Man this was a really great time! Thanks for being open to filming this following the discovery of the new engine being bad. Cannot wait to see it on your car. Oh, and for those watching, We took it back to the same dyno again with a smaller pulley and made 659whp! Still more room to grow! Thanks Alex!
Happy to be apart of this! What a journey and such an awesome ending! A lot of hard work and dedication goes into each and every build! We thank you All for the kind words! 🙏
Hopefully next time Alex is at your shop, you guys will have the E63 all buttoned up with the smaller pulley, bigger injectors and please, please put an LSD in the rear end. After all the work you did on developing an amazing Supercharger kit, the car definitely deserves an LSD out back. Sick video and incredible build!
Guys, amazing content! So much fun to watch the synergy between you all! Wanna see you squeeze every ounce of power out of the M156!! Congrats!! Keep it coming! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
One reason I love this channel so much is that I enjoy watching genuine excitement. It's that stuff you can't fake, and sincerity like that doesn't seem very common these days. Anyone who has ever driven a fast car they had real passion for knows those good first rip feels. I love seeing people experience those kind of moments. It reminds me that moments can be perfect, even if life as a whole could be better.
Dude, I am not a car head. I watch to learn, or at least I thought that was what I was doing. I learned, today, in this video, that I watch you, because I love to watch people geek out and watch the need to take over. I do not understand what you are going on about sometimes, with all the facts and numbers, but your excitement energizes the viewing experience.
I have the supercharger kit on order! What M156 car should I buy to put it on? I'm thinking SL63 or a C63 Coupe. Let me know! Get 15% OFF ProClip mounts and phone holders for a limited time with promo code: LEGIT15 bit.ly/3CqTbjq
I think it makes sense to put it in a C63. They handle pretty well and are fun cars to drive even as stock. The supercharger would be the cherry on top!
Hi Alex, What a great video, you had so much energy on the supercharger, to watch was pure magic. Love your shows but this one was fantastic, keep up the enthusiastic content.
The way Alex asked if he can drive,was like a little kid asking for some sweets, absolutely love it,just need to get me a Mercadies now and definitely one of them blower's 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It's true, nothing is as adrenaline pumping as the sound of the engine... However, I think I saw somewhere that Tesla will simulate the sound, electronically.
@@mfundenimthembu651 My neighbor has an ev Kia I think..I can hear the imitation engine sound. It sounds like sound effects of an 80s arcade machine.....
Fantastic video. Awesome to see everyone coming together to make this happen. Major shout out to VRP on that supercharger. Work of art. Congratulations.
You guys are incredible and so knowledgeable, from a 84 old Mercedes mechanic, that worked on electronic and mechanical fuel injection, I’m very much impressed.
When I was a kid, I enjoyed Saturday morning cartoons. It was great entertainment. Thank you...for giving us the same feelings as an adult. We traded cartons for cars. Thank you from one car guy to another.
You have so much energy Alex ! The 🌟 were aligned for you (like you said)to be part of this event event for installing it yourself! You are having the time of your life there. Craig is such a good guy too. I wish I could be that happy in my life. Maybe I could show you my Classic Austin Mini Clubman 1976 that I restored myself and modified to Hond B16 VTEC engine.
Okay we have absolutely no traction with this car (mashes throttle again, lightly counter steers to keep her straight) UUUUUHHHHOOOOOOOOOOKAY, okay... that is scary! (can't resist the call of the throttle again) OOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!!! J E S U S ! ! CAN I HAVE THIS??!! The most sincere joy seen on LSC ever!!
Love that at the end of the dyno run as it is winding down there is zero popping or missing…totally smooth on the way up and down. With a quiet exhaust it would b the stealth dragster from hell!
@Red Beard's Racing: depending on where you live, having a ripping exhaust like that can get you in trouble. Sound alone can get you tickets if you are in an area where cops are a-holes, or your neighbors complain enough. Besides which, as long as it's not killing power, I'd rather surprise the hell out of someone with a sleeper than advertise it, so to speak.
