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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-10-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,090
Posted By whipplem104
Parting out supercharged w214

So I am taking this car to dismantle next week. 1990 w124 coupe. Whipple Supercharged 3.2 engine with id1000 injectors and custom cams exhaust and CP pistons. Engine has made 400whp/tq on pump gas....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-27-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,512
Posted By whipplem104
55 or 550? The 55k engines do not have variable...

55 or 550? The 55k engines do not have variable cams. The 550 engine does.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-11-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,941
Posted By whipplem104
Have you tried doing a transmission service? You...

Have you tried doing a transmission service? You should never adjust the cable other than the correct position. If you have fresh fluid and filter then based on your complaint I would check the wot...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-08-2021, 01:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,941
Posted By whipplem104
I just think that your complaint is strange to...

I just think that your complaint is strange to me. That after over 20 years of working on them professionally. And driving a few thousand cars. Lets say around 2500-5000. I really could not say in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-27-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,941
Posted By whipplem104
Modern Car? It was basically designed in about...

Modern Car? It was basically designed in about 1975. I would say that they are incredibly reliable. They are now in all reality atleast 25 years old if you have the last one ever made. But by your...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-18-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,975
Posted By whipplem104
Late model transmissions are better units with a...

Late model transmissions are better units with a lot of updates. This transmission just came with a K3 housing that was later used in the v12tt transmissions. You can add an extra clutch without...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-28-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,023
Posted By whipplem104
There are a lot of pictures of this car on this...

There are a lot of pictures of this car on this forum.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-28-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,023
Posted By whipplem104
Build thread for the car. Post 163 has pictures...

Build thread for the car. Post 163 has pictures of the wheels and brakes. https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-performance-paddock/234593-supercharged-intercooled-m104.html
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-28-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,023
Posted By whipplem104
Well after back and forth and sitting in my...

Well after back and forth and sitting in my garage for years. I am definitely getting rid of this car. It runs and drives. But I would consider it a sum of the parts listed above. I am open to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-04-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,327
Posted By whipplem104
The block is not the weak link. In order of...

The block is not the weak link. In order of failure basically stock pistons 1st. At around 500hp. They will last here but if you breath some knock on them at this point they will collapse the ring...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-18-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,527
Posted By whipplem104
No. It is not necessary. You can remove the side...

No. It is not necessary. You can remove the side cover and set base idle position and hook a cable up to it.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-13-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,518
Posted By whipplem104
You will be fine at 7k at 15lb of boost. Actually...

You will be fine at 7k at 15lb of boost. Actually the only thing you really need to be concerned with is exh. back pressure on boost. The spring rate is pretty high on the m104. I do not remember the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-08-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By whipplem104
They have all been replaced countless times. So...

They have all been replaced countless times. So the odds of an original being in a car are virtually zero. They were a 60k maintenance item. With the sway bars, balljoints and engine mounts and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-02-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By whipplem104
There is not a left hand t case to fit in the...

There is not a left hand t case to fit in the car. They are all truck cases. THe cars only had right hand drop with 722.6
And they are all AWD.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-02-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By whipplem104
1st off I doubt it still works. But if it does...

1st off I doubt it still works. But if it does then you could wire up toggle switches to the solenoids and activate whatever you want. But it is all hydraulic and crazy expensive to replace parts so...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-14-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 18,668
Posted By whipplem104
Just get a Franken CIS. They are not very...

Just get a Franken CIS. They are not very expensive and seem really well sorted. I know you just want to do it yourself but it actually looks really nice.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-07-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,163
Posted By whipplem104
Feel free to give me a call on this. I can guide...

Feel free to give me a call on this. I can guide you through your options. It depends on what you want to do and what you want as far as systems from the newer car. It can be done from full...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-29-2019, 12:39 AM
Replies: 855
Views: 180,594
Posted By whipplem104
This has to be the greatest thread of all time on...

This has to be the greatest thread of all time on any internet forum. 10 years of talking about doing something and never doing it.
Doesn't Elbe make an adapter for the 117-119 already.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-20-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,786
Posted By whipplem104
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-07-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,786
Posted By whipplem104
300td with om648 for sale

Listing my wagon for sale. 6000.00 as is. It is a 1983 300td Euro import with a 2006 E320 CDI engine and 722.6 transmission. It runs and drives. It has been my daily driver for around 10 years. And...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-14-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,208
Posted By whipplem104
I am sorry if I flaked out. I vaguely remember...

I am sorry if I flaked out. I vaguely remember talking to you about it. I think the problem was getting a car of your vintage in to look at to confirm the values.
I was thinking that my speed...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-13-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,208
Posted By whipplem104
I just use a module that reads CAN messages and...

I just use a module that reads CAN messages and sends out a signal. They are not cheap but they work and are programmable. Let me know they are 500.00 pre programmed. I can easily do vehicle speed,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-16-2019, 12:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,381
Posted By whipplem104
The old ABS cars dont care if you change the...

The old ABS cars dont care if you change the differential because they changed the tooth count on the pinion. So you just swap a whole differential in and done.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-10-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,381
Posted By whipplem104
% error threshold is somewhat vehicle speed...

% error threshold is somewhat vehicle speed dependent. At low speeds in low gear you can have more slip from driveline components and resolution. And your rpm differential is low. At high speeds you...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-08-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,381
Posted By whipplem104
Quaife only fits up to the 3.06 gears. Then the...

Quaife only fits up to the 3.06 gears. Then the carrier switches to a different offset for the ring gear to align with the pinion. Stupid Mercedes way of setting up differentials.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-09-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By whipplem104
I feel that is a misleading statement that is not...

I feel that is a misleading statement that is not really accurate at all. There are literally thousands of hours into the PCS TCM-2800 for these transmissions and the OF gear tcu was basically a copy...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-23-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,621
Posted By whipplem104
Do it. Sounds awesome. Are they going to be...

Do it. Sounds awesome. Are they going to be modeled for flow and what is the idea. Plenum size? Boosted application? Etc.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-28-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,911
Posted By whipplem104
We use to shut them down in the good weather so...

We use to shut them down in the good weather so they did not wear out and put them on a fluid change interval to keep them from overflowing. You could basically milk one for ever that way. I had a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-28-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,911
Posted By whipplem104
Just make an adapter to the original one. Take...

Just make an adapter to the original one. Take the ring gear off the .3 output flange and then make a copy of that part to a .6 flange. Probably a 500.00 part as a on off and then either put an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-27-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,911
Posted By whipplem104
Well there is your problem the wagon needs a...

Well there is your problem the wagon needs a 722.6.
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