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Dr.Drew
08-30-2005, 12:08 PM
I have found a ML55 truck that is wrecked my question is did mercedes use a different engine and trans in this model over lets say an E55 or would that be a good engine to upgrade my c class
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NISMOPOWERED
08-30-2005, 02:11 PM
So are you planing to make a C55 4matic?!?:D

thmsshaun
08-30-2005, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by NISMOPOWERED
So are you planing to make a C55 4matic?!?:D

having a C43 I could be interested in the 43 to 55 upgrade how easy is this in terms of electronics etc or is it a case of a direct swap??

knvs
08-30-2005, 04:11 PM
Originally posted by thmsshaun
having a C43 I could be interested in the 43 to 55 upgrade how easy is this in terms of electronics etc or is it a case of a direct swap??

its a direct swap. Only took my guys 2 days to do everything. They used the same ECU and wiring harness. Everything was plug and play and the best thing that ever happened to my car:D

Dr.Drew
08-30-2005, 04:29 PM
damn it you guys are allways one step ahead of me C55 4 matic now that would be a unique w202

no really, would the engine work or is it a truck engine different from the car version

knvs
08-30-2005, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by Dr.Drew
damn it you guys are allways one step ahead of me C55 4 matic now that would be a unique w202

no really, would the engine work or is it a truck engine different from the car version its the same 5.4l engine. it will work

Ashkan's C280
08-30-2005, 05:02 PM
any slavge yards in irvine oc area? or something with 80 miles of it?