Swapping all from E280=>> E55 amg
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Swapping all from E280=>> E55 amg
First of all, I would like to introduce myself. I am from Thailand. In Thailand, our import tax is very high so the cost of the second one is around $80K-$100K. We have only 4 and 6 cylinder motor that fit into W210 in Thailand.
But we have very low labour charge. I need to pay about $10K for all parts such as motor, tranny, all suspension parts and etc. for swapping my e280(Inline 6) to be the E55 amg.
But I have very serious problem!!!! FOR THE SAFETY
I think that the frame of E55 AMG much more strong than the ordinary one to receive much more torque. What's the difference about the frame and structure between these 2 cars??
In Thailand, we can swap all the suspension parts, braking system and etc. to reach the proformance of E55 AMG. But we can't swap the frame.( There is a code on the chassis that we must send to the government)
Plz help me
Thx a lot in advance for your help
But we have very low labour charge. I need to pay about $10K for all parts such as motor, tranny, all suspension parts and etc. for swapping my e280(Inline 6) to be the E55 amg.
But I have very serious problem!!!! FOR THE SAFETY
I think that the frame of E55 AMG much more strong than the ordinary one to receive much more torque. What's the difference about the frame and structure between these 2 cars??
In Thailand, we can swap all the suspension parts, braking system and etc. to reach the proformance of E55 AMG. But we can't swap the frame.( There is a code on the chassis that we must send to the government)
Plz help me
Thx a lot in advance for your help
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2001 E55
As far as I can tell the unibody is the same. My parents have an E320 that I've been underneath and I couldn't tell many differences. It's possible the E uses a different front cradle and rear subframe but I doubt it. The car is a unibody so the spring perches and other hard points are the same. You need access to mercedes parts diagrams so you can compare part numbers for each model, then you'll be able to tell what exactly is different. Startekinfo probably has this.
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ML 55 AMG, E 55KS8 6,3 Kleemann, Maserati 3200 GT, SLR
this is a big problem, these two cars are total different, i don't think that you will find the right person in Thailand, becouse u are not sending the car to europe ? they can do it
