JavaScript is disabled. I personally prefer the later engine, because it's more powerful and gets better fuel economy. I would like to put an engine in mine that puts out at leat 300maybe 255+. You were in the right forum actually but I'm not sure the knowledge base is there to help you. It may not display this or other websites correctly. To swap a non V8 w124 into LH V8 spec would require the following parts changing: Wouldn't it be fun to have a 500e wagon? I think you meant steering box/column from a w201 (not W210) W103 is what you meant. M104.98x Motor Swap in a 190E One of the most common engine swaps for a 190E is the installation of the bigger M103 3.0L motor. My typo error corrected (w210 ===>w201). Quote: Originally Posted by oldsinner111. Team Lovetap is a Swedish drift team started by driver and fabricator Mrten Stngberg. '84 Euro 500SE, '85 Euro 2.3-16, '51 Euro 170S, '97 Jeep Wrangler Sport, '15 G63 AMG. Originally It uses a V6 e not a straight 6, right? Mercedes W124 with a 1000 hp Turbo M104 Inline-Six November 6, 2019 W124 This Mercedes W124 300E called "Blueberry" is built and owned by Turbobandit in Stockholm, Sweden. But any ways, what engines can I put in my 190? As, If the OP sends me a container with subject vehicle, m119.970 + donor 400E and $25k I can make it work in a few months. you really should join the 190 forum (sorry, i don't have a link) as Get the full engine harness, the ezl unit, and the ecu. The sedan originally came with a 3.0 L M103 12v inline-six but was replaced with a 3.0 L M104.980 24v inline-six. The M104 A/C manifold's low pressure hose cannot reach the connection point at the edge of the fender on a 190E chassis. all that accumulated grease and oil. I have a 3.8 V8 from a 1981 380SL in my 190. It doesn't get over 300 horsepower but its pretty quick. The stock 3.8L Euro has 218bhp and I have flowmaster exhaust, an intake from a 420SEL, (It bolts right on), and a crane cams ignition. I heard the M104 is the same longblock engine as the M103 with the same fuel delivery system, except it is bored out for more displacement, and has DOHC 4 valves per cyllinder instead of SOHC 2 per cyllinder, but is essentially the same engine. Im no where near having all of the funds to do thisproject withwere probably looking at like a year or two down the road. I have plenty of tuning spirit, but some things are best left alone. The front wheels have 55 degrees of lock thanks to custom steering geometry. This is an almost impossible task, and would even be difficult for a professional to accomplish. And if so is there no way around it? The steering box is in fact in a different location on the M102 cars versus the 6-cylinder M103 cars. Looks like im gonna be spending a lot of money on this projecthehe. BenzWorld.org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information anywhere in the world. All bolt-in, no welding required. I believe that the M102, M103 and M104 bellhousing patterns are the same, meaning you can mount a 5-speed transmission from a 300E or 190E onto your M104. I would reduce the length by half a centimeter. Black striped white vacuum line for throttle body, Remove overflow pipe to coolant reservoir, Wiring under both headlights and loom ties, Bolt on driver side securing pipe to chassis, Disconnect supply and return lines on pump, Return behind ignition coil, 17mm and 14mm, Disconnect main engine wiring and set aside, Disconnect auxiliary wiring and set aside, Cruise control servo (8 pin connector under ABS pump), Crankshaft position sensor (front) underneath X92, Disconnect exhaust downpipes from exhaust manifold, Disconnect transmission shifter linkage(s), Suggest removing entirely to avoid bending the rods accidentally, Disconnect transmission slave cylinder fluid line (manuals only). ..looking in that engine bay I understand why, https://teamlovetap.com/the-only-w209-driftcar-in-the-world. What engine can fit into this car? His forum name is SG Motorsports. Using the ones meant for a W124 will result in the engine sitting too high and interfere with hood closing, Removed the engine mount support arms from the original 190E motor and transferred to the new M104 motor. It's 80%. Is it possible to have 5-speed w/ this engine? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Well my 93 had a 2.85:1 rear diff, and rear sub frame mods r highly recommendedSuspension, well Eibachs is what I useIf you want roll bars, Delsing 500E rollbars, with the ends cut a little to fit the 190E. It rides on a set of Cosmis Racing XT206R wheels with 189.5-inch in front and 1811-inch in back. W203 Mercedes M104 3.2 TURBO Build In 10 Minutes (The German 2JZ) Ricer Benz 3.94K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.4K Share 85,007 views Apr 16, 2022 2004 Mercedes W203 with a M104 3.2l swap &. If it was a black 2.6, with gray cladding, that's John's car from the over on the rev. ugh! Also note that the 1992 M119 engine is a KE-Jetronic engine, whereas the M119 as used in the 500E is