220s 4.5? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

joshhol · #16 12-13-2004, 01:26 PM

4.5 into a 220S is not necessary. I drove a friends 220SE with a 280SE motor and a 4.5 rear end. That thing really hauled ***. Plus, with a 64 or later, you don't need to move the booster. With the 4.5 rear end, you get disc brakes and 14 inch wheels. That is the way to go if you're looking for a fintail that is really fun to drive.

j9fd3s · #17 12-13-2004, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark DiSilvestro

I've thought about engine swaps - first about stuffing a 190SL engine in my underpowered Ponton 180b, later about finding a W123 240D or 300D, with a blown motor, and dropping in a small-block Ford V8. The small-block Ford is fairly light and, unlike most GM and Chrysler V8s, the distributor is in front, where it's easy to service and won't interfere with the firewall during a swap. And there's tons of performance mods availible for the Ford.
Let us know how good the seller's 'Ford to Fintail' installation is.

Happy Motoring, Mark

the 3 rotor i had in my rx7 would make a nice swap methinks. its got more hp and tq stock than the 108-109 v8's do (300hp/300lbsft). would be a little weird when you open the hood though