[W126 Coupe] 380 to 500 Euro?

[Steve Nervig]

On Feb 19, 2006, at 8:30 PM, Steve Lemberg wrote:

> I love my SEC and I plan on driving it for a long time to come  
> however, I may not have a Mercedes engine in it very much  
> longer.     I am going to work with Mike Ramay on installing an  
> LS-6 in his car and perhaps my car at the same time.     We have  
> every intention to develop a kit that will allow anyone with basic  
> tools and skills to do one of these installations rather  
> painlessly.    All ready to go to the DMV and get your states  
> blessing and seal of approval.   The engine is a big plus however  
> like the late night infomercials that's not all!!     You also get  
> a 4L60 electronic overdrive 4 speed automatic transmission.    With  
> a low ratio first gear and overdrive for tooling down the  
> highway.     I would expect the LS-1 to get 18-20 MPG city and  
> 24-28 MPG highway.    If you do a lot of driving that may be enough  
> to justify doing the conversion.
>
> Steve


Hola, Steve,

I read with great interest your post detailing the LS-6 implant into  
Mike's SEC. Sounds like a very solid plan to me. As many of us old  
farts grew up with tinkering on a mouse motor, we know that it was a  
great engine when it was originally designed in the mid '50s, and it  
has been constantly improved ever since. I'm looking forward to  
hearing progress reports!

A question that popped into my head this morning: how does the GM  
tranny interface with the gear selector? Can the stock MB shifter be  
adapted so that from inside the cabin, it still looks totally stock,  
or do you have to replace parts of the console to adapt a GM/ 
aftermarket shift?

Regards,
Steve Nervig
Seattle

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