@Red Beard's Racing Some places might be state law, some will definitely be local ordinances, so check your specific locations and see. If you are more rural, the chances are you'll be fine, as even if there is a limit by state law, the local cops might not care. As cheeseburgerbeefcake said below, just invest in a remote cut-out system and you can be "safe" on the road with normal driving, and open 'em up to have fun.
I am from south Africa and I watch RUclips videos everyday I have never in all my years of watching RUclips been so glued to watching a channel on cars as yours that I can't stop watching for your uploads nonstop Keep up the good work 👌👊
Alex, Thanks for another great video. I have a continuous smile the whole time I watch your content. It's just good, clean, gear head fun. As always, great content and great work!
The Lid thickness was increased following this prototype test, Ribbing was added. The lid shown here would hold over 25psi based on the simulator. good eye!
Wow! Alex another amazing video. That supercharger is insane! Videos like this are why we watch you. Your genuine joy and love for what you do really comes through. So happy for you and the success of your channel. Always one of the highlights of my week when I get to see another video. Keep it up! You're awesome!
Amazing video, Alex! You should totally do this blower on a W211 E63, Just because you never see those! Also will pose a challenge with the transmission etc. if anyone can make it work, it’s you. Would be so cool to see. On that note, I do have a black W211 E63. While not broken, I think it could be a good base.
@victory road performance and @legiststreetcars "WOW" Great job guys! Just one observation. Take a look at the intake manifold @39:40 - when he let's off the throttle. The manifold is contracting. Seems like it's flexing from the pressure. Might want to check out the material used or beef up the structural design. If it flexes that much at ~4 psi, it could pop any higher. Awesome to see this platform getting the attention it deserves! Can't wait to see what these engines are capable of and where you take this! Well done sirs!
Absolutely loved this episode. Love how positive you are and how you see the best in things even when things are going wrong. Also, I knew you were in WV from the previous couple of videos, but didn't realise you were in Martinsburg. I have family there and the rural areas around Martinsburg are absolutely beautiful.
Take a good look @ the cover on the blower when its on the dyno (around 40 minute mark) as he gets off the throttle, you can see it "sink" like half an inch!
Great video! Amazing results! You're definitely super excited as if it was your own car! I can attest to Cars really do bring strangers together like brothers! I'm going to guess its an LS swapped Trans Am?
When you come off the first pull on the dyno (roughly 39:38 in the video), it looks the supercharger lid has ballooned and then comes back as you come off the throttle. I have no idea if that's an issue or if they need to beef up that prototype part.
I saw the flex too--mainly from the wiring harness moving, but watched it again and it definitely was the lid. Either put more supports underneath or make a thicker lid.
“The power band is just like.. Yes” 😂 loved that. I’ve loved watching your videos for years now! Crazy the luck you have with those engines… lol I have pretty bad luck with my 86 4Runner lol would love to see you work on a 1st gen Toyota
Btw, the 2 85mm throttle bodies don’t add up to 170mm, because cross section of the area of the circle is what matters. So the actual convention is to a single 120mm throttle body. Given sqrt(2x(0.085^2)) = 0.120
Damn, that's a nice and clean proto kit! I wish I could be a tester for a prototype system. Get tuning and play fun while they get data and optimize it...
That thing is insane! They better put some taller ribs on that blower cover you can watch it move when he lets off the gas on the dyno. That's way too much movement for 10psi! 39:38
Sorry to hear the rust was caused by pressure washing! I never buy a used engine thats been pressure washed. In addition to potential water damage the pressure washing can also cover up any leaks that you should know about.
2x 85mm diameter throttles are equivalent, area wise, to a 120mm throttle. But wall and butterfly losses in the dual smaller throttle bodies mean that they are equivalent to less than 120mm.
