SL/R230: Replacing my M113 engine with a M156 anybody done it ?
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Replacing my M113 engine with a M156 anybody done it ?
Afternoon all.
Having completed the wide body build on my R230 SL500, I realized the performance of the M113 engine does not match the updates we have done on this car interior and exterior. My plan is to replace the M113 V8 engine and transmission with a M156 V8 engine and its transmission coming out of a C 63. any body done it?
Regards
Charl
Having completed the wide body build on my R230 SL500, I realized the performance of the M113 engine does not match the updates we have done on this car interior and exterior. My plan is to replace the M113 V8 engine and transmission with a M156 V8 engine and its transmission coming out of a C 63. any body done it?
Regards
Charl
Last edited by Charl Viljoen; Sep 17, 2024 at 09:48 AM. Reason: wrong engine qoute
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2005 R 230 SL350 (M112 3.7). Sold the 1966 W113 230SL recently
It has often been argued that swapping to another type of engine is a financially unattractive thing to do. Buying 'the right car' (whatever fancies you) to begin with, is the rational option. Think about coding, smog/MOT approval, functionality of diagnostic systems, type approval.
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I would start checking parts diagrams to figure out how the engine suspension works in earlier R230s compared to the R230 SL63 which had an M156 from the factory.
Also, if you want more performance, why not an M113K?
Also, if you want more performance, why not an M113K?
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It has often been argued that swapping to another type of engine is a financially unattractive thing to do. Buying 'the right car' (whatever fancies you) to begin with, is the rational option. Think about coding, smog/MOT approval, functionality of diagnostic systems, type approval.
Last edited by Charl Viljoen; Sep 18, 2024 at 03:14 AM. Reason: added pics
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morning HLG600 , wow never thought of that option. let me see what for sale near me thx .
if there is anybody that has actually done a swop on a M113 please let me know what your learnings were thx charl
if there is anybody that has actually done a swop on a M113 please let me know what your learnings were thx charl
