Mercedes Conversion anyone???
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Mercedes Conversion anyone??? Well, I went over to the MB forum and proposed an LS1 or 2 swapped into a C240. Yeah I was met with a lot of opposition and accusations of sacrilege. So I'm 
through it.
What do you guys think?
And yes I've owned a 98' TA and the LS1 motor has me hooked like Tyrone Biggums to crack
through it.What do you guys think?
And yes I've owned a 98' TA and the LS1 motor has me hooked like Tyrone Biggums to crack
Do it!
steering would probably need to be converted to rack and pinion but who knows.
factory crossmember might work with front sump pan.
would be nice to see an LSx powered c-class
steering would probably need to be converted to rack and pinion but who knows.
factory crossmember might work with front sump pan.
would be nice to see an LSx powered c-class
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I want to. I know alot of Fab would have to go into it. But its worth it. I figure all custom mounts, driveshaft, rear and LSD (unless I can source one). I figure I would need about $13K or so......so this will be a long project haha.
You could convert to ford 8.8 diff, like a member at mercedesshop.com
He made his own axles that mated to the benz outer splined shafts.
sorta like vette axles with 2 u joints each.
He made his own axles that mated to the benz outer splined shafts.
sorta like vette axles with 2 u joints each.
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Thats a good idea......I'll have to save all this info haha. My plan was to have all the parts fabricated and ready before installation so I could do it all at once. So I am going to approach this one piece at a time. Instead of installing an engine and having the car sit.
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Originally Posted by rubin
should be a great project, my dad's gf used to own a C320 and its definetly a nice lil car
I'd rather do a clk, but theyre probably not actually any better really
I'd rather do a clk, but theyre probably not actually any better really
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I remember reading a study once that said a Mercedes sedan was the LEAST likely vehicle to get a ticket in regardless of speed, as long as you aren't being an *** and driving around everybody, just another car in a fast moving pack sort of thing.
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
They are probably jealous that it will cost you 1/10 of the cost to replace a blown up motor. Their cars are overpriced and the engineering is not much more than skin deep. Do it.
And the whole engineering thing yeah........they are pieces , nothing but hype and lots of cables. But I'm not gonna complain about that, its just a lil too slow for my taste.
I contacted Hinson Supercars and they said they could help fab up some mounts for whatever I need. All I gotta do is bring the car in to them, so I'm aiming for that this summer.
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Originally Posted by CMcCarthy
You better bring a briefcase full of money too. They do incredibly good work, and charge accordingly.
Originally Posted by Cop Car
getting a motor physicaly into a car is going to be the least expensive and easiest part of the swap. wiring ALWAYS bites people in the *** (and wallet)
None of this is easy, but the first time I light that LS6 off in the garage with just headers so I can drive the SEC to the muffler shop........ :-) OMG!!
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Originally Posted by mramay
the first time I light that LS6 off in the garage with just headers so I can drive the SEC to the muffler shop........ :-) OMG!!