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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Default Re: AMG 5.5 liter SC AMG upgrade for SRT-6?

Originally Posted by Coyote
Just did a little search to see if anyone has ever given consideration to
installing AMG's 5.5 liter SC engine as a replacement in the SRT-6? I plan
to keep mine, and eventually replace the motor when it wears out. The
obvious choice for replacement would be the AMG 3.2 liter SC engine,
but I'm dreaming about a V8 (476 or 500+ hp). I know this would require
some modification, upgrade to the ECU and intercooler, etc... But I'm
wondering if the 5.5 liter engine would mount up? I understand that it
would be a little longer in the block, and that mount points may have to
be modified. But I think the transmission is the same, so connecting to
that should not be too difficult (bell housing change?)

At the moment, this is more of a "what if" thread, but I'd love to be
educated on this just a bit. I think I'm in the right place for that.

Coyote
The C32 wouldn't make much sense because you already have that engine. The s/c 55 would work and that would be my dream but these engines are out of my reach. you would have to close to 500 Hp. I am installing an engine from a CL500 in mine and will be letting everyone know how it goes. You can do a search for Startech 6.1 and see these engines in a Crossfire.
 
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