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11-25-1999, 11:47 AM
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gotta 85 380se want to know if a newer engine of the v8 type ( 420 500 560 ) will work with existing wiring harness and tranny just looking for more power & reliability when i say newer i mean 90s and above
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11-26-1999, 08:23 AM
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Any of the engines will fit. The best choice is the 420 engine. You will have to change some parts from 380 to 420 but this is a good swap. Since the fuel systems are different & so is the ignition, you will have to use parts from these systems. I've seen several of these swaps made.
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11-26-1999, 09:25 PM
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You know,,,I was thinking(uh oh) and I think that the 85 and earlier 500 engine might just bolt in. Wires and all. In fact I think I might know of one in the $1800.00 dollar range?
------------------ Benzmac: 1981 280GE SWB 1987 16V ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM
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11-27-1999, 09:05 AM
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The wider block 5.0 & 5.6 use many different parts including some different exhaust parts. To use the 4.2 engine you will have to swap the intake manifold & a/c mounting but most other parts are the same.
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