Frank Castle

Someone parked a black W202 C55 right next to my black C43 today. All I can say is I wish you were there so I could check the C55 out more in person.

503C43 ////AMG

I wish they were there as well because it was most likely re-badged. I believe there were only 45 "AMG SPECIALS" and I find it hard to believe you ran across a real one. It is possible but not plausible

edemac8

um engine swap....they arnt uncommon with 202's dude.

And is that true? amg actually put 5.4's in 202's? I have never heard of that

PJmak

Real ones only exist in europe. If you are i USA, you either saw a converted C43 or a poser


Either way they shouldn't be much different then your car

edemac8

Wow I didnt know that, thats a neat car, original from amg. 503, do you know anything else about these 55's from the amg factory, I would love to read anything from teh factory about them

PJmak

I know the swap was offered from amg when the c32 came out, it was a 30k upgrade. The car had a few other things changed on it. You can find some info on wikipedia



We have a W202 c55 here in sacramento, speedybenz drives it, he converted his c43


Thing is badass

DRBC43AMG

Check the details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_C43_AMG

You can also check MarcusF's excellent "Signal to details" here: http://marcusfitzhugh.com/CLK/

503C43 ////AMG

Seriously??? Where do you think people got the idea to drop a 5.4 in???? Look it up, it was an option only available in europe/uk. I believe it cost about 30,000 pounds at the time and AMG would do it. There is some debate whether there were 30 or 45 made. I am going to contact AMG tomorrow to get the facts but the W202 C55 DOES exist and it WAS made by AMG.

Frank Castle

I knew the C55 was rare-but not that rare. Either way- I was impressed to see W202 ///AMG beside my car. It was detailed as clean as mine, and I liked the dropped suspension. It did have "black series" badge but figured it was to go with its black look.

My guess is he is a forum member...Hope you don't mind pics posted of your ride if so. Cell phone pics so bare with it.

The 55 is facing pic and mine is trunk first. I have black C43 and Black ///AMG logo so you really can't see it until your right up on it.





I noticed its brakes were different and the rotors were cross cut/drilled. Would having headlight wipers be a clue to its age? I was thinking 97. The car looked great. I'd still like to see one with a 5.5 Motor convert- better yet, I'd like to drive it.

Frank Castle

Thanks for the link of its specs. http://marcusfitzhugh.com/CLK/ states its only 40 HP more? I drove an E55 and I swear it had more pull. Couldn't a chip tweak it to about that?

503C43 ////AMG

CLEARLY A MOD.... I find it hard to believe someone would change ANYTHING (tail lights, brakes, etc....) on such a RARE vehicle. The black series badge says it all, this guy obviously built this car. Nice none the less but NOT a true C55.

503C43 ////AMG

The C43 only has 27 more horses than a stock 430 engine but as an article I came across said "Although the 4.3-liter V8 is basically the same as that used other Benzes, internal modifications by AMG result in 302horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque. A near back-to-back comparison with a new CLK430, which has the stock, 275-horsepower version of the same engine, was most enlightening. If the C43 has only 27 more horsepower, they're large horses. There is enormous power immediately, and it never fades. The 5-speed automatic transmission mitigates the power's effect when shifting, helping stability and undoubtedly prolonging tire life. The engine produces a most satisfying, muscular V8 roar." So I'm guessing you feel the same way about the 40 extra hp but at the same time look at the torque as it has 74 ft/lbs more, that's where you get more pull.

Frank Castle

Thanks 503C43 ////AMG

Saaboteur

That looks like Money-One's car?

https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...-you-cant.html

Seems like he is your part of the world. He's running a 55K motor in there now, much quicker than the a '55' swap!

Frank Castle

Good call. By looking at those pics I'd bet money it was this car.

BAD A$$ wish I lingered longer in the lot.

money-one

BUSTED! I was actually in the front when my buddy said there was one in the rear and he parked next to it thinking it was me. So I relocated. Maybe next time.

KJI3jflarryfe93

why are your pictures deleted?
can't see them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pleeeeeezzzz insert them again

Frank Castle

Dam...well I am in that area. Hope to see you around. Very nice car.

Frank Castle

I see the pics I have posted. The pics and detailed info were located on a link below. Is that link below the pics you were referring to?

"That looks like Money-One's car"?

NEVER TELL ME YOU CAN'T....

KJI3jflarryfe93

i cant see your cellphone pics!

Frank Castle

http://s871.photobucket.com/albums/a...kingalon3/AMG/ try this as a link- pics are kind of primitive.

LawRens

holy hell, 6 piston brakes on a w202?! LOL must bite HARD as *****!

KJI3jflarryfe93

are these 6 piston calipers with the newer SBC system?
when the SBC brake system came it caused a whole lotta trouble for MB cars!

if these are SBC calipers was the SBC disconnected then?

what's the partsnumbers for these calipers and the rotors?

does standard c43 rotors fit these 6 piston calipers?

ProjectC55

I think I'm gonna finally put the 55 badge on mines. It's about that time.

Frank Castle

I would be proud of that work. Love to have the 55.