V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Way to go Bob. Ok, now put the rear mounted turbo on her and tell us what it feels like to stomp on her with TC off. 
Sounds like you are just about ready for the Top Gun Run
Sounds like you are just about ready for the Top Gun Run
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by MikeR
CONGRATULATIONS!
Now get some snorkels hooked up to those intakes.......
Really great job.
Now get some snorkels hooked up to those intakes.......
Really great job.
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
one hell of an accomplishment my friend, not everyone is going to be that successful. You seem to have put together a good team, did your research, and just set a new basis for HP for these cars. Once you figure out how to bring more power to this baby, look out...more to come...congrats...
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by oledoc2u
one hell of an accomplishment my friend, not everyone is going to be that successful. You seem to have put together a good team, did your research, and just set a new basis for HP for these cars. Once you figure out how to bring more power to this baby, look out...more to come...congrats...
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Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Hahaha!
I think we need to have a DFWXfire GTG to celebrate and see it!
I think we need to have a DFWXfire GTG to celebrate and see it!
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by MikeR
Bob, I have a very nice little HD video cam..... I'll take pics.....drop by this weekend......
One more item on the driving impressions... The extra weight on the front end was not perceptible. I have added 130lbs (100lbs more than an SRT) to the front end. If anything it seems lighter because every time you touch the gas it jerks you back and the frint end lifts. Handling seems the same as before.
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Just thinking ahead a little.
Here is a good read for those who want to learn and maybe do something themselves and save a ton.
http://junkyardturbos.com/index.php
Here is a good read for those who want to learn and maybe do something themselves and save a ton.
http://junkyardturbos.com/index.php
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Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by LantanaTX
Thanks V8 MAX, I just responed to your PM and am glad you enjoyed your visit to the states and the SEMA show in Las Vegas. I am just back from my first test drive in the V8 Crossfire and all I can say is HOLY $HIT!!! What a difference!! I am about to upload some pictures and hopfully my video turned out.
So the a rear end from a C55 or CLK55 will bolt right in? And we should use the 55 axles and switch the drive flange from the four bolt to the Crossfire 3 bolt to hook up the drive shat? Do you know if the C55 or CLK55 has a posi rear end? I have seen that a quaife is available for that rear end.
So the a rear end from a C55 or CLK55 will bolt right in? And we should use the 55 axles and switch the drive flange from the four bolt to the Crossfire 3 bolt to hook up the drive shat? Do you know if the C55 or CLK55 has a posi rear end? I have seen that a quaife is available for that rear end.
So the a rear end from a C55 or CLK55 will bolt right in? Only the "older" diff will fit to the crossfire,like from a E55, C55, CLK55 or some Diesel, because anytime MB move the type of rear axels!
....switch the drive flange from the four bolt to the Crossfire 3 bolt to hook up the drive shat? YUP! But to adjust the new screw after remove the drive flange you need a special tourque meter, is require to set up the tapered roller bearing in the diff.
Do you know if the C55 or CLK55 has a posi rear end? What is that?
regrads V8 Max
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Sorry I didn't call you tonight after work Bob. Got tied up with one of my own little projects but as I said on the phone today, I'm green with envy. LOL I can only imagine what it would sound and feel like with the extra displacement and that throaty V8 exhaust note. All I want for Christmas is two more cylinders!
Congrats and let me know how everything goes when you get that other ECU in.
Congrats and let me know how everything goes when you get that other ECU in.
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by MAXIMUSQUO
HI LantanaTX,
So the a rear end from a C55 or CLK55 will bolt right in? Only the "older" diff will fit to the crossfire,like from a E55, C55, CLK55 or some Diesel, because anytime MB move the type of rear axels!
....switch the drive flange from the four bolt to the Crossfire 3 bolt to hook up the drive shat? YUP! But to adjust the new screw after remove the drive flange you need a special tourque meter, is require to set up the tapered roller bearing in the diff.
Do you know if the C55 or CLK55 has a posi rear end? What is that?
regrads V8 Max
So the a rear end from a C55 or CLK55 will bolt right in? Only the "older" diff will fit to the crossfire,like from a E55, C55, CLK55 or some Diesel, because anytime MB move the type of rear axels!
....switch the drive flange from the four bolt to the Crossfire 3 bolt to hook up the drive shat? YUP! But to adjust the new screw after remove the drive flange you need a special tourque meter, is require to set up the tapered roller bearing in the diff.
Do you know if the C55 or CLK55 has a posi rear end? What is that?
regrads V8 Max
Re: V8 Crossfire Conversion Diary
Originally Posted by LantanaTX
Thank for the very good information! A posi is a differential that supplies power to both rear wheels when accelerating. My personal favorite is the Quaife/Torsen type because they can shift power to the wheel that has the most traction.
regards V8 MAX
