E55 AMG Build PT 5 - My Last Performance Mod & Mystery Ebay Part Unboxing!

[@vt2704]

Since you started the Benz series I have a new respect for them.

[@arnoldmosk494]

Alpha Ghost Damn right you are !!

[@cardiacpa]

I have gained as much as "humanly possible" respect for MB AMGs.

[@stephenchader3145]

Nice video as usual. I have the same heat exchanger on my E55 and it works great. As you said, it gets a lot more airflow from the fan than the bottom mount one so performance at low speeds is much better. It helps a little with temperature rise rate under boost but that's limited mainly by the unit under the supercharger, however, my IAT stays flat at idle and my recovery time is only a few seconds (even with a lot more boost than you have). One thing you didn't address, however, is bleeding the system. With the coolant flowing from top to bottom of the heat exchangers (which, I agree, is the best way), you allow coolant to flow through the system while the heat exchangers are mostly full of air. Running the pump will never bleed the system (even with your remote tank and/or bleeding from the fitting near the supercharger) because coolant will fall right to the bottom of the heat exchangers and keep flowing while a lot of the air stays behind. The best way would probably be to add bleed valves to the top of both heat exchangers, however, I have had good results just from vacuum filling the system. You can also help bleed both exchangers by disconnecting the (easily accessible) top line at the secondary heat exchanger until gravity forces coolant from both the hose and heat exchanger (it's kind of messy, but definitely worth it). You may be able to live with the rear main seal leak. I've had the same leak for years, but it's pretty slow: I never have to add oil, it never leaves drops on my garage floor, and cleaning off the bellhousing and encapsulation panel at each oil change is a lot easier than replacing the seal. I'm pretty OCD about that kind of thing, and being an MB tech, it's not that big a deal for me to take care of, but even I can't justify it (also: leaked oil=cheap rust-proofing).

[@chuck_machine]

Hi Alex, you might want to add some additional support to the upper bracket for your secondary heat exchanger. If that's the primary mount for the hood strike, that means when you're rolling down the road, the hood is constantly trying to pull against it, which will fatigue the upper tab mount (especially since it's only aluminum). I couldn't tell for sure, but it looks like it was better supported with the old bracket in place.

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

Alex....it’s great to see your subs going up, you deserve it bro !✌️

[@sinclairgarage4693]

I never cared for the AMG's until I started watching your channel and now I want one.. Great videos!

[@voodoovinyl434]

I did those headlamp covers... get the new roll of butyl rubber too. It's not as intimidating of a job as you'd think. WORTH IT.

[@Jack9788]

Looking forward to the upcoming battery-operated green wrangler 7:01 video!

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

Love your content Alex. I really want a CL55AMG hard top coupe someday. You give me the confidence to find a nice example and then maintain it myself.

[@obnxsdonky9394]

no need to call it a hardtop coupe. theyre all fixed roof coupes

[@enzoz4]

Great job as usual, valve seals made me laugh, good memories haha. Also hilarious that I've owned an Xterra with the radiator problem from your other video and now I'm on my second W211. Only wish I knew about pink milkshake five years ago! Crazy.

[@arnaud8688]

Hello! :) why the white smoke comme out muffler when starting the E55? I have the same probleme with mine... i have the same car... you know bro?

[@petekonecko4189]

Alex, because of your videos i saved tons of money avoiding bad purchase of s550 I was so crazy about this car i almost sign the papers, but browsing KZbin i found your chanel. All your informations saved my bu**. Great Job man !! thanks again for your videos and everything.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Pete Konecko So glad I could help you out. Thanks so much for your support on the channel

[@Neketre]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but at 1:47 the "Description of Contents" on the mystery part bag reveals what the mystery part is ;).

[@AMGMANIAC]

I just did the headlight cover replacement. I found it really easy heating the old ones up with a heat gun. They both came off after a few minutes.

