Update on project car
Posted by Duncansport@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 33 comments
1995 Mercedes E300, converter to drive by wire, big pump, ZF 8HP70 controlled by Turbolamik, s258, rods, pistons and all the usual stuff
513 HP at the wheels
616 Ft/lbs at the wheels
The1Machinist@reddit
Best way I've seen to re integrate the 8HPs into random vehicles is the Sound German Automotive kit, they use a PCS controller to tie everything together. We are a dealer for them and it's always been a smooth bulletproof kit. Doesn't help the 8HP architecture is leagues ahead of the 6R / 6L / 8L... It just works
rudbri93@reddit
hell yea, im kinda stoked to see 8hp swaps get popular
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Its a brilliant trans
Drives like an old mans car or shifts like a dct. Add in clutch kick and transbrake, what's not to love!?
Benstockton@reddit
I diagnose cars at a transmission shop for a living. I hate this transmission so much lmao. Im sure its a great swap, but diagnosing / repairing them is not a ton of fun.
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
It's gotta be easier than the 10Rxx!!
We never ever see these fail in the euro world
pitchingataint@reddit
I can’t wait to spend so much fuckin money! I’ve been saving up for a similar swap.
BigRoundSquare@reddit
I think that shop might need one more set of hexagon lights
KamakaziDemiGod@reddit
One set? It should be floor to ceiling, wall to wall hexagon lights, otherwise why bother at all
BigRoundSquare@reddit
You’re so right, the whole shop should be covered
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Haha, right?
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
I have the .63 but moving to a split .91 using a quick spool valve
Kangaroos manifold
3.5 downpipe in a 3
7.7 EDC DPUK pump (first for me)
AwkwardGeorge@reddit
Nice I'm fellow om606 swapper. What manifold are you using? sxe257 with what size exhaust housing? What IP are you running? I haven't been able to dyno my truck but curious how close this would be to my build. Mine is unopened tho so it's stock piston and rods.
diyjesus@reddit
I see those lights on TikTok all the time. You like them?
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Not my shop, I think they look cool for the gram but I prefer commercial grade hi-bays for my shop
GoldPhoenix24@reddit
at what rpm are those peaks?
looks like fun, but dirty tune at that point, hopefully you got it running clean.
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
GoldPhoenix24@reddit
that thing must be a fucking blast to drive!
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
It really is, aside from sounding like it's powered by rocks at low throttle inputs lol
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Getting the over fueling out of this being that's it's a EDC pump has been challenging, some parts of me wish I kept it fully mechanical but that would be rough with the Lamik controller
GoldPhoenix24@reddit
heard.
would love to see more pics.
preruntumbler@reddit
What’s the engine build look like??
Intheswing@reddit
Not enough smoke 💨
YousureWannaknow@reddit
Mate.. You gotta be kidding! I remember when TurboLamik started as small unknown company! Good to see their products getting access to whole world!
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Me too! I bought this over HTG 2 years ago.
Awesome company to deal with
pzduniak@reddit
Aww, you missed the opportunity of joining a class action lawsuit. That's no fun.
wyatt022298@reddit
Man, I thought my 5.9 was smokey. What kind of boost and RPMs are you pushing out of that?
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
It should clean up once I can get some more boost out of it, stuck at 2.8~ bar and I really need 3.5.
It cuts at 6000
campbellsimpson@reddit
I know enough about 500hp crate OM606s from Instagram ads, but can someone talk me through that 8HP swap? Could I put one in my carburetted truck?
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Definitely
Turbolamik has a simple way to build load info with TPS, rpm, pressure. You could even configure ignition cuts via a universal output so you get torque reduced shifts
campbellsimpson@reddit
One other wilder question, if you know the answer - does Turbolamil support the hybrid versions of the 8HP? Having the integrated electric motor/starter would actually be really cool.
Duncansport@reddit (OP)
Not yet, I wish they did though
campbellsimpson@reddit
Thanks, I'll investigate it!
flacoman954@reddit
That's gotta go like shit off a shovel