Sorry If this has been mentioned I haven't gone through the whole thread but anyone considering doing a swap why don't you consider the 6.3AMG V8? I went for a ride in a 2009 C63 AMG and man oh man does that thing go...that engine plus a supercharger and a crossfire will be looking to equal the score with a buggatti or 2 lol

 

to my knowledge, no one has put FI on the 6.3 V8 yet...

...but the 6.3 alone would be a gross motor to put in. Then again I like Rudy's idea of the 6.0 V12TT going in, that will whomp just about anything. Heh.

 

Isn't the 6.3 AMG a v-12, or do they make a v-8 version? The v-12 in twin turbo form makes 661 hp stock. May be very expensive. Will this one fit Rudy?

 

Those are two different engines. The 6.3L found in the C/SL/S/CL/CLK 63 is a V8. The V12TT is found in the 65 series AMG lines (S/SL/C/CL) and is a 6.0l V12 biturbo. Two different engines.

 

Thanks for the clarification.

 

No problem. Also forgot to say that a de-tuned version of the 6.0 V12TT can be found in the 600 series MBs...

 

Enough of the "cost/pricing" questions. Give us an update on whats being done to Rudy's... I mean the mystery car. Is it done? Have you even started tearing it apart?

 

Sorry I haven't posted any updates lately. I'm actually out in Maryland right now working on a CLS500 -> CLS55 conversion. Car is running and now we're just working on some little stuff getting it all put back together. These cars are not as small as the Crossfire but still go like hell when you stand on it. I'll be back to work on the Crossfire when I get home Monday. BTW, are all of you really that curious if this is my car getting the new engine? I thought a little mystery would be a good thing but I guess I might as well remove all doubt... When I done with it. LOL

 

Did I miss it or are there more videos?
Sure would like to see more.
When are we going to the track or at least G-Tech the car?

 

Where in Maryland are you? That's a 3-hour drive for me to Baltimore. Definitely wouldn't mind making that trip to come out and say hello. Let me know.

 

We'll have more pictures later this week. While Rudy is out on this CLS55 conversion number two is getting some "love" cleaning things up and making it ready for the engine to be dropped in while we're waiting on parts coming back from coating.

Not only is number two going to be a beast but she's gonna be eye candy as well ! Give us a few more days guys.

All stay safe...


Respectfully,


Paul (MisterTaz)
Owner of the world’s 1st AMG 5.5 V8 Kompressor Powered Crossfire!

 

well, if she shines like ole yeller.....she will look good for sure...

 

Good info. I really want one.

 

Great news Paul, can't wait to see what you all come up with next. After viewing the preformance of #1 At the Dragon from the best seat in the the house all day Saturday and my little excursion Sunday I am your #1 fan. That car rocks1

 

When this car is done I hope I can talk him into taking me for a ride in few weeks!!!!!!

 

why not go full on electric, nothing like a 300hp EV with 1300ft lbs of torque to get the feelling of god's hand thrusting you forward,

 

yes sir, you are on to something there....we may all live to see the day we are drag racing this type of set up....

 

Out of curiosity, what would just the system alone cost? Not including making it work in this car....

 

I must be in a bad mood... just can't imagine why such a fun thread has to turn into a discussion about stupid @$$ed electric cars.

 

Don't be a Polly pissy pants just because it's Monday and someone said electric cars. Electric cars have their place too ya know. Ever seen this one? White Zombie