My first AMG
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My first AMG
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and just joined the AMG club with the purchase of a 2005 E55. Man what an amazing car. I got it as a project car, it needs a new crankshaft. The previous owner has a shop install a pinned lower pulley and it came loose. The snout looks a little scored doubt it can be reused so I plan on removing the motor and replacing the crank.
if anyone has a crank and pulley for sale let me know!!
if anyone has a crank and pulley for sale let me know!!
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
I think that style of exhaust outlet looks ok on some vehicles. A Mercedes isn't one of them.
Does the bumper still have the cutouts for the exhaust?
Does the bumper still have the cutouts for the exhaust?
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No they are removed I'm not a huge fan either good thing silver E55s are plentiful. I should begin pulling the motor this week I may do a thread on it. Ive got some experience in the LS world I have a foxbody drag car I put a ls turbo in it so some wrenching experience. I'm excited to learn something new and I'm hoping I get some help on the forums here. Thankfully the engine bay looks huge plenty of room...
Can the motor be removed from the top? I'm hoping I can leave the transmission in...
Can the motor be removed from the top? I'm hoping I can leave the transmission in...
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Meh...it's different but not bad. Personally I think it would look better on a black car where it is not so obvious. Color matters on stuff like this. What works on one color may not work on another. I like the idea and would consider (seriously) doing something like this on my car. Once I put the bumper back on. (Don't ask. It is embarrassing.).
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No they are removed I'm not a huge fan either good thing silver E55s are plentiful. I should begin pulling the motor this week I may do a thread on it. Ive got some experience in the LS world I have a foxbody drag car I put a ls turbo in it so some wrenching experience. I'm excited to learn something new and I'm hoping I get some help on the forums here. Thankfully the engine bay looks huge plenty of room...
Can the motor be removed from the top? I'm hoping I can leave the transmission in...
Can the motor be removed from the top? I'm hoping I can leave the transmission in...
Meh...it's different but not bad. Personally I think it would look better on a black car where it is not so obvious. Color matters on stuff like this. What works on one color may not work on another. I like the idea and would consider (seriously) doing something like this on my car. Once I put the bumper back on. (Don't ask. It is embarrassing.).
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Welcome aboard. This is by far the most helpful board around, MB or otherwise. I've been on Lexus, Toyota, Chevrolet, etc. and in my experience, this is the best, hands down. You'll enjoy working on your benz.
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Looking forward to it. Of course the build quality surpasses anything ive ever worked on. It's going to be a good learning experience bring this thing back to life.
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If you think you may want to do a rear diffuser at some point, stick with the E55 bumper. The diffusers for the E63 bumper are hard to come by and very expensive, unless you want one from China.
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The E55 bumper only comes on them. A 2007-2009 E63 bumper will also bolt on.
If you think you may want to do a rear diffuser at some point, stick with the E55 bumper. The diffusers for the E63 bumper are hard to come by and very expensive, unless you want one from China.
If you think you may want to do a rear diffuser at some point, stick with the E55 bumper. The diffusers for the E63 bumper are hard to come by and very expensive, unless you want one from China.
Also got some mufflers and tips. I went with borla pro xs mufflers and some 4 inch tips. I think the tips looks pretty good something different I guess.
love the way it sounds, no drone at all and just a bit raspy.
The mufflers fits really nice, they are offset on one end and center on the other. Installed them right next to the spare tire laying flat.
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Like the car! I'm with the others on the side exhaust, put it back like it was.
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It all comes down to this really. All that matter is that you like it, forget everyone else's opinion.