*** VRP Project X55 ***
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shouldn't be much different than a c55 the added weight isn't that much. I can't give specifics about that c55tt as the individual and company doing it asked me not to but I just got back into contact wih him and he's more wild (neat) stuff regarding the power settings e.g. different power settings by key ala slr 
I'll ask him if he wants to get into this discussion by giving him the thread link.
I'll ask him if he wants to get into this discussion by giving him the thread link.
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haters crazy
shouldn't be much different than a c55 the added weight isn't that much. I can't give specifics about that c55tt as the individual and company doing it asked me not to but I just got back into contact wih him and he's more wild (neat) stuff regarding the power settings e.g. different power settings by key ala slr I'll ask him if he wants to get into this discussion by giving him the thread link.
I'll ask him if he wants to get into this discussion by giving him the thread link.
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Not me. Just to give you an idea of how crazy this guy is.. here is a small exerpt that was published so it's ok to post-
I have a custom C55 currently on order that should arrive sometime in December, it required an entirely different rear and front fender area (wid-body custom made of sheet metal etc…) in order to fit 255/30 R19†in the front and 315/25 R19†rear. I believe this version is 5.5 inches wider in the back than a typical C-Class and the front is 4.5 inches wider than a typical CLK (C55 has the CLK front).
I have a custom C55 currently on order that should arrive sometime in December, it required an entirely different rear and front fender area (wid-body custom made of sheet metal etc…) in order to fit 255/30 R19†in the front and 315/25 R19†rear. I believe this version is 5.5 inches wider in the back than a typical C-Class and the front is 4.5 inches wider than a typical CLK (C55 has the CLK front).
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W206 PHEV AMG
shouldn't be much different than a c55 the added weight isn't that much. I can't give specifics about that c55tt as the individual and company doing it asked me not to but I just got back into contact wih him and he's more wild (neat) stuff regarding the power settings e.g. different power settings by key ala slr I'll ask him if he wants to get into this discussion by giving him the thread link.
I'll ask him if he wants to get into this discussion by giving him the thread link.
it'll be engine top heavy like the C32 when they slap the s/c on the m112, and the beefed up AMG suspension still under steer like crap. the V8 without the s/c weights similar to the the m112k. imo it'll need some custom heavier rate front springs 
it's gonna be fast as hell tho.
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just do a set of headers I am told that the difference in weight makes up for the sc's weight Was the front end taken from a 55? If not then stiffer springs and shocks are needed. Just slap on some pss9's for a c55
Was the front end taken from a 55? If not then stiffer springs and shocks are needed. Just slap on some pss9's for a c55
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just saw the car today its going to be sick when its completed not just the engine but all the interior details and things that sunil has custom fabbed. we should have a AMG meet at his place sometime soon!
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WOW!!!! I was thinking about the close to 5 hour drive to houston for the show BUT...after seeing this car, I AM THERE!!! Hopefully this BADBOY is done by that time.
Greg
Greg
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(2002) SLK32; (2005) C55, E55T, SLK55; (RIP) '95 SL500, '98 C43, '01 SLK320, '03 SL55, '04 SL600
Sunil,
any update ? am thinking of doing a M113k swap for either C55 or SLK55.
hopefully watching...
any update ? am thinking of doing a M113k swap for either C55 or SLK55.
hopefully watching...
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2003 C32 AMG & 2009 CTS-V
Just wanted to update the thread and let you know that Project X55 is coming along nicely.
The engine is now in the car!!!!!! Next step is to connect up all the electronics and then onto trying to get this beast started!!
Here are a few pics of the incoming engine.
See it fits...
I wonder what 700hp in this chasis would be like??
The engine is now in the car!!!!!! Next step is to connect up all the electronics and then onto trying to get this beast started!!
Here are a few pics of the incoming engine.
See it fits...
I wonder what 700hp in this chasis would be like?? This is why I'm asking: https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/245603-supercharged-c55.html
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Your chasis will be twisted coming off the line, so much torque.
This is actually very unique to see and I will be following up the thread. At some point of last year, I did think about putting in an 65 AMG motor and tranny into my wife's W203 C230 before it was traded in. If it were mine and I'm single, the C230 would be in the shop as we speak.
This is actually very unique to see and I will be following up the thread. At some point of last year, I did think about putting in an 65 AMG motor and tranny into my wife's W203 C230 before it was traded in. If it were mine and I'm single, the C230 would be in the shop as we speak.
