William Crawford only for the lazy who don’t respect an SL with deep mechanical comprehension and early maintenance. This supercar is full of virtuoso engineering.
That car is done correctly, for years on this platform alot of folks just through pulleys at these things and boost does not always equal more power. cooling, intake, and the plenum mods are important for lowering air charge temps.
Thanks Tim! You're exactly right. Controlling the IAT's is key to constant/reliable power. A big lower or very small upper on an otherwise stock car probably won't make anymore power than stock as timing is pulled from high IAT's. However, whenever all supporting mods are done in combination, the results are glorious 👍
Just discovered your channel yesterday, the SL has been my FAVORITE car of all time since 2003! I would love to know how I can see your cars when you list them!! Was considering high end sports sedan but this just changed my mind!!!
Love your build, man. I bet you can't wait until the snow melts to take this bad boy out. I'm taking inspiration from this for my silver C55. Same brilliant silver, looks great for a hot Merc.
FisherFAST you sure cant! Where did you pick up your black hood emblem, there are two types, most i can find on ebay are with the spring, but on a 2003 it has just 2 prongs with a push fit? Thanks
@Fisherfast outstanding work. I'm a big fan of your work. You inspired me to do a few mods like yours and a few more planned. Would love to get my hands on a rear difuser like yours. Would you be able to share the source? Thanks Much!
Wow where do you get the new lenses for the headlights? I have two R230 SLs and one of them has headlights that are starting to fade and the simple rubbing compound truck doesn't last long (UV coating is gone) thanks for the video!
Very nice setup. Great numbers for those mods. No headers? just pulley and TB/snout? Have you taken it to the track yet? Who did the tune? I would recommend a good valve body for that amount of power. On these cars it will save your transmission.
Nice car! Can you please please please tell me where to buy the replacement lenses for the R230 Headlights? I would like to paint my SL55 Headlight housings black like you have, and can't find the new lenses anywhere. Thank you!
Hey Brian, have you been able to find a way to connect and utilize the paddle shifters on any of your steering wheel update conversions? Wondering if any advancements have been made in technology. (03 SL55 AMG w/ 63 steering wheel upgrade and RAYS Masterpiece REM build, that you had sold to my Dad).
Very nice. Enjoyed the uploads. What back spacing is in the rear 20x10.5? I am running same size niche wheels with 305’s and they just rub the front of the fender just a little. Think if my offset was 1/8 inch more it would fix it.
I have an 08 SL55 and will be addingheaders. Have you done an SL55 with the MBH long tube headers from Germany? Why do you prefer the mid length Kleemans? Thanks.
Very nice project and the rear end looks meaty and modern but the front grille doesn't work well with r230's the front end is to sleek and curvy for that grille so it looks a bit odd but each to their own.
Been watching you for years with the SL cars and every walk around you never put the roll bar up when you put the top down 😂😂😂😂 the SL looks so good with the roll bar up.
@@FisherFAST so I have to ask you've built several 55 cars and a 65 when are we getting the R230 SL63 AMG (6.2) build. It would be a new experience for not only that channel/fans but for you as well being that this would be a NA build.
Love your channel, and the sl55amg. Have you ever considered doing a total audio update? CarPlay, HUD. Or is that crossing the line, in staying close to original?
Hi Ivan, thanks for the good comment! On the earlier 2003-2004 SL's it's a lot of work to change the headunit as it runs on the Mercedes "D2B" interface. Since the car is wired with fiber optics, you need to replace the factory amps, speakers, and wiring just to change the headunit. On the 2005-2008 (still fiber optics but different headunit and "MOST" interface), it's a lot easier as there is an available adapter that will allow you to keep the stock stereo whilst changing only the headunit.
Thanks Loui! Got the S5 on the lift as we speak. Just changed the driveline fluids yesterday, doing the brake fluid today, and grills/wheels next week. Feels like a completely different car after the carbon cleaning, plugs, filter, and injectors! Will have an update video soon 👍
@@FisherFAST Looking forward to it! mines in also as we speak having new injectors and a carbon clean, fingers crossed it will be ready for collection tomorrow, keep up the great content!
Man , excellent job!!… How many gains in HP do you get from those high flow catalytic converters? Also, aside from the small pulley and ECU remap, where do you get your largest horse power gains?
Thanks Cedrock! I believe that the stock cats are 800 cell count and the high flow cats are 300 cell. It definitely frees up some power but can't give you an exact number unfortunately. Headers would be my first choice/recommendation to do on an otherwise stock vehicle. Big gains to be had there along with an amazing sound.
Car looks great man. really interested in doing an intake set up like that on my sl55, I have an E 55 as well and purchased a fab tech intake was not impressed with the quality. Are you getting the big fin rear diffuser on eBay because I only found one seller that’s actually selling the big fin version is that correct? Thanks.
