The manual transmissions aren't weak.

ya, your going to get a lot of help from us. Obviously you know very little about MB's, sell what you have and buy a GM. Goodluck

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

No one wants an argument in here !!!
We some times have opposing views but thats life!!
& thats no way to ask for help from a very experienced member!!!

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I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

The Post #11 from AAA was back when I had a 190d 2.5 ,I remember that thread ,Ive now drive a 190d with a 2.2 and just sold my 5spd version .The 5 spd was a bit faster than the auto Im driving around now.
Heres a transplant Ive been considering ,one that would have the advantage of real classic with great economy .The car is a 80 380sl with a aerodyne package, it resides next to the house I rent and has some engine problems Ive been told .The 2.2 diesel would fit with little problem and the weight difference between both cars would be insignicant Im hoping.Anyone now the weight of this car?

the 190E 16 valve had a .Cd of .32.. Which is pretty darn good. The only other car that beats that is the euro w124 Euro 300D with narrow tires which nets a .Cd of .28...

Found the info I was looking for on the weight of a 1980 380sl,4321 lbs,the 84 190d with a 2.2 weight was 3549 ,this is 772 lbs difference .The 2.2 diesel engine and trannie swap vs the 3.8 being taken out would bring things a bit closer to a comparable weight.Im guessing that 300lbs of fat with the transplant done would be the remainder .If I drop the US.bumpers for some euros and go after some aftermarket seats I should come real close to equal weight .It would be an intersting econo project ,a 380sl convertable / hardtop that gets 40 mpg hwy.

Ive always thought the SLC would make a good diesel swap, a diesel comvertible might be a little annoying with noise and smell.

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

The rake of the sl design is low and sleek,better economy could be realized from this advantage also ,a set of 240d aluminium rims with caps to complete the look would go nice.If it reached 45 mpg hwy it wouldnt be a big surprise to me.Putting the hardtop on would end the windnoise and as far as the smell ,thats what we all love as diesel owners.

That must be the GVW. Actual weight of the sl should be from 3500 to 3700 I would think. Still a lot for a little 2.2 to drag around.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

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

I would like to find a 300CE(w124) with a bum engine... cause I gotta a om603 that would fit

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

The 124 CE has lovely lines.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

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

u got a gm u wanna trade for a wrecked sdl?

jk(just kidding)


puttin my motor n tranny in a sdl body with 130k we got the car with 103k swapped trannies sold it now bought it back with a hole in the motor


srry for bein a d1ck just didnt get a good answer for what i was askin


i kno about benzs model wise n what not but i cant work on em i would never drive a gm we traded my moms beat saturn to get my car painted last year