[W126 Coupe] 380 compared 560

[Satish Tummala]

The 380 heads are smaller and thus won't fit the 560 intake.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pavel" <zhur0002 at umn.edu>
To: "Mercedes Web" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 380 compared 560


>
> Hi
> Can't you get the 560 engine installed and running in a 380, by just
> putting the 380 intake manifold onto the m117 engine then adjusting the CO
> to get proper fuel mixture.  That way you keep all your current original
> cis system. Or even easier can you just take of the airmeter plate and all
> the injectors and put them onto m117. The only thing you would have to 
> swap
> is the spark distributor, or you can just get a 560 spark module and coil
> and keep the 560 ignition. Also would need to take out the self leveling
> suspension pump.
> pavel
>
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