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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 01:32 AM
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How to replace mercedes benz 2005 year model W203 c240 v6 engine with mercedes benz 2005 year model c55 v8 engine
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Nyantakyi
How to replace mercedes benz 2005 year model W203 c240 v6 engine with mercedes benz 2005 year model c55 v8 engine
Step 1: Sell c240
Step 2: Buy c55
Step 3: ...?
Step 4: Profit
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 02:49 PM
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It won't fit. The C55 has a W209 CLK front end. Buddy above is sadly correct.

The C32 engine would physically fit. However, as that car is "pre-facelift" (2002-2004) it would probably be much easier to start with a pre-facelift w203 as well.
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