[@Albanianguy9]

Finally the AMG NUT is back😁😁

[@jimmys2811]

I think the routing for your lines might be wrong. It should go TANK > IC > HE > FRONT PUMP > TANK. You want it to go from the tank to the IC is so that you can fill it with ice and have super chilled water flowing from the tank directly to the IC. Hope you see this and it makes sense.

[@LegitStreetCars]

That makes sense in my head. The way I have it with the bottom tank port to pump inlet and then pump to IC has been working great. Since my pump is wired to run all the time it pumps that freezing cold water right to the IC first. Then after it passes the IC it goes right into the HE and now the 2nd HE and back to the tank. I think either way would work though. Thanks for posting up good ideas. Alex

[@diggleboy]

I really miss that AMG supercharger distinguishing whine sound on cold start. That's my favourite!

[@biro24]

That's the cleanest rad water ive ever seen 👏.. Another brilliant video 😀🙏

[@johnfrese4851]

with the external trans cooler is mainly for a daily driver that had its trans rebuilt for added insurance.. I would have looked around on how to have both or have a smaller external trans cooler. usually most will also use a external power steering cooler to actually have both just to have the ability to have the added insurance to help keep the trans fluid a little cooler. I have done it and it seems to work as good but at least helped some if you take it to the track

[@benzitoracer]

E55 FTW!!! E63 sounds like a beast compared to the 55. 55 sounds like banchee at 5k rpm though...

[@sweepoodgaming5400]

i got distronic on my e55, love the feature and works surprisingly well despite its age

[@erictyppo5850]

Replace the projectors with EVOX-R projectors while the headlight is apart. They drop right in and provide a huge difference in lighting.

[@SpeedingTube]

Nice one! So tempted to get an E55 before prices start to shoot up. Only watched two video's today but I'll have to watch them all. I used to have a CLS55 and its really cool seeing someone who knows the cars well. You're so lucky to have a two post lift and a garage to work in! The number of bolts I lost on my gravel driveway! ha. If you haven't done an oil change vid yet I'd be keen to see one as I know there are two drain plugs on the M113K and always wondered where the other one is. Great content, keep it up.

[@ModifyOrDie]

Check the oil cooler and filter housing first + Rocker cover gaskets, mine leaked up there and it spread to the bottom looking like the rear main, but wasn't.

[@thomaspeterson8659]

Trans Am has best sound for me. Add Patreon to counteract demonetization . I'm in.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Tom, really appreciate that. I'm thinking about a patreon account. I actually give money to KZbinrs and feel great about it especially knowing the reality of the platform. Alex

[@Reffuhnayr]

I seriously love your channel, specifically your e55 build. Keep them coming please!

[@prestonhaley4524]

E55 AMG all day homie!

[@jamesbambury]

Here is another suggestion for you design flaw or common issues. How about BMW V8 valve stem oil seals really inexpensive part with a big service bill. They also have a coolant pipe issue as well. You could also do one on the N54 6 twin turbo high pressure fuel pump head bolt issue and carbon build up issue.

[@rvdh1964]

Great mods on your car! Only question I have is why you lead the hot water through the small new heat exchanger first and then through the bigger lower one? Now you are heating up everything behind the small one for no reason, other way around (lower one first) you loose a lot of heat not affecting the other heat exchangers anymore. Just a thought.

[@LeeJSA]

Alex....I'd contemplate re-installing that bracket you removed and trim if necessary because now everytime you close your bonnet it's going to impact on the top of the cooler which in time may damage it. Just a thought anyway. Otherwise good job....keep up the good vids!

[@RyanV78665]

great video, you've inspired me to seek one of these cars out for my stable! Keep 'em coming! Do a video on the lights if you can. I thought I saw an aussie make a video on them I don't think he had to undo any glue unless he totally skipped that part.

[@JGMendez23]

Ryan Vanderwerf going to be like any other headlight mod or restore. Pop the headlight assemblies in the oven at like 200 degrees for 10 minutes and it will seperate the glue.

