With the recent diesel'ing projects going around got me thinking....

I really like the looks of the w126 coupe and I was bummed the day that I found out that they never came with a diesel.

I've got a good 617 turbo and trans from an '85 SD sitting in the garage

I found a SEC that looks in decent shape for a low price for sale kinda nearby

I've seen a couple for sale here and there but I don't recall ever seeing any project write ups about doing a swap in one of these.

I feel like I have the technical ability and the workshop space to do it.

How feasible is swapping a v8 for a diesel in a w126 coupe?

Anybody want to weigh in with reasons why or why not to try it?

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Current fleet
2006 E320 CDI
1992 300D - 5speed manual swapped

former members
1984 300D "Blues Mobile"

1978 300CD "El Toro"