Well guys:

After extensive research on the purchase and install of the OEM supercharger / intercooler etc. I am giving-up the ship after having a lengthy converversation with the owner of "Turbo Performance" today. With his 30 years + of experience he said that the Mercedes is probably the most difficult to install properly because of the # of electronic sensors integrated into the powertrain.

Also had a lengthy convert. with "Brabus N.A" in Newport Beach... And they offer a completely new 3.8L 300 hp engine ported, polished etc. (Non Supercharged), no suspension work etc. $14,000 to install and three weeks appx. install time.

I called my DC dealer today and asked her when she was taking delivery of the SRT6's. Her answer was one month... My next question was, are any of them black ?

So i'm biting the bullet and trading in my 6sp / black / grey-cedar for a 5spd / black / grey-black SRT6... I know I'm going to take it in the shorts with my trade-in even though it has less than 4k miles and I hate the auto trans for the track... but... what the hell, you only live once... I think !!!

PS she has 5 SSB's Coupes & roadsters sitting on the lot collecting dust...