They are geared for the Autobahn not the Interstate. My 960 wagon, with a 3.0 six, turns 2500 rpm at 60 mph while the 300SE turns 3000 rpm. The Volvo has lots of torque at lower engine rpm than the 300SE. The Volvo also has a lockup torque converter that the 300SE lacks. The 300SE has a lot of pickup over 60 mph but I need it down low not up high.

Does anyone have a camshaft for the M103 that lowers the torque curve down the rpm scale?

Don't forget, the W126 was available with a 5.6 L V-8 like the Camaro but without the EFI and lockup TC.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.