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Old 09-16-2006, 12:34 AM
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LS1 engine swap

Just wondering... has anyone swapped an LS1 (Chevy V8) into a 70’s SL?

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Old 09-16-2006, 05:51 AM
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dont know but it wouldnt surprise me if they have.

but a 560 mb engine would seem a more natural choice to me. at present i would think you could find one pretty reasonably, too.

it would be a lot more sellable that way.

with a chevy motor i would think it would be about sale proof...unloved by chebby guys and detested by mb guys.

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Old 09-16-2006, 10:01 AM
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not an SL but similar: http://badbenz.com
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Old 09-16-2006, 03:24 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for the replies. Resale value is of little concern. I bought it years ago on a whim... it's a looker and no hard or soft top issues. I'm rather gun-shy to putting another Mercedes engine in it. I had a trusty 240D that blew a piston. I was ready to rebuild it until I found out how much the parts alone would be. This car is for fun, not for breaking the bank.

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