C43 --> C55 conversion
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Originally Posted by Teck
LOL ok listen, I got an answer for the AMG rep. 
"Hi Teck you can install the W210 E55 angine in your car, but you can't close the hood bacause the E55 engine is higher than the C43 engine...."
Well that was the short version!
"Hi Teck you can install the W210 E55 angine in your car, but you can't close the hood bacause the E55 engine is higher than the C43 engine...."
Well that was the short version!
Here's a thread for you of my friends car that was just done. Job was completed at approx 1am Monday morning by Jeffrey the same guy who did mine.He's the head Mechanic for Ralley Motors MB: http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...&threadid=7059
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'98 C43/55 AMG Speedybenz Susp. & MBenzNL On Board -- '88 560SL -- '09 JCW MINI -- '97 Jeep TJ Sport
Originally Posted by Teck
Interessting read thanks carl!
All other readers ...soon -- only days I hope, though when I thought it was to be weeks it's been months, so I never know...
-- I should be receiving a complete Speedybenz's custom suspension, and will be getting an LSD installed @ the same time I have that installed.
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PIX are up!
I didn't take pix of the motor going in because it's basically the same as it coming out, just in reverse! :p
I didn't take pix of the motor going in because it's basically the same as it coming out, just in reverse! :p
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Originally Posted by c43amg
PIX are up!
I didn't take pix of the motor going in because it's basically the same as it coming out, just in reverse! :p
I didn't take pix of the motor going in because it's basically the same as it coming out, just in reverse! :p
I have yet to pull the engine cover from my C43 and was wondering where it was located.
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Originally Posted by 2QUIK4U
Interesting pics, seems like you have giving a whole new meaning to the term "tree shade mechanics". How long did the install take?
I first thought =all= the work was 20 hrs, but it was more like 30hrs (had a valve job done to the motor). The actual time to do the swap and start the motor was I'd say about 12 hrs.
You can read all about it here.
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Originally Posted by AMGC43
Nice pics C43 - just curious - I looked at the picture of the engine before it was pulled - where is the plaque from the AMG engine builder ? I have yet to pull the engine cover from my C43 and was wondering where it was located.
I have yet to pull the engine cover from my C43 and was wondering where it was located.
Something like "that's 2003 and newer to supercharged engines ... they sign the top of the supercharger ... nothing on these".
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Originally Posted by c43amg
I was asking the mechanic who did the work the very same thing ... he said these didn't have it. Something like "that's 2003 and newer to supercharged engines ... they sign the top of the supercharger ... nothing on these".
Something like "that's 2003 and newer to supercharged engines ... they sign the top of the supercharger ... nothing on these".
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Originally Posted by AMGC43
What ? I thought that was the trademark. ?????????
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Originally Posted by c43amg
I know, but I've yet to find one car with it if it exists ... have a look around your engine. You don't have to take the whole air filter off, just the front plate and that should expose a good deal. Lemme know...
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Originally Posted by AMGC43
I PM'd COOLCARLSKI - if anyone would know it would be him.....you can always start a new thread and ask the forum...I am sure someone knows. I'll let you know what Carl says.
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Steve is correct,Jeff told us the newer 2003 and up F/I and N/A motors have the plaque's.It doe'nt matter to though as long as the damn thing hauls ***!
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Originally Posted by AMGC43
No....who is he....in what # pic ?
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Originally Posted by coolcarlskiC43
Steve is correct,Jeff told us the newer 2003 and up F/I and N/A motors have the plaque's.It doe'nt matter to though as long as the damn thing hauls ***!
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Of course Donnie drummond has a mid to low 11 sec S/C(Kleeman) W202 C43/C55.You'll have to search my posts to find it or look under Benzmac.Donnies forum name.
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Originally Posted by c55m8o
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posted my dyno
BTW, just wanted to mention I posted my dyno graph on my W202 "C55".
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...6130#post66130
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...6130#post66130
