 😂
Seriously dude great job with all you cars. Can’t wait to see you finish more cars in the future. Ignore the haters!! You rock 💪
Put some loctite on that 10mm hex bolt, they have a tendacy to come loose after a while
the factory bolts come with a little threadlocker on them when you purchase them new
Still came loose after about a week on my w124 300ce
Loving the videos Sam! Keep inspiring!
Favorite Channel
I thought you were smart until I heard you say that the feeler gauge represents different diameters lmao 😂
Alex Cass just one of those brain fart moments ☺
Agreed....hahhahha diameter hahah
I gave this video a standard sized Like. I couldn't find the HUGE Like button anywhere.
Sam, there's an Extended Limited Warranty on your model. You can have your ESP/ABS Brake lights fixed for free under the ext. warranty! Go to MB dealer and have them check your VMI. My friend with similar year/model just had his ESP unit replaced with a brake fluid flush included and didn't cost him a dime. There is also an Extended Warranty on the fuel tank so if you tell them you smell a fuel odor around your car and also outside of the vehicle especially when tank is full, they will pop-in a brand new fuel system and possibly even a fuel pump under the warranty. Just an FYI, might help your case.
Silver Star
It's good to see regular videos now a days Sam, keep it up
I like the fact that you actually get projects done. It makes your channel alot more interesting/tolerable vs other channels that get no where😆😂
Cough *tavarish* cough
Yeah, you change the wheels from black, to chrome!! it’s looking good, Sam
That steering wheel will be off by a Lot lol. Aligment Will not be possible, so just remove it and install it properly
He put it back on in the wrong position
Steering alignment will be fine it's the steering wheel that will be off.
Since the radiator was recalled, could you have had Mercedes replace it for no cost?
Yup they will fix all recalls for free. I bought a older BMW and couple years later I received letters from BMW to repair a recalled airbag on the steering wheel. I changed the wheel and airbag myself already. But how does BMW even know i own that car? Didn't purchase it from a dealer! Strange....
Looking at the position of the steering wheel when he took the old one off compared to the position when he put the new one on I’ll be surprised if it is straight when driving.
Yeah that blew my mind he did that lmao
It's splined it only goes back one way
Like the extra detail in the rebuild. More interesting than time lapse. I'd even enjoy seeing the screw ups to see how you recover from them!
If your replacing a steering wheel don't move it off center like he did. I would be surprised if it's properly aligned and straight.
you should re-watch the video
@@djsonicc so I can see the same thing all over again? Pass
Sam, you should really consider getting a fixed pulley instead of the clutch pulley, gives you more all-around torque and won’t disengage the supercharger. All around gives you more power. Only downfall to doing that is that it gives the supercharger a horrible ticking sound.
You've been hanging with Alex too long. Do I see a drag race coming?
With his RS7 he'll crush the Tesla. Especially if the track is long.
@N Drugan in a long rwy, why not
N Drugan The RS7 has like 800AWHP the Tesla will take it off the line all day but this thing will not need nearly a mile to catch up to the Tesla
Sam is a true shade tree mechanic. Great job.
I became a Samcrac sub in November 2017, (the DXP car) I can't believe he now has almost 860k subs. I'm literally astonished at how much he has grown in 2 years.
Sam- what's your take on the photos Copart has for listings? It really seems like they go out of their way to minimize the amount of damage they show- particularly of the interior. I've wondered if this is just the product of amateur photographers or an attempt to hide info from potential buyers so they might bid more than they should.
I am always amazed at how you can take stuff apart and then put it back together again so well!!
So you pulled the airbag with the battery connected?
You've lit a Copart restoration fire in me
I like to picture Sam actually likes the free music in the background and he’s just getting it while editing videos or working on auction cars. Random
Greetings from South Africa. Love your videos
Can I assume the factory steering column has the provisions to help you recenter the steering wheel?
If not, I hope you installed the new wheel at the same angle as the old one.
STimedic1 fairly sure OEM wheels only go on one way with like a groove or maybe an arrow can you imagine the time it would take in the factory to make sure its perfectly straight otherwise... but i may be wrong 🤷🏻♂️
Sam...... why don’t you use the start stop button instead of using the key?
Im sam just bought this new Amg here. It’s fun to drive up here in the Hollywood hills. But you know what I like more than materialistic things? Knowledge. In fact, I’m a lot more proud of these seven new bookshelves that I had to get installed to hold two thousand new books that I bought. It’s like the billionaire Warren Buffett says, “the more you learn, the more you earn.”
Dat steerin' wheel is totally gangsta bro!
Brah!!!! Been watching you a Long time!!! The cars are getting BETTER AND BETTER. 👍🏼 you can't keep them all ..STILL WAITING FOR YOU TO SALE THIS ONE OR ANY OF THE EUROPEAN ONE'S... 🤩🤩🤩🤩 DM ANYTIME.
Come and buy I have plenty of inventory
Sweet job on the E55.. but since you did the wheel don’t you think you should go custom on the shifter parts? 😎
Bro. The constant commercials are exhausting. Vids are great.
I love your videos Sam. I wish you lived in California and California had better regulations on salvaged auctions. I'll need a broker to buy. My family really needs an inexpensive car. I can do the upgrades and repairs( besides frame damage and anything that is not worth the time consuming labor like having to bore out the heads due to head gasket problems). I watch you and feel inspired and I wish I could somehow have you help me so that I could do this right and not get scammed. I was thinking of going for fuel efficient Honda civics or something similar but some cars are super cheap and some aren't even though they look identical and have a r and/or d and seem fine. Then reading coparts reviews and knowing I need a broker kills me!