Appreciate it! Definitely good idea to ditch the Fabtech intake. It looks nice but have seen people reportedly lose horsepower on back to back (install/uninstall) dyno runs as the filters are undersized fit the engine. Shoot me an email and I'll give you info on the diffuser. FisherFAST@hotmail.com
FisherFast! I sent you a couple of emails before asking where you got the single fin front grill. Can you please advise where you purchased it from/seller? There are a lot on eBay but wanted to use your seller as I know you picked a quality supplier. Much thanks!!
Hi Larty! I've been having troubles with the Hotmail extension filtering out emails lately. Please forward the old email or send another today and I'll keep an eye out for it 👍
Hi John! Shoot me an email at FisherFAST@hotmail.com and I'll keep an eye out for it. I've been having problems with the Hotmail extension and not receiving emails lately. Will be changing it soon.
Thanks! Since the CWA100 pump draws almost twice the current of the stock pump, I rewired it with heavier gauge wire into an empty fuse slot on the passenger side SAM. It's always on with car running or key position 2.
@@FisherFAST so pretty much changing out the factory air box I guess... I've only swapped to K&N air filters on my CSL55 and as you know from factory there is nearly no SC whine sound at all. Keep those videos coming! thx
very beautiful car but the rear splitter is a bit too big compared to the car. Sl is supposed to be class not racing style :D Anyways, super awesome car.
Very nice... Not sure why you would chose to put this much effort/money into an old SL55 AMG but it looks and sounds great and the quality of your work is top level. Ya know these cars resale value is in the toilet right? I have one too...
Hi Rliogghio, appreciate it! Respect your opinion but disagree somewhat. The extreme low mileage SL's (under 50k) will always command good money and I've actually noticed an upward trend over the last 1-2 years. The high mileage cars with no recent maintenance or accident history can be picked up for a song however due to parts costs.
Beautifully done! Nothing overlooked, simply gorgeous and very tastefully done.
Very nice to hear and see you in action, I love my 2007 SL very much too. Will never let go....thanks for your review.
That's absolutely stunning.The supercharger through the tunnel!! I think it's your best one yet. Amazing work.
Appreciate it Russ! The blower whine definitely sounds wicked 😈
No doubt the nicest SL55 I’ve ever seen. Well done 👍
Another work of Art ❤❤❤
Thanks Jeffrey, best one yet!
Best video and audio quality on any channel for SL's. Keeps me coming back to check you out.
Thanks Lawrence! Always striving to improve.
William Crawford only for the lazy who don’t respect an SL with deep mechanical comprehension and early maintenance. This supercar is full of virtuoso engineering.
The nuts,, I just Love my SL55,,, Your The Man The SL55 AMG KING no bull Keep up the videos Mr V8 Mate
perfectly executed build. beautiful car
Incredible job, man. I have a stock SL55 in the same color. You did a perfect job making it a subtle street monster.
Crazy project Man,good job.
Wow. It was even Detailed interior and exterior. I’m impressed
That car is done correctly, for years on this platform alot of folks just through pulleys at these things and boost does not always equal more power. cooling, intake, and the plenum mods are important for lowering air charge temps.
Thanks Tim! You're exactly right. Controlling the IAT's is key to constant/reliable power. A big lower or very small upper on an otherwise stock car probably won't make anymore power than stock as timing is pulled from high IAT's. However, whenever all supporting mods are done in combination, the results are glorious 👍
Just discovered your channel yesterday, the SL has been my FAVORITE car of all time since 2003! I would love to know how I can see your cars when you list them!! Was considering high end sports sedan but this just changed my mind!!!
Love your build, man. I bet you can't wait until the snow melts to take this bad boy out. I'm taking inspiration from this for my silver C55. Same brilliant silver, looks great for a hot Merc.
Your Sl’s are the cleanest man good job
wow pushing some great numbers! good job!
Great work, real quality job! Well done, i have a sl 500, love them
Thanks Stevie! Can't go wrong with a 500👍
FisherFAST you sure cant! Where did you pick up your black hood emblem, there are two types, most i can find on ebay are with the spring, but on a 2003 it has just 2 prongs with a push fit? Thanks
Nice work
I have a 04 c32amg I have been doing all the mods u guys do with the 55s
Gorgeous bro!
Beautiful car
She is one nice car, love it
Jeez!!! Very nice!
Modified perfectly....
@Fisherfast outstanding work. I'm a big fan of your work. You inspired me to do a few mods like yours and a few more planned. Would love to get my hands on a rear difuser like yours. Would you be able to share the source?
Thanks Much!
Awesome!
