Looking for a swap for my 190E Sportline
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Looking for a swap for my 190E Sportline
Im new to these boards but recently purchased a 190E sportline from a fellow member here. Unfortunately i have some engine probs and im somewhat looking to completely swap for another engine instead of spending alot to fix what i have.
Does anybody know of any places online thats legit to get swaps from. Ive been into hondas prior to this car and unfortunately the only places i know that i trust only deal with Hondas. Was hoping somebody here could point me in the right direction.
I am looking to replace what i have with a E500 or a C36. My other question is if i swap it for a E500 is it pretty simple or is it alot of work. I think the C36 is a ****load of work and re-wiring if im not mistaken but im curious if the E500 swap is easier AND can i use my current tranny with the new E500 or do i need the tranny too. Right now my tranny is perfect so if i dont need to buy one, why bother.
Any info would be appreciated fellas!
heres some pictures of how it sits right now.
for fun i wanted to see what some black wheels will look like on my car as a second set, so i photoshopped some on there ha ha.
Does anybody know of any places online thats legit to get swaps from. Ive been into hondas prior to this car and unfortunately the only places i know that i trust only deal with Hondas. Was hoping somebody here could point me in the right direction.
I am looking to replace what i have with a E500 or a C36. My other question is if i swap it for a E500 is it pretty simple or is it alot of work. I think the C36 is a ****load of work and re-wiring if im not mistaken but im curious if the E500 swap is easier AND can i use my current tranny with the new E500 or do i need the tranny too. Right now my tranny is perfect so if i dont need to buy one, why bother.
Any info would be appreciated fellas!
heres some pictures of how it sits right now.
for fun i wanted to see what some black wheels will look like on my car as a second set, so i photoshopped some on there ha ha.
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e500 would be more work than the c36 swap due to the e500 is a V8 while the C36 are a Inline... Judgeing by the pics... I would say you have the 2.6 m103 Engine... Swaping to a m104 (Which is the newer inlines that includes the c36 would need some rewiring done, and a couple other things... The e500 you would have to drop the subframe.... move the engine mounts... ext.... since its V not an Inline.. As i have a 2.6 190e im debating weather to go m103 (The 3 liter, which is plug and play) or the m104 (from the c280 would require some wireing)
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e500 would be more work than the c36 swap due to the e500 is a V8 while the C36 are a Inline... Judgeing by the pics... I would say you have the 2.6 m103 Engine... Swaping to a m104 (Which is the newer inlines that includes the c36 would need some rewiring done, and a couple other things... The e500 you would have to drop the subframe.... move the engine mounts... ext.... since its V not an Inline.. As i have a 2.6 190e im debating weather to go m103 (The 3 liter, which is plug and play) or the m104 (from the c280 would require some wireing)
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hmmm you bught sinyos car? good call.
C36 swap requires a lot of work. My buddys doing the swap and hes doing it proper mating it with a 16V getrag tranny- names Duffs on the Rev
C36 swap requires a lot of work. My buddys doing the swap and hes doing it proper mating it with a 16V getrag tranny- names Duffs on the Rev
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