We Turned My Whipple Supercharged E55 Wagon Into A SuperCar KILLER With 3 DIY Mods! Sounds Insane!
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2022
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Yes! I wish I had a wagon, sleeper dream car! From CT to NC
now i see the italian blood in u Alex.... all italians are pazzo whit tuning🤣🤣🤣🤣... from scooters to bikes to cars... i know coz i was in italy and i had a piaggio zip wich i moded to 90cc full pollini evo 10.. 🤣🤣🤣
my dreamcar is a built BMW E61 wagon, a M5 touring
Yes, but the gage location you choose I'm just a little conflicted on that but elsewhere hell yes
I have always wanted an E55 wagon !! Sleeper cars rule !!
That setup looks so good and clean. Sounds amazing too.
I'm a big fan
@@LegitStreetCars what did the new radiator say the the fan ---I’m a fan
@@captain1334 you just made me headbutt the corner of a wall
@@p-townshankzilla2654 mm blood... Tasty
@@p-townshankzilla2654 It’s more of a reference than a Joke specifically to the mighty car mods UA-cam channel video where they make a 10 second drag car out of a Volkswagen beetle
This is actually brilliant, and the one thing that's got me reaching for the keyboard is your genuine reaction to your own work. You're like a kid in a sweet shop!! No acting, just pure emotion. For the frustrated mechanic with no garage and no ability to work on their own car, this is actually the next best thing. Thank you, Alex for your enthusiasm and humble ability to do what you love and share it with other petrolheads.
Now, where is that throttle body for Lady Legit's tank?
I'm with you. I really don't understand America's fascination with tiny SUV's. I think it's just herd mentality. Wagons are just much better at everything except running over curbs accidentally. Oh, wait... Now I know.
Agree it is herd mentality, but also from a safety stand point typically they are safer depending on who makes them. The safer and less injuries a car has the cheaper the insurance. Is a Wrangler safer than a GLE absolutely not, is it safer than a cla250 since it weighs nearly double, depends on the situation. But I personally would drive a large wagon like a E class any day of the week over a GLE or GLS, unless I need a towpig.
Tiny u must be smoking… everything has to be MASSIVE when it comes to the USA. Massive drinks,food portions, massive suvs. And 90% of those people can’t even park the vehicle they buy because it’s to big.
Tiny suv's were neat when they had a low range and a frame.
It's because that's what the car makers have been pushing in the USA for years now. They're not making many cars anymore, they want you to buy giant pickups and SUV's and after so many years of it people have gotten brainwashed. Cars bad, trucks good!
Have any of you had to repeatedly strap a 35 pound 3 year old child in a middle car seat?
From one ex mercedes tech to another and also a w211 E55 owner, I absolutely loooove this. It’s a great motivator to get to modding 😂
Hello Sir, I just found your channel because I'm doing some research regarding tuning possibilities for my upcoming W211 E55K.
And after watching this video I immediately gave it a like, and subscribed to your channel.
Great video, great filming, great tuning on your beautiful "Kombi" and I really learned a lot. I will now start watching all of your E55 sedan videos and then the rest of the E55 wagon videos.
Keep up the good work, I really do appreciate all the efforts you put into making these videos.
And last but not least I wish you much fun and joy while driving your "Power-Kombi". Btw I didn't know that the wagon were that rare in the US.
Kind regards from the homeland of the W211 E55 AMG's, Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋🏻
(And that's why you hopefully may be forgiving me any mistakes in grammar, spelling or vocabulary 😉)
There is just something really unique about these old AMG's. And this particular model in wagon looks just outstanding. The shape has actually aged very well. Your CL65 is still my favorite though. That car is just absolutely bonkers. Keep up the good work man, great stuff!
Just wanna say how much I massively appreciate you giving us the open header sound check. 🙏. Forgoing this opportunity when it presents itself is inexcusable.
And thanks for the headphone warning!
Dude I thought my phones speaker blew out 😮💨😮💨
1000% agree on the sounds/feel of an ice engine to an electric, keeping a V8 around forever!
