Larry -

Thanks for the info. I will check Schrick out. From my Chevy days, I am acutely aware of "If ya valve, ya gotta ring."

I did a little bit of research last night and found an interesting resource, Try this:

"http://beta.mmwi.co.za/cgi-bin/dbase.cgi?t=mos&make=Mercedes-Benz"

What I learned is that the Euro SOHC cars had 188 HP, and (interesting) that the DOHC engine made 220 (217 in US trim) and was available with a 5 speed. Now that would be the combination to have.

Click! Maybe a '89-92 M104 will drop in the '86? There are plenty of complete engines in junkyards at reasonable prices.

Has anyone out there done this swap or looked into it?

Thanks.



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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'86 300E 5 speed
'95 C220 (wife's car)
'98 Porsche Boxster
Past: '79 280E, '82 300D (18 yrs), '77 240D,
4 250C's