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I need to replace my AU FG V8 as she’s sadly past her prime & fulfilled her tour of duty. Requirements: Budget under $20k, Reliable, Not too costly to run or maintain (tyres & fuel), Large enough to tow a 8x5 trailer, Space for tool boxes & car parts, Not too low to the ground for access...

I would’ve sworn I’d posted a thread on these amazing cars before but multiple searches found nothing!! Here’s some recently found period pix of the M117 5,0 twin turbo engine. I’ll add more info to this thread later as there’s lots to include!

Damn shame this thread was never finished. RIP

I’ll just add the name Red Bull to this thread since it somehow got lost in all the other threads!

I originally wanted to use these, but I might keep them for the SEC. The biggest problem with custom plates in Victoria is currently they can only be fitted to vehicles on full registration & not limited use club registration. Something I aim to have rectified with a petition straight to the...

New custom plates for the ‘ol girl I’d wanted for years & finally pulled the trigger!! FYI quicksilver is another name for mercury. The S2 HPF features a mercury switch to stiffen the suspension in cornering so I thought the plates would suit the car perfectly!

Let’s see how this goes.... https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/truganina/other-automotive/-oversize-victorian-custom-number-plates/1292920756?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=ios_MyAds&utm_medium=social&utm_source=com.apple.uikit.activity.copytopasteboard

Here’s a project that was completed by a FB friend. Apparently a huge increase in power but torque suffered. Not ideal for a street engine & something I intend to avoid with my design...

Not Dora 2!! This is the original one.... A project that I’ve decided I don’t have time to complete. I’ve had to be realistic & have decided to sell some of the hoard to make room & fund Slingshot Dynamics etc...

Pix of a 420 that recently when to scrap metal after I relieved it of all the parts that might be useful. Seems like the water pump was completely seized due to lack of use & incorrect coolant or lack of maintenance. Due to a blockage in the valley drains even the inlet manifold plenum was...

Oh I received the throttle & it was total rubbish. It was cosmetically damaged & the quality was woeful. I ordered a different one from someone else & it wasn’t a lot better. Although we all lament that there’s little aftermarket support for Benz stuff we should be grateful the quality of what...

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...

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.

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

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.

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?

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...

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...

I definitely will!!