And $1k for V8 quality longtube headers is a deal, even in the Mustang world.
RENNtech's shorty headers are $3,500 !!
@@jetskiliferboatguy8140 damn!!
they're not quality though; they're straight from china. Same ones can be found on ebay for 700-800
A tip: do not tighten your headers onto the heads first. Get the nuts started on them so it still moves, then work from back to front when tightening them. It will make your life significantly easier.
Speaking from experience? 😎
$1k for headers might seem like a lot until you price out a header for my '05 Mini JCW... $1200. For a single 4 banger header.
I feel ya, custom UEL headers for my subi are around the same price.
Depends on brand and if you're keeping the cat. Can get a Miltek with test pipe for about 500.
I laugh at $1,200 headers in my E39 M5 voice 😂😁😂
or you can go with ceramic coated long tubes from eBay which are the same quality as VRP except $300 cheaper, and offer reduced heat in the engine bay like I did
@@iPodTouch4Life20 Unless they have a brand name on them, I doubt they're the same quality. Most of the stuff on eBay is Chinese knock-offs that look good but crack after a few hundred heat cycles.
I allways use the AMG Transmission Mount A2122401018 (about 50€ over here in Germany), it got 3 Anchor points instead of 2 (the Blackseries Mount, is fully rubbered and super expensive compared to Originals or Lemförder, 130-200€).
Wagon = Best daily!
It was great to meet you Friday at the Naperville car show. Guys you think Alex is cool, funny and charming in his videos you should meet him in person! What a cool guy!!
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I drive a 2015 Mustang GT PP1 with the bolt on items with a 93 tune and seeing around 500hp. As much as I would love a "kompressor" and approximately 700+hp, 500hp is "enough". Love the fact that I get to drive it on the Autobahn on the daily and get it opened up on the unrestricted sections. I agree with the BEV comment. ABSOLUTELY NO SOUL. It might be a rocket, but without any V8 noise, what's the point.
Every couple years I spend months in Germany. Between Frankfurt & a town near Düsseldorf. It’s amazing sometimes just cruising in the right lane & seeing hoe fast bikes and cars fly past.. literally in a blink of an eye. Germany is number one for roads too in my opinion.. smooth & not filled with cracks and holes like every city in America haha
One of the coolest wagons ever. I just wish there was more driving footage. Specifically a go pro mounted on the rear bumper or mic at least.
Love this channel. I get outta bed on a Sunday morning (Australian) and start my day off work with a chilled Alex showing us cool things and stuff. Dunno how Alex can be so chilled. He's definitely NOT a quitter.
You should get the waggon dry ice blasted that would be super satisfying seeing it get cleaned up
Huh? Dry ice blasted? The hell? Whats that supposed to do? I dont get it.. a good ole cut n rub sounds like a better alternative, i guess.. dunno why youd want to shoot dry ice at a cars paint….
@@Z-Ack look up a video on it if your into detailing it’s interesting
What an awesome wagon! That vent pod mount had me reminiscing about my 05 Volvo S60R when I used one to add a boost gauge. Can't wait to see more Lightning content, too!
i've been watching your videos since the rona started, and i feel like you're a just naturally nice guy. watching someone's videos for awhile you feel like you start to know them and i enjoy watching your videos alot, with rich rebuilds and samcracc as well, and the good old angry scott kilmer when i run out of content to watch
Another phenomenal video Alex.. man I'm SO jealous!! That wagon is the absolute BLING under the hood, outside too.. looks sounds and drives amazing.. man oh man.. thank you SO SO much for making videos Alex, seriously!!!
Thx Alex for your enthusiasm and humble ability to do what you love and share it with other petrolheads.
you are the best...
Been waiting for this episode and Wagons rock!!!
