Gen3's 1985 300D...I'll miss you
Gen3's 1985 300D...I'll miss you
10-13-2010, 12:11 AM
#1
Rack limit removed.
3" turbo back exhaust.
Welded 3.07 differential.
4 speed manual from a 240D
Spec stage 3 clutch.
N2O.
Speed stickers!
Only 1 time at the track. Byron IL dragway 2009. This was before the differential was welded. Terrible reaction and spun all through 1st gear...grabbed 2nd for traction. Maybe a 15 second car on a perfect day with a perfect driver.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1yyhTbFJJQ
Great commentary by my cousin btw!
This post was last modified: 10-13-2010, 12:16 AM by gen3performance.
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
gen3performance
10-13-2010, 12:11 AM #1Silver 1985 300D. Just realized I never saved any pictures of it.
Rack limit removed.
3" turbo back exhaust.
Welded 3.07 differential.
4 speed manual from a 240D
Spec stage 3 clutch.
N2O.
Speed stickers!
Only 1 time at the track. Byron IL dragway 2009. This was before the differential was welded. Terrible reaction and spun all through 1st gear...grabbed 2nd for traction. Maybe a 15 second car on a perfect day with a perfect driver.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1yyhTbFJJQ
Great commentary by my cousin btw!
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
10-15-2010, 11:19 PM
#2
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
10-15-2010, 11:19 PM #2Nice one!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
10-16-2010, 09:12 AM
#3
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
gen3performance
10-16-2010, 09:12 AM #3Thank you! I really wish I woulda kept this car and lightened it up to see how quick it would go...but too late now. Hind sight is 20/20.
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
10-17-2010, 01:40 PM
#4
How bad did the tires squeal going through turns with that welded diff? I know it was mostly a track car right? But im thinking about welding up my daily driver soon to see how it is.
And whats the deal with the stage 3 clutch? from what??
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
Buy another cheap one and gut it!! I love all that blackk smoke
How bad did the tires squeal going through turns with that welded diff? I know it was mostly a track car right? But im thinking about welding up my daily driver soon to see how it is.
And whats the deal with the stage 3 clutch? from what??
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
10-17-2010, 02:03 PM
#5
It really wasn't that bad at all. It drove basically the same and rarely chirped the tires. Only when making tight radius turns was when it was really an issue.
The clutch in the car was an aftermarket clutch made by Spec. I chose the stage 3 because I thought it was a good comprise between stock pedal feel and higher clamp force.
http://www.specclutch.com
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
gen3performance
10-17-2010, 02:03 PM #5I only went to the track one time and that was just a last minute thing. I welded the rear end together immediately after I got home from the track because I was sooo mad I didnt get in the 15's. However I never went back to the track then I sold the car at the beginning of september of this year. So I had the rear end welded for about a year...I would guess I put 2000-3000 miles on it that way and I never had any issues with it.
It really wasn't that bad at all. It drove basically the same and rarely chirped the tires. Only when making tight radius turns was when it was really an issue.
The clutch in the car was an aftermarket clutch made by Spec. I chose the stage 3 because I thought it was a good comprise between stock pedal feel and higher clamp force.
http://www.specclutch.com
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
10-17-2010, 02:19 PM
#6
(10-17-2010, 02:03 PM)gen3performance I only went to the track one time and that was just a last minute thing. I welded the rear end together immediately after I got home from the track because I was sooo mad I didnt get in the 15's. However I never went back to the track then I sold the car at the beginning of september of this year. So I had the rear end welded for about a year...I would guess I put 2000-3000 miles on it that way and I never had any issues with it.
It really wasn't that bad at all. It drove basically the same and rarely chirped the tires. Only when making tight radius turns was when it was really an issue.
The clutch in the car was an aftermarket clutch made by Spec. I chose the stage 3 because I thought it was a good comprise between stock pedal feel and higher clamp force.
http://www.specclutch.com
Did you ever drain the diff fluid and check for excess metal particles?
Thats good news about the tire squeal, i really want a locked up diff.
