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    Mercedes V8 Inlet Manifolds

    Well the scanning took far longer than I’d hoped, so I’ve decided to have the prototype fabricated instead to get it completed ASAP. If it works I’ll go back to the scans & have subsequent versions constructed with CAD & CNC machines. While researching exhaust specialists I discovered they lost...
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    Mercedes V8 Inlet Manifolds

    After cleaning I dropped this off yesterday for 3D scanning. Finally it’s becoming a reality with lots of smaller details to be sorted when the scans are complete.
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    Camshafts

    Confirmed this is my Euro engine with the same cams as an Aussie.
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    Camshafts

    The 36/37 cams will be carefully measured to see if any performance gains can be made. It is possible a performance set will be available in the not so distant future.
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    Camshafts

    Lol spot on! So I wonder if everyone’s been comparing apples with apples? What will a Euro 6.9 do with ONLY the driver, 1/4 tank & no spare, or jack? What does a saving of approx 100kg equate to in extra hp?
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    Camshafts

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    Camshafts

    We as per usual I end up answering my own questions even after asking everyone in Facebook land!! I am now 98% sure all 6.9 cam sets are the same. Apart from any AMG ones that might be floating about... 🦄 I will be 100% certain when I remove the rocker covers off my Euro probably later this...
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    My Green 420SEL

    This car is a very unique unicorn but beyond getting back to service. In fact I was made to promise by the PO that it would never be re registered! Probably due to import issues or the like. Anyway none of it will go to waste. Of particular value is the interior despite its current condition...
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    The worst struts on a 6.9

    I definitely will!!
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    speed cost money

    Yes damn shame many of the links here no longer work. I was looking at this thread only yesterday while trying to track down some cam info. Seems the years & more recently COVID have not been kind to businesses, particularly the manufacturing sector.
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    Camshafts

    Hey Styria well we are well into the process now. All the valves are being replaced on the engine builders recommendation. I believe the heads have been off this engine before & they weren’t thorough during the work undertaken. The cam sprockets were worn & need to be replaced. Most of the...
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    Camshafts

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    Camshafts

    So a mate & I are looking for cam specs for the M100 6.9. So far we’ve found very little info to use as a baseline, or anything to wake up a rebuild project using custom pistons. Specifically are the Aussie, US & Euro cams any different? Apparently AMG had a special grind & included lightened...
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    My Green 420SEL

    Wow thanks for looking that one up c107!! Yes I agree why wouldn’t you just buy a 560 & not have to add so many options?? Maybe the original owner had tax issues with the larger engines, or they just wanted to be very unique!! I wonder then if they considered HPF?
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    Hot 126 Pix

    I hate matt wraps and yet I like this!
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    Jaguar to enter V8SCs??

    This could get more interesting! Could that open the door for Audi or dare I say MB (again)?? The new series is quite appealing with more realistic chassis & Camaro's featuring on the grid!
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    Ad-blue shortage

    A major issue for anyone considering a diesel with the system... That’s a no from me!
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    What do yo think is the best Mercedes engine ever? AS the tr

    My heart says M100 but my head says M119. Built at the end of an era when cost was no barrier. A fantastic design that just needs a few tweaks with modern tech. Reliable? I cannot comment since I’ve never used in long enough to assess. Obviously the wiring issues let down many.
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    The worst struts on a 6.9

    Well I still haven’t addressed these issues & they’re still on the car (Red Bull)! The cars been blocked up & not driven since. Although it has been moved several times since I discovered this mess. I have replacement struts now, so it’s just a case of changing them over. Although it’s never...
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    Some W116 Screensavers

    The 116 certainly beats the 126 in the external looks department! Internal features not so much. From a rust & self preservation perspective the 126 is definitely superior. The 116 is full of water & dust traps that seem determined to destroy the car if not regularly maintained!
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