3.5 M272 Engine compatibility... options?
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
2006 R500
I swapped a CL55 AMG engine (5.4 M113) into my R500 and it is running properly, no changes to coding needed. Theoretically you could also swap in a 5.4 M273 but you will probably need professional coding assistance.
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Mercedes
there should be a cover on the passenger side that would represent the same appearance of where you would put the starter at. All you do is take off the Black cover and screw it onto the driver's side and put the starter on the passenger side. The passenger side is called the right side. Everything you do from sitting in your car will be left to right. And then you won't have to mess with the the steering column. Remember to put the brackets back on the right side passenger when you connect the transmission and engine block together the last two screws you'll be using will be for the starter to the transmission.
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Mercedes
Starter installation
there should be a cover on the passenger side that would represent the same appearance of where you would put the starter at. All you do is take off the Black cover and screw it onto the driver's side and put the starter on the passenger side. The passenger side is called the right side. Everything you do from sitting in your car will be left to right. And then you won't have to mess with the the steering column. Remember to put the brackets back on the right side passenger when you connect the transmission and engine block together the last two screws you'll be using will be for the starter to the transmission.
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Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Dallas, TX
2011 E350 4MATIC Wagon
So I have an idea and let me know if I’m just crazy… But what are the chances that it’s actually doable, not easy, but doable to put an M273 engine from an E550 4Matic sedan into my 2011 E350 4Matic wagon? I’m cognizant of the fact that I’ll need different motor mounts, suspension upgrades,ECU, exhaust, cooling system among other things, but is it relatively feasible with a donor E550 sedan.
I know some of you might say to just get the E63 Wagon from that year, but I don’t want a full AMG.
I’ve driven brand new AMGs on the track, and while they are a ton of fun, it’s too much car for daily driving. Plus, I know I’d end up killing myself with that much power on the tollways near where I live lol
Let me know your thoughts
I know some of you might say to just get the E63 Wagon from that year, but I don’t want a full AMG.
I’ve driven brand new AMGs on the track, and while they are a ton of fun, it’s too much car for daily driving. Plus, I know I’d end up killing myself with that much power on the tollways near where I live lol
Let me know your thoughts
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 559
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
2006 R500
So I have an idea and let me know if I’m just crazy… But what are the chances that it’s actually doable, not easy, but doable to put an M273 engine from an E550 4Matic sedan into my 2011 E350 4Matic wagon? I’m cognizant of the fact that I’ll need different motor mounts, suspension upgrades,ECU, exhaust, cooling system among other things, but is it relatively feasible with a donor E550 sedan.
I know some of you might say to just get the E63 Wagon from that year, but I don’t want a full AMG.
I’ve driven brand new AMGs on the track, and while they are a ton of fun, it’s too much car for daily driving. Plus, I know I’d end up killing myself with that much power on the tollways near where I live lol
Let me know your thoughts
I know some of you might say to just get the E63 Wagon from that year, but I don’t want a full AMG.
I’ve driven brand new AMGs on the track, and while they are a ton of fun, it’s too much car for daily driving. Plus, I know I’d end up killing myself with that much power on the tollways near where I live lol
Let me know your thoughts
