1972 350SLC What size engine we got?

[mespe]

Hi,

Anyone know what size engine a 1972 350SLC would have? Is it a 3.5 liter or a 4.5 liter?

Thanks

Marty

 

[mespe]

I've been told it's a 3.5 liter, now, will this bolt up to a 450SL tranny?

anyone know off hand?

 

[pascal]

As far as I know the 72 350SLC has a 4.5 engine (M117.982), same as 350SL 4.5.

Pascal

 

[stwat]

As far as I know the 72 350SLC has a 4.5 engine (M117.982), same as 350SL 4.5.

Pascal

Well, you learn something every day!!! I most certainly never knew that.

Stu

 

[mlc]

isnt a 1972 350SL with a 4.5 engine called a 1972 450SL? Just guessing

 

[pascal]

US models

It was called a 350SL up to 73, then called a 450SL, and 350SL badge dropped in the US.
3.5 engines were not available in the US, where Mespe (Marty) is from (I thinK). A lot of 72 models had their badge changed to '450SL' by their owners.

The European models did have a 3.5engine.

Pascal

 

[mlc]

Must admit it never crossed my mind that Mespe was a Johnny foreigner, but I supose the giveaway is the inability to spell litre

 

[stwat]

Must admit it never crossed my mind that Mespe was a Johnny foreigner, but I supose the giveaway is the inability to spell litre

Ooooh, get you!!!! LOL :mrgreen:

Once again, you learn somthing every day. A very informative site is this 8)

Stu

 

[996jimbo]

Must admit it never crossed my mind that Mespe was a Johnny foreigner, but I supose the giveaway is the inability to spell litre

And what to we assume from your inability to spell 'Suppose'?!

 

[mespe]

Well thanks for all the responses. The car in question actually is a euro model, i think, had the euro headlights. is it still the M117 engine? I do believe it is the 3.5 litre, as the fuel injectors are different between the two. What about the accessories. P/S pump, alternator,,,

Liter,,, litre,,, someone has got their R's and E's mixed up.



Marty