CNG powered AMG
CNG powered AMG
ForcedInduction
02-27-2011, 03:55 PM
#2
CNG isn't any more difficult to tune than a gas engine. It makes sense MB would aim for a cheap "record" after faltering with Chrysler, again.
Edx
yankneck696
02-27-2011, 07:14 PM #3Uhmmm... Ya might want to read the article again. Speedriven is not affiliated with Mercedes at all, in fact they are an aftermarket company. Looks like they are quite innovative to me.
Edx
The stock top speed is 185 with "only" 410hp, I'd be surprised if it couldn't beat 225mph with double the stock power! An SL65 with 604hp tops out at 210mph.
Here is a better article.
http://tuningbible.com/?p=819
I mean come on, worm clamps and K&N hot air intakes?
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ForcedInduction
02-27-2011, 07:28 PM
#4
Whats innovative about converting a car to CNG? Its done pretty frequently in Europe which means the parts and knowledge to convert it are probably readily available. Not a very difficult task considering the previous record was held by a 4-banger powered luxury sedan, an 800hp twin-turbo V12 should be able to do that without breaking a sweat given CNG's 130-octane rating!
The stock top speed is 185 with "only" 410hp, I'd be surprised if it couldn't beat 225mph with double the stock power! An SL65 with 604hp tops out at 210mph.
Here is a better article.
http://tuningbible.com/?p=819
I mean come on, worm clamps and K&N hot air intakes?
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-28-2011, 12:03 AM #6I'm thinking about converting my 1956 Mercedes 190 gas 4 cylinder in to a cng/carb set up like a fork lift in case gas prices go back up!
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
Ed
yankneck696
02-28-2011, 09:24 PM #7It surely couldn't hurt. I can't remember the buisness name, but on www.pirate4x4.com there is a good vendor for propane & he can help you size it right.
Ed
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