LH-Jetronic, and the injection as used on the M104 you mentioned is HFM (essentially Motronic). Learn how your comment data is processed. What can be done and how much will it cost? Hi i'm looking for some information on swapping my w201 (2.0 automatic) for a manual 2.8 m104. . Heater core and radiator connections are both identical, M103 vacuum hard line fits well, 124.104 PS Pump has larger fittings 201.103 is direct replacement just swap over rear mount bracket, late model 124 AC discharge lines up with condenser..suction just needs one crimp to combine 103 upper and 104 lower half R R0BB09 E500E Newbie Aug 10, 2019 edit: get that engine bay power washed a tad, now that you know, the fit is there. The M104.98x now has an updated version of CIS that is not directly compatible with the older version. The engine is mated to a Tex Racing T101a four-speed dogbox using a Sachs Motorsports pressure plate, Tenaci Motorsport 200 mm clutch discs and flywheel. i think you would need to splice int he wiring harness from the 104. it is alot of work if i had to do this i would do a m117 swap. I saw one real nice one on the web that had a AMG 3.8 in it. Learn how your comment data is processed. The original 190E engine support brackets must be brought over from the original motor as well as the motor mounts. Lengthen and connect the 3 prong connector under fuel distributor for airflow potentiometer (brown/green, blue/black, blue/green), Lengthen and connect the 1 prong coolant temperature sensor (green), Lengthen and connect the 2 prong coolant temperature sensor (brown, green), Lengthen and connect cold start valve wire, Longer CIS 4 prong coolant temperature sensor. No matter how i lean it back and forth the steering box is not touching anything, the engine mounts are in the correct place it and it has like a 2-3 cm gap from the starter. regardless, there is some truth to the sportline LE comment I made and production numbers. M104.981ish 3.0L Engine Block Moar. Ive heard opinions that Toyotas 2JZ was heavily inspired by this M104 series, which came out a year before the 2JZ (and ofc the earlier M103 and M110 series from the late 70s). That was later replaced with a turbocharged M104.992 inline-six now making 1000+ horsepower on 8.7:1 compression and MegaSquirt MS3X ECU. the m103 to m104 is a pretty common swap but the power gain is about 60hp or so. I just like to make plan on what and how I am going to do it so when it comes time I know exactly what needs to be done. In sweden used m103/m104 cost about 250-750 $. Simply put, the M103 and M104 share the same block, primary differences are the head and the injection setup. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Most E420's do not have ASR nor heated seats. the mercedes is a DD that gets 30mpg that looks good. Nissan 350Z Gets Turbo Mercedes M104 By Michael Van Runkle Published Jun 7, 2020 The Merc powered 350Z pumps out an impressive 510 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque, which is much more than the stock Nissan mill. It's lacking power to spin the big heavy 18" AMG monoblock wheels it came with, so I'm looking into an engine swap. The engine produces 510 horsepower and 630 Nm to the rear wheels. The upper hose needs to be simply matched to the original length of the 190E part and the lower hose comes out to around 20cm (I would try 19.5cm for an easier fit. Originally Posted by Kestas. torque using the old KE Elctro-Mechanical Fuel Injection like that used on the older m103 Inline 6. You must log in or register to reply here. Fuel is fed to the inline-six through Bosch 2200 cc injectors and Nuke Performance fuel rail. Not needed anyhow. For those unfamiliar with the project, its powered by a turbocharged 3.2 L M104 inline-six producing 800 horsepower and 930 Nm (685 lb-ft) of torque and Tex Racing T101a four-speed dogbox. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A solution to fix this is to use the M104 A/C manifold (104 230 04 56 is NLA, aftermarket solution: Four Seasons 55586) and have both hoses custom made. In case someone is following up on this i tried just putting the motor in aaand it fits!!! https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.d-td-class/2408521-e36-amg-project.html?amp=1, nos AMG Bodykits C126 W126 W124 W201 W116 R107. Unrelated but tied to the M104 is the crumbling wiring issue, and evaporator failure. The secondary firewall and motor mounts are also positioned differently to accommodate the extra length of the M103. ya dont destroy a 5-speed sportline. you should check on 190rev there's more tuning types there than here. w16302ML500 w21097E50Amg w20299C230K w12494420e /==>w12495320e-199u (needs elec TLC) /GreatWhiteNorth Kanada, I dont think w210 would be the right forum for this but i changed it, 89 190E2.6- 5-speed Manual - 200K miles, 95 E320 Sportsline-sold, 2001 E320 4matic Wagon-sold. Would you recomend doing this swap? Learn how your comment data is processed. BenzWorld.org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information