howie

I can't wait to see pics of the motor installed!!! I've been thinking about doing this same swap on my CLK! Hurry up already. I need to know how much work is really involved esp with the wiring

wtwoten

are you building a dyno ***** or something drivable? just curious.

TheBenzManE55

anyone want to buy my 97 e320 black/grey with 115k for 5g so i can continue with this haha!!??!!
or i'll trade it even up for a 2jz gte 6 speed swap

not to much for updates, i get to work and see it everyday, got some new panels and stuff but just been to busy and havent had enough cash to keep going...

I think it will be hitting the body shop soon to get the paint done, i just need the engine and trans and away we go, all the little stuff is no problem for me.

i will get this done though and sooner than later!!

howie

I can get a 2JZ motor and trans for you for about $1600. But with 6 speed tranny probly be a bit more. I can call and find out

TheBenzManE55

does anyone know how to adapt the can bus system so i can use my stock tac and water temp? i need to pull the info from the supra ecu and put it into the mercedes two line can bus..

gatonls

POST POST POST.........Cant wait!! If no pixs....at least start fighting. That was funny stuff

TheBenzManE55

heres one pic if anyones still interested ill post more!!

Theropode 430T

Wow! Finally!!! First impression?

monsterman75

For sure I am interested. I personally like it when someone does something out of the ordinary. Like that Golf in Connecticut with the V8 crammed into the hood. That was funny.

TheBenzManE55

heres some more pics of the build

Theropode 430T

Looks good!!!

You've got some pics from underneath the car, too?

tootyte36

Wow fits like a glove.:bow ::zoom :

TheBenzManE55

yes it does very nicely

TheBenzManE55

its so cool just pulling it around in the parking lot hearing the turbo whine in a benz!!

BlackE320

freakin wicked! Post pics of the whole car n interior . What transmission did you use?

TheBenzManE55

ill throw some more pics as soon as im further along, my interior is in a thousand pieces and the whole car looks like a pile of ****. It wont be long before i have a lot more done, i have to take all the wood trim out and have them do that custom paint/ carbon fiber look they can do now it looks really nice actually. i have a lot planned ill post as i go

the 6 speed getrag is the trans of choice! i got my pedals from the uk and am waiting to see if i can get a euro trunk lid.... right now im in need of cash!

howie

holy *****!!!!!!!!! Tight work. Not a fan of the white gauges but to each his own.

Propps for pulling this off. Can't wait to see some vids of it running!!!

BTW Make sure u get that upper radiator hose made custom or something b/c that won't hold up like that.

deloreandriven

Video? sound?


I NEED TO HEAR THIS THING GO

TheBenzManE55

I cant believe no one likes the white gauges that pissess me off haha! anyway it turns out i cant use the cluster, all that works is the speedo..... SOOO i bought a 6 speed cluster and it turns out its way to big for the dash.... my body man is saying cut but im saying no way dude... so i think im going to have to go with autometer gauges... which kinda sucks cause i thought it would be cool to have supra gauges.

anyways its running nicely and i havent worked on it much honestly i need to get working again but summer time is busy... my old man has a video cam i guess i need to borrow it.. i will see if i cant get one this weekend..



thanks for taggin along hopefully in a few months it really wraps up..

Javys21

I can't wait to see the end product....

ejsheltra

I think the white gauges are cool and the whole project is an awesome deal. looking forward to seeing it all come together. Keep posting and pics and video. We are with ya!

Haploid

I admire your work man, although i still don't get the point.

But otherwise, good job man keep it up

howie

the point is: Y NOT???

zheka

if i had the money, and time... id do the same thing.... why not? its something different from the rest of everybody

ejsheltra

We are already different. Less than 10% of MB owners work on their own cars.