C32 in a CLK320
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C32 in a CLK320
Hey, has anybody ever tried to switch out the CLK 320's engine with the C32? i know a tranny swap might be needed too, but i was wondering if it was possible.
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...don't know if it's done, but I would love to have it done to my ride.. the CLK320 are nice cruiz'n cars, but sometimes 'you get the urge for more' LOL.
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It'd be much cheaper if you just got a CLK500, 550, or 55. Those things would be just as quick if not quicker than a custom CLK32 and they will be headache free (100% warrantied). If you want to supercharge your CLK320 I believe RennTech, Kleeman, and Brabus both sell kits for about $15-20k installed. Good luck, keep us updated if you do anything.
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If you're going to plug in an AMG engine in, why don't you plug the AMG55 engine in? For the amount of work and money spent, you may as well go with the V8. Better yet, you're better off buying the CLK55 or just buy the C32. The price difference is negligable at that point.
On the other hand I always wonder if the headers and other parts are compatible between the regular 320 V6 engine and the C32engine.
On the other hand I always wonder if the headers and other parts are compatible between the regular 320 V6 engine and the C32engine.
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I actually thought about getting a CLK550 or 500 or even a 55, but I'd thought I start off small first, maybe next year i will upgrade, by that time I'd be 25, I guess a lil b-day gift...I guess I'm a lil power hungry, besides, i just got this car a month ago at a DAMMMMN good price.
At 15-20k's, I would just sell my car...LOL. Thats around the price that i paid for it anyway. (plus or minus a couple of thousands)
At 15-20k's, I would just sell my car...LOL. Thats around the price that i paid for it anyway. (plus or minus a couple of thousands)
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If you're going to plug in an AMG engine in, why don't you plug the AMG55 engine in? For the amount of work and money spent, you may as well go with the V8. Better yet, you're better off buying the CLK55 or just buy the C32. The price difference is negligable at that point.
On the other hand I always wonder if the headers and other parts are compatible between the regular 320 V6 engine and the C32engine.
On the other hand I always wonder if the headers and other parts are compatible between the regular 320 V6 engine and the C32engine.
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...Trust me, you have a great car in the CLK320. You can mod it to your hearts desire. In the meantime, enjoy the ride and eventually upgrade to a
V8 CLK...I keep telling myself the same thing..LOL.
V8 CLK...I keep telling myself the same thing..LOL.
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I absolutely love my car, I had the mindset that i was going to purchase a 03 C32, but this came across my lap on a metallic pewter platter, LOL.
I am glad I didn't have the opportunity to drive one or any other V8 benz, I would have had to get it. Especially reading what many of the 500, 550, and 55 owners post up about their cars.
I am glad I didn't have the opportunity to drive one or any other V8 benz, I would have had to get it. Especially reading what many of the 500, 550, and 55 owners post up about their cars.
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I don't see why the swap couldn't be done
Pshek has a C 320 Coupe that he put a C32 engine in. YOu can do a search by his name. I think it did run him about $15k.
But to be honest. Comparing a AMG engine to getting a Kleeman S/C. I would go with the AMG. It is going to end up costing the same.
And mutilating some Mustangs and Camaro owners. Well, that is priceless.
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Pshek has a C 320 Coupe that he put a C32 engine in. YOu can do a search by his name. I think it did run him about $15k.
But to be honest. Comparing a AMG engine to getting a Kleeman S/C. I would go with the AMG. It is going to end up costing the same.
And mutilating some Mustangs and Camaro owners. Well, that is priceless.
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