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Old 06-06-2005, 07:58 AM
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
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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!
LOL!You see what I mean! 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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C 320 CDI 4M W204 / C43 AMG (W202) / C 220 CDI T (S203) / ZX-10R Ninja
Interessting read thanks carl!
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'98 C43/55 AMG Speedybenz Susp. & MBenzNL On Board -- '88 560SL -- '09 JCW MINI -- '97 Jeep TJ Sport
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Interessting read thanks carl!
Thanx for the link Carl (I'm 98c43amg on Club202.com) ...I'm going through withdrawl with the car still sitting @ Jefferey's house. I'll be picking it up Tuesday after picking my wife up @ the airport. ...can't wait to get behind the wheel ... and it's been YEARS since I felt that about my car!

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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'98 C43/55 AMG Speedybenz Susp. & MBenzNL On Board -- '88 560SL -- '09 JCW MINI -- '97 Jeep TJ Sport
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
Old 06-08-2005, 01:16 PM
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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
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.
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Interesting pics, seems like you have giving a whole new meaning to the term "tree shade mechanics". How long did the install take?
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Interesting pics, seems like you have giving a whole new meaning to the term "tree shade mechanics". How long did the install take?
...the mechanic actually own his own Mercedes Star Diagnosis Computer (he doesn't borrow it from work).

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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'98 C43/55 AMG Speedybenz Susp. & MBenzNL On Board -- '88 560SL -- '09 JCW MINI -- '97 Jeep TJ Sport
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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 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".
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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".
What ? I thought that was the trademark. ?????????
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What ? I thought that was the trademark. ?????????
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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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...
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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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.
You know Carl's s one of the guys in my pix, right?
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You know Carl's s one of the guys in my pix, right?
No....who is he....in what # pic ?
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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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No....who is he....in what # pic ?
hope he doesn't get mad at me, wanting to stay anonymous (in which case I'll delete this post), but he's in the guy who shows up in pix 7 & 8 & 37.
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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 ***!
Carl , thanx for clearing up the "plaque" issue.Can you supercharge this motor too - or is it getting into stupid $'s
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
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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Engine swap

Great info guys, gonna be a while before I ever do this though.
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I love that thread more and more....
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BTW, all. My handle has changed from c43amg to c55m8o.
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BTW, all. My handle has changed from c43amg to c55m8o.
Can I have your old one ?
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I'd assume so. Your high quality posting would do that handle justice! :p

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I'd assume so. Your high quality posting would do that handle justice! :p

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Cool , did that ( pm admin ) already. Thanx !
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'98 C43/55 AMG Speedybenz Susp. & MBenzNL On Board -- '88 560SL -- '09 JCW MINI -- '97 Jeep TJ Sport
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


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