How to Build a 500WHP C43 AMG! (DE30LA Engine)

[@absolutedarkness8757]

1. Tune 3:19 2. Cold air intake 4:26 3. Down pipes 4:52 4. Inter cooler 5:52 5. Methanol injection 7:07

[@8020Media]

A - We have this in our description, but thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@Dirty_Dan205]

I got a 2019 C43 that’s full bolt on 93 making 450hp to the wheels and probably 550 crank. Very fast car I could only imagine how it would be if I were to upgrade the fuel pumps

[@8020Media]

D - Nice! Keep us updated on your build.

[@keswyckmorris2468]

Let’s see it! 🔥

[@farazanjum7599]

You’ll throw a rod if you try passing 530 wheel

[@aethereal999]

CAI, downpipes, stage 2 ecu tune, tcu tune, iridium spark plugs, aftermarket exhaust, intercooler, suspension lowering springs, lightweight hood, tires with low roll resistance, unplugging the infamous oil pump solenoid, those should all work together to make a very fast car

[@8020Media]

A - Well said. Do you have one?

[@aethereal999]

@@8020Media yeah but it’s fully stock atm, its pretty quick already I can’t imagine what stage 2 will be like

[@8020Media]

A - yep!

[@ThorHiney210]

@@aethereal999do it. My E43 is stage 2 rn 470+ whp

[@aethereal999]

@@ThorHiney210 does the torque pull really hard cuz that’s what I really like

[@Landofsmiles999]

Dude, I'm thinking of buying my mate 2017 c43amg. If I do, I want 500hp or close to it. You just answered all of my questions. Thank you, man. I'm getting my mates car now.

[@8020Media]

L - Would assume it's been maintained well. If so, it's a great buy.

[@Landofsmiles999]

@8020Media he's one of my best mates, and he only drives it 10km a day if that. He's had it for 6 years, and it's barely been over 100km and hour. We've yet to discuss the price, but I'll get it below market value. Your clip certainly consolidated my decision. It seems an affordable car with that extra X-factor.

[@8020Media]

L - Keep us updated!

[@swirled]

The CAI’s that most brands offer heatsoak, since they are right above the engine. Logos offers some that are by the front but most don’t seem worth it. You might get some better sound and throttle response but you are basically sucking hot air into the turbos. From what i know stock intakes with upgraded air filters (K&N or BMC) is the move.

[@8020Media]

S - Always a highly debated topic. To each their own, we will always go for upgraded intakes as they bring much more air into the engine.

[@elchuky7093]

Just got a 2017 c43 w a perfomance exhaust about to start bolt ons and tune

[@8020Media]

E - Nice! Keep us posted.

[@Bsmilein]

Thanks very much for all the info & Is it better to have catless down pipes or hi flow down pipes

[@8020Media]

A - Personally we like catless, but that's because we don't have strict emissions requirements where we live.

[@swirled]

@@8020Mediacatted sound better a lot less rasp and no smell , but catless gives you more a bit more airflow. Pretty much comes to preference, if you don’t want to pay as much and don’t mind smell and rasp go with catless.

[@Andre-eo9io]

As of 2024, there just isn't enough support for this platform... Weistec JUST made a CAI, but there aren't: Head bolt upgrade, rod/piston upgrade, which are weak points as mentioned. You'd end up putting a lot of money into something that honestly can be attained by getting a newer vehicle (RS3 with a tune makes around 550-600 with ease). I love my C450, but unless i want to put more money into it than jts worth at this point, it's simply not realistic. I'll stick with 450ish to the wheels with some issues (timing chain, jerky trans) and run it into the ground (or sell it right before) because that makes sense imho. Luckily, as a VW group auto tech, ownership is mad cheap. 😅

[@8020Media]

A - We agree. Sounds like you have a good build though! 450 to the wheels is still a fun ride.

[@h.o.n.e.s.t1269]

Can you make a part 2 going more in depth into the more expensive parts for upgrading ?

[@8020Media]

H - We have it on our list!

[@llchavez8763]

So would you recommend the tune first or the modifications first? Sorry just bought a 2017 C43 and i’m new to all of this

[@8020Media]

L - It depends what kind of tune. If you're going custom, then get all of the bolt-on mods first.

[@cjdanet8077]

I had a 2017 e43 with just an intake and it’s decent but I need more HP

[@8020Media]

C - Came to the right video! Keep us updated.

[@VisualKeiArtist]

Which cold air intake is best? Looking st Burger Motorsports since they already sold me JB4

[@8020Media]

V - We like the Burger Motorsports ones.

