C320 Conv -> C32
03-20-2003, 11:04 AM
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2010 RRS ; BMW K1200R; 14 E350 ; 14 RRS on order
C320 Conv -> C32
So I am planning to buy this C320 conversion that has all the body work done already. What would I need to spend the supercharger from AMG to get it to C32 specs?
Is there a better way to spend the same money to get the same HP?
I know what you're thinking but I really can't afford a new C32 and the only used ones are Salvaged title. Why don't you people ever sell your car? J/K I know why already.
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Is there a better way to spend the same money to get the same HP?
I know what you're thinking but I really can't afford a new C32 and the only used ones are Salvaged title. Why don't you people ever sell your car? J/K I know why already.
T
03-20-2003, 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by KWiK
call RENNtech and ask about the High-boost application for the C320. It will get you just over 400hp. It's quite expensive...
call RENNtech and ask about the High-boost application for the C320. It will get you just over 400hp. It's quite expensive...
03-22-2003, 08:16 PM
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i would not look into brabus if i were on a budget. their stuff costs a lot!
maybe kleeman is good. not sure about renntech. i heard they were quite expensive to deal with.
maybe kleeman is good. not sure about renntech. i heard they were quite expensive to deal with.
03-22-2003, 09:17 PM
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You will never be able to convert a C320 fully to a C32 without it costing more in the end. Therefore, you are going to have to choose what to leave out. The C32 package includes the interior, engine and internals, brakes, suspension, wheels, and body kit. The supercharger kit alone will cost you quite a bit of money, maybe $6k+
03-24-2003, 04:36 AM
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The supercharger is 2600 (installed for 3000 flat)
The brakes are cheap (645) and I can install them.
The suspension I have not looked into.
The body kit is 2300
The engine is exactly the same with no other parts to consider
The wheels I have
The interior I don't really care about.
I think for under $10K I can make a pretty descent replica. Car price itself not withstanding. I am getting a 2001 C230 for 26K with 18K miles on it.
Although I would still much rather have the real thing.
The brakes are cheap (645) and I can install them.
The suspension I have not looked into.
The body kit is 2300
The engine is exactly the same with no other parts to consider
The wheels I have
The interior I don't really care about.
I think for under $10K I can make a pretty descent replica. Car price itself not withstanding. I am getting a 2001 C230 for 26K with 18K miles on it.
Although I would still much rather have the real thing.
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03-24-2003, 08:21 AM
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03' C32, 98' Civic EX
Never heard of such a great deal on superchargers before... The person/shop whoever quoted you that price probably mis-heard you and thought that you are buying a s/c for a civic. Oh, and it's a used one too; as the new ones will cost more than $3000. That's not including the intercooler and various other fittings. So good luck getting your $3000 (w/ installation) s/c, and let us hear how much horse the s/c ended up taking away.
03-24-2003, 04:35 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
Thats absurd to think that you can make a C320 like a C32 for 10 grand, In your wildest dreams. Even if you got some cheap parts at cost the install of all that stuff would be in the thousands.
It seems to me you are a painter/installer/certified mechanic and sell parts that have waranty's. Is your work warrantied?
It seems to me you are a painter/installer/certified mechanic and sell parts that have waranty's. Is your work warrantied?
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03-24-2003, 04:46 PM
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The engine actually does have internal modifications to improve reliability, but I don't think it is necessary with a Kleemann kit for example, that runs lower boost. I don't now much about the kit, so I leave it to you to find out.
We forgot to add exhaust to the list of items. Anyone else have ideas?
We forgot to add exhaust to the list of items. Anyone else have ideas?
03-24-2003, 04:53 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
Sway Bars and shocks, c32 Springs are very replaceable.
How about the Manifold?
Cat BAck??
NAV??
Leather heated adjustable seats
Brakes for 695??I know Brembo and that is not what they even sell to dealers for..
How about the Manifold?
Cat BAck??
NAV??
Leather heated adjustable seats
Brakes for 695??I know Brembo and that is not what they even sell to dealers for..
03-31-2003, 12:36 AM
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C32 AMG
Personally, I would remove my stock C320 engine, sell it on eBay, and then buy a Euro-spec 5.5 AMG engine and transplant it in. Thato would be cool, and maybe more cost effective than modifying the 320.
Then you would have a c55, which would be cool as hell. Whoo whooooo!
Then you would have a c55, which would be cool as hell. Whoo whooooo!
03-05-2012, 10:52 AM
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This is a old thread, but C32s run lower compression than C320s
You just cant bolt on a supercharger.
OJwerks did something similar to his SLK320 but only expected to run 5psi of boost
This is a old thread, but C32s run lower compression than C320s
You just cant bolt on a supercharger.
OJwerks did something similar to his SLK320 but only expected to run 5psi of boost
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SL500 2003 previous/ E350 2007 actually
Thanks for your info and I really want to know if it's possible to do the conversion from C320 to C32 !!!
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If you can get a good deal on a whole, wrecked C32 for cheap, then I think you could definitely do it. You could essentially swap everything over, would be much easier if your car was a c320 or c240 for sure. I would love to do it to a wagon, that would be awesome.
You could swap engine, tranny, ecu, tcu, eis, speedometer, interior, and even the suspension.
You could swap engine, tranny, ecu, tcu, eis, speedometer, interior, and even the suspension.