My Uncle lives in Martinsburg, and I remember going there as a kid, the hilly roads were SO much fun. My Dad would drive fast-ish just so you'd get that sensation in the pit of your stomach. I loved it so much. Great place for shenanigans.
From Australia! Not a merc fan! 😒 BUT WOW! 😃 incredible product with little changes to the vehicle! Congratulations on a remarkable product guys. Look forward to seeing if you can make one for an Aussie GM Holden 5 litre engine! I would be proud to put a product like this on my VR SS 5L Commodore in Anthracite Grey - Manual! A blower engine without that whine!?! Ooh yeah! Oh Alex! Your car sounds like corvette mate! Sounds nice! Love the show! Subscriber for long time! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That is some well thought out and slick engineering on the E.... unreal power and sound too! BTW, I also completely agree with you about the E cars. I don't care how fast or how much power they can generate in my mind they're soul-less. Like some strange kind of eunuch of the car world... on top of being a potential fire hazard that could take your whole house down should a $20-30K battery go bad. As for guessing about next car..... I'm going out on a limb here and guessing it's a newer camero...LOL.
All I gotta say to Mercedes Benz is that I want this engine and this supercharger setup, but in a pickup truck with an AWD or even 4x4 drivetrain. Just something to think about.
I’m a huge fan of your channel and VRP. I’m running an E55 with a Stage 2 Kit and a few other goodies…….. I think you should hunt down an E63 for this super charger built. I’ll be looking for the new build series.
Best vid in a looooong time! It was great to see how you enjoyed the time on the dyno and chatting woth the people about all the other cars, too. Really nice!
In regards to the throttle body size, you mention that the twin 85mm throttle bodies sum to 170 mm 'of opening'. However, it's worth noting that a 170 mm throttle body would actually flow double the air as two 85mm throttle bodies, since area increases with the square of radius with circles. A 120 mm throttle body would be equivalent in terms of area to the twin 85mm ones.
Don't want to rain on your parade, but, the supercharger lid is definitely ballooning. At only sub 4psi, it needs to be redesigned with a thicker wall, additional hold down bolts and some serious reinforcement. Otherwise, this will fatigue fail and/or pop with increased psi. Great results for a prototype!
Passenger side intercooler will not cool as well as the drivers side. The piping will flow less water to the passenger side unless restrictors are placed in the tees.
Well done for pushing the boundaries and excelling in what your doing, innovate never imitate, you can’t move forward standing still a great piece of work from all of you 👍👍👍
1,218 comments at the time of the writing, but I'm guessing it's that Trans Am starting which was seen around the videos in the background. I love these videos you put out, definitely one of my favorite channels here on RUclips.
At the end of the first pull on the dyno you see the billet cover sink back down like it was expanding from all that pressure. I hope that isn’t gonna be an issue
Yeah, youre right, just saw it on the second run. You can see how much the cover expanded when it sinks down after he gets off the pedal. I definiteley think that part should be made just a bit stronger considering they wanna push a lot more boost than in this initial test.
ProClip is awesome. They have stuff even for older 90’s Hondas! I have them in all 3 of my cars: Integra, Miata and CX5, along with a Scosche MagicMount magnetic mount in each one. Works great.
I definitely think a W211 E63 is the one that deserves this insane VRP setup. The W211 is a genuine Legit Street Car 💪 A W164 Ml63 with the kit would also be awesome 👌
Hey Alex. Great video! I have a suggestion for a video. I have an R63 AMG that I believe has the original head bolts. Would you be willing to do a video on my car and swap out the head bolts for the newer version? And while you're in there, add that VRP supercharger...
Why is one of the throttle bodies 90 degrees to the other. Does it make the air flow different ? Aren't they supposed to be mirrors of each other ? Sounds great ! Sounds better than the Mustang . Is the ECU easier to tune ? (Than your V-12 turbo)
Very impressive supercharger. It won't make 700 BHP with that hot air intake. Can't wait to see you do 129.6 mph in the 1/4. You were so relaxed when you said "we're 11 minutes from the shop." I feel like you'd be a little more tense if that happened in Chicago. Maybe time to move the fam?
