What is the differance between a 420 us motor and a 500 euro

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Feb 23, 2013 | 01:20 AM
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I have a 1986 420 sel with a 1984 500 euro engine in it. I used to have a 1986 420 sel na. I notice a differance in power but I have not gone full out to see what the power out put is. What is the differance in power and performane between the two
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Feb 24, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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Quote: I have a 1986 420 sel with a 1984 500 euro engine in it. I used to have a 1986 420 sel na. I notice a differance in power but I have not gone full out to see what the power out put is. What is the differance in power and performane between the two
The 500 euro is about 300 hp the 420 238 hp(I think)
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Feb 25, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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500 is around 230-240 with 297 or so torque.

head to the dyno, see what u have


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Feb 25, 2013 | 01:20 AM
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Jun 23, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Quote: 500 is around 230-240 with 297 or so torque.

head to the dyno, see what u have

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