anyone every curious to convert their CLK to manual transmission? (pertains to 320)
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anyone every curious to convert their CLK to manual transmission? (pertains to 320)
i was just thinking about this.
technically the CLK 320 in the US never came with a manual tranny option. BUT i just realized the C320 did. i was wondering if i could overhaul a manual transmission from the C to the CLK. im pretty sure the w203 shared the same engine.
haha just late night food for thought.
technically the CLK 320 in the US never came with a manual tranny option. BUT i just realized the C320 did. i was wondering if i could overhaul a manual transmission from the C to the CLK. im pretty sure the w203 shared the same engine.
haha just late night food for thought.
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You could get a manual CLK200 in Europe, try to look into that and see if it's the same trans setup as the C class you mentioned - I bet it is.
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Kev is right, CLK200 is offered with manual tranny. Alot of "200" Mercs here are offered with manual transmission. I dont know why people would like to have a manual tranny though
To shift faster with manual is not an excuse on a 200 or 320.
To shift faster with manual is not an excuse on a 200 or 320.
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I bet the swap will cost a fortune and the benefits will be nominal unless your tracking the car and looking to shave thousands off you lap times.
The boys at MB do a pretty good job with the gearing on their auto's, I definitely wouldn't swap mine out for a manual, I like auto's on big horsepower/torque builds.
Anyways, if you do look into it, let us know what you find out, always respect those who venture outsize the lines like Wes and his 32 project.
The boys at MB do a pretty good job with the gearing on their auto's, I definitely wouldn't swap mine out for a manual, I like auto's on big horsepower/torque builds.
Anyways, if you do look into it, let us know what you find out, always respect those who venture outsize the lines like Wes and his 32 project.
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The ONLY way I would consider it would be if I already had a blown tranny and was looking at a few $1000's to fix it anyways. I've had a bunch of 5-speed cars as well as auto's and the auto just fits this car for some reason. i think it's the luxury thing, I couldn't imagine driving a really nice Benz and shifting gears for some reason 
My little brother had one of the little manual C classes and it just seemed out of place for the car. If you're hell bent on it and have plenty of $ however, anything is possible 
My little brother had one of the little manual C classes and it just seemed out of place for the car. If you're hell bent on it and have plenty of $ however, anything is possible
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I bet the swap will cost a fortune and the benefits will be nominal unless your tracking the car and looking to shave thousands off you lap times.
The boys at MB do a pretty good job with the gearing on their auto's, I definitely wouldn't swap mine out for a manual, I like auto's on big horsepower/torque builds.
Anyways, if you do look into it, let us know what you find out, always respect those who venture outsize the lines like Wes and his 32 project.
The boys at MB do a pretty good job with the gearing on their auto's, I definitely wouldn't swap mine out for a manual, I like auto's on big horsepower/torque builds.
Anyways, if you do look into it, let us know what you find out, always respect those who venture outsize the lines like Wes and his 32 project.
The ONLY way I would consider it would be if I already had a blown tranny and was looking at a few $1000's to fix it anyways. I've had a bunch of 5-speed cars as well as auto's and the auto just fits this car for some reason. i think it's the luxury thing, I couldn't imagine driving a really nice Benz and shifting gears for some reason My little brother had one of the little manual C classes and it just seemed out of place for the car. If you're hell bent on it and have plenty of $ however, anything is possible
My little brother had one of the little manual C classes and it just seemed out of place for the car. If you're hell bent on it and have plenty of $ however, anything is possible EDIT: quick ebay.de search gave me a bunch of c-classe manual trannys but all in for the 200 and under engine size. BUT i do remember a member on this board (psheck) or something along those lines. he was the first of the members to do a c320->c32 engine conversion. funny thing was that he used his old tranny from the 320 and he said it worked out fine. my knowledge base for manual transmission is pretty limited but from my understanding, if the 320 transmission was able to handle the 32s torque/hp, curious as to see if the c180/200 manual tranny would handle a 320 (not like im going to try). but would it make sense that they developed a transmission that can be used for the power of the 320s and below?
haha sorry for the rambling, just thinking while i type.
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The gearing for the 200 trans will most definitely be different than the one for the 320/350, that'll also be something to consider if you wanted to do a swap.
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Hmm. Maybe I can get a custom tranny made. But that's big bux. Lololol I think I'll see if I can find someone with a 320manual transmission
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If you can get the bellhousing and clutch pedal assy for the manual clk.... you can have an adapter plate cut for a Tremec 6 speed, and a custom drive shaft made.