anywhere in the world. The factory VQ35DE V6 has given way to a turbocharged Mercedes M104 inline-six mated to a Samsonas H-pattern transmission. The W124 has the connection point closer underneath the brake booster line and is about 5 inches shorter. The M104.98x introduces a new vacuum nipple. Find a decent but cheap 400e or a very cheap 500e and bite the bullet on cost upfront and invest the time to make it 'good'. The sedan rides on Yellow Racing coilovers, OZ Future wheels (179,1712), CL600 front brakes, and 300TE rear brakes. Note that the battery is located under the hood on an E320, and the couple of computers there are, are located just behind the battery under the windshield. Using the original 190E A/C manifold hoses not work entirely either. It is the newer 24valve m104 engine. Lower hose is only about 20cm long. Each wheel is turned by upgraded axles with modified knuckles and BMW E34 hubs. Hello, I'm new to the Mercedes world, just picked up a 1993 190e 2.6 sportline 5spd manual for my daily driver. Any slk egne fit in there? Learn how your comment data is processed. Every panel is made from FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) except for A-pillar, C-pillar, and roof. I've gotten the complete HFM/CC/ISC harnesses out, ready to harvest more. So my question and a big debate in my mind is how practical it is for a swap of M119 from a 1992 500 SL into a W124 E320 1994, If I would get positive vibes I'll have both cars complete and in running conditions, w124 being near to immaculate and r129 being not in so great condition. I'm sure you can find a high mileage 87 TD car and just rebuild the engine and possibly even do a trans swap. Hi Adriano. I guess a V8 it sorta out of the questionand seems kinda pointless. engine alone. 20cm is slightly too long). The 190E part has an extra bend that does not allow the air box to come down in the rear. Anyone with experience in HFM swaps care to shed some light as to exactly what I need to pull out of the donor 124? Im very glad Ive discovered this thread as when I started the swap in January this wasnt posted yet, Im mechanically minded but new to cars and electrics in general, any pointer will be much appreciated, thanks! You must log in or register to reply here. How to get your M119 5.0L V8 running optimally? Is removal and shorter belt fitting possible? We had a 5.0L from an 80's mercedes, 240bhp, but decided to go with the higher revving motor. Auto-Gruppen tuned the engine on a Emtron KV8 ECU . Mrten Stngberg and his team at Team Lovetap in Sweden spent the off-season rebuilding the engine, transmission, and trunk area in their 2003 Mercedes CLK. Although this is still a tiny bit longer and almost doesn't fit. I can still find/source a good E420, any idea of the prices how much should I be paying for a car with not near to immaculate but runs and drives strong with no rust spots and corrosions with no accidents or damage reports. Lower engine from hoist into engine bay and align motor mounts. Watch the progress in the build series below along with footage of the car drifting. Now that I'm fully woken up and on my third cup of coffee, I also want to mention that the KE-Jet M119 has a completely different computer and electronics setup than the LH-based M119 cars. I did all the swaps and all the work myself. Mercedes W124 with a 1000 hp Turbo M104 Inline-Six November 6, 2019 W124 This Mercedes W124 300E called "Blueberry" is built and owned by Turbobandit in Stockholm, Sweden. Power is sent through a 4-inch driveshaft to a BMW E34 differential modified to fit the factory Mercedes subframe. I am sorry for the disagreement/clash in likes, but I would prefer arctic white over this, or malachite green on silver. cheap way ,and use procharger instead. It has a double overhead cam design with 4 valves per cylinder, and used a crossflow cylinder head. The car is powered by a 3.2 L M104.992 inline-six using stock pistons, forged 144 mm rods, main girdle, custom intake and exhaust manifolds, custom dry sump system, and BorgWarner EFR 9180 turbocharger. Front of block: 350SDL "Diesel" crank (Now not just limited to L series fun for strokers!) Its a 3.0, 7000rpm limit, and 228hp, 201 lb.ft. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In order to use the M104 CIS intake box, the supply line must be swapped. Not too many better ways to get this krewe in a bunch by collectively putting the selection of these random words together: I had no idea there is a cool friendship bond some have here, but all I say is accumulate the knowledge and leave the brag. via Oppositelock. I would also like to do suspension up grades and a EVOII kit in the future. The work in the trunk involved installing a new fuel cell, fold-down radiator, expansion tank, and tubular structure. The motor is mated to a modified 722.634 five-speed automatic transmission with custom 5000 rpm converter, W124 210 mm LSD rear end, and Sportline 300E 32 mm axles. My daily is an LS swapped 80 series land cruiser. Auto-Gruppen tuned the engine on a Emtron KV8 ECU and it made 800 horsepower and 930 Nm of torque to the wheels. Behind the engine sits a five-speed manual transmission taken from a BMW E46 3.0d and connected via a bell housing from a Mercedes 2.7 CDI. It's actually a fairly popular swap, and the motor can be controlled with a standalone system of your choice. You will need to reclock the alternator by removing the screws holding the 2 halves of the alternator together and turning them to match how a 190E alternator looks. All new control harnesses would need to be fabricated for all of the car's systems and the battery and cables run to the trunk. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The engine produces 468 horsepower and 580 Nm (427 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels thanks to the turbocharger producing 0.7 bar (10.1 psi) of boost. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The sedan originally came with a 3.0 L M103 12v inline-six but was replaced with a 3.0 L M104.980 24v inline-six. Removed the front bumper, upper radiator support, radiator, condenser, and engine harness. It replaced the M103 and was replaced by the M112 V6 starting in 1997. Another 500e wagon is born: Silver / Gray | High-Performance Modifications, Imperial Red 500E Wagon Build | High-Performance Modifications, SOLD - 1995 E420 Special Edition, Brilliant Silver/Gray, 113k, $4900 (Tampa, FL) | 400E / E420 Cars for Sale. CLK, W209. Connect single pin connector by ignition coil, Connect AC compressor wires (blue/green, white, blue/red), Connect throttle position wires (brown/yellow, brown, gray/yellow). The engine features stock crank, Turbobandit 143 mm H-beam rods, stock pistons, stock bearings, Enem camshafts, double valve springs, Audi R8 coilpacks, and 2200 cc injectors. Yes, I'm putting the 1995 E420 Special Edition on the block for a number of reasons which I'm not going to expound on here about. The car has been completely rebuilt with upgraded suspension, brakes and drift-spec steering. These are the prices for the 95 E320 two years ago: $575.00 124 440 56 32 (early model run) $714.76 124 440 29 33 (late model run) You can type in these part numbers (or the number on your current harness) on FastLane to determine the current prices. Notable differences include the knock sensor and variable cam advance feature. Mine isn't an LE though, just a 190e sportline. the volvo is a non turbo auto which will become a t-5R 5 spd in the future. Navigation Menu. : 119975 12 021689 Transmission: 722366 04 102785 744U Brilliant Silver 7181 Stratus Gray (cladding) 268 E420 I can still find/source a good E420, any idea of the prices how much should I be paying for a car with not near to immaculate but runs and drives strong with no rust spots and corrosions with no accidents or damage reports. The factory VQ35DE V6 has given way to a turbocharged Mercedes M104 inline-six mated to a Samsonas H-pattern transmission. JavaScript is disabled. Bolt starter to transmission later. Im gonna have to work my ass off to be able to do the work on this benzbut it will all be worth it in the end. The 20% difference consists of 10% engine/gearing, 8% bodywork and interior, and 2% everything else. This Mercedes W124 300E called Blueberry is built and owned by Turbobandit in Stockholm, Sweden. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The alternator for the W124 will work, but the wires will be kinked in an unnatural position. I owned a supra before this car and miss it. I think if you're looking for a fast 124, you have a bunch of options that'll be cheaper than swapping a v8 into an I6 car. :p, What about suspension and the rearend? What did you need to do to convert the coils from the three coils and three wires to six individual invention coils on the m104 engine? And isn't the M119.960 slightly wider and taller, making the fit into a 124 even harder? articles/m104.98x_motor_swap_in_a_190e.txt, W201 (specifically 1992-1993 190E 2.6, other models need adaptation). Connect common ground at intake manifold. I used 400E brakes, but the nicest is using 95 SL 600 brakes up front and rearThe rear are vented rotors instead of solidI've seen racing slicks lock up with 190Es and no ABS with these brakesBut be prepared for another $1200. i'd ditch the 18's and go with 16 or 17's you really don't want to tear apart a good working 2.6 5-spd because they are getting harder and harder to come by. I believe you are correct that it came with a V6. You should really quit your day job and open up an MB repair shop + wrecking/parts yard. It was built for the track and drifting. Probably $15k min, but you'd have a torque monster that'd be just as interesting (or more) than a V8 S124. Mounting the 190E A/C manifold to the engine block introduces a problem where the A/C compressor can no longer be mounted to the accessory bracket. Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support. it isnt a direct swap. I generaly like motors bigger than4cylunless they are turbo. There are two approaches to getting the wiring completed for this swap. Will always be cheaper to get what you want from the get go, If a wagon is your thing, maybe find a junkyard S124 and V8 124 with a crappy body and just frankenstein them? Bolt starter to the engine before lowering. and the other thing you have a mercedes not a honda or a toyota if you want performance and the tuning spirit get a honda.. these cars arent really geared toward performance and to modify them for it will cost you some change. If you do an HG swap before you stuff the M104 in the car they're about the same to maintain. Therefore, nothing but good old venerable striahgt 6s. I suppose that would work, I'm not sure why the 2.0 steering column is different than 2.3 or 2.6. This part requires custom work from an A/C hose shop that can crimp new hoses. Yup, that's John's car. Another option is to swap in the CIS version of the M104 engine found on the earliest M104 powered cars (1990-1992 300CE and 1990-1993 300SL). Which is still ~1/3 of what the same condition E500E would be. An additional option is to have a high pressure diagnostic port installed as well since this port will be lost from switching to the M104 A/C manifold. Probably $5k for the engine, $1.5k for the tranny, and the cost of the computer plus labor, figer 9-12. An older V8 will fit with a little creativity, not as much as you would think. Open the idle microswitch connector plug and reverse the orientation of the wire. Only 100 cars like mine ever imported into the US, really, I don't know, can anyone cite accurate numbers? Yeah, I've got a thread going over there too. you have a diamond in the rough. Time laps build of my 190e 3.2 M104engine swap,mercedes,190e,mercedes 190e engine swap m104.942 test,mercedes-benz m104 engine,w201 m111 m104 190e mercedes s. '85 Euro 190E 2.3-16, '84 Euro 500SE, '90 300SEL, '51 Euro 170S, '15 G63 AMG. In addition, the engine carrier and mounting setup I believe is different between the V-8 and inline-six models? 1990 190E 2.6 oil pressure problem uh-oh! this is why my mercedes is a stock classic show car and my NA volvo 850 GLT is going to me my tuned performance car. whether this extends to different engine mounting positions i doubt, but it is possible. Include wire from ground at ignition coil bracket. JavaScript is disabled. these are quite uncommon. Makes a fantastic daily driver. Doesn't the 93 sportline have the switchable differential? Use it however you wish or block it off. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mrten Stngberg and his team at Team Lovetap in Sweden spent the off-season rebuilding the engine, transmission, and trunk area in their 2003 Mercedes CLK. Mrten will lower the power to around 860 whp while . The ol' girl has probably done around 8-10k trouble free miles since the swap, until the air pump bearing decided to retire and smoked the belt. So my question and a big debate in my mind is how practical it is for a swap of M119 from a 1992 500 SL. If you are picky about colors and options, plan on a nationwide search that may take 6 months or longer. Power will be greater with an LS swap. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I've always wondered why people make the wagons accept V8s when it might be easier to make the sedan a wagon (shooting brake, if you will). Swapping from one of the worst sounding modern engines to a fire breathing Stuttgart Six was a great idea. However, The flywheel is going to be a problem for you. used 2jz is about 3500-10000 $. changing the clutch and pulling out m104 engine on my 2.0 W201 190Eswap,320e,e320,w124,m104,m104 3.2,mercedes-benz,plasme cutting,mercedes,,190,190e,. VIN: WDBEA34EXSC224807 FIN: WDB1240341C224807 Engine no. Once all the wiring is laid out it is pretty simple to figure out. Im leaning towads the AMG C36, sounds like a real nice setup. After the legendary E30 and its potent inline-four, then the successful inline-sixes of the E36 and E46, the step up to a V8 did seem a bit unavoidable. Also depends if you are willing to take on a "mechanic's special" that is cheap because they couldn't figure out what's wrong with it. Learn how your comment data is processed. you have a 2.6 sportline 5spd they are super had to come by( ask me how i know) i would leave it alone and do the maintenance to it. How much power can you get out of the 16v? Maybe a steering unit from a w210? If it doesn't stall leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!!! So one day we decided that that nobody has ever ( that I've seen) built and successfully completed a 500e wagon. He is an electrical wizard. Engine Swap Depot. Mrten competes in a special 2003 Mercedes CLK we first covered in 2015. I have a 1990 190E 2.6the straight six just isnt cutting it performance wise. 1975 W116 280S - SOLD 1994 W124 E320 Coupe - Gone CURRENT - 1974 450SEL s class W116 Addict Posts: 4,213 I'll keep the 116's, the rest can go Location: Squeezing 3 W116's into a double garage Logged #1 19 August 2010, 12:38 PM I think mine should run 14's no problem at the track. Affectionately called the LS-190, the swap looked to be carefully planned out, and rather well executed. Your original gearbox will work fine with the new engine, but bear in mind it's much easier to remove the gearbox and engine together than separate them in the car. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Hello S70/2, Im new to this forum, well any forum in fact but I need a lot of help, Im currently undertaking an m104 hfm swap, the motor is in and have managed to wire it to the extent where it turns, fuel pump responds to m104 fp relay but cant seem to get it to spark, Ive currently taken all the wirering back out to start again, I have full wirering diagrams printed out, one thing Im confused with is how the ecu is supplied with power? I have a friend who had a 3.0L from a 300E in his 190 and it was pretty quick too. Of course what excites us the most is the Mercedes 3.2 L M104 (M104.99x) inline-six sitting under the hood. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. As a side note, the block has over 150k on it and the bores are still within a thou of origional specs, there are no ring marks at the top and you can still see the factory cross-hatch. Mercedes M104 make a good tuning project and with carefully chosen sports modifications like remapping, turbo upgrades and camshafts you will substantially increase your driving opportunities. Is there a worthy replacement for the 190E 2.6. Could any of yall point me in the right direction to d this? Since then the car has seen a lot of action. via Engine Swap Depot The car rides on a Wisefab front and rear suspension with BC Racing adjustable coilovers. Aftermarket is obviously with the LS. So my question is, can I just find a used M104 3.2 liter engine and ECU, and toss it into my car? Doing the upgrades on an E420 is plug+play, and easily done if you have the ability to handle an engine swap. Use your original engine mounts and exhaust downpipe, these are a direct fit to the m104. My M104 is a 99 hfm. Was real nice. The engine produces 468 horsepower and 580 Nm (427 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels thanks to the turbocharger producing 0.7 bar (10.1 psi) of boost. Secure engine to hoist and lift to remove. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Ok got it all nearly wrapped up this past week, around 60 hours or so to turn key M104. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. MB 300E 24v Turbo MS3X. One thing i forgot to mention, the sway bar and the skid plate needs to be modified but thats easy peasy. I want mercedes V8 power, or at least AMG 6 cylinder. This BMW E46 has spent the past two years being built by VRP Fab in Lublin, Poland for drifting. Head gasket and oil leaks are common to both engines. Install without transmission. I was just giving you a hard time. The injection system is still CIS and the ignition system is still EZL, but additional work is required to make the swap complete. I haven't done much looking into the nitty gritty details myself when it comes to the electrical side of the swap, I just know it's becoming increasingly more prevalent. And still, the purists cried, "Heresy!" If you have an E320 sedan and want more power, start shopping for an E420 with ASR and heated seats, rust-free, in your favorite color combo. Has a black W201FTW vanity plate. Mercedes-Benz Sedan / Coupe / Wagon Forums. Set starter in place if it isn't already and reconnect wires. I believe the lotus elan used a turbocharged or supercharged 4 banger which produced nice power. Sweden for a dyno tune. haha, no worries! Don't tear into the 190e yet, I would like to purchase it from you ! If you really want to get speed though, deff change the brakes. The Mercedes-Benz M104 is a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1989 through 1999. Is a swap possible? Any more power than this and I would get virtually no traction with the high stock gears. The car rides on a Wisefab front and rear suspension with BC Racing adjustable coilovers. Inside the car you find a custom six-point roll cage, Takata 6-point harness, Sparco Evo 2 seats. 1- the M104.980 should be direct one due o the similarity with my M103 2.6 CIS system, but I need to have the ECU, the EZL and the harness. The car is powered by a 3.2 L M104.992 inline-six using stock pistons, forged 144 mm rods, main girdle, custom intake and exhaust manifolds, custom dry sump system, and BorgWarner EFR 9180 turbocharger. All of the donor 124 produces 510 horsepower and 630 Nm to the Mercedes 3.2 L M104 ( )... Your browser before proceeding websites correctly addition, the engine and ECU and. Before this car and miss it earn an affiliate commission, which supports our.... M103 to M104 is a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1989 through 1999 replaced! 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