C43 power mods/ideas/suggestions/advice

tonysemi · 10-27-2009, 09:26 PM

Im trying to "pep" up my C43 as well as make it handle better. I have H&R springs, but i need new shocks and sway bars. any recomended manufactuer? Also, bolt ons, such as pulleys or gates belts, samco radiator hoses? Do they make these things for our cars? Thanks

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tonysemi · 10-28-2009, 11:48 PM

Tons of views and no responses? Do you people keep your cars stock? WTH? help a fellow MB owner out.

silence · 10-29-2009, 01:49 AM

no easy ways to gain power with little things (that actually work) with this car (or for that matter with most others)

you may get some advice, but most will just try to sell you JUNK or tell you what they themselves have.

with enough creativity "they" make everything for our cars... it's just on you to figure out how to apply it.

AMS Performance · 10-29-2009, 05:43 AM

The biggest power gainers on the car will be Headers, Pulley (both crank & accessory kits), high flow cats. Software may help a tiny bit but probably not much.

On the 4.3L you could expect 30-40HP @ crank depending if you do everything above. You won't make as much as the 5.5Ls obviously but you can still make some decent power.

Of course... you can always do everything mentioned above in conjunction with 5.5L swap as well. All our parts are interchangeable on the 5.5L so you can easily just swap over the parts. I would recommend doing 5.5L swap over Forced induction (but that is a personal preference you have to decide). Then you will have a serious monster on your hands

tonysemi · 10-29-2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks!Any ideas where to get a 5.5 swap? Or a supercharger because my car has only 80k. Kinda hate to pull a good motor (but I will

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svt ricco · 10-30-2009, 04:31 PM

check out max hughes... he's building a turbo set up for our cars. check out the clk430 he did

AMS Performance · 10-30-2009, 07:25 PM

don't do turbo... just get a 5.5L NA AMG motor and do the direct swap then mod NA. A modded 5.5L AMG engine in that small chassis will definitely yield some amazing results to say the least.

AMGC · 10-31-2009, 02:32 AM

turbo automatics

10-29-2009, 01:49 AM	#3
silence Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 940 Drives: sounds like airplane	no easy ways to gain power with little things (that actually work) with this car (or for that matter with most others) you may get some advice, but most will just try to sell you JUNK or tell you what they themselves have. with enough creativity "they" make everything for our cars... it's just on you to figure out how to apply it. __________________ C43 w. boost and many custom modifications (actually custom) G35x and Tahoe for daily use- but I don't drive much... Specialized s-works, salsa mamasita, jamis komodo, redline monocog 29er

10-29-2009, 05:43 AM	#4
AMS Performance SPONSOR Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,317 Drives: AMG	The biggest power gainers on the car will be Headers, Pulley (both crank & accessory kits), high flow cats. Software may help a tiny bit but probably not much. On the 4.3L you could expect 30-40HP @ crank depending if you do everything above. You won't make as much as the 5.5Ls obviously but you can still make some decent power. Of course... you can always do everything mentioned above in conjunction with 5.5L swap as well. All our parts are interchangeable on the 5.5L so you can easily just swap over the parts. I would recommend doing 5.5L swap over Forced induction (but that is a personal preference you have to decide). Then you will have a serious monster on your hands __________________ << E55, C55, CLK55, CL55, SL55, SLK 55, S55 Headers >> << New W202 C43 AMG Stage 2 Performance Package !! >> << New 230, 280, 350 & 550 Pulleys for M272 & M273!! >> << Gen2 C36 / C280 / E320 M104 OEM+ Pulley Design! (under $300) >> (contact via email for more details) << M119 Performance OEM+ Dampers now available! >> <<< AMS WEBSITE >>> (New Products)

10-30-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
svt ricco Super Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 659 Drives: 1999 Silver C43	check out max hughes... he's building a turbo set up for our cars. check out the clk430 he did __________________ 1999 Silver C43 AMG

10-30-2009, 07:25 PM	#7
AMS Performance SPONSOR Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,317 Drives: AMG	don't do turbo... just get a 5.5L NA AMG motor and do the direct swap then mod NA. A modded 5.5L AMG engine in that small chassis will definitely yield some amazing results to say the least. __________________ << E55, C55, CLK55, CL55, SL55, SLK 55, S55 Headers >> << New W202 C43 AMG Stage 2 Performance Package !! >> << New 230, 280, 350 & 550 Pulleys for M272 & M273!! >> << Gen2 C36 / C280 / E320 M104 OEM+ Pulley Design! (under $300) >> (contact via email for more details) << M119 Performance OEM+ Dampers now available! >> <<< AMS WEBSITE >>> (New Products)

10-31-2009, 02:32 AM	#8
AMGC Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: MA Posts: 338 Drives: C36, Turbo'd 87 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, SC'd 86 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth	turbo automatics __________________ 1996 C36-parting 1986 2.3-16 Cosworth 5 speed- rear ended to death by texting teen speeding=law$uit 1987 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth- Mint Getrag 5 speed, leather sportline wheel, Slammed on AMG Monos, Momo goodies, 300TE front sway, Evo 2 rear sway, custom 90A Poly Race bushings, C36 AMG Calipers, EFI, Mosselman headers, Garrett turbo... 1987 190E 2.3-16- getrag, lowered, BBS RS's, goodies, Eaton SC on Mosselman piggyback ECU 190 WHORE

10-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
tonysemi Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newport News Posts: 91 Drives: 1998 C43 AMG, 95 Acura GSR , 97 Civic Hatch	Tons of views and no responses? Do you people keep your cars stock? WTH? help a fellow MB owner out.

10-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#5
tonysemi Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newport News Posts: 91 Drives: 1998 C43 AMG, 95 Acura GSR , 97 Civic Hatch	Thanks!Any ideas where to get a 5.5 swap? Or a supercharger because my car has only 80k. Kinda hate to pull a good motor (but I will )

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