My new C63 Coupe!! ruclips.net/video/bkBrwb-49nc/видео.html
Man this was a really great time! Thanks for being open to filming this following the discovery of the new engine being bad. Cannot wait to see it on your car. Oh, and for those watching, We took it back to the same dyno again with a smaller pulley and made 659whp! Still more room to grow! Thanks Alex!
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🎉congrats vrp on this setup 👍
You're going to pull out of that shop with violently awesome safe efficiency
Still on the six rib belt? That’s amazing
Damn! Now I wanna get an e63 wagon to stick this kit on?
Happy to be apart of this! What a journey and such an awesome ending! A lot of hard work and dedication goes into each and every build! We thank you All for the kind words! 🙏
Hopefully next time Alex is at your shop, you guys will have the E63 all buttoned up with the smaller pulley, bigger injectors and please, please put an LSD in the rear end. After all the work you did on developing an amazing Supercharger kit, the car definitely deserves an LSD out back. Sick video and incredible build!
Well done guys, you've created a masterpiece. Keep the content coming, following for more .
Guys, amazing content! So much fun to watch the synergy between you all! Wanna see you squeeze every ounce of power out of the M156!! Congrats!! Keep it coming! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great work guys
Contacting you on Monday, I live about 45 mins away I'm so excited to have Mercedes performance experts so close !!
One reason I love this channel so much is that I enjoy watching genuine excitement. It's that stuff you can't fake, and sincerity like that doesn't seem very common these days. Anyone who has ever driven a fast car they had real passion for knows those good first rip feels. I love seeing people experience those kind of moments. It reminds me that moments can be perfect, even if life as a whole could be better.
Dude, I am not a car head. I watch to learn, or at least I thought that was what I was doing. I learned, today, in this video, that I watch you, because I love to watch people geek out and watch the need to take over. I do not understand what you are going on about sometimes, with all the facts and numbers, but your excitement energizes the viewing experience.
Glad you’re here. Alex us a great teacher. Keep hanging.
I have the supercharger kit on order! What M156 car should I buy to put it on? I'm thinking SL63 or a C63 Coupe. Let me know!
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the C63. I drove one once and it was already a rocket. I can only imagine a supercharged one lol
SL63 AMG
I think it makes sense to put it in a C63. They handle pretty well and are fun cars to drive even as stock. The supercharger would be the cherry on top!
Cl63
Man... there's quite some difference between a C63 and a SL63 🤣
I’ve never seen Alex more happier than this. Superchargers really do bring people together lol
This much power... I'd be going to jail.
The G-forces bring people together. Superchargers only help it :)
@@toddsmith8608 lmao!
Cannonball run...
Like a kid in a sweet shop.
Geez 600 horse's 4 psi boost insane...
Hi Alex,
What a great video, you had so much energy on the supercharger, to watch was pure magic.
Love your shows but this one was fantastic, keep up the enthusiastic content.
A r63 with the blower would be one of the best things in the world, a minivan pushing 800hp 😍😍
What a great group of guys. It must be a ton of fun to be around them and taking part in what they are passionate about.
The way Alex asked if he can drive,was like a little kid asking for some sweets, absolutely love it,just need to get me a Mercadies now and definitely one of them blower's 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
The E63 has so much hate coming out of that exhaust, you just have to love it. No way I ever thought that Mercedes " AMG " would do that. Respect....
You are sooo right about electric cars. Nothing gets your blood pumping like the sound of HP. 😁
It's true, nothing is as adrenaline pumping as the sound of the engine... However, I think I saw somewhere that Tesla will simulate the sound, electronically.
You also have your blood pumping with EVs when a little water breaks them down and renders them junk
@@mfundenimthembu651
My neighbor has an ev Kia I think..I can hear the imitation engine sound.
