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    C55 conversion

    I still have the black C43, i doubt i will sell that car anytime soon!!! If i keep it for long enough, eventually, I will look for an AMG 5.4L V8 out of an AMG55 and swap it into the C43, have RENNtech do the DME, and there we go, i have a C55!!! Please keep me posted if any1 of you come across any AMG55 motors!!

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    I haven't come across a motor, but I have talked to someone nearby who has done this. Can't wait to see it!
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    how much are those motors going for??? Does it just drop right in??

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    call up simon or josh evosport...I know they have a 55 motor from a 210...don't know what condition it's in though.
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    Damn I saw a E55 engine on ebay maybe a week ago or so! Benzo, I'm thinking about doing the same.
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    I know someone who got a C43 and planning to swap his C43 engine with CLK55 motor. Eventually the brand new engine still sitting at his place and will see it soon when it's mounted.
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    Do you just swap in the ECU and tranny when you do this conversion?

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    WOW!! Very ambitious modding projects!
    So... umm... what are you guys gonna... umm.. do with those 4,3L V8's once you've taken them out... *hint hint*

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    Originally posted by mrjones
    WOW!! Very ambitious modding projects!
    So... umm... what are you guys gonna... umm.. do with those 4,3L V8's once you've taken them out... *hint hint*
    very good point!
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    Imma need to upgrade to a 4.3


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    If I dont do the s/c and go with the 5.5L, I'll let you guys know about my 4.3L engine.
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    Denlasoul,

    Have you looked into modding the current engine w/ a Brabus kit (5.8 stroker kit w/ 400bhp...see W210 area E430 kits under tuning on their site) or something & remapping your factory ECU??


    http://www.brabus-online.de/prog06e.htm

    Then you would have a one of a kind C58!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1HAHAHA

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    I saw a Kleemann s/c'd 5.8L Brabus engine in a G-Wagon. It was pretty impressive and the power was awesome.

    For me though, I wanna stick with the AMG theme of my car.
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