[@ThorHiney210]

I have BMS on my E43 and they’re amazing

[@DukeOfTwist]

About to add C43 AMG biturbos to my C32 AMG compounding through the M112K Supercharger with F1 interchiller on flex fuel E85 all custom fab car designed to run Drag n Drive events.

[@8020Media]

D - Sounds like a sick build! Keep us updated.

[@kingbryant5673]

Sounds like a load of bullshit

[@8020Media]

K - Lol.

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@kingbryant5673 Build starts straight after we finish SMDC24 in an 8 second Holden wagon.

[@MarcusLeonard307]

Dang man don't even both buying one of these and trying to tune it in CA! We got restrictions up the whazoo here... Can't even purchase those BMS intakes

[@8020Media]

M - Unfortunately, they are hard on emissions. Move lol

[@MarcusLeonard307]

@@8020Media 😂 contemplating it no doubt

[@globalnuk3]

Good info 🔥 What’s a good plug and play tune for 2020 C43 anyone ?

[@8020Media]

G - AMR or JB4 are our favorites.

[@ambersweet6951]

I’m going to assume E 43 18 model year is same engine but before I go crazy.. same turbos and internals? Very curious.

[@martinvasilev1997]

E43 got bigger turbos than C43

[@backshotdemon.]

So im looking into getting a c43 amg, around a 2017 or 2018. Im wanting to keep it as reliable as possible since it would be my daily, would I be able to just throw on downpipes and an exhaust without having to remove the cats ?

[@8020Media]

B - Sure! Just need to get some catted downpipes.

[@leonardovasquez1210]

What cold air intake do you recommend for a 2017 amg c43, preferably one that produces more hp

[@8020Media]

L - CTS or BMS.

[@leonardovasquez1210]

@@8020Media is the MST not worth it ?

[@8020Media]

L - Our favorite is the above.

[@martinvasilev1997]

@@leonardovasquez1210MST is the best V2 version with Inlets. But it is more expensive than CTS and BMS

[@parkoman7122]

Amazing video, very helpful

[@8020Media]

P - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.

[@rumrunner8260]

I put Logo's engineering downpipes, cold air intake, and a Eurocharged stage 2 tune but I have no idea what it dyno's at though. I have 2018 C43 Coupe and I think engine internals are next. oh i deleted the resonator as well and now it sounds like a rachet G37 haha!

[@8020Media]

R - Sounds like a nice build. Thanks for sharing!

[@sahabatq8]

Which logos engineering downpipes did you get? How are they

[@AroPranks]

So, I have a 2019 E450 4Matic coupe with the same engine. Will I be able to increase its power? I'm not sure what the differences are between the non-AMG engine and the AMG engine.

[@8020Media]

A - Yes, you can increase power. Mod availability may be different.

[@victoragbo4469]

Thinking about getting one this year, I appreciate the video!

[@8020Media]

V - Thanks for the feedback! We love these cars.

[@Classicman.43]

Do it! I highly recommend not getting the pre-facelift though.

[@KtDaHooligan]

@@Classicman.43why?

[@darleifortunato6996]

I got Amr performance stage 2 RV3.1

[@8020Media]

D - Thanks for sharing your experience! How much power are you pushing?

[@rodneycork4453]

What plug and play you recommend for 2018 glc43amg

[@Lou-sg8vh]

Amr performance

[@8020Media]

R - AMR or Burger Motorsports JB4

[@tribeofbenjamin9967]

Does all apply to the GLE 43

[@8020Media]

T - Similar, but different power gains wise.

[@TimothyDudek]

Does this apply to the new 402hp 2024 electric turbo model?

[@8020Media]

T - Only the DE30LA engine.

[@stevenwebb7081]

I found a intercooler for the c43 for 800.00

[@8020Media]

Nice - which one?

[@Drak7282]

Does this apply to the 2024 C43 AMG with the motor change from 2023?

[@8020Media]

J - Just the DE30LA.

[@JxH]

Mercedes vehicles generally come with cold air intakes, as they literally pull in the engine air from the very front of the vehicle. Many so-called "Cold Air Intake" kits literally do the opposite of their name, having a cone filter in the engine bay where the air is hotter.

[@8020Media]

J - Not all aftermarket intakes are what you're describing.

[@JxH]

@@8020Media Yes, I agree. I had proactively selected the word "Many..." (as distinct from "all") to account for that precise point. 🙂!! The primary point was that *many* are the exact opposite of what they're called. And some people pay money to have hotter air intake than stock, which really is quite silly.

[@8020Media]

J - Agree with you to a certain extent.