It sounds like sound effects of an 80s arcade machine.....
Fantastic video. Awesome to see everyone coming together to make this happen. Major shout out to VRP on that supercharger. Work of art. Congratulations.
You guys are incredible and so knowledgeable, from a 84 old Mercedes mechanic, that worked on electronic and mechanical fuel injection, I’m very much impressed.
There are people in the world where integrity matters!!! Thanks Alex!!
When I was a kid, I enjoyed Saturday morning cartoons. It was great entertainment. Thank you...for giving us the same feelings as an adult. We traded cartons for cars. Thank you from one car guy to another.
wow, I didn't realize this until you said so but I have the same feeling. I wonder what's the average age the channel of viewers?
Loved the fear in his eyes first pull. "Can I drive?"🤣
Notice the blower lid bulges out under boost on the dyno. Sounds amazing!
Yeah, I noticed that too - perhaps needs a little more thickness on that hat 🙂
You have so much energy Alex ! The 🌟 were aligned for you (like you said)to be part of this event event for installing it yourself! You are having the time of your life there. Craig is such a good guy too. I wish I could be that happy in my life. Maybe I could show you my Classic Austin Mini Clubman 1976 that I restored myself and modified to Hond B16 VTEC engine.
Okay we have absolutely no traction with this car (mashes throttle again, lightly counter steers to keep her straight) UUUUUHHHHOOOOOOOOOOKAY, okay... that is scary! (can't resist the call of the throttle again) OOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!!! J E S U S ! ! CAN I HAVE THIS??!!
The most sincere joy seen on LSC ever!!
Alex making Saturdays the best day of the week
Love that at the end of the dyno
run as it is winding down there is zero popping or missing…totally smooth on the way up and down. With a quiet exhaust it would b the stealth dragster from hell!
Lol 🤣 calm down bucko
@Red Beard's Racing Anybody can have a loud one . That thing would sound unique with a tuned purr that builds to a gut churning scream!
@Red Beard's Racing: depending on where you live, having a ripping exhaust like that can get you in trouble. Sound alone can get you tickets if you are in an area where cops are a-holes, or your neighbors complain enough. Besides which, as long as it's not killing power, I'd rather surprise the hell out of someone with a sleeper than advertise it, so to speak.
A quality system with flaps is where it's at, just open the flaps when you want the attention.
@Red Beard's Racing
Some places might be state law, some will definitely be local ordinances, so check your specific locations and see. If you are more rural, the chances are you'll be fine, as even if there is a limit by state law, the local cops might not care.
As cheeseburgerbeefcake said below, just invest in a remote cut-out system and you can be "safe" on the road with normal driving, and open 'em up to have fun.
What a great episode in an already fabulous channel. All the very best to you Alex from the UK, and thanks for regularly making my day!
I am from south Africa and I watch RUclips videos everyday
I have never in all my years of watching RUclips been so glued to watching a channel on cars as yours that I can't stop watching for your uploads nonstop
Keep up the good work 👌👊
Just watching how well thought out that supercharger kit is, is amazing and it looks fantastic you can see how much work and time has gone into it.
Alex, Thanks for another great video. I have a continuous smile the whole time I watch your content. It's just good, clean, gear head fun. As always, great content and great work!
These videos keep getting better...You guys did a MONSTER job on that supercharger and, so amazing, it worked right out of the gate! 😁
charger cover literally about to blow up @39:39 look at it "deflate" when he lets off. that thing need to be thicker
The Lid thickness was increased following this prototype test, Ribbing was added. The lid shown here would hold over 25psi based on the simulator. good eye!
Wow! Alex another amazing video. That supercharger is insane! Videos like this are why we watch you. Your genuine joy and love for what you do really comes through. So happy for you and the success of your channel. Always one of the highlights of my week when I get to see another video. Keep it up! You're awesome!
Thanks Erik. Glad you enjoyed this one!
@@erikalexander2865 It is a scam.
