320 to 430 conversion
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320 to 430 conversion
Has anyone heard of converting a CLK 320 over to a 430?
If someone had the V-8 engine, what would an entire changover consist of? Besides the engine, what are the main differences? transmission, wiring harness, differential, what else? would the wiring harness from the V-8 work with the dash and instruments of the 320?
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If someone had the V-8 engine, what would an entire changover consist of? Besides the engine, what are the main differences? transmission, wiring harness, differential, what else? would the wiring harness from the V-8 work with the dash and instruments of the 320?
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2002 Capri Blue CLK Cab
Conversion
My first Benz was a CLK 320 and it was beautiful, strong V6 but I was craving the power of the 8. Anyway, I sold my 320 and bought a new 430 cab. It would cost you less to buy a 430 instead of doing the conversion because there are quite a few differences between the two models. Some of them are suspension, wiring harness transmission...
good luck
dan
good luck
dan
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I agree that it would be cheaper to sell the car under normal circumstances.....but I have kind of an interesting situation.
My 320's engine is badly damaged, and I know of a rolled over clk 430 that I can purchase. I was thinking of switching over the entire drivetrain from the 430, rather than replacing my existing 6 cyl.
My 320's engine is badly damaged, and I know of a rolled over clk 430 that I can purchase. I was thinking of switching over the entire drivetrain from the 430, rather than replacing my existing 6 cyl.
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Re: 320 to 430 conversion
Originally posted by TNH
Has anyone heard of converting a CLK 320 over to a 430?
If someone had the V-8 engine, what would an entire changover consist of? Besides the engine, what are the main differences? transmission, wiring harness, differential, what else? would the wiring harness from the V-8 work with the dash and instruments of the 320?
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Has anyone heard of converting a CLK 320 over to a 430?
If someone had the V-8 engine, what would an entire changover consist of? Besides the engine, what are the main differences? transmission, wiring harness, differential, what else? would the wiring harness from the V-8 work with the dash and instruments of the 320?
thanks
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I found another rolled over CLK.....but this one is a CLK55. I would like to buy this car for the 5.4 amg engine, and put it in my 320. The car will be sold at an auction in one month.
Does anyone know what the 5.4 engine with wiring harness would be worth by itself? Can you buy these engines anywhere?
I think it would be very cool to have a sleeper 320 with the 5.4.
Does anyone know what the 5.4 engine with wiring harness would be worth by itself? Can you buy these engines anywhere?
I think it would be very cool to have a sleeper 320 with the 5.4.
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I have no idea how much this car will go for........it probably wont be cheap. There are many salvageable parts on it besides the engine and tranny, so someone will buy it and try to part it out. Most of the interior is in good shape, as well as one fender, the hood, and the headlights.
You never know for sure though.....sometimes I get lucky and make a good buy. We'll see if I can get it cheap.
You never know for sure though.....sometimes I get lucky and make a good buy. We'll see if I can get it cheap.
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If u own a 320 it's not wrth it! If u own a 430 it's wrth it to drop in a 5.4L and will wrk.
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Honestly, the 430 isn't supposed to be that much stronger than the 320. I'm sure at higher speeds it pulls harder, but if ur gonna swap engines, get a BIG one! otherwise, u might as well switch cars.
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check out www.converseengineering.com they're actually installing a GM LS1 onto a 2002 E320