Rebuilding Double Cab G Pickup
08-02-2013, 05:14 PM
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Mercedes G55
Rebuilding Double Cab G Pickup
Dear all,
I’m rebuilding a G350TD W463 1994 Pickup truck. Any advise and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Here are my questions:
What to do for a substantial power gain? I will be using portal axles and running bigger tires.
1- REBUILD the original 350TD engine with MUCH needed power increase modifications?
2- ENGINE SWAP?
Buy an engine, mounts, fuel system etc. In this case I would want to use an M113 petrol engine over diesel.
Do the 94 G350TDs and 2000 G500s have the same firewall since the engine bay is almost identical?
3- BODY TRANSPLANT the 350 pickup body onto a G500?
A clean low mileage 2000 G500 is available to be surrendered for this project, assuming that both cars have the same firewall of course. *My favorite option*
Thank you for your input and suggestions!
I’m rebuilding a G350TD W463 1994 Pickup truck. Any advise and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Here are my questions:
What to do for a substantial power gain? I will be using portal axles and running bigger tires.
1- REBUILD the original 350TD engine with MUCH needed power increase modifications?
2- ENGINE SWAP?
Buy an engine, mounts, fuel system etc. In this case I would want to use an M113 petrol engine over diesel.
Do the 94 G350TDs and 2000 G500s have the same firewall since the engine bay is almost identical?
3- BODY TRANSPLANT the 350 pickup body onto a G500?
A clean low mileage 2000 G500 is available to be surrendered for this project, assuming that both cars have the same firewall of course. *My favorite option*
Thank you for your input and suggestions!
