I've noticed on a couple of threads recently where people have been saying that they've electronically limited the torque quite a way, mainly this Mansory G63 which is 1,000Nm, or 737ft-lbs, and this Brabus Rocket which is pegged at 1,200 Nm (884 lb-ft) though with an uprated gearbox according to the blurb.
As I have similar torque figures to the Brabus mentioned above (albeit slightly higher) I was wondering at what torque figure does a gearbox become a problem, and what signs should I be looking for? At the moment everything seems fine, with smooth on-time changes (or at least as good as can be expected with the 722.9 MCT
) and silent operation, though it doesn't get hammered everywhere, but reliability is a must as I don't want it trashing itself in the middle of nowhere. I know that one or two people (Chris A springs to mind) have had uprated boxes, just wondering if it's worth it, essential, or even necessary?
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/mercedes-news/187386-brabus-rocket-900-a.html
As I have similar torque figures to the Brabus mentioned above (albeit slightly higher) I was wondering at what torque figure does a gearbox become a problem, and what signs should I be looking for? At the moment everything seems fine, with smooth on-time changes (or at least as good as can be expected with the 722.9 MCT
) and silent operation, though it doesn't get hammered everywhere, but reliability is a must as I don't want it trashing itself in the middle of nowhere. I know that one or two people (Chris A springs to mind) have had uprated boxes, just wondering if it's worth it, essential, or even necessary?http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/mercedes-news/187386-brabus-rocket-900-a.html
) I felt it a necessary mod.
