I had a 280E, fun car. My brother rebuilt the engine head on it. After that, it was named 'Satan'. Have fun with that engine!

As far as more performance...it's true. You'd probably be better off with a different Benz, a V8.

The 280 engine is a weird beast, and you'd likely have to modify a LOT to fit in a turbo/supercharger. The vacuum tubes alone...

Good luck either way!

(I too always wanted more performance from my trusty 300E - so I sold it and bought an E430 - problem solved).

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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