Mercedes V8 conversion - Lateral-g Forums

Rick Dorion · #1 06-27-2011, 05:42 AM

I have a line on a very clean 1991 Benz wagon. Is there any company that offers conversion parts to install a Chevy motor? Or has anyone got some experience in this? TIA.

jocko124 · #2 06-27-2011, 05:59 AM

I've seen folks drop in Mercedes V8s in Crossfires--not sure if anyone's done a Chevy V8 though. The below threads may be somewhat helpful.

http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...archid=1381476

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/to...-Crossfire.htm

Rick Dorion · #3 06-27-2011, 07:41 AM

Thanks Lee

The 91 Benz it almost free and the body is terrific. I'd love to put a chevy v8 in it

jocko124 · #4 06-27-2011, 07:57 AM

Good luck Rick. Keep me posted.

wmhjr · #5 06-27-2011, 08:20 AM

There is a guy around here somewhere who dropped a bbc into an 80s era SL convertible around here. I think he fabricated everything. He replaced the entire drivetrain. Don't know if I can find him or not.

Rick Dorion · #6 06-27-2011, 08:37 AM

Thanks. I've been looking around and it seems like there's nothing equivalent to the JTR kits for Datsuns, Jags, etc.

HAULNSS · #7 06-27-2011, 12:27 PM

Sounds like a fun project and reminds me of this wagon..

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/27/t...red-740-wagon/

Good luck!

Randy

Rick Dorion · #8 06-27-2011, 01:12 PM

Cool. I may pass on the Benz and look for a Volvo!

jvike · #9 07-01-2011, 12:03 PM

Pretty common to put chevy V8s in volvos in scandinavia. You get conversion kits.

Rick Dorion · #10 07-01-2011, 12:06 PM

I know! The volvos get the love. I have a 92 240 wagon but the body's a bit banged up and used ones are not cheap enough for me! This benz was priced right but alot of fabbing is beyond my skill set. But my wife says - it would be a project!