@@rkschloithe I was kinda thinking so.
Love this vid!!
Got me at “the powerband is just like YES”
Followed with “can I drive?”
That alone tells me how it feeeels :)
Awesome to watch this!
Amazing video, Alex!
You should totally do this blower on a W211 E63, Just because you never see those! Also will pose a challenge with the transmission etc. if anyone can make it work, it’s you. Would be so cool to see. On that note, I do have a black W211 E63. While not broken, I think it could be a good base.
@victory road performance and @legiststreetcars "WOW" Great job guys! Just one observation. Take a look at the intake manifold @39:40 - when he let's off the throttle. The manifold is contracting. Seems like it's flexing from the pressure. Might want to check out the material used or beef up the structural design. If it flexes that much at ~4 psi, it could pop any higher.
Awesome to see this platform getting the attention it deserves! Can't wait to see what these engines are capable of and where you take this! Well done sirs!
I checked that time stamp and it looks like you're right, might want to email them since they probably won't see a random you tube comment.
Would love to see you S/C a ML63, just imagine those AWD launches! Would be interesting to find the stock drivetrain's limits by doing that, as well
ML63 or an r63 would be sweet
This just shows cars bring the world together. Nothing but positive and supportive vibes.
🇩🇪🇺🇲🇯🇵 All came to play
I saw that blue trans am in the door way lit up when the camera swung around. Can’t wait to see it!
Absolutely loved this episode. Love how positive you are and how you see the best in things even when things are going wrong. Also, I knew you were in WV from the previous couple of videos, but didn't realise you were in Martinsburg. I have family there and the rural areas around Martinsburg are absolutely beautiful.
Take a good look @ the cover on the blower when its on the dyno (around 40 minute mark) as he gets off the throttle, you can see it "sink" like half an inch!
Yeah I saw that too.
is here 39:39
You sure can, I absolutely can see it
Great video! Amazing results! You're definitely super excited as if it was your own car! I can attest to Cars really do bring strangers together like brothers! I'm going to guess its an LS swapped Trans Am?
My favorite thing about this channel is that this guy likes and fixes a wide variety of cars
To see this prototype 3 years in the making is AMAZING. And how happy you all were is crazy
When you come off the first pull on the dyno (roughly 39:38 in the video), it looks the supercharger lid has ballooned and then comes back as you come off the throttle. I have no idea if that's an issue or if they need to beef up that prototype part.
I saw that too, if it’s not a problem at 4psi, what about when they put a smaller pulley on that thing…10psi, I think that lid will break .
Holy shit yes, that lid will definetly pop open man. But i hope this gets reported so that doesnt get to the actual product.
Holy shit hope he sees this lol.
I saw the flex too--mainly from the wiring harness moving, but watched it again and it definitely was the lid. Either put more supports underneath or make a thicker lid.
Yes this need attention brought to it!!!
“The power band is just like.. Yes” 😂 loved that. I’ve loved watching your videos for years now! Crazy the luck you have with those engines… lol I have pretty bad luck with my 86 4Runner lol would love to see you work on a 1st gen Toyota
great job guys!!! had me cringing when blowing air with the uncovered head intake ports.😧
Btw, the 2 85mm throttle bodies don’t add up to 170mm, because cross section of the area of the circle is what matters. So the actual convention is to a single 120mm throttle body. Given sqrt(2x(0.085^2)) = 0.120
That area looks a LOT like the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Great roads 🤘
I just had my left kidney removed on Wednesday. Nothing quite as good as waking up Saturday morning, laying in bed on Oxy, watching a new LSC video.
What a beautifully engineered kit! You guys have created the perfect daily driver!
how is this a perfect daily? It would be perfect if it ate 5-6 liters per 100 km.
@@digitalscale76 Good that its still a prototype.
@@leepicgaymer5464 i dont think iny further development is going to cut the fuel consumption by any margin.
