Hi all,
I have a C200 with the 100kW/190Nm motor and a lil extra torque will be nice. An upgrade is not an option and neither is an increase in cubes due to strict regulations where I am. Not really too keen on custom setups as a good job will cost heaps. A factory kompressor retrofit seems pretty attractive, though many will say the gains aren't much to shout about relative to the costs. On paper the C200K has 120kW/230Nm. What I really want to ask is what else needs to be done for such an installation, taking into account my motor has a 10.4 c/r and the C200K one has a 9.5 c/r. Will I need a bigger fuel pump, a higher pressure regulator, bigger injectors? Will I need aftermarket management or will a remapped ECU suffice? Or perhaps the ECU is intelligent enough to sort things out on its own? Apologies if the questions sound silly. I have no experience with non-Japanese motors. Also, what will a healthy used unit cost in the U.S.?
Cheers,
Louis

 

While you can get a rebuilt kompressor for about $ 1000.00, that is only the beginning.
By the time all is said & done properly, the numbers would probably climb to $ 4 - 5000.00.
You listed most of the required items, plus intercooler & other misc. bits.
Long story short? I would'nt bother.

 

I'd go with a turbo, or an engine swap for the 200k engine.... would probably cost nearly the same....

 

Thanks for the replies, I guess I'll just enjoy the car as it is for a couple more years then.