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55 engine in 2001 CLK430?

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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:35 AM
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55 engine in 2001 CLK430?

Got a CLK430 for my wife - now she wants to go faster. I was thinking what instead of doing bolt-ons I could get E55 NA engine and put it in. Is trainy in that CLK same as the one used in 55's. Any potential problems?
What about breaks - do I need to up them? Would breaks from W210 E55 work?
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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The housing might be the same but I think the gearing and internals are all different!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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2001 CLK 55
in all honesty, i think it would be cheaper to buy a clk55 than to go with a transplant. you can find them for less than 18g easy.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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dont waste ur money....sell ur 430 and buy a CLK55...
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