E55 AMG Build PT 5 - My Last Performance Mod & Mystery Ebay Part Unboxing!
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Today we Cool things down and wrap up my build before the 2018 racing season. Plus, I unbox a part from China that you have all been asking me to install. Email me for the diagram on the coolant hose routing.
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Since you started the Benz series I have a new respect for them.
Alpha Ghost Damn right you are !!
I have gained as much as "humanly possible" respect for MB AMGs.
Nice video as usual. I have the same heat exchanger on my E55 and it works great. As you said, it gets a lot more airflow from the fan than the bottom mount one so performance at low speeds is much better. It helps a little with temperature rise rate under boost but that's limited mainly by the unit under the supercharger, however, my IAT stays flat at idle and my recovery time is only a few seconds (even with a lot more boost than you have).
One thing you didn't address, however, is bleeding the system. With the coolant flowing from top to bottom of the heat exchangers (which, I agree, is the best way), you allow coolant to flow through the system while the heat exchangers are mostly full of air. Running the pump will never bleed the system (even with your remote tank and/or bleeding from the fitting near the supercharger) because coolant will fall right to the bottom of the heat exchangers and keep flowing while a lot of the air stays behind. The best way would probably be to add bleed valves to the top of both heat exchangers, however, I have had good results just from vacuum filling the system. You can also help bleed both exchangers by disconnecting the (easily accessible) top line at the secondary heat exchanger until gravity forces coolant from both the hose and heat exchanger (it's kind of messy, but definitely worth it).
You may be able to live with the rear main seal leak. I've had the same leak for years, but it's pretty slow: I never have to add oil, it never leaves drops on my garage floor, and cleaning off the bellhousing and encapsulation panel at each oil change is a lot easier than replacing the seal. I'm pretty OCD about that kind of thing, and being an MB tech, it's not that big a deal for me to take care of, but even I can't justify it (also: leaked oil=cheap rust-proofing).
I never cared for the AMG's until I started watching your channel and now I want one.. Great videos!
Alex....it’s great to see your subs going up, you deserve it bro !✌️
Love your content Alex. I really want a CL55AMG hard top coupe someday. You give me the confidence to find a nice example and then maintain it myself.
no need to call it a hardtop coupe. theyre all fixed roof coupes
Looking forward to the upcoming battery-operated green wrangler 7:01 video!
I just did the headlight cover replacement. I found it really easy heating the old ones up with a heat gun. They both came off after a few minutes.
with the external trans cooler is mainly for a daily driver that had its trans rebuilt for added insurance.. I would have looked around on how to have both or have a smaller external trans cooler. usually most will also use a external power steering cooler to actually have both just to have the ability to have the added insurance to help keep the trans fluid a little cooler. I have done it and it seems to work as good but at least helped some if you take it to the track
Hi Alex, you might want to add some additional support to the upper bracket for your secondary heat exchanger. If that's the primary mount for the hood strike, that means when you're rolling down the road, the hood is constantly trying to pull against it, which will fatigue the upper tab mount (especially since it's only aluminum). I couldn't tell for sure, but it looks like it was better supported with the old bracket in place.
I think the routing for your lines might be wrong. It should go TANK > IC > HE > FRONT PUMP > TANK. You want it to go from the tank to the IC is so that you can fill it with ice and have super chilled water flowing from the tank directly to the IC. Hope you see this and it makes sense.
That makes sense in my head. The way I have it with the bottom tank port to pump inlet and then pump to IC has been working great. Since my pump is wired to run all the time it pumps that freezing cold water right to the IC first. Then after it passes the IC it goes right into the HE and now the 2nd HE and back to the tank.
I think either way would work though. Thanks for posting up good ideas.
Alex
Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but at 1:47 the "Description of Contents" on the mystery part bag reveals what the mystery part is ;).
I really miss that AMG supercharger distinguishing whine sound on cold start. That's my favourite!
Great job as usual, valve seals made me laugh, good memories haha. Also hilarious that I've owned an Xterra with the radiator problem from your other video and now I'm on my second W211. Only wish I knew about pink milkshake five years ago! Crazy.
Hello! :) why the white smoke comme out muffler when starting the E55? I have the same probleme with mine... i have the same car... you know bro?
I did those headlamp covers... get the new roll of butyl rubber too. It's not as intimidating of a job as you'd think. WORTH IT.
Check the oil cooler and filter housing first + Rocker cover gaskets, mine leaked up there and it spread to the bottom looking like the rear main, but wasn't.
