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Originally Posted by w123fanman
Does anyone know if this would work in the W116? I know much of the suspension is the same between the W116 and W126 (control arms are identical), but I don't know how much is the same.
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You might have the same trouble (well it is hardly trouble if you can weld or get someone else to weld) as I have with the conversion to the W123 chassis - the W126 anti-roll bar is too wide for the W123 chassis. The W116 chassis might be of a a different dimension to the W126 - but other than that the swap should be quite straightforward.
I guess the W116 might also have axle related problems as I believe the axle cans on the W116 are larger than the W123 / 6 versions. Check with someone who has been around these beasts for longer than me!
The downside to this conversion as far as a normally aspirated 300D / 240D is that the aluminium trailing arms are heavier than the steel. They are also more complicated and the last time I looked at the prices for the additional bearings and rubber connecting parts I took a deep breath...
...the benefits with a limited slip differential and a powerful engine however would be "well lush"