190E 1.8 -> 4.5V8???

[flagstaff]

ok, this may seem like a silly question but ... i run a 190E 1.8, all is fine, love the car. a friend of mine is scrapping her '74 450SL, and has offered me whatever bits i want. i'm thinking, i'd like a V8 in my car. is this a possibility... or am i stupid to even consider it?

the SL engine was rebuilt with new everything 1,000 miles ago, runs very sweet

 

[gareth_r]

It's been done with a small-block Chevy ....

http://www.hotrodsandkitcars.co.uk/

(in Street Machines)

 

[mike65]

Heres the evidence -

and

Sounds like a mad undertaking to me...

Mike.

 

[Spike]

I believe kleeman did a V8 5.0L 190 using an SLC engine back in 1986.

I have seen the car in the flesh and have a picture somewhere...let me try and dig it out - you may have to give me a couple of days as it seems rather elusive.

Meanwhile, here's something to wet your appetite.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2442227355&category=9855

 

[ant500sl]

AMG, Brabus and all the other big tuning firms were putting V8's in 190's in the eighties.

As far as I am aware a V8 will go in with some modification but the amount of fabrication and fettling required will be significant and unless you are very skilled or feel like shelling out several grand on labour alone I would leave the car as is.

Perhaps a 2.6 or a 16 valve might be a simpler option.

Good luck if you do go for it.

 

[mike65]

Meanwhile, here's something to wet your appetite.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2442227355&category=9855

ROLF! Bleugh!

Mike.