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Old 05-06-2013, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Zacharias View Post
The general rule is that the time lost in details and aggravation on a motor crossover transplant is going to exceed the time and money needed to find a good used motor. Also the car will be worth less afterwards as it's a frankencar.

Try putting a WTB (want to buy) ad in our mercedes used parts for sale and wanted section. Someone may have a motor. Or want to take on your car.
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But if you do go gas a Ford DOHC 4.6L V8 would be an excellent choice. If speed isn't your thing a mildly cammed 2.3L lima would move it around, but only at 140hp or so.
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