Nice job Sam . Even with the mods, this Benz won't prompt you to vomit...lol
Lovin' this one Sam! Big Benz fan!
12:18 I love that outro song :)
How is this possible? Samcrac's totally turned into a bonafide shade tree mechanic!
Usually the wheel speed sensor trips the abs and or traction control light to stay on. So you probably have a bad wheel speed sensor hopefully and not the abs module.
Hi Sam a great video as usual. But on a point of safety, I do hope you left the battery off for at least 15 minutes before removing the airbag ??? Just to ensure there was no residual electricity which could set it off . They are very dangerous indeed out of there normal position . Regards Paul in the UK 🇬🇧
Yeah the washer nozzles and fittings always seem to fall apart if you just touch them. On my '06 Pontiac G6 GTP, 1 nozzle windshield nozzle broke. I ordered 1 to fix it, installed it, the other size broke when I took the line off. -_-
Feeler gauge is thickness not diameter.
Fixes Lamborghini with aluminum plate and rivets. Won't use epoxy on Merc fan shroud. That's our Sam :D
Looks like you got quite a few tips from Alex Palmeri.
im not sure how ECU's work on those cars, but id make sure you don't need a dynotune before starting to rip it, changing pulley for a smaller one on a S/C will result in higher manifold pressure, and that in turn translates to leaner air fuel mixes and that can melt holes in pistons. i know this isn't a civic or a supra, but rule of thumb is if you increase boost, you need a retune.(Edit) nevermind i got to the point where you reflash ;)
The airbag cover is what makes it look dated not the steering wheel.
I want to buy one and rebuild it myself I’m just having a hard time deciding on the one I want.
Have fun lol
As with anything, it's best to take small steps. Good luck, bud.
no mention of the car asking for airmatic since you took it out. did the maxicom have that option to disable it?
Now did he put thread locker on that wheel that was indexed to the right when he took it off and going left when he put it on?
Dude, did you really use a torque wrench on the automatic tensioner to put the serpentine belt on?
hmm did you mount the steering wheel the wrong way? it had a different angle when you took the old off
was the old steering wheel facing a little off to the right ???
the new one is off to the left.??
I think you know but you can start the car keyless, ur car seems to have it, start button is on top of the gear selector. I really think you knew this but just wantedbto say that cuz you turned the on ”the regular way”
Ya need a Samcrac shop coat?
How is Chicago compared to your farm, Sam?
Metal detector + Sam's lawn = One million lost screws.
Always keep the wheel straight when pulling it off..
Did you disable the Airmatic system? Or how are you going to handle the error codes about that... I think with airmatic was nicer, if it worked like it should.
where is the ferrari ?
I love this car! I need to get into this auction action.....I'm gelous of all the sweet cars you find and turn around! I'd never be able to sell any,I love them all. That Mercedes is sexy,black and shitload of power! Yup love it
Guys stop hating on the steering wheel its his car and his choice
Literally a shade tree mechanic.
where did you learn to use a feeler gauge.. please tell me you went up and down in size to make sure youre actually at .010
I didn't see anything about marking the steering wheel location before removing to put the new one center. By the look of the line you didn't put the new wheel at the location of the original wheel. Line will not be center making the cool white line useless.
Good job
wait....you're a bit of a guru with these engines...
You must have kicked yourself when you had to realign the steering wheel straight 😣
Yeah, how's it is possible he forgot about that?
Vicenzo Mangia I suppose being preoccupied with filming, talking and not paying attention ☺
A lot of work for only 40 HP. Modern turbo cars net more power just with a flash tune. No physical mod necessary to add 100+ horsepower, just software.
Beautiful fast car mann can’t wait for the finished product
Dear god, that steering wheel makes the interior look like it's been modified by a 17 year old chav from Essex. Sam, if you're going to sell the car you need to chance that wheel or you'll drive punters away.
thumbs up but that new steering wheel...... just me then ;)
No I think it's ghastly as well.
@@CheapBastard1988 the original was bad to be fair but the new one was worse, the centre piece was awful! belongs on a Honda ;)
React to DYI Build hellcat update
Really Sam, diameter with a feeler gauge? Gap maybe, spacing.
Samcrac mostly talking about rebuilding cars these days...and fitted steering wheel skew.
Are all you do is talk about what this man does or doesn't do. Who's worse off? Spoiler alert: You are.
The legend says, the sooner you watch samcrac's video the sooner he will say hello!! 😂
Hey Sam, like the videos. What do you think about the 2004 BMW 330i SMG models with sport package? Keep doing your videos.
Wait if you live in Florida, how do you register your salvage cars?
I can tell you are hyped about this car! I don't blame ya.
I almost got a job at Domino's Pizza. Went with pizza hut instead.
Still waiting on sam to catch me. He keeps saying very soon but it hasn't happend yet :D
You pulled off the old steering wheel turned a 1/4 to the right and installed the new one turned slightly to the left 🤔
Old wheel should be turned dead straight before you take it off and the new one installed same way on.
Hey around 9:00 minutes can you explain lil bit more how you do that or make a videos 😇 thats a nice car
Did Sam just installed the steering wheel back on in the incorrect position?? Seems its 45 degress out from where it should be.
Don't you mean you're going to leave a 0.25mm diameter between the pulley and clutch? Now I'm confused, lol!!!
Sam, love the video but I had the steering wheel. Keep up the good work though.
Alex has taught you a lot
How much did you get to Benz for? Or Did Copart's give it to you is a gift in order to represent the website through your Channel?
i just discovery Copart have cars auctions here in brazil... goodbye my free garage space