[@Crankone]

Love the videos brother keep it up!!! Trans Am center stage please keeps me focused on my goals!

[@grindinforgreatness2987]

I look forward to all your videos brother, Love the AMG stuff

[@bigjimbo8172]

Great video Alex, and the TA had the best cold start imo, but it IS my dream car! keep up the good work buddy

[@arnoldmosk494]

Main reason for Problems with leaking seals is revving cold Engines , period!! And that Counts for every Brand of car!!

[@Lsxpwr08]

Great videos man, just bought my first 06 CLS55 AMG about 2weeks ago. This video helps a lot definitely looking forward to seeing the numbers plan on doing it to mine😃

[@MrSnowford]

Congrats on the CLS55. Had mine for almost 3 years......still loving it every day.

[@Lsxpwr08]

LSC have you put her on the dyno yet? And thanks Mrsnow lol my daily was an 01 WS6 got rid of her sadly because I have a baby on the way so I only have the AMG and A C6Z.

[@prezidentjeff]

Respect the hell out of you man. Best channel on KZbin

[@ashishpatel350]

You could get accue air airride. Or just replace it with a new set of coil overs. Every car with air suspension dies after the 7-10 year mark. Range rover, Mercedes, BMW, etc. Ps the headlights can be polished back to clear you don't need new lenses. It's just the top clear coat just oxidizing with uv damage.

[@stephenchader3145]

You're right that they can be polished back to very nearly clear, but if you leave them bare plastic they will oxidize very fast. A good clearcoat (body shop grade, not a cheap spray can) will help prevent this, and will look very good, but they won't be nearly as good as new (if compared side to side). Given that new lenses cost about the same or less than a repair kit and good clearcoat, I agree that replacement is the best choice.

[@kristophercantu297]

Ashish Patel My 2004 are still working parfect with 116k on the car. ZERO issues! (Yes, I'm knocking on wood) MY E55 is the best car I've ever owned. Built very well, awesome car. Still can't believe how fast this car is. AMG POWER!

[@lr882027]

Best 7 things you can do with this car are 1: fit a larger inter cooler for the supercharger, 2: Split the cooling system, 3: Upgrade the intercooler pump, 4: Fit a 77mm clutched pulley, 5: Fit 550cc injectors, 6: Get a tune (Eurocharged, VRP, German Muscle etc etc), 7: 1 step colder plugs. That will give you the best price to performance ratio - assuming you do the work yourself you'd be into it for about $2,000 to $2,500. I went a little further with short headers and a 92mm throttle body but really the cost of those and having them fitted was not worth the gain. Oh and get the supercharger serviced as well. Great fucking car.

[@JGMendez23]

Smoke those headlamp covers. Doooooo it.

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Hey Alex, it would be awesome if you did a video on fuel, oil, antifreeze and heat resistant gasket making material for when gaskets are obsolete on your ride! I need some DIY lower intake gasket ideas....non-mercedes

[@I___s3v3n3o___I]

Thanks Alex. I love AMG cars!! I have 2 of them at the moment, and thinking about making the third an E55 because of you !

[@quintonrichardson4506]

So I drive a really old 94 Cadillac DeVille that has the old 4.9 v8 it was my grandfather's before he passed and it's been a great car

[@jcpaintingdesign]

Best cold start, Pontiac after c43 and e55 at last love the e55 but I am not a kompressor ( supercharger) noise lover

[@Michael_Obando]

Man it's been a minute since I've seen a new video from you in my sub list

[@LegitStreetCars]

Winter really makes things difficult,haha. So many idea for this year. Stay tuned. Alex

[@jospi2]

I liked the C43 the best.

[@ZINI53]

me too

[@sufianjaar2642]

Been waiting for a new video, great stuff as usual

[@nateberlant6320]

Alex, I'm an NSX owner so don't hold that against me. I was interested in your water/methanol install. I thought you mentioned adding an injector before each intercooler( I have 1 on each side behind rear tire) and one right into throttle body. I'm running a 3.5 liter Twin Turbo so it's getting kinda warm.