Best 7 things you can do with this car are 1: fit a larger inter cooler for the supercharger, 2: Split the cooling system, 3: Upgrade the intercooler pump, 4: Fit a 77mm clutched pulley, 5: Fit 550cc injectors, 6: Get a tune (Eurocharged, VRP, German Muscle etc etc), 7: 1 step colder plugs. That will give you the best price to performance ratio - assuming you do the work yourself you'd be into it for about $2,000 to $2,500. I went a little further with short headers and a 92mm throttle body but really the cost of those and having them fitted was not worth the gain. Oh and get the supercharger serviced as well. Great fucking car.
Finally the AMG NUT is back😁😁
Main reason for Problems with leaking seals is revving cold Engines , period!! And that Counts for every Brand of car!!
Plz do a video of the new headlight cover install
Great mods on your car!
Only question I have is why you lead the hot water through the small new heat exchanger first and then through the bigger lower one? Now you are heating up everything behind the small one for no reason, other way around (lower one first) you loose a lot of heat not affecting the other heat exchangers anymore.
Just a thought.
Nice one! So tempted to get an E55 before prices start to shoot up. Only watched two video's today but I'll have to watch them all. I used to have a CLS55 and its really cool seeing someone who knows the cars well. You're so lucky to have a two post lift and a garage to work in! The number of bolts I lost on my gravel driveway! ha. If you haven't done an oil change vid yet I'd be keen to see one as I know there are two drain plugs on the M113K and always wondered where the other one is. Great content, keep it up.
Replaced the car's entire airmatic system with sporty springs instead. Reduces cost by 4500-5000 down to 500.
I liked the C43 the best.
me too
pls do the video on headlight covers... is it worth it? or just get a new one when comparing the labor costs?
Alex, I'm an NSX owner so don't hold that against me. I was interested in your water/methanol install. I thought you mentioned adding an injector before each intercooler( I have 1 on each side behind rear tire) and one right into throttle body. I'm running a 3.5 liter Twin Turbo so it's getting kinda warm.
Replace the projectors with EVOX-R projectors while the headlight is apart. They drop right in and provide a huge difference in lighting.
Smoke those headlamp covers. Doooooo it.
Trans Am has best sound for me. Add Patreon to counteract demonetization . I'm in.
Thanks Tom, really appreciate that. I'm thinking about a patreon account. I actually give money to RUclipsrs and feel great about it especially knowing the reality of the platform.
Alex
i got distronic on my e55, love the feature and works surprisingly well despite its age
I always wanted an amg 😞
Regarding the hose routing: why didn't you put the cold water into the compressor heat exchanger?
You could get accue air airride. Or just replace it with a new set of coil overs.
Every car with air suspension dies after the 7-10 year mark. Range rover, Mercedes, BMW, etc.
Ps the headlights can be polished back to clear you don't need new lenses. It's just the top clear coat just oxidizing with uv damage.
You're right that they can be polished back to very nearly clear, but if you leave them bare plastic they will oxidize very fast. A good clearcoat (body shop grade, not a cheap spray can) will help prevent this, and will look very good, but they won't be nearly as good as new (if compared side to side). Given that new lenses cost about the same or less than a repair kit and good clearcoat, I agree that replacement is the best choice.
Ashish Patel My 2004 are still working parfect with 116k on the car. ZERO issues! (Yes, I'm knocking on wood) MY E55 is the best car I've ever owned. Built very well, awesome car. Still can't believe how fast this car is. AMG POWER!
So I drive a really old 94 Cadillac DeVille that has the old 4.9 v8 it was my grandfather's before he passed and it's been a great car
No question, the Firebird...
I’ve changed the lenses on my e55 twice in a couple years... the replacement ones are not good quality and scratch VERY easily. But it’s the only option when the lenses are beyond repair. I’m guessing yours were beyond as well?
you can wetsand and buff the lenses that are on the car.
E55 FTW!!! E63 sounds like a beast compared to the 55. 55 sounds like banchee at 5k rpm though...
Here is another suggestion for you design flaw or common issues. How about BMW V8 valve stem oil seals really inexpensive part with a big service bill. They also have a coolant pipe issue as well.
You could also do one on the N54 6 twin turbo high pressure fuel pump head bolt issue and carbon build up issue.
Alex, because of your videos i saved tons of money avoiding bad purchase of s550 I was so crazy about this car i almost sign the papers, but browsing RUclips i found your chanel. All your informations saved my bu**. Great Job man !! thanks again for your videos and everything.
Pete Konecko So glad I could help you out. Thanks so much for your support on the channel
Hey Alex, it would be awesome if you did a video on fuel, oil, antifreeze and heat resistant gasket making material for when gaskets are obsolete on your ride! I need some DIY lower intake gasket ideas....non-mercedes
E55 AMG all day homie!
