Is this really what a Mercedes 6-speed looks like? I don't know what I'm looking at, but that seems like an awful wimpy gearbox to be mated to a M113k. Item description says its super rare, but the price doesn't seem to reflect that.
Can anyone shed some light? I'm just curious, not looking to buy.
I like that it says it's the only one in the world but they have 2 available.
FWIW, there's a guy that lives by me that was doing an M113 swap (out of a W210 E55) into a C class I believe and he was using a 6 speed out of a Chrysler Crossfire. I don't know if he ever finished the project.
wonder why he isn't on here...his beast should be making 800-1100whp when done.
lol. Pretty sure I've seen that nice manual shifter pic on this forum before. I almost think it's one of the guys in this thread! Steering wheel is on the wrong side though. Factory goof I guess.
It is Alex L that posted above. I've been to his shop and viewed the car a few times. The work, thought, time and effort that has gone into his build is inspiring.
It is Alex L that posted above. I've been to his shop and viewed the car a few times. The work, thought, time and effort that has gone into his build is inspiring.
I saw some IG pics today. Top knotch design and quality.
Agreed, nothing but respect for the caliber of work Alex is putting in. One of the few people carrying the snobby MB team where people are reluctant to change their own oil. Game recognize game!
It is Alex L that posted above. I've been to his shop and viewed the car a few times. The work, thought, time and effort that has gone into his build is inspiring.
oh ya...just saw his sig. when are we going to see a build thread! or is there one already?
Guys, thank you for the kind words. I keep this community responsible for my inspiration. As with any project, nothing is ever straight forward or easy but I'm getting there. As for the power, I will be very surprised if it goes over 700whp as I will have to redo my cooling to cope with the heat. I'm sorry, I'm not up for making another build thread so feel free to check out the pics and drop me a message if you have any questions.
That's the 6 speed found in Crossfires and SLK320s. as well as some C-class cars I believe. I just finished gathering the "kit" from a crossfire for my R170 M113 V8 build. There are some Crossfire V8's with the swap, as well as an M113K R170 somewhere in Europe.
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