Beautifully customized machine. Can you please share who you buy the radiator grills from? Seeking a grill upgrade for a silver '07 sl55 P030 model.
Sick wheels
Wow where do you get the new lenses for the headlights? I have two R230 SLs and one of them has headlights that are starting to fade and the simple rubbing compound truck doesn't last long (UV coating is gone) thanks for the video!
WHERE DID YOU GET THE REAR CARBON DIFFUSER THANKS ,,,YOUR SL55 IS THE NUTS WELL DONE
Got a video on switching the battery for the coolant tank? Looks like something id like to try
Very nice setup. Great numbers for those mods. No headers? just pulley and TB/snout? Have you taken it to the track yet? Who did the tune? I would recommend a good valve body for that amount of power. On these cars it will save your transmission.
Nice car! Can you please please please tell me where to buy the replacement lenses for the R230 Headlights? I would like to paint my SL55 Headlight housings black like you have, and can't find the new lenses anywhere. Thank you!
Awesome video …looking to get my Mercedes customized by you, how much is your rate parts and labor 🤔 ?!?
Beautiful car! What manufacturer SC pulley did you use?
Wow!!
Question, What’s ur choice of head lamp globe replacement to get rid of the orange factory lamp ?
Hey Brian, have you been able to find a way to connect and utilize the paddle shifters on any of your steering wheel update conversions? Wondering if any advancements have been made in technology. (03 SL55 AMG w/ 63 steering wheel upgrade and RAYS Masterpiece REM build, that you had sold to my Dad).
Very nice. Enjoyed the uploads. What back spacing is in the rear 20x10.5? I am running same size niche wheels with 305’s and they just rub the front of the fender just a little. Think if my offset was 1/8 inch more it would fix it.
Thanks Skid! The wheels are 20x9 and 20x10.5 with 25et offset for both front/rear.
The original Hellcat Challenger
I have an 08 SL55 and will be addingheaders. Have you done an SL55 with the MBH long tube headers from Germany? Why do you prefer the mid length Kleemans? Thanks.
Very nice project and the rear end looks meaty and modern but the front grille doesn't work well with r230's the front end is to sleek and curvy for that grille so it looks a bit odd but each to their own.
take my money haha...amazing job
Appreciate it Mike! Lots of hard work went into this one.
Where did you get the silicone Y on the throttle body for the intake piping?
Also, where did you get those headlight lenses?
Where so you find upgrade parts for your 03AMG SL55
If u drive on highway with air suspension raised it will likely put the alignment out while driving
Been watching you for years with the SL cars and every walk around you never put the roll bar up when you put the top down 😂😂😂😂 the SL looks so good with the roll bar up.
I've never thought about that but you are definitely correct! The next walk around video that I do will indeed have the roll bar up 😁👍
@@FisherFAST so I have to ask you've built several 55 cars and a 65 when are we getting the R230 SL63 AMG (6.2) build.
It would be a new experience for not only that channel/fans but for you as well being that this would be a NA build.
Love your channel, and the sl55amg. Have you ever considered doing a total audio update? CarPlay, HUD. Or is that crossing the line, in staying close to original?
Hi Ivan, thanks for the good comment! On the earlier 2003-2004 SL's it's a lot of work to change the headunit as it runs on the Mercedes "D2B" interface. Since the car is wired with fiber optics, you need to replace the factory amps, speakers, and wiring just to change the headunit. On the 2005-2008 (still fiber optics but different headunit and "MOST" interface), it's a lot easier as there is an available adapter that will allow you to keep the stock stereo whilst changing only the headunit.
Oh my God it sounds exactly like a Hellcat
Brian where did you get the Carbon Fiber done ? It’s really nice quality. Every company I found so far does mediocre job...
AMGfan How is the rear carbon fiber diffuser attached ? 3M tape or screw on method ?
What a beast! Great video and very tasteful mods, also what's happening with the S5?
Thanks Loui! Got the S5 on the lift as we speak. Just changed the driveline fluids yesterday, doing the brake fluid today, and grills/wheels next week. Feels like a completely different car after the carbon cleaning, plugs, filter, and injectors! Will have an update video soon 👍
@@FisherFAST Looking forward to it! mines in also as we speak having new injectors and a carbon clean, fingers crossed it will be ready for collection tomorrow, keep up the great content!
Would love to buy this intake kit, do you have them for sale?
You still have car? And how much was all that work to get it to 700 hp?
Man , excellent job!!… How many gains in HP do you get from those high flow catalytic converters? Also, aside from the small pulley and ECU remap, where do you get your largest horse power gains?