Alex, you are the main reason why I bought an E55. Watching your videos are, simply, inspiring to me, yet quite intimidating, due to my lack of experience working on a car. Maybe one day I'll tackle one of the easier jobs that you make look so simple. Keep the videos coming! Stay blessed
I feel the same way man 😂😂
Dude, my Saturdays keep getting better. Very, very nice video.
Thanks brother!
While in high school, my dad bought a 68 Caprice wagon, with a 396, 11:1, 375 hp. That car would scoot! Love wagons.
Am I the only one who couldn't stop smiling when Alex planted the go fast pedal the first time. Thank you for the awesome content Alex. From a fan in South Africa.
Ever since the 124, an E-Class wagon has been special, but the 211 is my favorite. I currently own a sedan, but I would love an E55 Wagon some day.
I love the care and attention to detail he makes I showing how to do things. And the fact he loves a modern classic like the E55. Much love and respect from the UK. If I had an E55 I would pay to have it sent to you so you could work your wizardry.
I love your wagon Alex, sounds fantastic. I own a low mileage E55 with a stage 1 Renntech tune. It's nothing short of mental. To think they'll never be made again.
Hey Alex, thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them. Your voice, content, enthusiasm and authenticity I find compelling watching…and I don’t even like repairing cars! (I have a Macan 3.6l Turbo) I find your video’s therapeutic! I have I ever done what you do, nor likely too, however, your video’s I watch from start to finish. Greetings from one of your many Australian audience members.
This is a cool build. I have a 2005 E55 with an OG Weistec blower on it and I love it! I’m manual swapping it! I highly recommend a Wavetrac or Quaife diff! Totally changes the car!
Nice video Alex. That beast is such a beautiful wagon. Wish there were more of them. I am in Canada so they rusted out by now here so it's not something we see often. Love it
Just finished watching last vid and you upload this one, hell yea bro!
Keep it up!❤️
I have all of these mods and the future mods you listed on my CLS55 (first VRP Whipple CLS) . I am absolutely blown away by the insane instant boost of the Whipple. Unreal. However I am no mechanic by profession, just a hobbyist and your video makes that even more clear for me with the way you tackle these mods with such ease, haha. I only got a few pulls in before I ran into minor issues. I am currently waiting on my 20lbs tensioner and innovator west crank pulley now. Then I will be able to enjoy it more! Love you content Alex. Keep up the hard work
Imagine a CLS wagon with a whipple kit… ooo la la
For the airbox there is a carbon fibre all in one piece you can fit to that TB. It also uses factory filters and bottom sections, plus the intake tubes from the radiator section. Looks very clean.
Back in 2000 a co-worker in the UK took me for a spin in an Audi RS4 avant, and I fell in love with the performance wagon. If I had more space for cars, I’d love to figure out how to have one in the states. That car was WILD.
Kudos for bonus video at the end.
Love me a fast sleeper wagon. Had 3 Audi 1995 S6 avants with go fast bits. Super cool and just over 200 imported as well.
Rockstar status achieved with the E55
Keep on keepin on
Amaaaazing set up, love it. Be very interesting to see how the trans holds up with the increased power/torque. Perhaps taking regular samples checking for oil and clutch break down over set mileage to track how it's going?
The trans is good for about 700hp and about 770 ft lbs. With these engines it is the torque that becomes the limiting factor as it is so high. Above 700hp the torque is too much for trans to handle.
TT V12 used same box and was detuned to keep torque in check. The 7-speed was not strong enough so they used 5-speed until about 2012 for the engine!
One of your best, your excitement and joy is contagious! What a car..
That smile when he floors it does more for me understanding what performance gains are prodiced from the mods then any dyno graph or prep tracked on slicks with e85 tune 1/4 mile
Dear Alex! You always make me thinking about, to buy my best friend straight 6 e320 diesel wagon. Last time when i drove it, it was a phenomenal feeling. This big body moves like, nothing else, and the power of course is less, than in you E55, but amazing feeling. In Hungary we have very limited opportunity to tune our cars, but watching you videos, make me feel to buy this car, and to make a beast from this e320.
