New Conversion Idea
07-19-2005, 12:39 AM
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New Conversion Idea Ok I got a 2001 Mercedes Benz C240 and thought about the possibilities and Im thinking an LS1 with 6speed tranny. What do you guys think? I hate the performance, but the rest of the car is pretty decent.....im kinda 
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07-19-2005, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixLS6
just for the hell of it. I've seen it done to 3 series so why not a merc?
have you looked at the crossmember to check oil pan fit?
I dont know how you would get your speedo to work, would be a shame with the nice cluster on the C-class.
I would love to do this swap, but I want to wait for C240's to go down in price first.
07-19-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hocr
We're preparing to do a couple of 107 series SL 's
Are you running factory LS1 A/C compessor mounts, or modding the frame rails?
Are you running factory steering box with linkage or converting to rack and pinion?