Thanks Cedrock! I believe that the stock cats are 800 cell count and the high flow cats are 300 cell. It definitely frees up some power but can't give you an exact number unfortunately. Headers would be my first choice/recommendation to do on an otherwise stock vehicle. Big gains to be had there along with an amazing sound.
what size are those wheels and tires i use a 305 rear on my cls55 20”
I have been working on transmission cause they shift terrible compared to anything new nowadays, sonax overlap kit, vrp shift kit, blue top selonoids
Where are you located? I have 03 sl 55 SMG and needs some work
Tx
Car looks great man. really interested in doing an intake set up like that on my sl55, I have an E 55 as well and purchased a fab tech intake was not impressed with the quality. Are you getting the big fin rear diffuser on eBay because I only found one seller that’s actually selling the big fin version is that correct? Thanks.
Appreciate it! Definitely good idea to ditch the Fabtech intake. It looks nice but have seen people reportedly lose horsepower on back to back (install/uninstall) dyno runs as the filters are undersized fit the engine. Shoot me an email and I'll give you info on the diffuser. FisherFAST@hotmail.com
FisherFAST just a heads up, I shot you an email bud. Waiting to hear from you!
Have you built any 2005 era SL65s ?
any good techs in sarasota, florida for upgrades
Which belt did you end up using?
👍👍👍
FisherFast! I sent you a couple of emails before asking where you got the single fin front grill. Can you please advise where you purchased it from/seller? There are a lot on eBay but wanted to use your seller as I know you picked a quality supplier. Much thanks!!
Hi Larty! I've been having troubles with the Hotmail extension filtering out emails lately. Please forward the old email or send another today and I'll keep an eye out for it 👍
FisherFAST Hi FisherFast! I just forward you my email at 11:26am central standard time. Appreciate your help! Thanks!
FisherFAST Fisher! Received your reply. Thank you very much! Sent you two quick follow up questions to your hotmail when you get a chance. Thanks!!!
Where do you get carbon parts for a sl55?
Dylan Smith eBay
What’s the cost ?
How do I get in touch with you as I have a 2005 Sl55 AMG and would love for you to do some work to my car?!
Hi John! Shoot me an email at FisherFAST@hotmail.com and I'll keep an eye out for it. I've been having problems with the Hotmail extension and not receiving emails lately. Will be changing it soon.
GREAT VIDEO!!!, Did you rewire the I.C. pump to an ignition on source or use stock wiring??
Thanks! Since the CWA100 pump draws almost twice the current of the stock pump, I rewired it with heavier gauge wire into an empty fuse slot on the passenger side SAM. It's always on with car running or key position 2.
@@FisherFAST Hello, where do you get your headlight lens from the outside and inside ones. Somebody hit mines.
And also your tank for coolant in the battery location. Dm me.
geez, good work my man... how do you get the supercharger whine to stand out that much?
Thanks Michal! The intake system is primarily responsible for that lovely supercharger whine.
@@FisherFAST so pretty much changing out the factory air box I guess... I've only swapped to K&N air filters on my CSL55 and as you know from factory there is nearly no SC whine sound at all. Keep those videos coming! thx
I see all the people rebuilding cars/titles, so im guessing you can only get liability insurance on the rebuilt cars right? Assking for myself
very beautiful car but the rear splitter is a bit too big compared to the car. Sl is supposed to be class not racing style :D Anyways, super awesome car.
Is she for sale?
for sale?
Any chance you give us details on who is doing your headlights?
Yeah go ahead and drive that in the snow.
This is pretty much a German Hellcat now..... even sounds like one too
Do you restore these cars?
Hi Dillon. I'm an enthusiast with a real love/passion for this generation of SL's. Love modifying and working on them.
FisherFAST Awesome man, doing a good job 👍
Very nice... Not sure why you would chose to put this much effort/money into an old SL55 AMG but it looks and sounds great and the quality of your work is top level. Ya know these cars resale value is in the toilet right? I have one too...
Hi Rliogghio, appreciate it! Respect your opinion but disagree somewhat. The extreme low mileage SL's (under 50k) will always command good money and I've actually noticed an upward trend over the last 1-2 years. The high mileage cars with no recent maintenance or accident history can be picked up for a song however due to parts costs.
@@FisherFAST Hey Fisher- Do you modify owner SLs? Ive got a 2005 SL55AMG. contact me at rodiair@comcast.net. thx
DAEWOO TOWNAVENGER
Gotta get a carbon fiber front lip. :)
Icing on the cake!
DAEWOO 620S
Are you selling her?
Will be up shortly!
@@FisherFAST how can i be notified when it goes up?
@@fitboy1316 its on autotrader now
Dylan Smith do you know how much she sold for??
I like your car, but I'm in the BMW club, & have 3× old beemers, so don't tell anyone I posted this (joke).Respect from Brisbane, Australia.
I would never Drive my SL 55 AMG in the snow ??????
Crazy project Man,good job.