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Engine Swap on a 1982 500sL
The forum, advice would be appreciated on my proposed engine swap as follows .
My 1982 500SL Euro has 300,000 Km and the time has come to either recondition the motor or swap the engine as I am using excessive oil even after a full head service . I have been offered a 1992 560SEC engine with attached 5 speed gear box with the unit having 80,000 km on the clock with good service history . My Mercedes indi will supply and fit gearbox and engine for about $2000 less than a full reco. Please advise your thoughts on this SEC engine and 5 speed gearbox as I have never heard of a 107 having this setup . Will the vehicle perform as good as my 500SL Euro and will the drive be perfect with a 5 speed box . Looking forward to your very good advice. Den Downunder. |
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Don't the Australian 560's put out 300hp? If so yes you would be a lot better off with that setup. As for the resale I wouldn't worry about it too much, after all it does have 300km on it. There are a lot of early 107's with 560's motor in them.
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Eric, 1983 500 SL Last edited by ericdee; 01-18-2006 at 08:28 PM. |
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Eric,
Thanks for your words , yes the Aussi 560 puts out 300HP as it has no pollution controls , but I still wonder about the 5 speed gear box have you ever heard of a 107 with a five speed . Thanks again , Den Downunder |
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Yes, I've heard of it, but never seen it. Maybe the guys in the Hot Rod or Tech forum might be more help. Good luck and keep us posted.
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