You'd get the 3.0 from the '86 and '87 vehicles. The SDL and the 300D would be the models.

Wow that sounds pretty cool. Then you would have like a 3.2L 603!

Might be a nice blend of the high end power of the 3L and low end torque of the 3.5L.

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2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Basically what I see.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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personally i would stay with stock 3.0 components. tried, proven, available.

i did think about this myself, and it has attractive points, but i wouldnt in the end.

my $.02

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Lots of great information. I am going to begin searching for a good 300D, 300SDL (1986-1987) engine just in case. Thanks to all of you for your in put. It is a great help.
Best regards,
Squarebird59
Jack

Why bother? You can worry about everything on these old cars. Change the oil, and drive it. If it blows it blows deal with it then.

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200