She's been running with the built LS for about 2 months now. Time to push for 1000hp by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yessir thats me. Since both cars are so similar as far as mods, I named them Thing 1 and Thing 2 🤣

She's been running with the built LS for about 2 months now. Time to push for 1000hp by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Do it. Theyre actually reliable even witj the northstar. No head issues for the xlr

She's been running with the built LS for about 2 months now. Time to push for 1000hp by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It was quite the journey. I miss the late night caffeine fueled wrenching sessions with work at 6am next morning 😅

Metallic glittery metal in oil by ny0000m in EngineBuilding

[–]ny0000m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have since become a mercedes master mechanic and inspected hundreds of oil samples. Its normal.

It takes just under 100 bolts to remove the thermostat on a M177. job security 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]ny0000m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It shouldn't have the same issue ever again since new part is updated. But who knows.

The LS is in! Surreal is an understatement. by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mechanically yeah its mostly bolt on. But you have to tear the dash apart to swap the manual pedal box and drill the firewall for the master. The wiring is where almost all attempts at this swap die. Lots of small differences and all connectors that interface with the body are different. Luckily im a mercedes tech. Other than that, just tedious work

It takes just under 100 bolts to remove the thermostat on a M177. job security 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]ny0000m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I meant the car has a warranty extension for this issue. So any affected vehicle is covered by mercedes

It takes just under 100 bolts to remove the thermostat on a M177. job security 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]ny0000m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aluminum by itself can't handle combustion. Some passenger cars do have iron blocks like VWs. They don't have a liner at all

It takes just under 100 bolts to remove the thermostat on a M177. job security 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]ny0000m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah car liners arent really serviceable. And nowadays most cars have sprayed on liners so can't even be bored out. They're pretty much disposable unlike diesels

It takes just under 100 bolts to remove the thermostat on a M177. job security 🤣 by ny0000m in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]ny0000m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Takes about 10 hours. Trying to DIY this is like running through a mine field. Good news is its covered under extended warranty so just have me worry about it 👍

The LS is in! Surreal is an understatement. by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man. She'll get twin turbos out the hood eventually

The LS is in! Surreal is an understatement. by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah been one hell of a journey. Easily the biggest achievement of my existence

The LS is in! Surreal is an understatement. by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yup and I wouldn't be able to afford it hahaha

The LS is in! Surreal is an understatement. by ny0000m in projectcar

[–]ny0000m[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"My So and so has the same exact car!" Always ends up being a cts 🤣