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Is a W202 5-speed conversion possible?
Specifically for a 1994 C280. Is there any U.S. model that came with a 5-speed which could be a donor? Like the 80's 190 series or 90's 300SL?
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5-speed manual? I think it was a rare option. It might have been an option in the C36. You should be able to use any MB MT since the W201 and W124. Even the 6-speed from a W203 and C-coupe. The question is what pedal set is the closest fit.
Sixto 98 E320s sedan and wagon Last edited by sixto; 11-28-2017 at 10:37 PM. |
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Pedal set I could source from Europe if needed. The 6-speed from a V6 W203 or 4 cylinder C-coupe would bolt up to the straight 6 C280? Those should be fairly easy to find. 5-speed from a W124 would be hard to come by, W201 maybe a little easier but not much.
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I’ve read of 6-speed conversions of M104s without fabrication but I’m not an expert.
I don’t know Blago but he says it’ll work - http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/1481405-any-m104-autos-5-6-speed.html#/topics/1481405?page=1 Google says there’s such a conversion in this thread - http://forums.190rev.net/showthread.php?35638-Project-Indecision-Now-finally-with-V12-T56-and-a-Turbo Sixto 98 E320s sedan and wagon Last edited by sixto; 11-28-2017 at 11:30 PM. |
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The most direct route would be a manual trans from an early SLK as these had the 4 cylinder version of a M104 / 6. Given the SLK is based on the W202, the pedal is likely the same. The 90 300SL is an uncommon car, it used the same manual trans as a W201 inline 2.6 6. From other postings I've read, these trans were on the weak side for these motors.
Dig around car-part.com |
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I'm digging around Copart and IAAI for wrecked examples. I'd kind of prefer a 5-speed for originality but the 6-speed 2001+ W203 and 2002+ C coupes will be easier to find.
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car-part.com shows a 7/99 build C230 5-speed in Pueblo, CO.
How far are you from Potomac German Auto in Frederick? Sixto 98 E320s sedan and wagon |
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Not far at all, but if the SLK transmission is the same, they would be much more widely available.
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MTs are easy to find. What’s the right pedal set and sfift lever to get, though? Time to hit EPC.
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The 7-99 C230 is going to be an auto trans unless it is a German import.
The later SLK got a different motor than the leaned to the right inline M104 and 4 cyl. I "think" the bell housing is the same but the trans would be leaned over if you mix / match. ( like a mid / late 80's Camaro ) |
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Robert Fini '12 ML350 BlueTec, 87k '06 E320CDI, 270k '05 T1N Sprinter 2500/Pleasure-Way Plateau TS, 69k '97 C36AMG, 313k (son's) '94 E320T, 249k '93 190E Sportline LE, 168k (daughter's) '84 190E-2.3/5spd (Stage Rally Racer) '66 230 W110 Sedan (Barn Find, Vintage Racer build in progress) |
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Many MB inline engines share the same bell housing. That includes M102, M103, M104, OM601, OM602, OM603, OM606 and M111.
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No 94 - 00 W202 was manual in USA, however, car-part.com ( a salvage yard search ) shows a Mexico 97 - 00 C230 with a 717.460 . This is the 99 -00 SLK20 trans. ( dual mass flywheel )
I'm pretty sure the .460 is same basic trans as Chrysler , Jeep but with a different case and name. |
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There is a salvage sale near me running a 2001 SLK manual. I understand that's the first year for a 6-speed. Any idea if the trans would bolt in and if any other parts would swap over?
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