C32 Amg Engine In C240
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C32 Amg Engine In C240
One of the people that work for me has a dealer's licenes, I have the opportunity to purchase a C32 AMG engine with 9,000 mile that came out of a 2002 that was totaled out for $2,500. Will this C32 AMG engine fit into my 01 C240?
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Re: C32 Amg Engine In C240
Originally posted by hope
One of the people that work for me has a dealer's licenes, I have the opportunity to purchase a C32 AMG engine with 9,000 mile that came out of a 2002 that was totaled out for $2,500. Will this C32 AMG engine fit into my 01 C240?
One of the people that work for me has a dealer's licenes, I have the opportunity to purchase a C32 AMG engine with 9,000 mile that came out of a 2002 that was totaled out for $2,500. Will this C32 AMG engine fit into my 01 C240?
Also, if you have such a powerful engine, you might want to change the suspension, wheels, brakes to get everything in sync. The final total for this upgrade can be very expensive!! If you think its worth it, do it, but I would think twice!
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i think putting C32 in C240 will require tranny modification as well as I dont think the C240 tranny can handle the hp/torque of C32 engine (possibly different ECU as well).
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I saw the car, it was hit in the rear and side. there is no damage from the rear doors forward, no engine damage. I am not intrested in the transmission but if I have to get it then maybe I will. If the engine will fit without any major modification then I will get it this weekend. My 01 C240 has only 12,000 miles so I would keep the C23 AMG engine in my garage for at least another year or so or until my warranty runs out. What do you guys think?
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Originally posted by tberry
i think putting C32 in C240 will require tranny modification as well as I dont think the C240 tranny can handle the hp/torque of C32 engine (possibly different ECU as well).
i think putting C32 in C240 will require tranny modification as well as I dont think the C240 tranny can handle the hp/torque of C32 engine (possibly different ECU as well).
Cheers, BT
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Originally posted by hope
I saw the car, it was hit in the rear and side. there is no damage from the rear doors forward, no engine damage. I am not intrested in the transmission but if I have to get it then maybe I will. If the engine will fit without any major modification then I will get it this weekend. My 01 C240 has only 12,000 miles so I would keep the C23 AMG engine in my garage for at least another year or so or until my warranty runs out. What do you guys think?
I saw the car, it was hit in the rear and side. there is no damage from the rear doors forward, no engine damage. I am not intrested in the transmission but if I have to get it then maybe I will. If the engine will fit without any major modification then I will get it this weekend. My 01 C240 has only 12,000 miles so I would keep the C23 AMG engine in my garage for at least another year or so or until my warranty runs out. What do you guys think?
Good Luck let us know how it goes
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I would say the electronics would be the biggest problem. I imagine it would be very hard to get all the electronics working correctly by changing the engine. Your car's computers would be going crazy because so many things are not as they are supposed to be. And good luck finding a dealer to help you with the computer work. Sure, you would be paying them. But they might still not be interested in getting involved in figuring out the mess that you have created.
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C32 in a 240?
Wow, what a great price if it's OK, and it sounds like it should be. You couldn't buy that kind of HP increase and reliability (one piece crank!) for anywhere near that price. I think you will only need to do a software change as long as you take all the needed hardware. The differential ratios are different but you could change that too. The manual will work but probably cannot handle the power.
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That's an absolute steal.
Buy it. If nothing else you can sell it to someone who wants to take the time and shove it in there C-Class. For any C-Coupe owners...such an engine would be the uptimate 'put up or shut up' racing accessory
Especially with the 1.8 being limited on upgrades at the moment. Kleemans 300HP Lysholm 'upgrade' will even cost more. What's to think about? Make sure you get the ECU, all the harnesses, motor mounts, etc....that little crap can add up.
In the C240, it would be one helluva sleeper. I'd even leave the damn C240 badges on it....muwhahahahha!
Buy it. If nothing else you can sell it to someone who wants to take the time and shove it in there C-Class. For any C-Coupe owners...such an engine would be the uptimate 'put up or shut up' racing accessory
Especially with the 1.8 being limited on upgrades at the moment. Kleemans 300HP Lysholm 'upgrade' will even cost more. What's to think about? Make sure you get the ECU, all the harnesses, motor mounts, etc....that little crap can add up.In the C240, it would be one helluva sleeper. I'd even leave the damn C240 badges on it....muwhahahahha!
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tell brabuscclass i know he'll do it. ouch, what a price difference from his kleeman supercharger. then again, he could always sell it for half the price and still get the amg engine.
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US$2500 is definitely a damn good price for C32 engine, if you’re getting it make sure that you get the transmission and ECU as well … man…looking at this price making me wanna cry 
... so cheap....this kinda thing only happen in US 
... so cheap....this kinda thing only happen in US
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Yup make sure the engine is in good condition (no cracks, no malfunctions). If that's the case go for it. For a few grand you get to have a car that performs as well as another that's $20k-$30k more!
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Hope please e mail me if you are not going to get it because I will buy it. JLee765@aol.com
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The engine is in prefect shape, the car still runs and drives despite the rear end and side damage. I will let you know what I decide to do. I never thought about buying the ECU, wiring harness, motor mounts ect. I will see what the asking price for the entire car is.
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Originally posted by hope
I never thought about buying the ECU, wiring harness, motor mounts ect. I will see what the asking price for the entire car is.
I never thought about buying the ECU, wiring harness, motor mounts ect. I will see what the asking price for the entire car is.
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Originally posted by hope
The engine is in prefect shape, the car still runs and drives despite the rear end and side damage. I will let you know what I decide to do. I never thought about buying the ECU, wiring harness, motor mounts ect. I will see what the asking price for the entire car is.
The engine is in prefect shape, the car still runs and drives despite the rear end and side damage. I will let you know what I decide to do. I never thought about buying the ECU, wiring harness, motor mounts ect. I will see what the asking price for the entire car is.
ECU and harness' are essentials. The cost of buying that stuff from the dealer will scrub the deal in a hurry. You may wish to consult some of the MB tuners on this board about weather the C32 ECU is viable with your manual trans. Fortunately, going to auto from manual is much easier than going the otherway around.
Good luck! Sounds like a really fun project, for super cheap dinero!!!
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Hope, not only you'll need the motor...
I never thought about buying the ECU, wiring harness, motor mounts ect. I will see what the asking price for the entire car is.
