linkmustang

looking into c class coupes they good and have a large mod market out there i wont one that is supercharged

linkmustang

is the 2.3 moter good for mods or the 1.8 better

AdamVax

2.3 for sure

linkmustang

the 2.3 super charged still and what are some site for the mods

amdeutsch

MBWorld stickies, threads, etc. Oh, lets not forget the search function. All your questions have already been asked previously, as well as answers provided.

advans

jeff, i do suggest the 1.8T

Outland

The 2.3L M111 is the better choice. Its cheaper to come by, easy to mod, and a simple pulley gives it more power than the 3.2L V6.

white_w203

or you can swap in a c32 amg motor.

linkmustang

cool cool

drexappeal

Didn't you say that you worked at a Mercedes dealership in your other thread?

linkmustang

ya i do im new there and work on the new ones 06 07 all new stuff

C230 Sport Coup

BTW, both 1.8 and 2.3 are supercharged.
The 2.3 has more torque at a much lower RPM, so it climbs hills with ease at
low rpm and is about 1 second faster to 60.
2002 is the only year coupe with 2.3.
The 2.3 runs at low boost, while the 1.8 runs at max, so it's more expensive to squeeze more power.
Automatic robs about 20-30 HP, so maybe try for a 6 speed.
Put Royal purple oil in it, it'll shift perfect.
Leather is worth it.

In a nutshell, the most popular mods are
1. AMG swaybars direct from the dealer for about $200,
(hella cheap!)
2. AMG crossed drilled and ventilated 4 piston brakes from the C32, about $1K
3. ASP Boost Pulley for about $600 for the 2.3 ONLY, at this point.
There is a kit for the 1.8 from Kleeman but it costs $2k!
4. Springs or Coilovers as well, but their are many choices in many price ranges.
I'm very excited, I'm getting the TEIN SS coilovers ($1500 installed) with 16 way adjustable dampers, after running Vogtland springs ($200 not installed) with stock shocks for nearly 4 years.

So, that'll give you some things to search on, and read up on.

Try to find one with the extended mercedes warranty, and make sure the
old owner fills out the transfer papers with the dealer. That'll give you a 100K mile warranty. Or buy an extended warranty. The Mercedes one cover just about everything! I've made out on it.

Good luck!

tommy

In a nutshell, the most popular mods are:
1. AMG swaybars direct from the dealer for about $200,
(hella cheap!) Eibachs will run you an additional $150, and are thicker, ie, better for handling
2. AMG crossed drilled and ventilated 4 piston brakes from the C32, about $1K
If you're modding for cosmetics, fine; otherwise, stick with stock, or at max, ss brake lines - not worth the money for a street car
3. ASP Boost Pulley for about $600 for the 2.3 ONLY, at this point.
There is a kit for the 1.8 from Kleeman but it costs $2k!
Brabus and Renntech also have pullies, but more expensive. I got my Renntech on ebay for $750. No one has had non-installer-error problems with ASP's pulley, but if you're concerned about them not being a known entity, it might be worth the add'l $$
4. Springs or Coilovers as well, but their are many choices in many price ranges. Don't forget matched spring/shock sets as well. Happy medium between springs only (which will kill the shocks) and full coilovers.

If you do get the 2002 ccoupe, try to get one with the C7 package - it's got matching door handles, slightly louder exhaust, better wheels, and a shorter shift linkage on the mannies - it's worth trying to find.

jscavo

have a stock coupe as described above. 2002 , C7, 6-spd, leather, pano. 48k but out of warrenty due to time. only considered selling due to thread, in NY if interested.

Outland

Don't forget the window trim, the cross drilled metal pedals, special shift knob, and slightly different steering wheel. Tommy's right, C7 is a must.

C7, C5, 2.3L engine, and manual transmission. Forget the crappy slaptronic box.

tommy

Oh, all of that except for the window trim has been replaced with aftermarket stuff, forgot about them. Thanks for fixing my oversight.

Air Marshall Eldritch

And spray-painted wheels.

linkmustang

im looking at auto with steering wheel change

linkmustang

just put a k&n not much difference

advans

There is not much of a difference.

thirteendog

why was the 2.3 only offered in the first year?

rlee02135

it was used in the w202 and r170

then, they made the 1.8 M271

STi_JL

that is some english, right there.lmao....but anyways 2.3K, it's so worth it=]

advans

haha dude thats a kick in the *****

Outland

The M111 2.3L Supercharged engine has been around for quite some time. As inline fours go, it was pretty old. Its too bad the 1.8 that replaced it doesn't measure up in terms of power or mod friendliness.

Keep looking, the 2.3 is the one you want. I went on a 500 mile business trip earlier this week, we took my car- got 33 mpg averaging 73miles per hour. Not bad for ~230 supercharged horsepower.