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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 |
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my 2 cents 2k sounds really really cheap.
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what shop anyway... I see we are neighbors. I would love to help with this project.
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Sounds like a fun project!
If you haven't already done so, go and visit Barry Taylor's shop. It's a mess. I used to follow the 560SEC group list for some time where a fellow named Satish had a big project going with Barry. I even went over to visit while his car was there thinking I too would have some work done there. In then end I decided against it. I think it took about 3 months longer and I don't know how many $$$ more than quoted to finish Satish's car. Just a FYI...he seems to know his stuff however... Your mileage may vary. Best of luck with your project! |
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Both "Mueller & Goss" and "Granny's Garage" quoted $2K to get the C36/M104 engine in the 1988 W124 wagon.
After checking some references, I'm going to stay away from AMG West. I'm now checking out RennTech and AMG of Scottsdale. :-) neil |
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