Damn, that's a nice and clean proto kit! I wish I could be a tester for a prototype system. Get tuning and play fun while they get data and optimize it...
Get a 2010-2011 E63. Seems most W212 E63 are the Biturbo cars. Nice to see a fellow M156 W212!
That thing is insane! They better put some taller ribs on that blower cover you can watch it move when he lets off the gas on the dyno. That's way too much movement for 10psi! 39:38
I said it once, but I'll say it again.... We need a sequential on one of these amg's Alex!!! Maybe not the giveaway car but man that would be EPIC!
When a dyno guy gets that excited you know that it’s something special.
Is this another mod you are going to do and then let your unsuspecting Mrs test out of the drag strip...
Best 52mins I’ve ever spent watching a vid, loved it from start to finish, beautiful roads also👍🇮🇪
Sorry to hear the rust was caused by pressure washing! I never buy a used engine thats been pressure washed. In addition to potential water damage the pressure washing can also cover up any leaks that you should know about.
2x 85mm diameter throttles are equivalent, area wise, to a 120mm throttle. But wall and butterfly losses in the dual smaller throttle bodies mean that they are equivalent to less than 120mm.
I did the math, and it's actually 144mm, but I didn't think about the wall and butterfly losses.
@@dustintunis9347 Redo the math. r2=sqrt(2*(r1^2)) It's 120mm.diameter (60mm radius)
Looks like the blower lid is bulging from the boost. Awesome video
You know you did a good job, when even the "Dino guy" gets exited 👍
Dyno - I hear ya
@@CS-oe8og excited
Put it on mine! 2009 S63! She runs just fine but I got almost 150k miles on it. Still runs like a champ.
My Uncle lives in Martinsburg, and I remember going there as a kid, the hilly roads were SO much fun. My Dad would drive fast-ish just so you'd get that sensation in the pit of your stomach. I loved it so much. Great place for shenanigans.
From Australia! Not a merc fan! 😒 BUT WOW! 😃 incredible product with little changes to the vehicle! Congratulations on a remarkable product guys. Look forward to seeing if you can make one for an Aussie GM Holden 5 litre engine! I would be proud to put a product like this on my VR SS 5L Commodore in Anthracite Grey - Manual! A blower engine without that whine!?! Ooh yeah! Oh Alex! Your car sounds like corvette mate! Sounds nice! Love the show! Subscriber for long time! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is a great episode, I smiled the whole video!!
Thanks! That means a lot!
That is some well thought out and slick engineering on the E.... unreal power and sound too! BTW, I also completely agree with you about the E cars. I don't care how fast or how much power they can generate in my mind they're soul-less. Like some strange kind of eunuch of the car world... on top of being a potential fire hazard that could take your whole house down should a $20-30K battery go bad. As for guessing about next car..... I'm going out on a limb here and guessing it's a newer camero...LOL.
4:44 Bros eyes lit up when he heard "philly cheese steak" 🤣😂
Love this channel Alex is such a amazing person you can feel his genuineness
All I gotta say to Mercedes Benz is that I want this engine and this supercharger setup, but in a pickup truck with an AWD or even 4x4 drivetrain. Just something to think about.
ML63
Just a heads up it looks like the blower top was bulging under pressure. Sweet video Alex!
Yeah, wonder how many pulls until it cracks from fatigue failure
It's billet.
I think you should fit it to an ML 63 and see if you can spin all four wheels.
Yep I've suggested that...
Off roading with 700 horse's!!
or pull out a "wheelie"!!!!
I’m a huge fan of your channel and VRP. I’m running an E55 with a Stage 2 Kit and a few other goodies……..
I think you should hunt down an E63 for this super charger built.
I’ll be looking for the new build series.
Another great video Alex! Amazing power out of that prototype. And you bought another TA!
Best vid in a looooong time! It was great to see how you enjoyed the time on the dyno and chatting woth the people about all the other cars, too. Really nice!