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
(10-17-2010, 02:03 PM)gen3performance I only went to the track one time and that was just a last minute thing. I welded the rear end together immediately after I got home from the track because I was sooo mad I didnt get in the 15's. However I never went back to the track then I sold the car at the beginning of september of this year. So I had the rear end welded for about a year...I would guess I put 2000-3000 miles on it that way and I never had any issues with it.
It really wasn't that bad at all. It drove basically the same and rarely chirped the tires. Only when making tight radius turns was when it was really an issue.
The clutch in the car was an aftermarket clutch made by Spec. I chose the stage 3 because I thought it was a good comprise between stock pedal feel and higher clamp force.
http://www.specclutch.com
Did you ever drain the diff fluid and check for excess metal particles?
Thats good news about the tire squeal, i really want a locked up diff.
1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
10-17-2010, 02:26 PM
#7
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
10-17-2010, 02:26 PM #7Garage, PLEASE DON'T WELD YOUR DIFF!!!!!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
10-17-2010, 02:46 PM
#9
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
10-17-2010, 02:46 PM #9Dude have you ever seen the tires on a quad that does a lot of street driving? You will be going through tires like crazy. You have plenty of offroad traction, I do. A locker is THE ONLY OPTION. Ask Rudolf where he is at on his research of one...
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
10-17-2010, 02:55 PM
#11
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
10-17-2010, 02:55 PM #11Come to my house and ill show you two examples.... all four tires go bald...
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
10-17-2010, 05:25 PM
#13
(10-17-2010, 02:34 PM)garage WHYYY CAPTAINNN WHYYYY!
I need traction in the sand and silt...i wanna leave 2 skidmarks on the asphalt instead of 1!! Ohh the agony!
Not to mention.... the car really won't want to corner. You'd have to really force it to drive aggressively and then the tire wear really goes through the roof. Mark Donahue used to do it but..... he had 1350+hp and free tires!
This post was last modified: 11-10-2010, 02:00 PM by Silberpfeil.
"Molly" Jan. '84 black/tan 300d 180k miles, two owner car
Silberpfeil
10-17-2010, 05:25 PM #13(10-17-2010, 02:34 PM)garage WHYYY CAPTAINNN WHYYYY!
I need traction in the sand and silt...i wanna leave 2 skidmarks on the asphalt instead of 1!! Ohh the agony!
Not to mention.... the car really won't want to corner. You'd have to really force it to drive aggressively and then the tire wear really goes through the roof. Mark Donahue used to do it but..... he had 1350+hp and free tires!
"Molly" Jan. '84 black/tan 300d 180k miles, two owner car
10-18-2010, 02:33 AM
#14
As a side note, I never had to repair my differential as long as I owned my car but my cousin went through 3 diffs in his completely stock 84 300D. And my car would make his look like it was standing still.
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
gen3performance
10-18-2010, 02:33 AM #14Honestly the tire wear was not that bad. My biggest issue was the insides of the front tires would wear out before the back tires would but the car did that before I welded the dif. I'm certain this was from weak front springs though. My rear tires would always wear evenly and the fronts would be gorgeous except for the inner radius. Welding will definitely make the car handle differently but not uncontrollable.
As a side note, I never had to repair my differential as long as I owned my car but my cousin went through 3 diffs in his completely stock 84 300D. And my car would make his look like it was standing still.
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
10-18-2010, 08:09 PM
#16
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
gen3performance
10-18-2010, 08:09 PM #16http://www.specclutch.com/products
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
11-08-2010, 12:13 PM
#17
http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...ance/Benz/
Now everyone can see how rough this thing was inside lol!
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
gen3performance
11-08-2010, 12:13 PM #17I forgot about this album!
http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...ance/Benz/
Now everyone can see how rough this thing was inside lol!
1981 300SD...Too much propane = bent rods. Junked
1980 240D...Body fell off. Saved drivetrain and junked
1985 300D...No.2 and N2O = 16.35@85mph. Sold
1999 E300TD...3" exhaust with banks muffler, Hx-35, 215hp tune, IP resistor box, bad crankshaft snout
2005 E320 CDI...AMG injectors, EGR removed, mapping
Vids! http://www.youtube.com/user/silverado408
Pics! http://s776.photobucket.com/albums/yy42/...rformance/
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