Anyone have a supercharged C43 ????
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C43K AMG 436 rwhp moded ML55 AMG 190td 190e 2.3-16v moded EK9 Civic
Thanks... Ya I put my heart in to this C43... I kinda want to sell it but I think Im gonna keep it. I really want a CLKBS. I use to have a 95 C36 with a custom turbo back in 99.
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C43K AMG 436 rwhp moded ML55 AMG 190td 190e 2.3-16v moded EK9 Civic
Jasssc, The c36 had a mosselman turbo kit on it which they don't make anymore, and the car made 340 wrhp. it also had custom headers, ecu, intake with ram pipe, no cats brabus exhaust... I sold the car back 2000 and bought the C43 that I have now.
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W203 C55 and SAAB 9-3 2.0T
I am putting out 436 HP to the rear wheels which I was told is about 516 HP 503 TQ at the crank. Mods: SC GEN II 2.5 pulley (9psi), Kleemann headers, ECU software, Kleemann camshafts, no cats, racing fuel injectors, evosport 8mm wires, 3” intake pipes, evosport throttle body. SL55 AMG wheels, cross drilled rotors, H&R springs and bilstein shocks I am sure I’m missing something, again I had all the tune done almost 5 years ago. Not to sound like a jerk but I like the car but I’m tired of it. I guess that happens with any car though.
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
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HPS C43 AMG, E36 M3, MK3 GTi VR6, 66 FORD F100, 85 FORD F250, 04 GSXR
HPS gen 1 kit here as well. Loud, reliable, gives you power when you want it and decent MPG when you just want to cruise... light into it enough, she'll suck you dry pretty quick though. I have a higher mileage C43 as well and no problems.
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HPS C43 AMG, E36 M3, MK3 GTi VR6, 66 FORD F100, 85 FORD F250, 04 GSXR
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1996 Mercedes C36 AMG
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HPS C43 AMG, E36 M3, MK3 GTi VR6, 66 FORD F100, 85 FORD F250, 04 GSXR
Currently at ~159,6xxK..bought it with 156k exactly about 4 months ago.
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W203 C55 and SAAB 9-3 2.0T
Wow. Thats pretty good deal of miles and its still running strong im sure. These engines are very strong, im sure if people kept up with them they would break 300k ez. Tranny is another story.
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HPS C43 AMG, E36 M3, MK3 GTi VR6, 66 FORD F100, 85 FORD F250, 04 GSXR
I've definitely seen Merc motors in the high 300's before, just a matter of how well the owner maintains it to keep it going strong for that long. I don't beat on mine too much, just a comfy DD and has power when I want/need it.
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W203 C55 and SAAB 9-3 2.0T
Every benz Ive ever owned, I change the tranny fluid ever 30k miles. I know, I know, its a little much but I have yet to have one fail out of me. Knock on wood. I know this C43 likes to drop out around 120-150 miles but shes not going to do that to me... We had a talk! Just make SURE and use the spec oil, NO RP crap or anything like that and get the filter set from autohausaz.com great prices! Ez job for sure!
Ps- Cant wait to see pix of this beast?!
If you don't mind me asking, around what price did you get her for? 
Ps- Cant wait to see pix of this beast?!
If you don't mind me asking, around what price did you get her for? Yea, pretty high for having FI..was weary about it when I bought it but the engine pulls real strong and tranny seems alright as well. I'm going to have the tranny serviced soon though since I'm not sure when/if it was done by the PO.
I've definitely seen Merc motors in the high 300's before, just a matter of how well the owner maintains it to keep it going strong for that long. I don't beat on mine too much, just a comfy DD and has power when I want/need it.
I've definitely seen Merc motors in the high 300's before, just a matter of how well the owner maintains it to keep it going strong for that long. I don't beat on mine too much, just a comfy DD and has power when I want/need it.
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HPS C43 AMG, E36 M3, MK3 GTi VR6, 66 FORD F100, 85 FORD F250, 04 GSXR
Every benz Ive ever owned, I change the tranny fluid ever 30k miles. I know, I know, its a little much but I have yet to have one fail out of me. Knock on wood. I know this C43 likes to drop out around 120-150 miles but shes not going to do that to me... We had a talk! Just make SURE and use the spec oil, NO RP crap or anything like that and get the filter set from autohausaz.com great prices! Ez job for sure!
Ps- Cant wait to see pix of this beast?! If you don't mind me asking, around what price did you get her for?
Ps- Cant wait to see pix of this beast?!
If you don't mind me asking, around what price did you get her for? I got it for $9k...little high, but with the interior being almost perfect, the HPS kit and the new wheels, tires, brakes, etc.. I couldn't complain much.
Pics are from my cell phone so they aren't so great.. I haven't really done anything to it yet other than converting the fogs to HID so they match the stockers.
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C43K AMG 436 rwhp moded ML55 AMG 190td 190e 2.3-16v moded EK9 Civic
Every benz Ive ever owned, I change the tranny fluid ever 30k miles. I know, I know, its a little much but I have yet to have one fail out of me. Knock on wood. I know this C43 likes to drop out around 120-150 miles but shes not going to do that to me... We had a talk! Just make SURE and use the spec oil, NO RP crap or anything like that and get the filter set from autohausaz.com great prices! Ez job for sure!
Ps- Cant wait to see pix of this beast?! If you don't mind me asking, around what price did you get her for?
Ps- Cant wait to see pix of this beast?!
If you don't mind me asking, around what price did you get her for? 
