Merc Techs; engine swap advice please...

Merc Techs; engine swap advice please...

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TiMopar

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187 posts

175 months

Monday 22nd September 2014
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I have a 98 C240 Estate which I love, but is rather lacking in the 'Go' department. I have been looking at the low prices of similar aged E55 saloons and thinking of an engine swap. I have experience of 'old school' swaps ( Ford & Chevy V8s into Capris/ Zodiacs and Cosworths into various things ) and fabrication, but nothing relatively 'modern'. Apart from the greasy bits what else will I need to pirate from a donor car besides the ECU/ Engine loom? Thank you in advance.

TiMopar

Original Poster:

187 posts

175 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Yes 74Merc, the electronic witchcraft is the bit I need some clues about. I know that the EIS will have to come from the donor vehicle with the loom, but I am sure there are some other mysterious black boxes which it will also need. I guess I will be doing the r&d myself on this one! Thank you both for your input