I really love, what you are doing, and I can say that you are No1 at my youtube list. Thank you for your videos!
I just spent 9 days in London and the # of wagons on the road there is unbelievable. Every make and model had wagons.
Take this to the track! Love this wagon and the direction of your channel. Keep the dream alive!
Awesome whipplewagon! Love your Merc content as always and keep up the good work guys.
Favorite car channel by far! Lots of effort and time put in these vids, keep it up
Love your vids man they are incredible. I could watch them all day. Thanks!
As always you are amazing at tuning MBZ AMG Cars. I still get excited over the upgrades and the little tricks you do to these cars. Keep it up. Ted
Car sounds amazing ripping through the gears. Great fun watching you work on this AMG.
Brother This is My Dream wagon setup!!!! Can’t wait for the rest of the mods!!!! I’m 56 yrs old and so few of these around that don’t cost a fortune tho🤯 ESPECIALLY HERE IN DALLAS, TEXAS🤙🏽
Every time I watch your E55 wagon videos, it makes me want one. Today, I saw a low mileage one for sale near me and it’s like $60k. Wish I had the money for it.
Alex, I love this car and I love that it’s a wagon I love how you went all black on this. I wouldn’t have done anything different on this build and want one exactly like it.
Alex you're nuts! The biggest petrol head that actually knows what he's doing! lol. That wagon is awesome! In England we call wagons Estate Cars and I've had Estates of various makes ( that barely broke 100 bhp lol) my Range Rover 4.2 supercharged is sort of a " Wagon" and for me goes like we say in the UK " Like shit of of a shovel" meaning it's bloody quick! And at the age of 68 with a knackered back the 400 bhp is quick enough for me! Keep 'em coming Alex!
That open header sound check is why I love your content man, as soon as the long tubes were in, just sticking out like that, I immediately wanted it, I’m only sad for one reason though, no brap braps
I've been waiting impatiently for this since the last E55 video. Glad its here! I remember in your previous video you mentioned you would test out the slr and clk dtm tcu modules and give a more in depth review. Is that video coming soon?
Did he make a video about it this? I’m interested
@@MrHustleSwag he did not. Never posted dyno info on this car either. I was hoping to see both
I absolutely love that car! I wish I could get one as my daily.
Intakes look amazing!
Alex, after c63 this is probably the best car in your lot. Love the stealth engine bay look after the super charger install 👌
I’m not a Mercedes guy, Alex, but I love your channel and the wagon is absolutely SICK!! I bet it’s a riot to drive!
Now some custom rims and drag radials for the back. An inch smaller for some sidewall. The one drawback of short sidewalls is like solid engine mounts. They transmit driveline shock to the contact patch and blow the tires loose. A little more meat allows the tire to preload as the inertia to get moving is overcome. They wind up ever so slightly and release within the first 30 feet of launch.
Thanks Alex. I also have a Black E55 Wagon with M113K, long headers, no Whipple supercharger though. . Love it!
Alex it seems you are really happy with the mods on the E55 Wagon! It sounds amazing!!
Dream car is right! I think my love of wagons started with a late 70’s Malibu at the age of 0 to 11. Then it was onto my first car that I bought from my Scout leader a 1993 Honda Accord. Next a 1998 Passat, great divers car but to many electrical demons, and then now a 2007 E91…but man would I love an E series AMG wagon…I’ll keep dreaming. Thanks for giving me goosebumps and keeping that dream alive!!!!
Wow ! Nice job Alex, i absolutely love this build 😀 dream e55. 😍
So badass. Love the attention to detail and the quality workmanship too.
The e55 wagon was my dream car when it came out. I couldn’t afford one so I bought a Audi b6 a4 manual avant instead. Fast forward 18 years, I still want a e55 wagon!!! Wish these weren’t so crazy in price still for its age/mileage
This thing rips the road...so cool seeing you happy with your E55...good one Alex.
That thing is really cool and I agree about electric cars, I can never see myself truly enjoying one. The sound of the engine/exhaust/blower all make ICEs far to enjoyable, even if they might not be as fast.
