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The AMG modding begins.... - parthiban - 11-01-2020
jimxms Yeah, I found it hard to believe that it's actually larger in some dimensions than the LS430! It feels much smaller to drive other than when parking as it doesn't have any parking sensors
There's your next mod then :whistling:
It is weird how externally the E and S class are very similar in dimensions......
The AMG modding begins.... - jimxms - 11-01-2020
Talisker
I like your catch cans, they're very elegant. Where did you get them from?
![[Image: iB4D5l.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/iB4D5l.jpg)
Here ya go mate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/small-oil-catch-tank-can-better-then-cusco-Honda-Toyota-VW-Nissan-Subaru-Evo-/150742899706?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2318fa1bfa
Really good price too imo.
The AMG modding begins.... - toxo - 11-01-2020
Those fittings are WAY too small for a forced induction engine!!
The AMG modding begins.... - racestyle - 11-01-2020
i do like the e55 amg , i get to drive an older one , goes really well.. tempted to get one as they dont go for a lot of money now
The AMG modding begins.... - jimxms - 11-01-2020
toxo Those fittings are WAY too small for a forced induction engine!!
They are smaller than OEM but I can't see why it would be a problem? I've got two running so each one is only dealing with 4cyl, and all it's doing is using vacuum from the intake (pre-supercharger) to suck out small amounts of oil from the top of the valve covers.
Over the course of 500 miles I got less than 1ml of oil.
The AMG modding begins.... - toxo - 11-01-2020
You should never ever reduce the size of PCV vents, they're that size for a reason. I know of people who've destroyed engines as a result of putting a 4mm catch can on an engine that was designed to run with a 12mm PCV. And that was on 4 pot FI engines...
The AMG modding begins.... - toxo - 11-01-2020
Admittedly I would expect you to have a lot less blowby on your engine than you'd see on a 3S engine!
The AMG modding begins.... - jimxms - 11-01-2020
toxo You should never ever reduce the size of PCV vents, they're that size for a reason. I know of people who've destroyed engines as a result of putting a 4mm catch can on an engine that was designed to run with a 12mm PCV. And that was on 4 pot FI engines...
Thats a 10mm ID to an 8mm ID. The picture makes it look a lot worse because the 10mm hose is stuff I had left over for carrying petrol/meth and has a massive OD in comparison.
I see where you're coming from as it needs to vent crankcase pressure, but if it's going to do anything IMO it'd just pop-off the parts of the hoses i've left unsecured?
The AMG modding begins.... - toxo - 11-01-2020
jimxms Thats a 10mm ID to an 8mm ID. The picture makes it look a lot worse because the 10mm hose is stuff I had left over for carrying petrol/meth and has a massive OD in comparison.
Ah right, I see. You're right, the photo does make it look a lot worse than it is.
jimxms I see where you're coming from as it needs to vent crankcase pressure, but if it's going to do anything IMO it'd just pop-off the parts of the hoses i've left unsecured?
Either that or your dipstick, whichever is easiest to remove
The AMG modding begins.... - jimxms - 11-01-2020
toxo Either that or your dipstick, whichever is easiest to remove
That'd be the (non-existent) dip-stick then which Mercedes decided not to include with the car and instead just put a plastic bung on the dipstick tube!
Reading the oil level using the service menu on the dashboard is a pita. "6.7l of oil". Great, is that high/low/just right? :p