In regards to the throttle body size, you mention that the twin 85mm throttle bodies sum to 170 mm 'of opening'. However, it's worth noting that a 170 mm throttle body would actually flow double the air as two 85mm throttle bodies, since area increases with the square of radius with circles. A 120 mm throttle body would be equivalent in terms of area to the twin 85mm ones.
Don't want to rain on your parade, but, the supercharger lid is definitely ballooning. At only sub 4psi, it needs to be redesigned with a thicker wall, additional hold down bolts and some serious reinforcement. Otherwise, this will fatigue fail and/or pop with increased psi. Great results for a prototype!
ML63 with that blower and AWD, thats a budget Trackhawk! ML63 all the way!
Got to love the baby seat in the back of the E63. I do hope they're laughing and giggling when daddy spanks it. 🥳💪🏼👌🏼
I was going to comment that the motor looks like it was pressure washed.. so yeah with it looking like that I'm totally not surprised.
That cover was likely to explode, very thin. But the output is awesome.
Passenger side intercooler will not cool as well as the drivers side.
The piping will flow less water to the passenger side unless restrictors are placed in the tees.
Humbly I'd say this blower is engineered towards perfection, congratulations on this huge success.
Well done for pushing the boundaries and excelling in what your doing, innovate never imitate, you can’t move forward standing still a great piece of work from all of you 👍👍👍
The country road commentary was solid gold. Hilarious. 😂
ML63! Would love to see this output on an AWD SUV dude. Make it happen... we're here for it!
1,218 comments at the time of the writing, but I'm guessing it's that Trans Am starting which was seen around the videos in the background.
I love these videos you put out, definitely one of my favorite channels here on RUclips.
Yes dielectric grease is to keep moisture out, and it usually goes good with rubber seals.
At the end of the first pull on the dyno you see the billet cover sink back down like it was expanding from all that pressure. I hope that isn’t gonna be an issue
Yeah, youre right, just saw it on the second run. You can see how much the cover expanded when it sinks down after he gets off the pedal. I definiteley think that part should be made just a bit stronger considering they wanna push a lot more boost than in this initial test.
Alex talking about world peace on the test drive reminds me of being on mdma 🤣
ProClip is awesome. They have stuff even for older 90’s Hondas! I have them in all 3 of my cars: Integra, Miata and CX5, along with a Scosche MagicMount magnetic mount in each one. Works great.
I definitely think a W211 E63 is the one that deserves this insane VRP setup. The W211 is a genuine Legit Street Car 💪
A W164 Ml63 with the kit would also be awesome 👌
Hey Alex. Great video! I have a suggestion for a video. I have an R63 AMG that I believe has the original head bolts. Would you be willing to do a video on my car and swap out the head bolts for the newer version? And while you're in there, add that VRP supercharger...
The power band is just like, yes. I laughed my ass off right then!
Why is one of the throttle bodies 90 degrees to the other.
Does it make the air flow different ?
Aren't they supposed to be mirrors of each other ?
Sounds great ! Sounds better than the Mustang .
Is the ECU easier to tune ? (Than your V-12 turbo)
whats the difference between c63, e63, s63 and which year should i buy and avoid if i want reliability and performance and looks inside/outside
Hey Alex, I think a lot of people would love to see that blower on the totally forget CLK 63 AMG. Cheers
Topstuff well done 👏 on the sc kit very impressive 👏 👌
Man this is a really cool set up my goodness!! You think it can fit a 6gen ZL1?
@39:27 I could listen to that never ending rpm all day long
Man, that E63 is absolutely nuts, can't wait to see this supercharger at it's full potential.
Great episode. Just loved it. Thank you
Look at the blower cover flex when the throttle lets off. So cool.
Very impressive supercharger. It won't make 700 BHP with that hot air intake. Can't wait to see you do 129.6 mph in the 1/4.
You were so relaxed when you said "we're 11 minutes from the shop." I feel like you'd be a little more tense if that happened in Chicago. Maybe time to move the fam?