When I used a Spectre aftermarket air filters, my MAF sensor only lasted 13,000 miles. Even after cleaning it, it was shot. Love the build.
One of my all time favorite cars ! Great job dude 🤙🏼
Very nice Alex. Awesome power. Learned new moves with those long pipe curls 😅👍
WOW 🫣that’s insane Alex ! I love those wagons ! I think the intakes look good 😊
By far my favourite car Alex owns! Looks awesome and Alex smiling all the way through. Like a kid at Christmas.
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This is simply Awesome!! Great Job. You are an Inspiration!!
Loving the wagon content Brother, what a blast. It looks good under the hood too.
Hello this is your twin from another mother from Cali!!! I have 2004 silver E55, just acquired 2003 SL55 and the nemesis 2005 CL65 with under 70K!! All run great but when the CL breaks it breaks. I have been told the total repair bill for the CL65 is 25K for the close to two years of ownership. Would love to make the 55s faster than snot and I'm sure one day I will, just have to build up the nerve to take them apart and put them back together. Just know that every time your CL is sitting mine has been running (where is that wood). Until these days happen' I will live vicariously through you. I don't do social media. but I have enjoyed watching what you do. Last but not least, first car 1980 white Trans Am with the biggest blue bird. Of course, it came with the smallest engine.
Great video Alex, detailed as always and you couldn’t have said it better about the Tesla! The P85D I owned was fast as shit but Not at all enjoyable when you want to have fun. There’s no drama, no emotions. No connection!
Belissimo! Nice work, Alex. Beast of a machine you got there.
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Love how the sunroof inner cover moved back a little the first time when you floored it.
Another great video and it was good seeing you again at the HS car show!🐟
Damn that E55 Whipple sounds 🔥.... keep them videos coming. Love that Supercharger sound.
Enjoy the sound and was hoping you'd start it with just the headers on. Very nice!
I'm from Kansas... The wagon is the perfect body style for a daily. Crossovers try to do everything all at once and they end up being kinda bad at everything!! Wagons are just sedans with better weight distribution, and a huge amount of space!
I quite agree with you. It's the same here in the Uk. I've always loved the look of an estate car( wagon to you) and had them for years. As an angler you need them to get all of your fishing tackle in the car! And boy do we who fish for carp take a lot of gear with us for a four or even seven day session!
That Rolls in the background just looks majestic. Great job on your videos. Really enjoy them.
Did you consider ceramic coating the downpipes?
You made this car so awesome! The attention to detail, is off the chart...keep up the great work! Can't wait for your next video...question, what is the going price for an E55 now and how do you know if you got a good deal? I see some out there...I would like to do this...Thanks!
Alex thanks for the awesome content and looking forward to seeing your next video and as always be safe 👍
Looks like a fun ride. I'd love a wagon like that
What a sleeper! I would totally rock that wagon & surprise a lot of people. Great vid, dude👍
wagon is such a cool car and now with a supercharger it must be plenty of fun.
love this build
Love the video and the channel! That E55 sounds WILD 👍👍👍
i don't know which i enjoyed watching more...the car turning into a beast, or you being geeked at the performance.
You have no idea how much I want to supercharge my Mercedes too now 😅😂 if it was my backup car, I would try it, you make it look easy peasy 😅😂
Your E55 wagon is hands down my favorite car in your collection. Hands. Down.
Definitely an awesome built!!! Thank you Alex!!
Great video Alex!!! Super sweet car collection too
You the man Alex! You inspire me to mod my w211 E55! 🏎️😎
I like the aftermarket air intake kit. Another bad to the bone AMG video - long live MB AMG!
Now, it’s time for some W212 5.5L action Alex!
Love this channel so much keep up the great work mate
This video has shook my world, I was not expecting two uploads in one week! COUNT ME IN!! HECK YEAH!! :D
Dude that’s why I love benzes the sound of v8 amg is just amazing
Awesome work Peter