Stock SLK55 not fast enough? SLR engine swap...

[iceburns288]

This guy did an SLR engine swap! Holy shit! :eek:

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From the original poster (I found this on another forum, from a guy who found it on another forum;) )


Ya'll remember Mohamed Bin Sulayem right? Well I met him today, him and his gorgeous SLK.
Here's what happened:
I was on my way home from school when I see an SLK wit two black patches on the hood. I was like "stickers". So I decided to check it out. After a fast lunch, I went to the house where it was parked. I get close and see that those black patches were actually the engine sticking out of the hood. I was like WTF? I was even more shocked when I read SLR on the engine. So I started snapping pics. When a Nissan Armada pulls up and who else but Bin Sulayem steps out of the house to get something from the Armada. Then he gets in the SLK and calls me to talk to him. At first I didnt recognise him, but he told me later on. My first reaction was to point speechless at the hood. He told me got the engine and put it in himself and changed the transmission, and it's a RWD. He said it had 615hp, and could go well over 350 km/h. He told me he had already been up to 320. He said it's a one of a kind, and that AMG are coming to Dubai just to see it.
The reason why he did such a crazy think was because all the other cars he has (Enzo, F50, F40, GT1, etc etc etc...) were undrivable in these streets cuz of all the traffic, so he settle with a SLK55 with an auto transmission, a comfy, easy ride in other words. But he wasnt happy with the power output...So hey, might as well drop an SLR engine into it...
Oh, and the sound...Mind blowing...
Crazy car...

[Shaolin]

who is this guy? obviously he's loaded.. but who is he?

[Redlyne_mr2]

What a wild car that would be. I wonder if he changed the brakes, suspension etc.

[EK 2.0]

HOLY SHIT...that thing must just ahul ass...and as Ryan mentioned...the rest has to be upgraded...that kind of power in that lil thing...wow...

[JCX]

Originally posted by Shaolin
who is this guy? obviously he's loaded.. but who is he?

Part of me wants to say - "GOOGLE"

Part of me wants to say - "He is / was a rally driver"

Take your choice.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by JCX


Part of me wants to say - "GOOGLE"

Part of me wants to say - "He is / was a rally driver"

Take your choice.
I dont know too many rally drivers who live in Dubai with a car collection such as that guys. He's an oiler for sure.

[BumpinTalon]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

I dont know too many rally drivers who live in Dubai with a car collection such as that guys. He's an oiler for sure.

x2
but for some reason the guy talks about him like he used to be a famous person?

[Willie Bobo]

just google the dude. he was/is a famous rally car driver and by the looks of it, this thread has been made numerous times all over the internet.

:)

[JCX]

Originally posted by BumpinTalon


x2
but for some reason the guy talks about him like he used to be a famous person?

Do you guys think I make this shit up to amuse myself?

http://www.ameinfo.com/313.html

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by BumpinTalon
x2
but for some reason the guy talks about him like he used to be a famous person?


But, he IS a famous person...he's raced in the Paris-Dakar Rally numerous times...and been a Middle Eastern Rally Champ for like 10 years or something...

[Redlyne_mr2]

Holly shit...I never thought of the dakar rally. Still is there really that much money in rally racing?

[JCX]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Holly shit...I never thought of the dakar rally. Still is there really that much money in rally racing?

National hero + rich country = take a wild guess.

[BumpinTalon]

damn, I wish I had an engine bad ass enough it poked out of my hood in not just one but TWO places.

[hash]

Originally posted by JCX


National hero + rich country = take a wild guess.


plus he's got oil investments...

[asp integra]

aaaaaa black gold, gotta love it

[bspot]

That would be a fun car, but there is no denying that looks like ass.

[schurchill39]

that is fucking nuts. And that hood looks wild

[Seanith]

Wow thats amazing! Impressive that AMG would be checking it out as well..

[TheBenzo]

I dont know about that 615 Hp thing, those SLR Engines are pushing over 800... must have typed it in wrong. The Twin Turbo V12 6.5 L makes 603 horse..

[JCX]

Originally posted by TheBenzo
I dont know about that 615 Hp thing, those SLR Engines are pushing over 800... must have typed it in wrong. The Twin Turbo V12 6.5 L makes 603 horse..

Are we talking about the same SLR?

http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1016543/Action/StandardFeatures

Horsepower@RPM 617 hp @6500rpm

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by bspot
That would be a fun car, but there is no denying that looks like ass.

I think it looks really good. Those holes in the hood were done pretty tastefully and add a touch of originality to the whole project.

[autospeed]

Looks gorgeous, elegant and badass at the same time. Our buddy /////AMG is gonna cream his pants when he sees this one. lol.

[/////AMG]

Too late haha, I've seen the first pic somewher ebefor ebut can't remember.
Wish they had pics with the hood open, and in progress pictures!! Looks hot no doubt.
BRB http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/jack.gif

[iceburns288]

Originally posted by bspot
That would be a fun car, but there is no denying that looks like ass.

It looks badass with the engine pokin out from under the hood like that...:burnout:

[Kaos]

Im surprised he even got that engine to fit!
I didnt think it was possible.
If I had that kinda money, I would put a C6 motor in my car.
Ya I know, american motors dont belong in a german made car but that thing would haul ass!

