New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D

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09-19-2010, 02:51 PM #447

I went out to Fontana Speedway yesterday to do some 1/4 mile racing, we got there around noon and did the tech inspection - no problems. After finding a spot we waited for some other benz entusiasts - a few guys from Peachparts and 500ecstay. One of the 500E's was a sweet ride, looked like it came off the showroom floor - that will be my next Mercedes Heart

It was in the low 90's and I made a few runs, my first one was against a Jaguar with a SBC and purpose built to race. My second run was against a 1940 Ford with a blown small block - so far V8s. I raced 5 times and did pretty well, each time improving my times. After the first two runs I advanced the pump a few more degrees and it runs like a champ now.

I am getting the holeshot and leading, but it is reaching a plateau which I think maybe due to the S/C limiting the air flow. I made all my runs with the S/C pumping into the turbo. The next runs at Irwindale I will make with the S/C bypass actuating and letting the turbo breath alone.

I met some really nice people out there and there is a trend, my car attracts a crowd and people are amazed at the engineering that was invloved - makes me proud! Big Grin

I met a guy out there that is not a member of this website, but has been following the thread since day one, now that is cool.

The transmission shifted great, no flaring and no slipping! I would recommend the spring upgrade to anyone with an automatic trans.

Here are my time slips from my better runs, sorry no wins, but I think I can be proud of the outcome...I aim to be better the next time. My plan is to add an electric fuel pump to see if that may be the issue with lack of power as well.

This post was last modified: 09-19-2010, 03:08 PM by Rudolf_Diesel.

1982 300SD: 304,xxx Super M-pump with 7.5mm elements, 265 Nozzles, GT35 water cooled turbo, M90 Supercharger, A/W Intercooler, Serpentine drive belt, 3" SS exhaust with Magnaflow muffler, 240 breather, AEM dry Filter, Manual Boost Control, EGT / Boost / EMP gauges....Moved on to other projects

1995 F-350 7.3L PSD: 230,xxx 6.0 IC, DIY Stage 1 Injectors, 17* hpop, Tony Wildman Chip, John Wood Trans, 6.4L TC, 3" down pipe, 4" straight exhaust, 310 HP on wheel dyno - 8500# dually: 0-60 in 6.98

Suzuki Samurai: VW 1.9L TD, Trackick doubler transfer case (made by me) 5.8:1 transfer case gears, YJ springs front and rear with rear missing links, wheel base extended 14", diffs welded, some day a VNT.