maybe buying amg,, couple questions..

87tpita · 12-15-2011, 09:27 PM

I might be trading a guy for a 2001 clk55 amg..... my main question is... there are single piston front calipers on it.... looks identical to the 430 of that same year... however.. it has amg steering wheel, amg exhaust tips, amg wheels, amg floor mats, V8, amg badges, amg engine cover, 2 spark plugs per cylinder and black wood in the interior,,,,,, did all 2001 clk amg's have dual front pistons?
How else would I make sure its an amg? finally are the 430 and amg brakes interchangeable?(same abutment bracket mounting points on the steering knuckle) thanks!

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400HP55 · 12-15-2011, 10:25 PM

Well,

The 4 ways I proved mine was a AMG before I bought it were:

1. AMG on steering wheel (you can fake this pretty easy).
2. Cluster has AMG on it, which would be a bit more costly to fake but is still possible.
3. Run a carfax (vin number will tell you a lot - I forget which numbers to look at)
4. I had the oil pan dropped, looked up into the cylinders, and saw AMG stamped on the bottom of the pistons =D This method costed about $150.00 but it was worth it. It was also cool to see the silicone cylinder lining...

Hope this helps!

87tpita · 12-15-2011, 10:32 PM

this is the pic of the engine... not sure if the 430 v8 looks different but maybe this will help

CLK55AMGW208 · 12-15-2011, 10:39 PM

where is the air box on the engine? the CLK55 has 4 pistons front caliper and 2 pistons rear hope this help. you can run the vin# to verified if its true AMG or not

87tpita · 12-15-2011, 10:42 PM

the air box sits on top of the engine and it has 2 ducts running to the front by the radiator.... do you know which vin digit do I need?...

400HP55 · 12-15-2011, 10:59 PM

If you Carfax the whole Vin it should tell you. I cant recall which numbers in the vin tell you weather or not its real. As far as AMG vs CLk430 engine appearances, its really hard to tell.

"The position of each letter or number in the VIN code reveals important information about where and when your Mercedes was made, the type of engine it has, the model or series of the car, various equipment/attributes and its production sequence. Each character or digit has a particular purpose as follows:"

http://northernresource.com/mercedes...in-decoder.htm

Ruination Fan · 12-15-2011, 11:48 PM

The AMG motor has an oil cooler mounted to the filter housing (shiney finned thing to the left of the filter cap), the 430 motors do not. Requires replacing the front cover. And the brakes, front brake calipers/rotors are much bigger than the 430s, and the rear rotors are vented not solid. The VIN will be WDB**74, the two asterics are where two letter would be, the main part is the 74. 74 = AMG. 70 = 430.

Nachtsturm · 12-16-2011, 11:13 AM

Like others have said VIN is the best way. Take the VIN to the MB dealer, and ask for a print out. IT will show what options it had and such, also it will note what model it is.

87tpita · 12-16-2011, 07:28 PM

Sweet,,, vin has the 74.......some jerk wad must have cheaped out and put the 430 brakes on it to save $$$$$$. The new owner put a big brake kit on the back so now if it goes through Ill have to upgrade the fronts eventually

12-15-2011, 10:25 PM	#2
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 343 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Well, The 4 ways I proved mine was a AMG before I bought it were: 1. AMG on steering wheel (you can fake this pretty easy). 2. Cluster has AMG on it, which would be a bit more costly to fake but is still possible. 3. Run a carfax (vin number will tell you a lot - I forget which numbers to look at) 4. I had the oil pan dropped, looked up into the cylinders, and saw AMG stamped on the bottom of the pistons =D This method costed about $150.00 but it was worth it. It was also cool to see the silicone cylinder lining... Hope this helps! __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come... Last edited by 400HP55; 12-15-2011 at 10:28 PM.

12-15-2011, 10:59 PM	#6
400HP55 Senior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 343 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	If you Carfax the whole Vin it should tell you. I cant recall which numbers in the vin tell you weather or not its real. As far as AMG vs CLk430 engine appearances, its really hard to tell. "The position of each letter or number in the VIN code reveals important information about where and when your Mercedes was made, the type of engine it has, the model or series of the car, various equipment/attributes and its production sequence. Each character or digit has a particular purpose as follows:" http://northernresource.com/mercedes...in-decoder.htm __________________ AMG Orphans Club International #46 Custom 19X9.5 - 19 X 10.5 on Falken 452's. AMG Emblems (Trunk, Steering Wheel, Hood, Rims) W209 V.2 Intake W209 Engine Mounts Engine Swap/Rebuild More To Come... Last edited by 400HP55; 12-15-2011 at 11:03 PM.

12-16-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
Nachtsturm Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 852 Drives: 2005 CLK55 Coupe	Like others have said VIN is the best way. Take the VIN to the MB dealer, and ask for a print out. IT will show what options it had and such, also it will note what model it is. __________________ 2005 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Kleemann Tune] [Kleemann Headers] [Renntech CF airbox] [Twin AFE's] 13.04@108.27 - TBD - Before Renntech CF airbox "1 of 247" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver ML55 AMG [AFE Pro-Dry S] "1 of 1105" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Twin K&N's] [LET Tune] 13.52@105.90 - 311whp/360wtq "1 of 1343"{SOLD}

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12-15-2011, 10:32 PM	#3
87tpita Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 11 Drives: 1987 gta	this is the pic of the engine... not sure if the 430 v8 looks different but maybe this will help

12-15-2011, 10:39 PM	#4
CLK55AMGW208 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64 Drives: CLK 55 AMG W208	where is the air box on the engine? the CLK55 has 4 pistons front caliper and 2 pistons rear hope this help. you can run the vin# to verified if its true AMG or not

12-15-2011, 10:42 PM	#5
87tpita Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 11 Drives: 1987 gta	the air box sits on top of the engine and it has 2 ducts running to the front by the radiator.... do you know which vin digit do I need?...

12-15-2011, 11:48 PM	#7
Ruination Fan Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 150 Drives: 02 CLK430	The AMG motor has an oil cooler mounted to the filter housing (shiney finned thing to the left of the filter cap), the 430 motors do not. Requires replacing the front cover. And the brakes, front brake calipers/rotors are much bigger than the 430s, and the rear rotors are vented not solid. The VIN will be WDB**74, the two asterics are where two letter would be, the main part is the 74. 74 = AMG. 70 = 430.

12-16-2011, 07:28 PM	#9
87tpita Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 11 Drives: 1987 gta	Sweet,,, vin has the 74.......some jerk wad must have cheaped out and put the 430 brakes on it to save $$$$$$. The new owner put a big brake kit on the back so now if it goes through Ill have to upgrade the fronts eventually

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