[@Aspra]

Man I wish the C could be brought back even a little bit to normal. It so cool how it has survived still with all the abuse it has had.

[@MarcFuller]

Glad your back! Always great!

[@Man-Up-G]

I’ve changed the lenses on my e55 twice in a couple years... the replacement ones are not good quality and scratch VERY easily. But it’s the only option when the lenses are beyond repair. I’m guessing yours were beyond as well?

[@BigMolch]

Your awesome Alex keep it up! I been watching your videos since 4K subs! I’m in the Nw suburbs idk how you deal with living in the city man I’m enjoying your e55 build!

[@rafi1430]

Superb video Alex as usual , thanks

[@quintonrichardson4506]

Awesome build! I watch all your videos!

[@E55BaeMG]

pls do the video on headlight covers... is it worth it? or just get a new one when comparing the labor costs?

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

Replaced the car's entire airmatic system with sporty springs instead. Reduces cost by 4500-5000 down to 500.

[@RAJohnson713]

Plz do a video of the new headlight cover install

[@ysko3908]

finnaly some E55 action !

[@curlymyhero]

No question, the Firebird...

[@bigblock53]

you can wetsand and buff the lenses that are on the car.

[@wikedcobra312]

Awesome job as always alex

[@aaronbritt2025]

Alex, you got a cold? Got a little "Rudolph" thing goin' on. If you do, hope you feel better soon. BTW, WS6 start-up sounds the best, but then I'm biased. I had a WS6.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Aaron Britt Little stuffed up. Thanks man

[@yousefmellem250]

Regarding the hose routing: why didn't you put the cold water into the compressor heat exchanger?

[@victoryroadperformance3131]

Great Content as usual!

[@seeknsx1]

Great stuff hope to see the e55 soon

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

oh great rear main seal, ill be needing to do it on my ml430 but i think ill pull the engine out sense i dont have a lift and dont want to deal with all the awd stuff removal

[@kbcarroll]

That diagram literally made me laugh out loud

[@-Timpa-]

I love these videos! curently looking for an external radiator for the tranny on my 2003 E500 before I get the blueberry milkshake problem just sucks when it's -12C, snow and dont have any garage space

[@nicke2307]

My main on my w221 had a minor leak too.... i just drove it. Never had oil level issues. I say do it but no rush

[@nicke2307]

I loved distronic during rush hour!!!! Lmao i could sit there and text and my car would slam the brakes if someone stopped.... lol

[@BIMMERZEITT]

What kind of $ should we be looking at to get into an E55 AMG? Have seen them anywhere from $9k to $15k.

[@davewhitegt]

Would love to see a vid of what’s involved to do the rear main seal.

[@arnaud8688]

Hello all hello Alex! I have e55 and i have the same thing like yours at 0:25s when you start the AMG... the white smoke... you know this probleme? Coule you help me? Thx Arnaud

[@franksolis2998]

Awesome videos as alway. Is the setup the same process if your running everything stock with this vrp he.

[@alexyoung478]

Well done mate great video keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@goatmcgregor8951]

Was that diagram from the Mercedes workshop manual?

[@davewhitegt]

I did the headlights on my vette in my kitchen oven. Curious to find out what technique is gonna work best for you to get the glue off. For me, I liked using needle nose pliers and gator rolling it while it was warm. Good luck, gonna look killer. 👍🏼

[@ke6226]

Hey!....brought my E55 to my mechani and he told me I had a small leak at.the same seal...as u said, he told me it wasnt a big job..I told him that I hop that reflects on the bill lol

[@afn110]

Hi! Good job, but I want to ask why you did not mount the Chiller Killer? CK is probably the best way to lower the temperature in the intake.