[@F80Hector]

Good video

[@8020Media]

F - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it’s helpful.

[@Edylives]

Would high flow cats be okay to do in stead of straight down pipes?

[@8020Media]

E - Absolutely! You may not get the same amount of power out of them but they would be emissions compliant.

[@DeAssassin345]

I have a Mercedes 2015 W212 E400 3.5 biturbo m276 (J Spec), would these mods also be safe for my engine, so far i only have BMS intakes and a eurocharge tune rated at 480HP, no one seems to know much about my engine though....

[@DeAssassin345]

anything on this bud?

[@8020Media]

To be honest I'm not super familiar with it but from what I can tell structurally it is very similar to the DE30LA minus less boost and a different turbocharger. I would say pretty confidently that the max power levels on the two are going to be very similar, so yeah I think all of these mods would be applicable and safe for you too just keep it around the 500whp mark.

[@DeAssassin345]

@@8020Media thanks ya I’m on my way there lol, I have a euro charge stage 2 tune, downpipes, fi exhaust and tryna get the intercooler, finding one that is compatible is the prob, do you think the intercooler that would fit the E43 or C43 be ok for mine? Last question I promise lol

[@8020Media]

Your best bet might be to try to find your factory intercooler part # and see if it matches the C43/E43. They very likely could be the same unit but at the same time I'm not sure what chassis changes were made to house the 3.5 vs the 3.0. The intercooler itself would definitely work its just a question of whether the mounting points will line up and the intercooler piping will match. If you can get the intercooler itself to line up you could just get some piping fabbed to line up. But sorry I can't say off the top of my head that it would or wouldn't work.

[@stevenwebb7081]

I have wheels that I bought for a c300, and I would like to put them on my 2018 c43 amg. But the caliper on the c 43 is huge would not alow the wheel fit, do you think using spacers work to get over that caliper in the front. and what mm of a spacer do you think would work??

[@8020Media]

That would depend a lot on the size of the wheels you're trying to fit. A spacer would just make the wheels stick out a bit further, not necessarily give more clearance height wise if the wheels are like 17's or something tiny you are trying to get to fit.

[@joaopereira1935]

The e43 amg is all the same?

[@Ban1l]

Yep same engine

[@8020Media]

The newer versions yes, not the few random years they made it in the early 2000's.

[@joaopereira1935]

@@8020Media ok but e43 and c43 are the same turbo sizes and internal components?

[@joaopereira1935]

@@Ban1l internals and turbos?

[@Ban1l]

@@joaopereira1935 They are same ofc they can look different but they are same

[@Stickdinpissluffare]

Price to do alla this? aproax

[@8020Media]

D - It varies on depending on brands.

[@theniceones1613]

*As we all know 63 engines are nightmares*

[@8020Media]

T - Depends on maintenance.

[@theniceones1613]

@@8020Media Yhey all have the same catastrophic issues.

[@deesee76]

Newby here - I just a bought low kms 2017 pre-facelift c43 AMG as a daily driver with AMG Race Seats, AMG Performance Exhaust, AMG Alloy Wheels . i hope it’s as much fun as my m4, always wanted one that looks like a baby c63. I did test drive a stock c43 a while back but found them to be a little lack lustre. Does anyone know if there is an equivalent to BootMod3 (BMW TUNING SOFTWARE) for the Mercedes c43? stage 1 tune is so easy on the bimmer and i loved tinkering with the settings myself using just a laptop or iphone & OBD cable adapter or do i have to chip it by a professional tuner?

[@8020Media]

D - Sounds like a nice daily! When it comes to tuning, there are a bunch of options. AMR or Eurocharged might be your best bet, but it's not quite like bootmod3's UI.

[@deesee76]

@@8020Media thank you so much.

[@8020Media]

D - No problem at all. Keep us updated!

[@ShortsCentral-mv4hb]

DME is way better than Eurocharged or AMR, AMR pays people to give them good reviews, eurocharged is a brutal tune and is crazy expensive (2,200$ for stage 1). DME is ur best bet for stage 1, they give u good extra power and remove the limiter nonsense

[@8020Media]

S - Thanks for taking the time to share this insight and helping out other viewers!

[@Renntechme]

Much easier solution is simply buying a C63.

[@8020Media]

R - To each their own.

[@carteroster137]

the driveshaft on this car will snap before you hit 500 i own one and she was at 480hp before i hit a good pull one day she bucked like a donkey and snap went my driveline

[@8020Media]

C - Sorry to hear this.. However, thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Must be a case by case basis because we've seen many in the 500whp range with no issues.