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Sounds weird, but there will always be an Italy. I want to build one with the M119 V-8 out of the Tamiya 500SL, to match my full size project.

That’s good to know. I did some more research and it looks like the Esci is not a curbside. They also have a “pre-facelift” model, which is what I have in my driveway. So, cool. I’ll look for an Esci kit. Or two. Maybe more. The police car version looks cool. So does Ayrton Senna’s racing car. And the 2.3-16.

Are they better than the Fujimi/Revell curbside kits? Just curious. Thanks. Lee

Something new or modified in 1/8 scale. For a new kit, a current Camaro/Challenger/Mustang. Maybe a ‘57 Chevy. 1969 Camaro. Modified reissue: 1963 Corvette. The split window is a classic. 1967 427 Corvette is also a classic. 1929 Ford roadster on the Big Deuce rails. The flathead is great, but another new engine would be cool, too. Lots of options for old school engines; early Hemi, OHV Cadillac, Nailhead Buick, Jaguar 3.8 liter inline six with side draft Webers. A modern EFI engine would be cool, too. A Ford mod motor or Coyote with optional supercharger would look pretty cool in that small engine compartment. A 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan would be cool, too. I’m daydreaming, but it’s subjects that I think could sell. Of course I’m not a mind reader, nor can I see the future.

But seriously- Pro/Touring or Pro/Street versions of: Monogram 1969 Torino Talladega. The looong fastback would look cool in either style. AMT 1966 Galaxie 500. Such a cool car. It needs bigger wheels and tires, and an EFI Ford 4.6 DOHC or Coyote. (Doesn’t the AMT Vickie have a 4.6 DOHC?) AMT 1967 Impala. Another long fastback. Large diameter wheels. EFI big block with valve covers that say 572c.i. or 632c.i. Include a second set of valve covers that are smooth, plus decals for them with other displacements or graphics. Pro/Street version would have a rear wing big enough to launch F-18s. AMT 1965 Riviera. A Gentleman’s hot rod. Give it a modern EFI power plant. Chevy LS or Buick 425. Pro/Touring only on this one. New interior. AMT 1966 Riviera. Different body style, and boy does it look nice. Pro/Touring. Give it a nice interior, like something that would come from Chip Foose or Dave Kindig.

Pro/Street Mercedes 560SEC. Revell 560SEC kit. New back halved chassis. Centerline Convo-Pro wheels from Revell Jukebox Ford. New wheel backs to fit Revell Pro/Street tires, or new tires to fit the Convo-Pro wheels. Tool up a Mercedes M119 engine with a custom intake manifold that has a twin screw supercharger in the lifter valley blowing air up through and air/water intercooler. Have an optional twin turbo setup with the turbos poking through the hood on either side of the big cowl induction hood scoop. Also have an optional 8-71 supercharger poking through a stock hood. I tell ya, Revell is making a HUGE MISTAKE by not doing this. Just kidding on that mistake issue. But I would buy one.

1990 500SL

I did look on eBay for those two. I want the supercharger for a kitbash Mercedes model. If there’s not a good one in a kit, does anybody offer one in resin or 3D print? Worst case scenario, I could take measurements off a real supercharger and scratchbuild one.

This has me thinking about a custom intake manifold. The sheet metal efi front inlet tunnel ram type. Have charge air exit an air to air intercooler and go straight to the manifold, where water/methanol can cool it further. The factory manifold makes the air take a tortuous path. It works. Some guys in Sweden crammed a bunch of boost into the factory manifold and made 1000hp.

Loaded into my work van.

Another photo with address scribbled out

I have some parts from past projects; including a rebuilt supercharger from an ‘03-‘04 Cobra and the heat exchanger for its inter cooler in the manifold. The blower also has a longer snout from a Lightning pickup. Is there any reason why a car could have an air to air intercooler in the nose and air to water in the manifold? (For turbos or centrifugal supercharger). That would be one crazy induction setup.

It’s a 1990 Mercedes-Benz M119; a 4-cam 32-valve V8 with forged internals and 322hp. I’m planning on forced induction. Some guys in Sweden got 1000hp from this type engine. The car has a 2.6 liter inline-6 with 158hp now. Not much to look at while wrapped in plastic. It was shipped to my employer because they can unload it from a big rig. That’s the best photo I can get while not there myself. I’m pretty excited ??

It could also be inspiration for other shipping container conversions. I’ve driven by that thing many times. I never noticed it was a trailer until I stopped for lunch last week.

The seller told me about a young guy who wanted to turn it into a “sleeper” (he couldn’t remember the word). He wouldn’t sell it to that guy. I shook my head and said “kids today”. I didn’t tell him that this 51 year old will turn it into a sleeper.

I had one when I was a soldier stationed in Germany. It was a good little car. It had a 2.3L four cylinder and manual transmission. I could drive it a couple of hours at a time at 125mph on the Autobahn. I recently stumbled across a video of one with a Chevy LS. That was interesting. Research showed that an LS swap requires fabrication beyond my skill level, but a Mercedes V-8 can drop in with off-the-shelf parts. A stand-alone ecu is a good idea. Used Mercedes M-113 engines are not very expensive, so I plan to do that swap. Here is the car. It will be dropped off at my house next Friday. I did go look at it and drive it. It’s not in showroom condition, but it’s a 34 year old project car. I like the style of street rods and street machines, but I have to confess, I like pretty much everything else about more modern cars. Plus, I think this is a nice looking car.

I want to build a 190E with M113 engine swap. AMG supercharged would be really cool.

That’s a whole lotta van.

This is where I got lunch today. I’ve driven by it a hundred times, but never stopped until today. I was surprised to see that gooseneck.

I meant for turbochargers making more horsepower than the factory supercharger. Edited the thread title.

Let’s say it’s a factory supercharger. Could a budget semi-custom manifold be made removing the rotors, with a block off plate for the throttle body and an inlet to replace the snout? Thanks. Cheapskate in Chillicothe