GM engine swap
09-27-2007, 10:08 PM
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GM engine swap
hi Guys
I have a s class W126 1982 with a knackerd 3.8 V8. I just bought it really cheap
who do you know that swapped in a chev or other domestic V8 and Tranny ?
Any Ideas ?
I have a s class W126 1982 with a knackerd 3.8 V8. I just bought it really cheap
who do you know that swapped in a chev or other domestic V8 and Tranny ?
Any Ideas ?
09-30-2007, 08:57 PM
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1987 560SEL, 1987 570SEC
I'm also doing a rack-n-pinion steering at the same time. It is a LOT of work and is not cheap, but it will be a significant improvement over the MB engine/tranny.
Why am I doing it? 480 HP / 450 ft. lbs of torque. No more leaky engine, no more leaky tranny, no more $1,000 AC compressor, no more whimpy performance from a gorgeous car.
10-01-2007, 04:55 AM
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I'm about half way through putting a 2002 LS6 GM engine with a custom 4L60E 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission into my '87 560SEC. It's going to be amazing.
I'm also doing a rack-n-pinion steering at the same time. It is a LOT of work and is not cheap, but it will be a significant improvement over the MB engine/tranny.
Why am I doing it? 480 HP / 450 ft. lbs of torque. No more leaky engine, no more leaky tranny, no more $1,000 AC compressor, no more whimpy performance from a gorgeous car.
I'm also doing a rack-n-pinion steering at the same time. It is a LOT of work and is not cheap, but it will be a significant improvement over the MB engine/tranny.
Why am I doing it? 480 HP / 450 ft. lbs of torque. No more leaky engine, no more leaky tranny, no more $1,000 AC compressor, no more whimpy performance from a gorgeous car.
) the ultimate sleeper& to those of you nay sayers
why not? the Benz in stock form is tot UNDERPOWERED & overweight, this could be a real barn burner
do it! do it! also as far as cat back deff grab the Bulletts
you wont be disapointed!
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10-01-2007, 01:11 PM
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First, check out the Conversions & Hybrids forum at LS1 Tech: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28. A lot of friendly, knowledgeable people over there.
Second, if you follow through on the swap, the LS series engines have a lot of virtues: lightweight aluminum block, high horsepower, high torque, reasonable reliability, low cost, easy to modify.
Good luck!
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10-11-2007, 03:48 PM
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Rack & Pinion
I love the rack and pinion idea as it free's me from the front sump hassle
what parts are you going to use ?
Will it screw up the geomatry ?
Is there any good reading material so I can get clued up on this ?
what parts are you going to use ?
Will it screw up the geomatry ?
Is there any good reading material so I can get clued up on this ?
