Mercedes Benz Build

[D'artagnan]

sick plans man. What's your timeline for the car?

[240sx]

i have same plans for mine except my LS going into my 240, just bagging the benz keep us updated please . Also you can never go wrong with the LS cam +150 shot if you decide to go fast ahahah

[A4crn]

Food for thought! This is not all that hard to do to some one who is already thinking a swap... u can pick up reasonably cheap New Benzes on Copart for parts and all the guts....

This would look way sexier than an LS1, even though it would be more expensive to get to work right. (I'm just assuming)

[Bystrov]

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Food for thought! This is not all that hard to do to some one who is already thinking a swap... u can pick up reasonably cheap New Benzes on Copart for parts and all the guts....

[6point3]

Build thread ?

Looks like it's a build threat so far.
Just kidding ! I like these old Mercedes original better, but would want to see what you make of it.
What happens to the bits you're taking out ?
I am interested in anything, I guess motor and tranny, if they are still decent.
Can you take a you tube video of it running driving and shifting ?
That would help me judge if it's worth buying...

Alex in So Cal

[Raarasutra]

Holy shit indeed

[SD202]

Let me share... what inspired me so much, LOL.

Ford mustang Diesel with 3 turbos!! - YouTube

Jesus !!!! yes Ford diesel swap NAO I wouldnt mind if my cruiser could get onto the freeway like that

[MOOREOFSTEPHEN]

Let me share... what inspired me so much, LOL.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7KpE_ag0Us&feature=player_embedded"]Ford mustang Diesel with 3 turbos!! - YouTube[/ame]

[DannyE32]

all the engine options are so awesome!. cant go wrong with any of those.

[Fleetlin49]

I vote Cummins if you go diesel!

[rice4life]

Ford V10 would be better

[Stupid Kid]

The ls1 swap bothered me and I wasn't sure why.
Then I saw the post above mine and now I am sure why.
Put a 7.3 power stroke in it, on the real.

[bobbyjones]

cummins all the way!!!

[MOOREOFSTEPHEN]

Looking at buying same year and model.

Any advice on what to look for or have a good source for info?

Rust is the big key. A lot of them may look nice and clean but the rust is hidden. You really need to do your research on the car before you buy. Everything else is the basics of buying a car. Just use your brain and don't get "buy" crazy and find the right one.

Hard to say what to look for... it just depends on what you're digging and not so much.

This sounds awesome good luck , look forward to watching this one

Thanks, I've been busy with work but I think I finally have all the sources I need to get my air bag's ready to go very soon. That will be first before motor swap. I think once I get the ball rolling, this will be quick. Just starting it all is the brick breaker.

L92 > LS1

Looking forward to the updates!

idk how it sounded sarcastic. That car would look terrible as a race car IMO. it needs to stay clean cut. a cruiser. but with power and class. And im not offended I love my W202 and all cars for that matter.

I was just confused because I said;

Basically... the car will remain looking the same. keep the factory fresh look but everything that is hidden will be changed out. I want it to appear completely stock inside and out. No loud LS1 ( welll expect when I open the electric exhaust cut outs of course )

so I wasn't sure if you missed that or still thought I was a goof nut lol.

ps - I might change motor setup. 6.0L or a monster diesel.

[SD202]

I don't know if that's a sarcastic remark or not but just to be clear, this certainly will not be a race car. I've used LS1 swaps in other cars. Its decent power stock, very reliable and still gets great gas mileage. Overall it will just really make things easy for me. I will keep this inline six motor in storage though. Nothing on the car will be destroyed. This car will be able to return into its stock life form if needed. I have a level of respect for the car... its not some shitty honda/nissan build. ( NO OFFENSE) I've been there and done that so I totally understand and respect any build. I enjoy it all and love the hobby/people who are involved.

appreciate all the love and support fellas

idk how it sounded sarcastic. That car would look terrible as a race car IMO. it needs to stay clean cut. a cruiser. but with power and class. And im not offended I love my W202 and all cars for that matter.