modify 5th gear
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modify 5th gear
it seems like the fifth gear is very close to the fourth gear. In order to save fuel, is there any way I could mod it? Is it hard to mod?
thanks in advance
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probably changin the differential will be the way. but... that will be aleast a 2-3 thousand $ worth of a job. plus... i never heard of any aftermarket company that bulids differential for mercedes.
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C32 AMG
Originally posted by SiLvaC32
... i never heard of any aftermarket company that bulids differential for mercedes.
Jerry
... i never heard of any aftermarket company that bulids differential for mercedes.
Jerry
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While it won't get better gas mileage, changing the rear differential will get the C32 much faster in the quarter mile.
The changing from a 3.20 to a 3.90 rear gear will drop the quarter mile time by at least half a second. I understand there are lots of available rear end ratio gears, as well as posi rear ends.
The changing from a 3.20 to a 3.90 rear gear will drop the quarter mile time by at least half a second. I understand there are lots of available rear end ratio gears, as well as posi rear ends.
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There is a differential made for the c32 by a german company called MKB >>> www.mkb-power.de
They have different differential for various needs and wheel sizes but they cost over $3500 i believe plus shiping, labor etc.....
They have different differential for various needs and wheel sizes but they cost over $3500 i believe plus shiping, labor etc.....