C43 AMG (C55 Conversion) Build thread

[socalE320]

Hey everyone decided to go ahead and make a build thread for my car will be posting all updates here.. Here are some pictures as she currently sits with 2" shorter camber arms, removed front bumper grill and supports new roof spoiler and some other goodies

Wrap - Oracal Turqouise/Lavender by MacWraps

Wheels - Brabus IV 18x9.5 +20 18x10.5 -10

[socalE320]

UPDATE #1
Camber has been removed, Changed tires to 235/35/18 265/35/18 and am planning on flaring fenders to run wider tires, Rebuild on the E55 engine has begun Cant wait for this swap to be complete.

Replacing -

Valve cover gaskets
Oil & Filter
Coolant
Water pump
Rear main seal
Spark plugs
oil pan gasket

Engine had about 100k on it when it was pulled from a salvaged E55

[socalE320]

UPDATE #2

Spent a few hours after work last night putting back on valve covers with new seals/gaskets
also installed
-New sparkplugs
-new oil filter
-new thermostat


Some picutres of the engine with valve covers removed





Putting in a little work!



Starting to look all cleaned up!

[socalE320]

UPDATE #3

Got around to just about finishing up the rebuild last night.

Started out swapping the water pump




Fresh water pump, thermostat and tensioner pulley




The got into replacing the rear main seal, actually an easy task with the engine removed from vehicle

[nsogiba]

love the engine work, the color is obviously subjective, can't say I love it but it's certainly unique!

[ginger_snaps]

I'm excited to see where this is going.

[socalE320]

love the engine work, the color is obviously subjective, can't say I love it but it's certainly unique!

Thanks! It's just a wrap so nothing permanent but I personally do like it for now, may go with something subtle thinking about getting the car resprayed white or something like that this year...

I'm excited to see where this is going.

Thanks! ill be sure to keep posting updates, going to start pulling my engine today after work

[superturbodiesel.com]

yey!

[socalE320]

UPDATE #4
Was sadly not able to spend as much time on the car this weekend as I'd hoped but I am waiting for a few necessary parts to arrive tomorrow at the dealer. Should have the engine pulled tonight or tomorrow and have everything hooked up by the end of next weekend...

My buddy, and previous owner of the car, David (SD202) stopped by to lend a hand






And then work commenced, will take more pictures of current progress tonight.

[190Evan]

Ayyyyyyyy

[socalE320]

Update #5
Well we ran into problems as always with working on cars, When removing the exhaust one of the bolts stripped and with almost no room to work with I spent a day drilling out the bolt head to remove the exhaust....




After that I proceeded to drain the trans and remove all hardlines, harness, and everything else needed to pull the engine and man was it FILTHY under the car

[socalE320]

Update #6

Finally it was time to pull the old engine!









After it was out I had to disconnect the transmission and swap over some other bits and pieces to the new engine









And then the moment I've been waiting for, time to drop in the 55!





Hooking everything back up! almost completed it yesterday but she WILL be running tonight

[Jorgen]

This escalated quicker than I expected, IN for videos when it's running.

[socalE320]

UPDATE #7

Sorry it took so long for the next update been having too much fun driving this beast around town! The difference is amazing, the car floats along effortlessly almost hard to keep her under 80 on the freeway. Would recommend this swap to anyone thinking about it. Having owned a W210 E55 previously and now this, its definitely much quicker off the line going to get wider tires today as without traction control off it wants to spin them up to 40+ mph


Went to Targa Trophy at HRE Wheels HQ last weekend had a blast driving around with some great friends taking pictures, waiting on professional shots but heres a few to hold you over


















Short crappy video of the car after the swap!

https://youtu.be/Dtxjb7646X0?t=2s

[Jorgen]

Lawwd have mercy, this is perfect.