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Old 07-31-2018, 07:28 AM
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Diff Prob

Hi people, I just finished an engine swap in a 450slc with a SBC. Unfortunately the diff cant handle the power, does anyone have any suggestions?

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Old 07-31-2018, 01:01 PM
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A 6.9 put out 286 hp and 405 foot pounds of torque. These pop up for sale now and then and would be a direct bolt in replacement.

They are also limited-slip.

I've done a few of these. It is really not hard if you have a simple hydraulic jack to lift up the differential to steady it while you bolt it in.

I don't know if a 126 differential would work. Perhaps someone with an interchange book can tell you?
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Old 07-31-2018, 02:28 PM
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Where are you located. There is a parts car available in Reading, PA (mine).

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Old 08-01-2018, 05:33 PM
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Hi Dude, thanks for your reply. I am running a trans with 3000high stall. but sorry I didn't tell you I've changed the diff and are using an earlier diff out an earlier merc because I want to run lower gears ( 3.63 ratio). The reason why I did this because Mercedes never released the 450slc in Australia with low gears. The only V8 gears in Australia are 3.08 ratio.
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Old 08-01-2018, 05:40 PM
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Thanks for your reply, excuse my ignorance but what is a 6.9 ?
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Old 08-01-2018, 10:39 PM
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Thanks for your reply, excuse my ignorance but what is a 6.9 ?
6.9 liter v8.
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Old 08-03-2018, 11:34 AM
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Thanks for your reply, excuse my ignorance but what is a 6.9 ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_450SEL_6.9

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