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Old 10-06-2005, 03:25 PM
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I know there's been alot of posts on getting more power out of the 104 engine and how crazy the cost is to do it. Since I have a 93 cabrio and they only came with the 104 engine I've been flirting with a few ideas and would like some input from everyone.
The magic HP number is 300.
Option 1: Turbo the 104 engine. Should be quite close to the performance numbers I'm looking for. Will the transmission and rear axle handle it?
Option 2: 4.3L engine swap from a 97ish E430. There's an aboundance of these cars. I'm sure I could find one from a wrecking yard from very reasonable. With about $3000 of Renntech parts and we're at 300hp. How much heavier is the 119 engine vs the 104 engine. Don't want to have to change my springs.
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or get a C36 and swap that engine.
Old 10-07-2005, 10:52 PM
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1988 300CE AMG 3.2L/1985 190E 2.3 16v
Hi the 4.3L will need too many mods to install
the C36 or AMG 3.4 104 200Kw look on ebay there is
a new 104 3.4 for sale item no. 8005754530
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It's also a very expensive swap, but in my opinion the swap is worth it if you have the money.
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
It's also a very expensive swap, but in my opinion the swap is worth it if you have the money.

and if you love your car!

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