dynomite05

So it's official, the CLK32K project has begun. I just finished purchasing an engine out of a 2004 SLK32 with 31K miles on it for $3k shipped. I am super excited to get this project going. Once the motor comes in, my shop will test it out and makes sure everything is good before buying the needed parts. The money spent on stock parts will dictate how much I will have for upgraded goodies. These are my mod plans so far...


Eurocharged Heat Exchanger
Johnson CM30 Intercooler Pump
Eurocharged Shorty Headers
E55 Intake or Eurocharged Custom Dual Intake (Not sure yet)
Eurocharged 181mm or 185mm Pulley/Stage 2 tune



With those upgrades I will hopefully be close 400hp. At that point it might be a good time for an LSD.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that all goes according to plan, but I expect there to be some bumps in the road since it will be a one-off. I will be documenting as much as I could and be posting everything up in case someone want to try this in the future. Here are some pics of the engine.

Clkboi

Aaaaa first spot.

You go man this is crazy! Mercedes needs to give you an award if you pull this off!
Best of luck

Speedriven1

This is such a great idea. I'm amazed AMG didn't build this car ...

Flame3g

thats what u have been up to hahaha....good luck man and keep us posted

ROLLNNN

nice man!! that's going to be sick! good luck with this, i hope its a clean, easy swap..

Speedriven1

^ this.

dynomite05

Thanks guys. I hope it will be a clean and easy swap also. Hopefully the car gods shine down on me a bit.

dnguy344

WOW!!! coulda bought a Carrera with all these mods $$...haha... goodluck

dr_npz

Oh, yes ! Here it is official, so you finally pulled the trigger

Can't wait to see tho whole process !

dynomite05

Carrera for under $10k, point me in that direction.



Yes sir. Can't wait to get it tested and start buying some mods. Just spoke to the seller and it's shipping out today!

dragon_27

nice nice. hopefully everything goes smooth, can't wait to see what the benz will push with that crazy setup...

loungn14

This is going to be fun!

astropat

You're out of your mind, Wes! CLK32 AMG FTW!

mikata

Awsome project Wes:-)
Wouldn't though it be cheaper to sell the 320 and buy the 55 amg?:-)
Keep up the great work!

dynomite05

Yes it will. Thanks for your help!



Maybe. Clk32 AMG has a nice ring to it. I still wouldn't feel proper having the ///AMG badge though.



With all the money I have spent on the car already, it will be a huge hassle parting it out and selling and looking for another W209. I am budgeting to spend around $10k for this project. IMO that's not much considering I will be shaving 40k miles off the motor, and have a bunch of upgrades.

Plus I would have to go through the exhaust mod again, not looking forward to that.

M-bENZ

not really because he already put alot of $$$ in his car.. so keep that car and mod the $h*t out of it Wes lol.

Andy

OcangCLK

Good luck bro!!! Hope everything goes your way.. can't wait to see the finish product.

dynomite05

Exactly!

Thanks, I appreciate it.

clkwork

very cool project man. good luck!

Jeff

EuroTra$H

good luck....it will be a one of a kind for sure

M-bENZ

CLK32K

Andy

Kevwood

Fantastic Wes, I'm really happy to hear that you're going ahead with this! That 320 of yours looks great, now it's time to give it the go to match the show

dynomite05

This should definitely be a cool project. I want to hear some whining when I hit the gas.


OT: Kev, the package was picked up yesterday. It's finally on the way.

Kevwood

OT: Awesome!

And yeah, that SC whine is very addictive

Jamesbbh

yes yes and a side of yes.