Re: Project Log: 320 to AMG/SRT Level
Originally Posted by Teck-9
Still, it must be easier to do the 32, than any V8. No rewiring, no exhaust hang-ups. I think I will try to stick with the 32. Is the ECU any easier to program than the getting a V8 over? Is it better to use the ECU from the new engine, or the car its going into?
Teck-9,
I have purposely tried to stay out of this thread because I try not to frustrate myself with those who refuse to listen or learn from those with far more experience and knowledge. I don't mean you any disrespect; in fact I respect your enthusiasm. I have a son just a few years older than you that insists to do the same as you. So I have learned my limitations of tolerance to the impatience and "knowledge" of youth.
Several very knowledgeable and experienced members have given you sound advice about planning in the last several posts; you should (in my opinion) do what they say and form a plan and stick to your plan. I will add to these suggestions and tell you that you need to do some serious investigation and LEARN about a lot of the things you make statements about.
For instance the above statement about "no wiring" and what is "easier". From these statements I know you have a lot of homework to do. Deciding on a plan based upon what others have done without their knowledge AND resources will not net you similar results. Just as adding the sum of "published" gains from individual mods will not net you linear cumulative gains.
There is a reason we are the only company that does 55 K swaps. We invested the thousands of dollars and hours to learn and plan for a result that looks like it came from the factory when complete. You can do it as well; if you put in the sweat equity.
This thread has gone from NA 3.2 to SRT Kompressor power level gains for less than three grand; to five liter V8 for next to nothing; to an SRT swap because it's easier. So far all three are based upon misinformation and a whole lot of desire.
My advice is to enjoy the mods Rob has already helped you with and BEFORE you go any father - investigate, learn and form a plan of what it is you want to do before spending any more of your money. You will learn that there is no such thing as a free lunch. With time this statement will make a lot more sense to you.
I wish you the best of luck in what ever you end up doing. I look forward to meeting you at a GTG sometime and have you take me for a ride in a beast that you planned out, executed and created.
Stay safe...
Last edited by MisterTaz; Jan 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM.