LS-190 **V8 engine swap with pics** - Page 4

Fabio D · 02-02-2009, 08:40 PM

SICK!! this is insane!!

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migtek02 · 02-23-2009, 11:48 PM

are you using the stock springs on the front? and do you by chance have a template or notes on the crossmember?

also why are you changing the rear diff? I thougth the stock diffs were good for 300+ hp?

Gen3Benz · 02-24-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by migtek02

are you using the stock springs on the front? and do you by chance have a template or notes on the crossmember?

also why are you changing the rear diff? I thougth the stock diffs were good for 300+ hp?

stock springs
no notes on the crossmember, just built it as I went along

8.8 diff has lots of locker choices

shivi1345 · 02-26-2009, 02:57 PM

the last few pics dont work ahhhhhhh

tnez190e · 02-26-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen3Benz

$2300 car w/ evo2 kit
$2000 motor/trans/harness/pcm
$2000 cam/upgrades/tuner/torque converter(optional, not need to run)
$1400 wheels/tires
freebie: sweet trans cooler with electric fan
add ~$1000 for misc stuff to get it finished
still going to buy shocks and lightweight seats.

everyone needs a money pit right?

So MUCH money on that....

any updates??

migtek02 · 03-10-2009, 07:06 PM

Does anyone know how much tq the rear diff can take? The stock evo 2 + could handle 300hp but this beast will output almost 300 ft tq from idle the moment the pedal is mashed.

asg · 03-24-2009, 06:50 PM

That looks like it is a lot of work, but I always loved my old 190. Always wished it had more power.

SLOPESTAR · 03-26-2009, 10:37 PM

So I'm on a budget, no one cares about my gauge cluster...so i did some cheesy microsoft paint to a pic of a 190e 2.6 just like mine. You like my new black rims with the silver lip? Just a rattle can of black BBQ paint away bab

y!
I am almost certain I will here no feedback because I and only I loike this old faded OC pos that just keeps going and going and going

SLOPESTAR · 03-26-2009, 10:39 PM

I think i'll do the sAME THING TO THE 4MATIC //damned phat fingers...

xschop · 03-30-2009, 04:38 PM

I will be making a Basic V8 swap kit for this car next spring. I have built a kit for and now swapping in an LM7 5.3l V8 into a Porsche 944. The Benz 190 will be fun to do. I just don't like the steering box. I am curious if a front sump oil pan from an LS series would be better for keeping the stock 190 steering set-up.....If you guys don't know, the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 ltr motors can be had for nuthing and compare nicely to the all alloy LS motors at @ 1/4th the price. I got a 43K miles complete motor.access. and harness for $600 and parts are dirt cheap, the LS cams, heads, intake swap right over......

JSe420 · 04-23-2009, 11:38 PM

This is an awesome swap. Love the choice with the LS motor, definitely the best v8 for this swap. Keep posting! We need more pics!

migtek02 · 05-01-2009, 01:40 AM

did this swap die??

Gen3Benz · 05-01-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by migtek02

did this swap die??

Nah.
Just in hibernation.

Building other projects....upgrading my trucks stereo.....adding parts to my jet ski....working on other peoples cars.....and last but not least....general laziness

Ordering exhaust tubing....at least thats what I keep telling myself.

Have to send some w124 wagon hubs to south carolina to have them broached for cobra spline to accept outer axle tripods.

02-23-2009, 11:48 PM	#77
migtek02 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Drives: 190 2.5	more info !!! please are you using the stock springs on the front? and do you by chance have a template or notes on the crossmember? also why are you changing the rear diff? I thougth the stock diffs were good for 300+ hp?

02-26-2009, 02:57 PM	#79
shivi1345 Super Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 692 Drives: 2005 C230 Kompressor S.S.	the last few pics dont work ahhhhhhh __________________ 2005 Alabaster White M271 S.S. Some Stuff.... My Thread

03-24-2009, 06:50 PM	#82
asg Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SE FL Posts: 259 Drives: 2007 S600	That looks like it is a lot of work, but I always loved my old 190. Always wished it had more power. __________________ 2008 GL550 2007 S600 Brabus 2007 E320 BluTec 2005 Chevy Custom Dually 2007 Cigarette Top Gun Unlimited

03-30-2009, 04:38 PM	#85
xschop Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 Drives: 190	Next Swap Kit I will be making a Basic V8 swap kit for this car next spring. I have built a kit for and now swapping in an LM7 5.3l V8 into a Porsche 944. The Benz 190 will be fun to do. I just don't like the steering box. I am curious if a front sump oil pan from an LS series would be better for keeping the stock 190 steering set-up.....If you guys don't know, the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 ltr motors can be had for nuthing and compare nicely to the all alloy LS motors at @ 1/4th the price. I got a 43K miles complete motor.access. and harness for $600 and parts are dirt cheap, the LS cams, heads, intake swap right over......

05-01-2009, 01:40 AM	#87
migtek02 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Drives: 190 2.5	still no update?? did this swap die??

03-10-2009, 07:06 PM	#81
migtek02 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7 Drives: 190 2.5	Does anyone know how much tq the rear diff can take? The stock evo 2 + could handle 300hp but this beast will output almost 300 ft tq from idle the moment the pedal is mashed.

03-26-2009, 10:39 PM	#84
SLOPESTAR Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: COSTA MESA Posts: 197 Drives: 99' E320 4MATIC ESTATE / 92' 190E 2.6	I think i'll do the sAME THING TO THE 4MATIC //damned phat fingers...

04-23-2009, 11:38 PM	#86
JSe420 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 181 Drives: 1994 E420 & 1998 Chevy Blazer (winter)	This is an awesome swap. Love the choice with the LS motor, definitely the best v8 for this swap. Keep posting! We need more pics!

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