Engine Swap on a 1982 500sL

[denis gow]

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.

[ericdee]

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.

[denis gow]

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

[ericdee]

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.

[deanyel]

Originally Posted by denis gow

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

There's plenty of 107s with five speeds but V8 sticks are quite rare - a few early 3.5/116 motors but nothing after that.