[@taylorjackson3302]

I have been waiting for this! I'm a new subscriber and love the vids.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Taylor, welcome! Alex

[@taylorjackson3302]

LegitStreetCars plan to buy an e55 because of you when my truck is paid off😁

[@juanmonr7593]

I always wanted an amg 😞

[@skidwilliams9451]

Do a video on replacing the rear seal, need to do mine.

[@jedjones6532]

Hey man so I just blew up my e55 amg bearing that sits inside the supercharger pulley and I currently don’t have that s clip

[@ModifyOrDie]

The other reason people fitted an aftermarket trans cooler was because the early valeo radiators oil cooler failed and let water into the transmission cooler, which in turn kills your transmission pretty quick.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Yep that is correct. Alex

[@anashapaq9779]

Nice job man keep it up 55 engine is gr8 engine

[@dirkfromhein]

C43 sounds best by far... I miss my C43... one of many I should not have sold :-)

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What is the factory option you want that bolts to the core support? What’s it function?

[@Twisty290]

Just read a article about how hard it is with KZbin demonetization. Hope you are having fun with the channel still. It seems like you have a day job.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Hey! Yea I've had a few videos demonetized. Definitely sucks especially because I make it a point to not swear at all and be generally professional. Google has robots that look over videos and they may flag a good video for no reason. But yea, I have 2 other jobs and 2 kids so this is super part time. I honestly don't make any money at all after you consider the stuff I buy for the channel. I hope that changes as the channel grows but like many KZbinrs it's kind of slow in the beginning. I still like doing it and have so many ideas. Just not that much time, haha. Oh well. Glad you are a subscriber and I hope you enjoy the content. Alex

[@klwthe3rd]

LegitStreetCars Well said as a true professional. Doug Demuro watch your heels, Alex is nipping at your job. Lol.

[@FixItRyan]

WHAT IS THAT ELECTRIC-LIKE SOUND WHEN YOU STARTED YOUR E55??? My 2004 CLK500 does it too and I kinda hate it!!!

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

If the coolant goes through it first, doesn't that make it a primary heat exchanger?

[@pandahchompz6741]

Did you have to modify the bumper to fit the VRP intercooler for the tank?

[@redbaron2448]

Do you have to take off Front bump to install Secondary Heat Exchanger?

[@roccosvan]

When you have the headlights split open paint them black inside. will look incredible.

[@LegitStreetCars]

I'm thinking about it Alex

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

What are those two vertical coolers?..Power steering coolers?

[@posterlion]

00:26 I hate the sound of those secondary air pumps.

[@redbaron2448]

Since my transmission cooler lines weren't cut up and used like hoses like yours, is it just a straightforward job I don't have to do that

[@Motorsportsgeek]

"Honda civic radiator" I died lmao

[@jayheritageclub7852]

Hello I’m trying to find your video about how to repaint your head lights inside, but I can’t find it please help, thank you.

[@johnfrese4851]

i know i posted before but have a question is there a taller style of heat exchanger for that car it seems like it would work on how you set up both just wondering. but it seems like it would have helped a little better

[@patrickchristison2216]

Where did you purchase the additional coolant hoses from?

[@jochenheiden]

Great video! Where is the rotary engine video you mentioned a few days ago?

[@LegitStreetCars]

That video will be released on my buddies channel called Warped Perception. I will let you guys know when it comes out but I believe this week. I have a small role in the video. Basically I'm being interviewed like documentary style on how the rotary works and my general opinion Alex

[@jochenheiden]

LegitStreetCars can’t wait to see it. My opinion is they’re garbage!! Too many problems vs benefits.

[@redbaron2448]

Where does the external trans cooler get mounted to now?

[@Foxtrot2312]

So when are we going to see an updated drag times video? Hopefully once the weather gets warmer. :) I am curious how much a difference all the changes have made.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Yes just waiting on the snow to go away

[@Foxtrot2312]

@@LegitStreetCars Awesome! That being said, with your mods, what vrp power package is your car closest too?