Is it even possible? (dry sump etc.... )

I have a rolling chassis W126 in excellent shape and do have access to a 1975 6.9 with 120k miles.... Tempted to drop that Euro 250+ hp in that car...

Should I or not? Is this even pratical/possible?

Thanks!

Yes, go for it! I have a friend who loaded one into a 126 coupe. He hooked up the driveline and everything. Engine fit fine with a few minor adjustments. You may have to make some custom motor mounts. I haven't talked to him for awhile but I'll ask how its coming along today.

Mike

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Mike
-W126C 560SEC 040 Black
*6.0L AMG M117 32v Hammer
-W163 ML320 Brilliant Silver
-W124 300E Pearl Black

If you're in California, I don't know how you'll get this pass to SMOG . . .

:-) neil

I wouldn't think it would be too hard, but you'll have to find somewhere suitable to mount the oil tank for the dry sump system. The M-100 is a very tall engine, and of course weighs a ton. That front end should probably be uprated too. Have you ever seen the 350SLC that was converted to a 6.9 drivetrain? I think someone else also did a 6.3 too, but they had to put a bulge in the hood for it to fit. Looked pretty *****in'!

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Regards,
Aaron

I'll just bet you could just slam th hood shut and make the bulge!!

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1984 280SEL, 62,000 miles
Euro model in the USA
1983 300D (Totaled out 10/2004)
New Factory Mint Green paint
Palomino int
1982 240D (Steak dinner for two)

Abdul, Get a grip pal. To basterdize a mercedes product by putting a 6.9 in a 126 chassis, completely different balance, if you look at the specs the torque is extreme, with a 6.9. 1). You would experience oversteer. 2). How would you maintain it?. 3). Lastly, the 6.9 in a 116 chassis was balanced planned out and delivered without failure. If you want to make your 126 fast, think about what they thought about. The evolution of the 4 overhead cam v8 engine. Its easier and more balanced . Pay attention to the physics of Mercedes Benz. Good Luck .

Benzmac is right on. Keep the balance.

Since you have a W126 chassis car, you might want to check out what Satish did to his 560SEC-- he stuffed a M119 DOHC V8 !

Check it out at:

http://www.mbcoupes.com/memberscars/T/satishtummala/page1.htm

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

WOW!!!
Thanks for the link.Anybody have a shoehorn?
Iwant one for my 300CD