hey guys, i've a video of an slk with a slr engine that beat an enzo by many cars because of the weight/power ratio i assume, would it be possible to swap the slr engine into the srt-6 since the slk and and srt-6 are virtually the same as far as engineering... oh here is a vid of what i mean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h2Thtt8JM8

 

I would say yes, I believe it would be possible. I also believe it would be much cheaper and easier to fit the SRT6 with an E55 Kompressor engine since it's easier to come by. With some modifications, it will be just as effective as the SLR engine; I believe they share the same bottom end.

Also, keep in mind, the SLK55 comes with a V8, where as the SLK32 (the car I believe the SRT6 is based on) comes with a V6, so there may be some extra modification necessary to get the larger engine to fit.

 

That does not look like the SLK 32 of which we sare the same chassis

 

new SLK chassis is not 'exactly' the same as the previous(one which the SRT-6 is built upon)

i can't be EXACTLY certain, but a fairly reliable source(family friend works at daimler) claims the new SLK 350 chassis is actually quite different from ours/SLK32.

it is better-suited for the weight requirement of the 5.5L V8, though the 3.2 and 5.5 have so many similarities. even the V12 in the 65's have similar dimensions. hence the utilization of the same car SL, CL and S-clasees being able to hold every option of engine eg. SL55, SL65 - CL55, CL65 - E350,E55, E550 etc

obviously dimensions must be similar between the 5.5 and 3.2 since we can fit the SL55 intake system on! but 2more liters of engine will make quite a difference in weight, and therefore suspension requirements and engine mounts.

 

ok but is it possible practically, i would like to get an srt and pursue that.....but not an slr, maybe an e55 amg....if possible, i wonder that is the best 6 cylinder engine mercedes has ever produced....what do u guys think, how much am i looking at spending..im sure it'd faster than an slr and cost a lot less

 

Here's some more info about it. http://jalopnik.com/cars/custom-cars...ics-122019.php

 

The E55 AMG engine/tranny and custom parts required will cost substantially more than the entire SRT-6 purchase.

IMHO, if you have enough money to pursue this, you'd be better suited to buy a low-mileage 996 turbo and add a few basic performance mods (ECU/intake/headers/exhaust). For a comparable investment, you'll have a vehicle that will accellerate faster, handle better, brake better, and have a much higher residual value when it's all said and done. Not trying to rain on your parade, because it is an interesting question/idea... just my $0.02.

 

oh ok..cause i just had the idea, but if its gonna cost me porsche money, well i might as well push the turbo...but i would love to see some rich guy/engineer try to attempt that because i think the srt looks better than the slk, e55, or 911's..

 

you just witnessed someone spending a lot of money on this project...you Pro Stock Class got started because someone put a huge engine in a little car....its been done many times...if you have the $$$$

 

How did you come up with that exact hp number for your non-existant srt6? Why not 871.3 hp or 1034.91134 hp lol?

 

The engine will fit in the SRT-6, but the hood needs to be modded. SLR engine is based on the M113. And many M113 engines have been swapped in Crossfire chassis (startech).

Is it worth it? I'd rather have a Hemi and a second car.

 

great admirer of the beautiful photos of the srt6, well the regular slr has 600 and something ponies, but the seldom heard of special edition slr has excatly 722 hp, that is why its called the slr 722, look it up....awesome car, same engine in the video

 

If you wanted a V8, why did you buy a V6?

If you want a blond -for under $50 you can convert a brunette into a blond...or a red...etc...

You want big knocks....Then your just a plastic surgeon away from your dreams...

Cars tend to be just a wee bit different....

 

"speed is a matter of money, how fast do you want to go?"

 

Well, for about 10 grand you can do 200 mph. How? Buy an older Hyabusa and remove the governor. Now the question to ask yourself is whether or not you have the cajones to do those kind of speeds on two wheels?

I've done 150 on my R6 and 155 on my Ducati S4R. The bikes were stable, but your mind tries to play tricks on you at those speeds. Yes, they were both on race tracks, not public roads.

 

Yep, stock SLR has ~625hp. Tuners have gotten the SLR engine to 722 and beyond:

http://www.renntechmercedes.com/slr.html

No worries - MB/AMG enthusiasts would know why you quoted 722

 

well thank you my good MB brethren, at least someone is as enthusiastic about german autos as me...

 

Okay, I see. I couldn't click the video link from where I was. I am back home now so I will check it out.

 

The engine, transmission and diff. from CLK55AMG build 2002 fit in the crossfire, regular or srt6! Same scale and fixed points! Only cut the rotor shaft from the CLK! Fixed the cooling fan and exhaust pipes from the CLK and the mechanical part itīs done

On of the importent job is to conect the V8 ECU and the transmission ECU to the based Crossfire ECU they are already inside! Some special work required from an electrican. You need the wiring diagramms from both cars. But itīs works!

regards Max.

 

There have been countless people that have started big motor conversions: V8, twin turbo, twin charged, etc, etc, and I think one or two out of hundreds have "somewhat" worked. You should talk to VRP about engine weight and measurements. Also, about ECU control units.

You actually could do this pretty cheap if you sourced a motor out of a wrecked AMG, and a used SRT. I bet you could do it for 30k.