I am thinking through the transplant of a 1995 C36 AMG engine & tranny (complete
with wiring harness and brains), into a 1988 W124 wagon vs. an M117 V8 transplant.

I already have the brackets & pumps (e.g.,
power-steering/self-levelling; A/C); air-clearner housing; A/C manifold
& exhaust manifolds from a 1995 W124 wagon which has the M104 engine (I
believe the core of a C36 engine).

Mechanically, I don't see any problems.

However, I'm not too sure about the electrical and fuel delivery.

Although I have the engine wiring harness and the brain, what else
electrically needs to be interfaced? What about the fuel delivery?

A trusted MB technician has quoted me COST NOT TO EXCEED $2K for
installation and interfacing of the C36 engine & tranny into the W124
wagon. Total projected cost including parts ($12K) & labor ($2K) is $14K.

HOWEVER, Barry Taylor of AMG West is estimating $14-15K to install an
AMG 5.6L M117 V8. Price does NOT include tranny. HP output is about
the same, torque is higher.

What's the lists' experience in up-keep and maintenance of the C36
engine?
How about with the M117 V8 (e.g. 1988 560SEC)? Is the M117 fairly easy
to maintain and work on?

Thanks in advance,

:-) neil