[W126 Coupe] 560 SEC engine

[Shayegan, Richard]

The 500 isn't totally straight. You'd also need an engine computer. If
you are going to do this, you might as well go with a euro 500 since the
us 500 is only slightly less anemic than the us 380 (and more anemic
than a euro 380). This will require an engine computer, exhaust system,
and a euro fuel distributor (you can one of these rebuilt by CIS for
like $400).
Richard

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 5:31 PM
To: figstir at yahoo.com; 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC engine



Figment,

 

A 560 engine is not a straightforward swap for a 380.

 

You'd have to change over EVERYTHING. You might as well go the whole hog
and put in an M119 instead.

 

If I remember correctly, the pre-85 500 engine is a straight drop-in.
Might be the way to go.

 

Cheers,

Axel

 

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of a figment of the
imagination
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 11:31 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC engine

 

What's a good price for a used 560 SEC engine?  This is presuming an
unknown mileage, but just the words, "very clean". 

 

What should I look for? What should I try to avoid?  I am wanting to put
a 560 engine into my 380 SEC.  The reason is that my 380 SEC's camshaft,
journal header screws are stripped and the work to fix it may equal that
to just replace the engine.

 

Is it possible to put a 560 engine into a 1982 380 SEC?

 

Can the A/C compressor, ecu, alternator, starter fit from the 380 work
on the 560?  Do I need to change the transmission as well?

 

I'd appreciate the helpful suggestions.

 

-figment

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