I did the headlights on my vette in my kitchen oven. Curious to find out what technique is gonna work best for you to get the glue off. For me, I liked using needle nose pliers and gator rolling it while it was warm. Good luck, gonna look killer. 👍🏼
great video, you've inspired me to seek one of these cars out for my stable! Keep 'em coming! Do a video on the lights if you can. I thought I saw an aussie make a video on them I don't think he had to undo any glue unless he totally skipped that part.
Ryan Vanderwerf going to be like any other headlight mod or restore. Pop the headlight assemblies in the oven at like 200 degrees for 10 minutes and it will seperate the glue.
I love these videos!
curently looking for an external radiator for the tranny on my 2003 E500 before I get the blueberry milkshake problem
just sucks when it's -12C, snow and dont have any garage space
Alex, you got a cold? Got a little "Rudolph" thing goin' on. If you do, hope you feel better soon. BTW, WS6 start-up sounds the best, but then I'm biased. I had a WS6.
Aaron Britt Little stuffed up. Thanks man
Best cold start, Pontiac after c43 and e55 at last love the e55 but I am not a kompressor ( supercharger) noise lover
oh great rear main seal, ill be needing to do it on my ml430 but i think ill pull the engine out sense i dont have a lift and dont want to deal with all the awd stuff removal
That diagram literally made me laugh out loud
Alex....I'd contemplate re-installing that bracket you removed and trim if necessary because now everytime you close your bonnet it's going to impact on the top of the cooler which in time may damage it. Just a thought anyway. Otherwise good job....keep up the good vids!
What kind of $ should we be looking at to get into an E55 AMG? Have seen them anywhere from $9k to $15k.
WHAT IS THAT ELECTRIC-LIKE SOUND WHEN YOU STARTED YOUR E55??? My 2004 CLK500 does it too and I kinda hate it!!!
Would love to see a vid of what’s involved to do the rear main seal.
That's the cleanest rad water ive ever seen 👏.. Another brilliant video 😀🙏
Hey man so I just blew up my e55 amg bearing that sits inside the supercharger pulley and I currently don’t have that s clip
Love the videos brother keep it up!!! Trans Am center stage please keeps me focused on my goals!
"Honda civic radiator" I died lmao
If the coolant goes through it first, doesn't that make it a primary heat exchanger?
Great Content as usual!
Bro. If you ever need a dyno tune. Hit up my buddy Sebastian at Seban Corp. He specializes in Mercedes, and has delt with many E55's
I seriously love your channel, specifically your e55 build. Keep them coming please!
Man I wish the C could be brought back even a little bit to normal. It so cool how it has survived still with all the abuse it has had.
I look forward to all your videos brother, Love the AMG stuff
My main on my w221 had a minor leak too.... i just drove it. Never had oil level issues. I say do it but no rush
I loved distronic during rush hour!!!! Lmao i could sit there and text and my car would slam the brakes if someone stopped.... lol
Great video Alex, and the TA had the best cold start imo, but it IS my dream car! keep up the good work buddy
Hi! Good job, but I want to ask why you did not mount the Chiller Killer? CK is probably the best way to lower the temperature in the intake.
Do you have to take off Front bump to install Secondary Heat Exchanger?
Hey!....brought my E55 to my mechani and he told me I had a small leak at.the same seal...as u said, he told me it wasnt a big job..I told him that I hop that reflects on the bill lol
The other reason people fitted an aftermarket trans cooler was because the early valeo radiators oil cooler failed and let water into the transmission cooler, which in turn kills your transmission pretty quick.
Yep that is correct.
Alex
The rear main seal went out on mine at 77k miles. Seems like a common problem.
Did you have to modify the bumper to fit the VRP intercooler for the tank?
i know i posted before but have a question is there a taller style of heat exchanger for that car it seems like it would work on how you set up both just wondering. but it seems like it would have helped a little better
Thanks Alex. I love AMG cars!! I have 2 of them at the moment, and thinking about making the third an E55 because of you !
Since my transmission cooler lines weren't cut up and used like hoses like yours, is it just a straightforward job I don't have to do that
Respect the hell out of you man. Best channel on RUclips
Man it's been a minute since I've seen a new video from you in my sub list
Winter really makes things difficult,haha. So many idea for this year. Stay tuned.
Alex
What is the factory option you want that bolts to the core support?
What’s it function?
Awesome videos as alway. Is the setup the same process if your running everything stock with this vrp he.
Been waiting for a new video, great stuff as usual
Great videos man, just bought my first 06 CLS55 AMG about 2weeks ago. This video helps a lot definitely looking forward to seeing the numbers plan on doing it to mine😃
Congrats on the CLS55. Had mine for almost 3 years......still loving it every day.
