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transforming loved 1,8 190e into 2,5-16v
Greetings.
I am a new member and really find this forum very helpful. Great job. I've owned a 1,8 4-speed manual 190e for the past 11 years. It has no extras whatsoever-it is the most basic edition. Needless to say, I love this car. Will never get rid of it. No rust whatsoever, interior literally like new. Has 205000km on the clock! Best item I,ve ever owned!! Thinking of undertaking a total make-over to liven up the performance and aesthetics using 16v parts. How do-able is this? Would there be areas where a swap would be impossible, eg. gearbox, engine, differential, brakes etc, given I can get hold of the parts? Thank you |
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the best method
would be to obtain a wrecked donor car and switch over everything. i wouldnt be surprised if there are some areas of reinforcment to the body structure to strengthen areas of additional stress, but i don't know.
good luck. tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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Thanks for the reply. Makes sense
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The 2.5-16 is more than just a motor and gearbox. It's a complete package, so my advice would be to find a good 16 valve and then have two W201s!
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well, yeah
but what is to happen to the good ones that are wrecked?
tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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Thinking it through, such a project does not seem worth it. Having two, or several, 190e's would be a dream come true.
I would love to drive a 190e for the rest of my life. Thats how sure I am that new cars don't even come close. I hope I can accomplish this.What can I say, I'm a fan! Last edited by peter190e; 04-04-2008 at 04:46 AM. |
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