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c230 wants more mods/speed, HELP!
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c230 wants more mods/speed, HELP!
I have an 02 c230k 6sp... it was recently tboned in an accident and totaled (police report states the other driver is at 100% at fault) therefor i can scrap my benz by taking money and running or rebuy it salvaged much cheaper.. Say i'm given 6k (minimum) ... what other NICE options would you chose from with only 6k? how much money would i have to invest to make it gain 50+ horsepower? it has a strait pipe (deletedcat) and a flowmaster series 44. I will post pictures shortly! PLEASE FEEDBACK!
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C32 swap. 
Or Quaife, SC pulley, chip, lightweight rims
Or take out SC, install turbo, chip, lightweight rims
Or remove engine, add rocket boosters
But the coupe really would be a mess if you try to get 50 hp; it would probably be a bad combination of unreliable and unstreetable
Or Quaife, SC pulley, chip, lightweight rims
Or take out SC, install turbo, chip, lightweight rims
Or remove engine, add rocket boosters
But the coupe really would be a mess if you try to get 50 hp; it would probably be a bad combination of unreliable and unstreetable
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On a SERIOUS note lol. 
my 2.5 is getting high in mileage. I don't know what the normal reliability in terms of mileage is in terms of these motors.. My question is. If or when it blows. Would it make sense to swap a diff motor? if so what? Or just replace it with the same kind? I wouldnt mind putting something with a bit more power in it. Just a thought for when I needa make this decision.
my 2.5 is getting high in mileage. I don't know what the normal reliability in terms of mileage is in terms of these motors.. My question is. If or when it blows. Would it make sense to swap a diff motor? if so what? Or just replace it with the same kind? I wouldnt mind putting something with a bit more power in it. Just a thought for when I needa make this decision.
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On a SERIOUS note lol. my 2.5 is getting high in mileage. I don't know what the normal reliability in terms of mileage is in terms of these motors.. My question is. If or when it blows. Would it make sense to swap a diff motor? if so what? Or just replace it with the same kind? I wouldnt mind putting something with a bit more power in it. Just a thought for when I needa make this decision.
my 2.5 is getting high in mileage. I don't know what the normal reliability in terms of mileage is in terms of these motors.. My question is. If or when it blows. Would it make sense to swap a diff motor? if so what? Or just replace it with the same kind? I wouldnt mind putting something with a bit more power in it. Just a thought for when I needa make this decision.
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On a SERIOUS note lol. my 2.5 is getting high in mileage. I don't know what the normal reliability in terms of mileage is in terms of these motors.. My question is. If or when it blows. Would it make sense to swap a diff motor? if so what? Or just replace it with the same kind? I wouldnt mind putting something with a bit more power in it. Just a thought for when I needa make this decision.
my 2.5 is getting high in mileage. I don't know what the normal reliability in terms of mileage is in terms of these motors.. My question is. If or when it blows. Would it make sense to swap a diff motor? if so what? Or just replace it with the same kind? I wouldnt mind putting something with a bit more power in it. Just a thought for when I needa make this decision.
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Yaa. I kinda figured most of the motors and tranny's around the model would probly go together good. If I can find one that works right with the transmission would be great. Guess I got plenty of time to research and prepare. worse case the same kind of motor would get dropped to replace it. I wouldn't mind a 3.5 in it at all. And I'm sure if its a direct drop just the wiring and ecu would be the main issue.. O well. Thanks guys.
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OE or Eurocharged will give you a little bump, I'd say 5-8 hp and a bit more boost. Add a sc pulley, and you're talking more on the order of 15 or so. At the crank, that's now 192+15=207; add a FMIC, maybe methane, and you're getting closer to a consistent 20. That's about it on "standard" mods, unless you wanna go
That's probably the most efficent way to get in the ballpark of 250, though you'd be sucking on that bottle forever.Anything else, and you're looking at custom work - replacing the sc, adding turbo, swaps, etc. These cars just don't have the aftermarket support for reasonable hp boosts.
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im assuming cold air intake is useless... Has anyone done a DUAL EXHAUST!?
As far as seats are concerned i heard recardo has good quality stuff but what other options would i have don't want to spend too much but thinking about getting one HIGH quality seat over 2 decent ones, good idea?
As far as seats are concerned i heard recardo has good quality stuff but what other options would i have don't want to spend too much but thinking about getting one HIGH quality seat over 2 decent ones, good idea?
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i also want WAY less space gap from the tires and body... What would be the most practical and reliable way to drop it a bit, i want the look with no rub. The whole reason i would take the car back is because its so unique and i want a stick euro they are the best daily drivers imo ..
Any color suggestions on body as well?
Looking for the CLEAN/SHOW look... lowered, light rims, racing seat(s).. ect
&Could i drop a short shifter in because my stick knob is reasonably warn ?
and where would i be able to find the "nonfoggy" headlights for the best price? here im guessing? i want the clear look since the foggy look is so ugly imo
THANKS!
Any color suggestions on body as well?
Looking for the CLEAN/SHOW look... lowered, light rims, racing seat(s).. ect
&Could i drop a short shifter in because my stick knob is reasonably warn ?
and where would i be able to find the "nonfoggy" headlights for the best price? here im guessing? i want the clear look since the foggy look is so ugly imo
THANKS!
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'06 c230 Sport 6spd
im assuming cold air intake is useless... Has anyone done a DUAL EXHAUST!?
As far as seats are concerned i heard recardo has good quality stuff but what other options would i have don't want to spend too much but thinking about getting one HIGH quality seat over 2 decent ones, good idea?
As far as seats are concerned i heard recardo has good quality stuff but what other options would i have don't want to spend too much but thinking about getting one HIGH quality seat over 2 decent ones, good idea?
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i also want WAY less space gap from the tires and body... What would be the most practical and reliable way to drop it a bit, i want the look with no rub. The whole reason i would take the car back is because its so unique and i want a stick euro they are the best daily drivers imo ..
Any color suggestions on body as well?
Looking for the CLEAN/SHOW look... lowered, light rims, racing seat(s).. ect
&Could i drop a short shifter in because my stick knob is reasonably warn ?
and where would i be able to find the "nonfoggy" headlights for the best price? here im guessing? i want the clear look since the foggy look is so ugly imo
THANKS!
Any color suggestions on body as well?
Looking for the CLEAN/SHOW look... lowered, light rims, racing seat(s).. ect
&Could i drop a short shifter in because my stick knob is reasonably warn ?
and where would i be able to find the "nonfoggy" headlights for the best price? here im guessing? i want the clear look since the foggy look is so ugly imo
THANKS!
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i also want WAY less space gap from the tires and body... What would be the most practical and reliable way to drop it a bit, i want the look with no rub. The whole reason i would take the car back is because its so unique and i want a stick euro they are the best daily drivers imo ..
Any color suggestions on body as well?
Looking for the CLEAN/SHOW look... lowered, light rims, racing seat(s).. ect
&Could i drop a short shifter in because my stick knob is reasonably warn ?
and where would i be able to find the "nonfoggy" headlights for the best price? here im guessing? i want the clear look since the foggy look is so ugly imo
THANKS!
Any color suggestions on body as well?
Looking for the CLEAN/SHOW look... lowered, light rims, racing seat(s).. ect
&Could i drop a short shifter in because my stick knob is reasonably warn ?
and where would i be able to find the "nonfoggy" headlights for the best price? here im guessing? i want the clear look since the foggy look is so ugly imo
THANKS!