LSC have you put her on the dyno yet? And thanks Mrsnow lol my daily was an 01 WS6 got rid of her sadly because I have a baby on the way so I only have the AMG and A C6Z.
The hose with the 180 bend is going to kink once it gets hot.
Maybe I'll add the plastic 90 in there. Would only take a few minutes
Awesome job as always alex
Do a video on replacing the rear seal, need to do mine.
DOES YOUR AMG NOT HAVE BELLY PANS? IF SO, DO YOU TAKE THEM PERMANANTLY OFF FOR HEAT DISSIPATION? JUST WONDERING YOUR OPINION.
I HAVE AN ML250 WITH TWIN TURBOS, AND AN INTERNAL MERCEDES MEMO RECOMMENDED 20W-60 REDLINE MOTORCYCLE OIL AND CHANGES AT
5,000 MILES PLUS TAKE OFF THE BELLY PANS. REALIZE I MAY LOSE A LITTLE MPG, BUT ARN'T BELLY PANS MOSTLY FOR GETTING THE ENGINE UP
TO TEMP QUICKLY TO REDUCE EMISSIONS. BUT! THEY HIDE LEAKS AND KEEP A BUNCH OF HEAT IN.
What are those two vertical coolers?..Power steering coolers?
Your awesome Alex keep it up! I been watching your videos since 4K subs! I’m in the Nw suburbs idk how you deal with living in the city man I’m enjoying your e55 build!
I love the look of Mercedes-Benz, specially the E and C classes . But I don't think I have the heart to own one, not that they are bad cars just because they're kinda expensive to keep. More or less one of the reasons I want to go with an Acura or a Lexus.
I love you videos Alex! what about adding a fan that goes on the secondary heat exchanger? Have you noticed any difference in running temperatures with II exchanger? I have an 08 Jaguar XKR and I am trying to lower my in take temperatures especially during drag racing they get quite hot when it's idling I was thinking to add a fan on the heat exchanger is that a good idea or not? have you thought about a killer chiller? it seems that will take care of idling temperature easily
Alex - if you end up fixing/replacing the rear main seal, can you please post to RUclips, the steps to address? Thank you.
Sure. I have all the parts but I've been busy with other projects on the channel. They all pretty much leak like this so it's not a huge concern just yet.
Pls pls pls pls put oil pump gears for a E55 from XFMotorsports.
can you use the heat exchanger as trans cooler
I've seen other people ask your opinion on one car over another so I would like your learned opinion. I am looking at a couple different MB's . One is '06 CLS55, other is 04 CL55. I really like the looks of the CLS but the sbc brakes scare the crap out of me. The CL of course has the ABC suspension. Also very expensive to fix but easier to change to coilovers. I've never seen a sbc brake conversion. Don't think it's possible. Which one would you stay away from?
I would take the CLS55 over 2 CL55s
I would take the CLS55 hands down. ABC can really suck and get crazy expensive. Just make sure you have an updated or newer SBC pump and you will be fine.
Alex
LegitStreetCars thanks!
Glad your back! Always great!
Great stuff hope to see the e55 soon
finnaly some E55 action !
Alex I found my E55... the issue is stock for $9000. Or $11000 with tunes such as Eurocharged tune
Eurocharged heat exchanger
Meziere high flow intercooler pump
Blue interior
E63 headlights and tail lights
E63 wheels. Would you recommend purchasing it from a mechanic a euro shop with bolt ons and chip or Stock?
Thanks to you I am getting an E55
Just read a article about how hard it is with RUclips demonetization. Hope you are having fun with the channel still. It seems like you have a day job.
Hey! Yea I've had a few videos demonetized. Definitely sucks especially because I make it a point to not swear at all and be generally professional. Google has robots that look over videos and they may flag a good video for no reason. But yea, I have 2 other jobs and 2 kids so this is super part time. I honestly don't make any money at all after you consider the stuff I buy for the channel. I hope that changes as the channel grows but like many RUclipsrs it's kind of slow in the beginning.
I still like doing it and have so many ideas. Just not that much time, haha. Oh well. Glad you are a subscriber and I hope you enjoy the content.
Alex
LegitStreetCars Well said as a true professional. Doug Demuro watch your heels, Alex is nipping at your job. Lol.
Where does the external trans cooler get mounted to now?
@legitstreetcars I have a similar settup on my SL55 using multiple heat exchangers but I've also kept the origional plumbed in so it further aids cooling capacity rather than sit there as a dead unused unit. Is there a safe and reliable way to wire in a second bosch 010 pump so they can share the workload? I assume 2 pumps would assist flow rate greatly as well helping lower the IAT. Thankyou for your videos I've learned so much!!
So the secondary becomes the primary the way its set up?
Superb video Alex as usual , thanks