I'd also be concerned about the ECU which talks to the auto for engine inputs.... not sure how you deal with this bit.
I've converted several Auto Mustang 5.0's to 5speed...... those cars are so primative, it's a $1000 job, over the weekend...... and you literally shave 1-2 seconds off 1/4 mile times. People are using the 4banger 5speeds in 5.0 mustangs with Nitrous for years...... (I digress).
Cool project.
I'd also be concerned about the ECU which talks to the auto for engine inputs.... not sure how you deal with this bit.
I've converted several Auto Mustang 5.0's to 5speed...... those cars are so primative, it's a $1000 job, over the weekend...... and you literally shave 1-2 seconds off 1/4 mile times. People are using the 4banger 5speeds in 5.0 mustangs with Nitrous for years...... (I digress).
Cool project.
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If you can get the bellhousing and clutch pedal assy for the manual clk.... you can have an adapter plate cut for a Tremec 6 speed, and a custom drive shaft made.
I'd also be concerned about the ECU which talks to the auto for engine inputs.... not sure how you deal with this bit.
I've converted several Auto Mustang 5.0's to 5speed...... those cars are so primative, it's a $1000 job, over the weekend...... and you literally shave 1-2 seconds off 1/4 mile times. People are using the 4banger 5speeds in 5.0 mustangs with Nitrous for years...... (I digress).
Cool project.
I'd also be concerned about the ECU which talks to the auto for engine inputs.... not sure how you deal with this bit.
I've converted several Auto Mustang 5.0's to 5speed...... those cars are so primative, it's a $1000 job, over the weekend...... and you literally shave 1-2 seconds off 1/4 mile times. People are using the 4banger 5speeds in 5.0 mustangs with Nitrous for years...... (I digress).
Cool project.
Sorry to barge in, but I just purchased a CLK320 and was cruising the threads when I came across this topic.
I'm also doing a C32 conversion with a T56 behind it, you may be interested in my thread.
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I baught a 6 speed C240 off a car lot in Indy and took out the trans, wiring, peddles, radiator (no trans cooler), clutch/flywheel and put all into my clk500. I changed the front SAM and EIS programing and sent the ECM to Rentech change the trans designation and idle speed control. I did it to make the car funner to drive and prove some of people wrong.
I have had no problems for almost a year now.
Gear reduction between engines takes place in the rear differential not the trans so putting a V6 trans behind V8 was no problem.
Putting the auto back in the C240 wasent much of a problem after working out a slight kink that I caused. I drive that car all the time.
I spent $7200 on the c240 $800 in rentech programing and $300 trans control modual for the c240. All said and dun I spen about $1000 and got to keep a cool little c240 witch I slammed tented the windowns and put the clk AMG wheels on.
I couldn't waight to tell you guys this story. I didn't want to start a horn tooting thred as a noob and this seemed like the right thred. I hope you enjoyed.
I have had no problems for almost a year now.
Gear reduction between engines takes place in the rear differential not the trans so putting a V6 trans behind V8 was no problem.
Putting the auto back in the C240 wasent much of a problem after working out a slight kink that I caused. I drive that car all the time.
I spent $7200 on the c240 $800 in rentech programing and $300 trans control modual for the c240. All said and dun I spen about $1000 and got to keep a cool little c240 witch I slammed tented the windowns and put the clk AMG wheels on.
I couldn't waight to tell you guys this story. I didn't want to start a horn tooting thred as a noob and this seemed like the right thred. I hope you enjoyed.
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might not work as easy as you guys think. The TCU is different.
most mercedes actually uses the same transmission, just the TCU is different. 7 speed c class same tranny as 7 speed SL600. This was told to me by a transmission dude tho.
most mercedes actually uses the same transmission, just the TCU is different. 7 speed c class same tranny as 7 speed SL600. This was told to me by a transmission dude tho.
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However, if you are contemplating this move, then dispense with the Benz ECM and just do as I am, MoTeC M600.
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Clk 320 w208
i was just thinking about this.
technically the CLK 320 in the US never came with a manual tranny option. BUT i just realized the C320 did. i was wondering if i could overhaul a manual transmission from the C to the CLK. im pretty sure the w203 shared the same engine.
haha just late night food for thought.
technically the CLK 320 in the US never came with a manual tranny option. BUT i just realized the C320 did. i was wondering if i could overhaul a manual transmission from the C to the CLK. im pretty sure the w203 shared the same engine.
haha just late night food for thought.
Have you ever thought of manul 6 speed tran out of a Chrysler cross fire the share the same engine as clk
