04_ccoupe

I have searched performance upgrades for the c230. Also considered swapping in a c32 motor. After talking to a friend that is Mercedes Mclaren certified. He seems to think it would be best to swap everything from a wrecked c32 (motor,trans,electronics,tcm,bcm,cluster,das.) EVERYTHING including wiring. Do you all think it would be worth it? I would like to have a c32 powered coupe.... any imput would be great.

havoc_vulture

I say go for it ... this would be really interesting if you are able to pull it off... If you have the capacity and resources then nothing should hold you back, unless you don't plan on keeping the ride. Goodluck

vdubpower

heck yeah, 200 more HP, sound good, then come over and do my car too

CHiKompressor

sell yours buy a c32.....cheaper and more reliable in the end. By the way its been discussed many times before. you shouldve searched before posting a new thread

WaveyKat

do it but its best to get a complete car.

CoupeCrazy03

Pshek did this already.

W203E35

I would do it, if you have the right people it shouldn't be too much of a problem. I agree with WaveyKat on the complete car comment.

It'll be one fun coupe!!!

04_ccoupe

I do know this has been discussed before... and that Pshek did a c32 swap. However he had some trouble with the SCN coding. This being the reason I was thinking of swapping everything from a donor car. Why would this be less reliable than a stock c32 sedan? I like my coupe better than the sedan.

OneOfaKindTrini

Anything is possible with dedication.

I was wondering if you had a C320 can't you get a donor c32 and swap the internals and S/C?

WaveyKat

the Donor Car is the Way to go. and it wont really be less reliable the only reason that is said probably beacuse your coupe doesnt have the AMG Brakes & Suspension. but the donor Car brakes should bolt right up.. good luck and i say go for it its a fun project and you will enjoy your car even more!
i did it :-)

04_ccoupe

Was it any harder than just bolting everything up? Did you have to do anything special to make it fit? Or make everything work? Any details would be Soooo Soooo greatly appreciated. Trying to get a real feel for what I'm getting into.

kimito

How we say in Grand Canaria....... 'Pa' alante suso' (Means: Do it)

hanknum

Please do it...and let us all know how it goes.

havoc_vulture

DO IT

CoupeCrazy03

When you do it. . . also attach a 6spd manual tranny to it too :thumbup: I would keep my manual tranny if i were to swap to the C32 motor

WaveyKat

no you dont have to do anything Special to make it fit once you have a Complete Donor Car you should be ok.

Midnight Koop

+1

I_C_Class

interesting..

04_ccoupe

From my understanding the manual trannys arent strong enough for the torque of the c32. That being the reason it wasn't offered with it. I have how ever made up my mind. I have a few bills I have to catch up on. Then its time to source a c32 donor car. And game on. Thanks everyone for your imput and help. When I get this project started I will post picks as I go. And give any short cuts I may find. If anyone else has any imput feel free to let me know.

CoupeCrazy03

Then I would make it work

Midnight Koop

You should really contact pshek for advice....best of luck and looking forward to updates

I wonder if you can make it work with a manual transmission from a 350 engine to handle the extra torque....

tommy

I just don't see this as being a very good idea overall.

Midnight Koop

neither do i... but i'm interested to sit back and watch what happens...

i would never do it b/c the amount of money you have to put into it is more than the value of the car... not to mention the research involved and having it all depend on a mechanic who is most likely doing it for the first time. it would be a great project to do if it were a second car and someone had money to waste...

Jerkin

So was this ever done?

C230 Sport Coup

Yes, search username PShek or was it PSheck?
Got to see the car in LA once. Sweetness.