1995 E320 Cabriolet Engine Swap! What engine to use!?
08-22-2016, 10:57 AM
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1995 E320 Cabriolet Engine Swap! What engine to use!?
I am looking to increase my financial stimulation of the local economy down here in South Florida so what better way than giving a blank check to put some speed in a 1995 E320 Cabriolet?!?!
Being an AMG addict (even though I am in an Audi S8 deviation that will be over shortly) I am looking to kick the ragtop's inline 6 to the curb in favor of more horses and my need to KIM (keep it moving).
My goal is to be speedy, and a bit more diabolical without coming off as a total south florida doucebag (which is may still be considered regardless)
So two questions.
1. If you had an open checkbook but still had a grain of rationality, what MB powertrain goes in? (a 2002 c32 was a current thought)
2. Any tips on someone that would love to take on the project in south florida? i like a fair deal, they are usual better than cheap deals
Thanks from a new(er) User
Being an AMG addict (even though I am in an Audi S8 deviation that will be over shortly) I am looking to kick the ragtop's inline 6 to the curb in favor of more horses and my need to KIM (keep it moving).
My goal is to be speedy, and a bit more diabolical without coming off as a total south florida doucebag (which is may still be considered regardless)
So two questions.
1. If you had an open checkbook but still had a grain of rationality, what MB powertrain goes in? (a 2002 c32 was a current thought)
2. Any tips on someone that would love to take on the project in south florida? i like a fair deal, they are usual better than cheap deals
Thanks from a new(er) User
08-22-2016, 11:39 AM
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6.0L M119 V8 ... not the C32 (fine little motor, but you could've had a V8!). Pierre and Jeff at European Starr in Sarasota are more than capable- they're both ex Renntech guys and have tons of experience with the 6 liters.
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08-22-2016, 11:53 PM
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Thanks Speeddriven1. I am on the other coast but definitely will reach out to European Starr as an option.
As far as motor choice if the 6.0l m119 was easier to come by I would make it happen, but looking for something more common that can deliver me of my inner speed demons...m113 5.4l comes to mind hmmm
As far as motor choice if the 6.0l m119 was easier to come by I would make it happen, but looking for something more common that can deliver me of my inner speed demons...m113 5.4l comes to mind hmmm
08-23-2016, 10:30 AM
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Thanks Speeddriven1. I am on the other coast but definitely will reach out to European Starr as an option.
As far as motor choice if the 6.0l m119 was easier to come by I would make it happen, but looking for something more common that can deliver me of my inner speed demons...m113 5.4l comes to mind hmmm
As far as motor choice if the 6.0l m119 was easier to come by I would make it happen, but looking for something more common that can deliver me of my inner speed demons...m113 5.4l comes to mind hmmm
08-31-2016, 12:13 PM
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