Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > General Discussions > Off-Topic Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-06-2002, 01:47 PM
Ned Naderi
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Post 1951 170D Benz Engin & Drive tran swap??

I hope somebody could direct me to, where to or how should I go by changing my 1951 170D Benz more Street & Freeway friendly with MB parts. Ned Naderi at, Ned@newpaintjob.com

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-06-2002, 03:53 PM
sixto's Avatar
smoke gets in your eyes
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Eastern TN
Posts: 20,841
Ned,

I've always wanted to do something like that. I don't know what is the closest fit, but I imagine the drivetrain from a 190E or C220 is an easy fit. If you want to keep it a Diesel, the drivetrain out of a 190D 2.2 should be an easy fit. The drivetrain out of a 190D 2.5 turbo or 300D 2.5 might fit and will give you moder car power. Of course the 170D might have a crossmember arrangement that makes fitment of a newer MB engine difficult.

The weak point of a converted 170D is probably the brakes. I don't know what it will take to fit modern brakes to that car.

You'll also have to upgrade the electrical system to 12V or reduce the voltage for native systems.

Sixto
91 300SE
81 300SD

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Does anyone Drive an Old Mercedes Benz ? barndoor Diesel Discussion 140 03-23-2012 03:52 AM
question- benz to jeep swap 4.5 450sel motor grimgaunt Vintage Mercedes Forum 10 03-11-2004 12:05 AM
advice on strange swap - benz -> jeep 450sel motor grimgaunt Tech Help 5 03-10-2004 10:14 AM
Why do you REALLY drive a Benz ? Pete Geither Off-Topic Discussion 22 02-01-2003 02:52 AM
why i drive a mercedes benz..... RG5384 Off-Topic Discussion 21 03-19-2002 05:22 PM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:21 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page