Can I buy JUST AN ENGINE from Brabus, AMG, Benz?

I would think so.........

Contact a dealer

 

Depends on what engine your getting, I have a contact with AMG USA if you want i can look into it, As for brabus, they pull there engines from existing MBs and tweek them so i duno if they have any "crate motors"

 

Sure you can buy an SL65 engine... contact a MB dealer and they should be able to provide a part number.

The engine is probably in the tens of thousands of $$$. Your main concern would be whether it comes with all accessories (like the starter, wiring harness, alternator, ECU, fuel injection system, etc).

 

The famous rally driver from Dubai, Mohammad bin Sulayem, was able to acquire an SLR engine which he had fitted to his SLK 55 by his personal mechanic. I'm sure that takes connections, but is not entirely impossible.

>8^)
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Of course you can, direct from your MB dealer.......how much do you want to spend ? That is all that matters.....and because of that factor, I'd scour the country for a used engine first.

 

Maybe look for a salvage car as well? This motor has to cost close to $100k complete from MB, so it could be a way to save some money.

 

Yes it's possible. I would start by calling 800.367.6372, MBUSAs toll-free #.

 

I totally agree. Unless you have deep pockets, you won't be buying the engine from a dealer. I would guess the price between 50-80K. But I am very curious how much it would be.

If you call the dealer and ask, post the price please.

 

As a point of reference there is a 55 AMG motor and trasmission on eBay for $5k.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-Mercedes-s55-AMG-engine-Trans-5000k_W0QQitemZ290094945539QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Hah... I just was about to post the same thing!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-Mercedes-s55-AMG-engine-Trans-5000k_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQitemZ290094945539QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

Well......I just got off the phone with my contact at the dealer....they have to e-mail MB for a price as it is not in the computer.....I asked for the cost of an SL65 crate motor with ECU and wiring harness.

Let's see what they say..........

 

Probably should get the tranny too...

This will be interesting.

 

Yep, buy a totaled/salvaged Merc and you should be a-ok and you know you'll have all the accessories. Plus you can then part out the rest of the car.

 

New 6.5L Turbocharged V12 your looking at $110,000 everything included minus the tranny and wiring. Have fun with that one

 

KaBoom!

Henry does that effect your plans?

 

You can always find a couple but they bring a premium.

 

henry what car are you looking to do this to?

 

MBUSA direct. If you want i can see what else i can do since that is strictly retail. the 5.5L SCed is like 35K there

 

Audihenry.....not yet.....probably Monday. Will post it here......I find $110K hard to believe......and I am expecting between $35-50K. Who knows.......

 

I would give Renntech a call also.


Darrell.

 

The 65 is a $57k option over the 55. Are there any differences other than engine on these cars? To me, this implies the motor would cost $57k above and beyond whatever a 55 motor costs. I know it's a crude formula, but helps to get a ballpark.