6bt swap - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

turbocharged240d · #1 08-22-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboRedkneck

Based on some quick research, and please correct me if I’m wrong: The first gen w126’s largest engine option was an m117.963 with around 240hp and a little under 300ftlbs torque. differentials, gear-ratios and compatibility | Mercedes-Benz turbo Says that the diff is interchangeable.

As to the weight on the front end, you might try 185r14 light truck tires (available in a C or D load index, and maybe see if you can put airbags in the front springs. Noone makes them specifically for these cars that I know of, but if you do the research to find one that will fit, I’d love to know the model number.

Okay sweet that's for the info. And yeah I already bought airbag mounts as I know that swapping the engine will put alot of extra weight in the car. Still in the market for airbags tho probably going with some made by firestone but still looking into it. And as far as the 6bt goes we have decided that the transmission will be far to large to fit into the car realistically, so I will be going with a 4bt and will still be a fun build. I'm getting the car back on the last week in September from the body shop and hope to have the rest of the car up to par by then. Next I will slowly be collecting parts for the swap. 4bt alone rebuilt with a wiring harness and transmission is 5k. Then we need air bags,drive shaft, and hopefully the differential to handle the added power.

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JB3 · #2 08-22-2018, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by turbocharged240d

Okay sweet that's for the info. And yeah I already bought airbag mounts as I know that swapping the engine will put alot of extra weight in the car. Still in the market for airbags tho probably going with some made by firestone but still looking into it. And as far as the 6bt goes we have decided that the transmission will be far to large to fit into the car realistically, so I will be going with a 4bt and will still be a fun build. I'm getting the car back on the last week in September from the body shop and hope to have the rest of the car up to par by then. Next I will slowly be collecting parts for the swap. 4bt alone rebuilt with a wiring harness and transmission is 5k. Then we need air bags,drive shaft, and hopefully the differential to handle the added power.

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If you are really serious, do the body work AFTER completing the swap. Would be a shame to invest that time and money on the front end and have something throw a wrench in the plan where it cant be done and ends up a bunch of parts.

Many vehicles have gone to the yard frozen at that stage

turbocharged240d · #3 08-22-2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JB3

If you are really serious, do the body work AFTER completing the swap. Would be a shame to invest that time and money on the front end and have something throw a wrench in the plan where it cant be done and ends up a bunch of parts.

Many vehicles have gone to the yard frozen at that stage

So all they are doing for body work is fixing my rust problem. So rockers, rear quarter patch and like 6" of floor boards. I am waiting to re paint the whole car because the paint is okay it's not the worst looking paint for now

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