[W126 Coupe] Engines

[David Fatovic]

What model is that out of?  I would think a W140, but
am not sure what year or type.

David

--- "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
wrote:

> According to a message Jonathan sent back in june of
> last year, the newest a 117 can mate to is 722.5
> Richard
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of
> David Fatovic
> Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 6:22 PM
> To: MBCOUPES
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Engines
> 
> 
> 
> I have a question.  An engine is an engine is an
> engine once you strip off the controls right?  So is
> it possible to take a 560 engine from a 91 and strip
> off the the vacuum controls and the mechanical fuel
> injection, basically get down to the bare engine.
> Then build up the 5.6L to have new fuel management,
> new air intake etc. 
> 
> Also what is the latest MB tranny (year) that you
> can
> mate to the M117 engine?  I would think that the
> later
> trannys would work better, better gearing and 5
> total
> gears too.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> David
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