[W126 Coupe] Fw: 380 Engine "Swap" ?

[Eddie]

The 500 and 380 have different exhaust manifolds.  Not big difference, but
might be just enough to cause a headache (and lots of hammering and
welding).

Satish had a company custom make the headers.  As I understand, it would
either take a lot of money or a lot of orders to get them to make more, same
with Jim's.  Of course, I'll let them elabourate on details.

Eddie

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Shayegan, Richard
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 3:18 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Fw: 380 Engine "Swap" ?

Oh, I see what you mean by complete. Well I think the adsit motor
includes the intake manifold. The exhaust manifold should be the same,
but either way I bet there is a manifold out there that could get some
more power (didn't Satish know a company that had headers for these
cars?). Fuel distributor and engine computer are the only parts you need
in addition to the engine.
Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 5:42 PM
To: Mdefran at earthlink.net; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Fw: 380 Engine "Swap" ?

Hi Mark:

How's that MOMO steering wheel anyway?  You may recall I sold you a MOMO
where I had purchased two identical set-ups and the SEC only used one:).
I
thank you for the run down on a motor swap.  If I purchased a complete
500euro motor that would be the best of all worlds otherwise I'd buy a
completely rebuilt longblock and then have to sort though and find
compatible intake manifold, exhaust manifold and all the other bolt ons
to
make it work unless some of the 380 components would fit without
hampering
performance.

So, I am hunting for a euro 500 motor complete.

Regards,

Dick

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