that sounds a bit light for a td. is it a euro?

or a non turbo?

i would expect close to 3700 for a td with the turbo engine.

and i agree that the aluminum v8 will weigh the same or less than a 300d turbo motor.

you will find it a tight fit at the wheel wells i believe. the 126s which came with the v8 have a wider front track and crossmember to allow for the v8. this wider crossmember was used or one similar on the 500e.

use of special ex headers will probably be sufficient to get clearance i think.

sounds like fun.

tom w

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