let the banter begin
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From: holloman afb, new mexico
Re: let the banter begin
Originally Posted by rfors777
Black05: Why if this is true would you post all of the following at mbworld.org and not here to begin with?
Your Post:
"ok, just so everyone understands, i use this forum for very useful info. I want to ythank everyone for their posts on a myriad of subjects as it has been quite informative, insightful and sometimes funny.
with that said I present the following for your amusement.
While driving to El Paso to visit some friends, I was cruising at about 120.
perfect driving day, no traffic, no peep from the radar detector, unlimited visibility.
saw something in the rear view coming up quickly so I slowed down to about 90.
a black crossfire passed me like i was standing still. i saw brake lights so i figured he wants to have some fun too.
i punched it and took it to about 120 and i caught up.
no markings on it, just all blacked out.
we rolled down our windows and gave each other the 'nod', and i punched it.
i got ahead about a car length and he blasted by. i took it to 155 and could not catch him.
i have run against srt-6's, vetts and other assorted high lines but this was different. i get smoked by the higher power cars but with my mods i'm prob pushing 400 hp +/- and i have never experienced that level of
being left in the dust!
now the question is, what kind of crossfire is this. anyone know?
"----
Just too much of a coincidence to me.
Your Post:
"ok, just so everyone understands, i use this forum for very useful info. I want to ythank everyone for their posts on a myriad of subjects as it has been quite informative, insightful and sometimes funny.
with that said I present the following for your amusement.
While driving to El Paso to visit some friends, I was cruising at about 120.
perfect driving day, no traffic, no peep from the radar detector, unlimited visibility.
saw something in the rear view coming up quickly so I slowed down to about 90.
a black crossfire passed me like i was standing still. i saw brake lights so i figured he wants to have some fun too.
i punched it and took it to about 120 and i caught up.
no markings on it, just all blacked out.
we rolled down our windows and gave each other the 'nod', and i punched it.
i got ahead about a car length and he blasted by. i took it to 155 and could not catch him.
i have run against srt-6's, vetts and other assorted high lines but this was different. i get smoked by the higher power cars but with my mods i'm prob pushing 400 hp +/- and i have never experienced that level of
being left in the dust!
now the question is, what kind of crossfire is this. anyone know?
"----Just too much of a coincidence to me.
I didn't post at mbworld. i neither own a clk55 nor live in las vegas
Last edited by black05; 05-13-2010 at 07:01 PM.
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From: Williamsburg, Va
Re: let the banter begin
uuhh,
has no one on this site ever heard of Startech???
They did the conversions in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't a 6.1 HEMI, it's a stroked MB 5.0 liter.
LINK:
Startech Crossfire V8 6.1 - Supercars.net
Oh and it has been done by LantanaTX with the V8 out of a CL550.
has no one on this site ever heard of Startech???
They did the conversions in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't a 6.1 HEMI, it's a stroked MB 5.0 liter.
LINK:
Startech Crossfire V8 6.1 - Supercars.net
Oh and it has been done by LantanaTX with the V8 out of a CL550.
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From: Dallas, the Republic of Texas
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From: Chicago, IL
Re: let the banter begin
Originally Posted by NeverEnough
uuhh,
has no one on this site ever heard of Startech???
They did the conversions in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't a 6.1 HEMI, it's a stroked MB 5.0 liter.
LINK:
Startech Crossfire V8 6.1 - Supercars.net
Oh and it has been done by LantanaTX with the V8 out of a CL550.
has no one on this site ever heard of Startech???
They did the conversions in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't a 6.1 HEMI, it's a stroked MB 5.0 liter.
LINK:
Startech Crossfire V8 6.1 - Supercars.net
Oh and it has been done by LantanaTX with the V8 out of a CL550.
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From: Warner Robins, GA
Re: let the banter begin
Lantana had to get very creative to get that 5.5L engine to fit into the engine bay. Even with a much thinner electric fan, he only had 1" clearance between the pulleys and and the fan. Not much fun if you have to replace a pulley. 
Anyway, if a 5.5L engine would barely fit, how the hell would you get a 6.1L Hemi in there? I would have to see it to believe it.
Anyway, if a 5.5L engine would barely fit, how the hell would you get a 6.1L Hemi in there? I would have to see it to believe it.
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From: Carmel, In.
Re: let the banter begin
Originally Posted by NeverEnough
uuhh,
has no one on this site ever heard of Startech???
They did the conversions in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't a 6.1 HEMI, it's a stroked MB 5.0 liter.
LINK:
Startech Crossfire V8 6.1 - Supercars.net
Oh and it has been done by LantanaTX with the V8 out of a CL550.
has no one on this site ever heard of Startech???
They did the conversions in Germany. If I'm not mistaken, it isn't a 6.1 HEMI, it's a stroked MB 5.0 liter.
LINK:
Startech Crossfire V8 6.1 - Supercars.net
Oh and it has been done by LantanaTX with the V8 out of a CL550.
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