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I just want to say hello...I have my first XF, Its my new project car...It's a 2005 Limited. My wife pick it up for me, so I would have somethink to do....I have just finished my 2007 Saturn Sky....its a 2.4L with a Eaton MP61 Supercharger all custom...the last Item to go on is the Intercooler then we will take it to 9 pounds of boost...I have 5 pounds now and It gives 224 WHP with long tubs and over sized T/B I will have 285WHP with the I/C and new pullie....XF is next I cant wait to start....any way Hello to all....seal9
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Congrats & Welcome to our Forum!!!!
Just be aware that the Crossfire Limited is not the best project car, especially for HP gains, the SRT6 would have been a better choice. Performance upgrades for our cars are far and few and very, very expensive. The Crossfire is built on the MB R170 platform (SLK230/320), its not a "parts bin" or "tuner" type car. By no means am I trying to down play your abilites, but it will not be easy....if you have the ability, knowledge and deep pockets....then have at it and keep us posted.
Just be aware that the Crossfire Limited is not the best project car, especially for HP gains, the SRT6 would have been a better choice. Performance upgrades for our cars are far and few and very, very expensive. The Crossfire is built on the MB R170 platform (SLK230/320), its not a "parts bin" or "tuner" type car. By no means am I trying to down play your abilites, but it will not be easy....if you have the ability, knowledge and deep pockets....then have at it and keep us posted.
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I understand..thank you for your posts...I do the cars for fun and to relax I'm a 60 yr old with a 80 yr old farther in-law who designed the first Cobra with carroll...I have been retired 3 times and now have 7 Art Gallery's around the country.....It was a gift from my wife just to have fun. If I brake it I will take your advice and get the SRT but this will be fun don't you think...Life is short you have to live large...Seal9
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I understand..thank you for your posts...I do the cars for fun and to relax I'm a 60 yr old with a 80 yr old farther in-law who designed the first Cobra with carroll...I have been retired 3 times and now have 7 Art Gallery's around the country.....It was a gift from my wife just to have fun. If I brake it I will take your advice and get the SRT but this will be fun don't you think...Life is short you have to live large...Seal9
This is true....you cannot take it with you....and if you do leave it behind the IRS will take it!!!! Have fun and keep us posted of your endeavors.
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We won't miss one of those ugly yellow ones, just don't break a nice graphite gray. You may want to pick up an SRT6 while they are so cheap so you have a reference point for the work you'll do on the roadster. Hey...maybe a transplant of the MT6 from the roadster to the SRT6? Lot's of interest in a manual SRT6.
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Welcome to the forum
If you're looking to make the Crossfire a beast, you most likely would have been better off getting a SRT6. From the factory, the SRT6 will put down ~290rwhp and run ~13 in the 1/4 mile.
Whatever you decide, good luck.
By the way, where are you located?
If you're looking to make the Crossfire a beast, you most likely would have been better off getting a SRT6. From the factory, the SRT6 will put down ~290rwhp and run ~13 in the 1/4 mile.
Whatever you decide, good luck.
By the way, where are you located?
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Originally Posted by seal9
I understand..thank you for your posts...I do the cars for fun and to relax I'm a 60 yr old with a 80 yr old farther in-law who designed the first Cobra with carroll...I have been retired 3 times and now have 7 Art Gallery's around the country.....It was a gift from my wife just to have fun. If I brake it I will take your advice and get the SRT but this will be fun don't you think...Life is short you have to live large...Seal9
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Originally Posted by seal9
I understand..thank you for your posts...I do the cars for fun and to relax I'm a 60 yr old with a 80 yr old farther in-law who designed the first Cobra with carroll...I have been retired 3 times and now have 7 Art Gallery's around the country.....It was a gift from my wife just to have fun. If I brake it I will take your advice and get the SRT but this will be fun don't you think...Life is short you have to live large...Seal9
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Thank you all for the warm welcome I do feel at home here.....there was a question about the Art we do..all of our Glass Mosaic is custom I have posted a few photos of my wifes work.......thank for for asking
Welcome to the Forum & Have some good fun with all your mods!
Your Wife's work looks "Hi End & Lovely".
Thank you for coming aboard!
Bill (SilverFox)
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