[lastprodigy]

Originally posted by bspot
That would be a fun car, but there is no denying that looks like ass.


youre right, the back end and wing of the cobalt SS are much nicer....:rolleyes:

[Hakkola]

I think it looks amazing, this is my new favorite car. I'd be speechless if I saw it in person.

I don't like white on many cars, but I think it's the best colour on new and old SLK AMG's.

I'd like to know all the specs on this car, especially 0-60, and 0-120

[GoChris]

thats hot

[M_Power]

Originally posted by Kaos
Im surprised he even got that engine to fit!
I didnt think it was possible.
If I had that kinda money, I would put a C6 motor in my car.
Ya I know, american motors dont belong in a german made car but that thing would haul ass!


Well the original SLK 55 has room for a V8, and the SLR engine would only be taller because of the supercharger on top, so its not surprising that the engine could fit. Altough im sure it not an easy swap haha.

[Chester]

I'm gonna need some new underwear ASAP

[crazydriver]

WOWsers! :eek: that must be some beast to drive :bigpimp:

[Kamen]

You can sort of see his mansion in the background :bigpimp:
What a crazy ride...christ...:drool:

[ExtremeSi]

How would you even go about buying an SLR engine? ebay:rofl:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by ExtremeSi
How would you even go about buying an SLR engine? ebay:rofl:

well, you buy the SLR and you buy the SLK then swap the motors with the other...

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by EK 2.0


well, you buy the SLR and you buy the SLK then swap the motors with the other...

Sure, but then you have an SLR with an SLK engine, and who wants that?


OK, hell, I'd take it. :D

[Seanith]

i'm sure with that guys influence he got one np..

[ZorroAMG]

I doubt he'd buy an SLR for a donor motor guys, get real....

It must be either from a wrecked SLR or just an engine purchase from the factory.

[bspot]

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[bspot]

Originally posted by lastprodigy



youre right, the back end and wing of the cobalt SS are much nicer....:rolleyes:

I missed this post... wtf does that have to do with anything? Did I say I loved my wing? Do I have to love this car just because it costs more than mine?

Maybe I'll cut some holes in my hood and you'll like my car better too. :rolleyes:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
I doubt he'd buy an SLR for a donor motor guys, get real....

It must be either from a wrecked SLR or just an engine purchase from the factory.


No...I still like my idea better...haha;)

[Seanith]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
I doubt he'd buy an SLR for a donor motor guys, get real....

It must be either from a wrecked SLR or just an engine purchase from the factory.

Exactly :D

[2002civic]

wow thats nice

[T-Dubbs]

Originally posted by Kaos
Im surprised he even got that engine to fit!
I didnt think it was possible.
If I had that kinda money, I would put a C6 motor in my car.
Ya I know, american motors dont belong in a german made car but that thing would haul ass!
lol
i want the 850i v-12 with the 6 speed in my e30
now that would haul ass

and im still keep'n it german

[googe]

if he needed more power than the slk55 but still auto why didnt he just buy the SLR? :nut:

[/////AMG]

Originally posted by googe
if he needed more power than the slk55 but still auto why didnt he just buy the SLR? :nut:

If you read the article you would know why.

"The reason why he did such a crazy think was because all the other cars he has (Enzo, F50, F40, GT1, etc etc etc...) were undrivable in these streets cuz of all the traffic, so he settle with a SLK55 with an auto transmission, a comfy, easy ride in other words."

[googe]

Originally posted by /////AMG


If you read the article you would know why.

"The reason why he did such a crazy think was because all the other cars he has (Enzo, F50, F40, GT1, etc etc etc...) were undrivable in these streets cuz of all the traffic, so he settle with a SLK55 with an auto transmission, a comfy, easy ride in other words."

that doesnt answer the question at all actually. the SLR is an auto as well :rolleyes:

[Seanith]

he probably just had a SLK "just sitting around" lol

[/////AMG]

Originally posted by googe


that doesnt answer the question at all actually. the SLR is an auto as well :rolleyes:

Erm, :rolleyes: yes it does. The guy has a shit load of supercars obviously he doesn't want another one for no reason, so he bought an SLK which makes perfect sense becaus eit's a great daily driver an dhe wanted more power and still comfort.

[googe]

Originally posted by /////AMG


Erm, :rolleyes: yes it does. The guy has a shit load of supercars obviously he doesn't want another one for no reason, so he bought an SLK which makes perfect sense becaus eit's a great daily driver an dhe wanted more power and still comfort.

erm, think about that, do you think an SLR engine in an SLK is going to make less power than an SLR engine in an SLR? :rolleyes:

if his issue is that overpowered manual cars are hard to drive in congested traffic, an auto SLR in an SLR body isnt going to be any harder to drive than an auto SLR in an SLK body...

[Redlyne_mr2]

Has anyone read the specs on it. Did he change the brakes? The SLR has crazy brakes and a rear spoiler brake for a reason, the oem slk brakes would not be up to par.

[TurboCarrera]

Originally posted by googe
if he needed more power than the slk55 but still auto why didnt he just buy the SLR? :nut:

maybe he couldn't afford the SLR? :rofl:

[dino_martini]

How could he not afford an SLr? if he has a bunch of super cars, and was able to do this project...