Four-pot options for 1988 190E 5-speed?

[mrdane]

Currently it has the 2.3l 8-valve 4-cyl M102.985.

What are some good candidates for a 4-pot replacement?

Hmm... would a 3.0l NA Porsche engine from a 968 work, I wonder

[Frank Reiner]

If you are set on a four cylinder restriction, look to Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM Ecotech, Ford Focus, Chrysler Neon, etc. Turn attention to the most recent technologies.

[mrdane]

Originally Posted by Frank Reiner

If you are set on a four cylinder restriction, look to Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM Ecotech, Ford Focus, Chrysler Neon, etc. Turn attention to the most recent technologies.

Yep. That or keep the original motor and squeeze some extra performance from it when the time comes

[duxthe1]

An M111 kompressor motor would be a cool swap. Pretty easy too, surprised it isnt more common.

[mrdane]

Originally Posted by duxthe1

An M111 kompressor motor would be a cool swap. Pretty easy too, surprised it isnt more common.

That would be cool. Kind of like a modern day redeaux of the 2.3-16. And the M111 is readily available

[MAG58]

What country are you in? I feel like that will predicate most of your options

[jdhill]

Originally Posted by mrdane

That would be cool. Kind of like a modern day redeaux of the 2.3-16. And the M111 is readily available

Plus. lot's with 6-speeds.

[mrdane]

Originally Posted by MAG58

What country are you in? I feel like that will predicate most of your options

North America

[400Eric]

Boost the pee out of the M102 until it's eyes bulge.

[MAG58]

Originally Posted by 400Eric

Boost the pee out of the M102 until it's eyes bulge.

Shouldn't take too long. But I agree.

[400Eric]