Simple and cheap power however since I wasnt inclined to do a engine swap I bought a E420. The sedan rides on Yellow Racing coilovers, OZ Future wheels (179,1712), CL600 front brakes, and 300TE rear brakes. : 119975 12 021689 Transmission: 722366 04 102785 744U Brilliant Silver 7181 Stratus Gray (cladding) 268 E420 I can still find/source a good E420, any idea of the prices how much should I be paying for a car with not near to immaculate but runs and drives strong with no rust spots and corrosions with no accidents or damage reports. The engine produces 468 horsepower and 580 Nm (427 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels thanks to the turbocharger producing 0.7 bar (10.1 psi) of boost. The site includes MB Forums, News, Galleries, Publications, Classifieds, Events and much more! Simply put, the M103 and M104 share the same block, primary differences are the head and the injection setup. Has a black W201FTW vanity plate. And isn't the M119.960 slightly wider and taller, making the fit into a 124 even harder? This Nissan 350Z was built to drift by Yaroslav Kremets from Nomotors in Kyiv, Ukraine. Remember that according to any 400E/E420 owner, it is 90% of a 500E !! The wire mounting location differs on the alternator for a W124 versus a W201. ya dont destroy a 5-speed sportline. Not needed anyhow. But any ways, what engines can I put in my 190? Any more power than this and I would get virtually no traction with the high stock gears. If it was a black 2.6, with gray cladding, that's John's car from the over on the rev. The Mercedes-Benz M104 is a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1989 through 1999. used 2jz is about 3500-10000 $. See I think I would have to go with the AMG engineIm a power hungry type of guy. Remove with transmission attached. via Oppositelock. For reference: I've owned/own 2 M104 swapped 190Es. Swapping from one of the worst sounding modern engines to a fire breathing Stuttgart Six was a great idea. All bolt-in, no welding required. Connect common ground at intake manifold. However, The flywheel is going to be a problem for you. I just like to make plan on what and how I am going to do it so when it comes time I know exactly what needs to be done. Is removal and shorter belt fitting possible? Biggest problem isint fuel, if u cant retard ignition according to boost then eventually u have some major engine failure. Doing the upgrades on an E420 is plug+play, and easily done if you have the ability to handle an engine swap. My typo error corrected (w210 ===>w201). JavaScript is disabled. the mercedes is a DD that gets 30mpg that looks good. Mine isn't an LE though, just a 190e sportline. Picture time, A few more things for anyone wanting to do the swap. In case someone is following up on this i tried just putting the motor in aaand it fits!!! Mounting the 190E A/C manifold to the engine block introduces a problem where the A/C compressor can no longer be mounted to the accessory bracket. In addition, the engine carrier and mounting setup I believe is different between the V-8 and inline-six models? I am currently working on a my W201 2.6 project car. Lower engine from hoist into engine bay and align motor mounts. As @a777fan said, there are multiple discussions of these types of engine swaps on the forum. it isnt a direct swap. 1975 W116 280S - SOLD 1994 W124 E320 Coupe - Gone CURRENT - 1974 450SEL s class W116 Addict Posts: 4,213 I'll keep the 116's, the rest can go Location: Squeezing 3 W116's into a double garage Logged #1 19 August 2010, 12:38 PM these are quite uncommon. The sedan originally came with a 3.0 L M103 12v inline-six but was replaced with a 3.0 L M104.980 24v inline-six. Not to mention, but on the 500E, the computers are located under the hood, and the battery is located in the trunk. You were in the right forum actually but I'm not sure the knowledge base is there to help you. Use your original engine mounts and exhaust downpipe, these are a direct fit to the m104. Mrten will lower the power to around 860 whp while . as for fitting in the 104 engine, it is anyone's guess whether the manifold and down pipes will clear the steering box. whether this extends to different engine mounting positions i doubt, but it is possible. I believe the engine carrier would need to be modified. When you find one, buy it. M104.981ish 3.0L Engine Block Moar. What engine can fit into this car? Nissan 350Z Gets Turbo Mercedes M104 By Michael Van Runkle Published Jun 7, 2020 The Merc powered 350Z pumps out an impressive 510 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque, which is much more than the stock Nissan mill. M104.98x Motor Swap in a 190E One of the most common engine swaps for a 190E is the installation of the bigger M103 3.0L motor. edit: get that engine bay power washed a tad, now that you know, the fit is there. Source: Nomotors.ua and Mt Nuszer via Piotr. Probably $5k for the engine, $1.5k for the tranny, and the cost of the computer plus labor, figer 9-12. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The engine features stock crank, Turbobandit 143 mm H-beam rods, stock pistons, stock bearings, Enem camshafts, double valve springs, Audi R8 coilpacks, and 2200 cc injectors. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. JavaScript is disabled. Get the full engine harness, the ezl unit, and the ecu. In sweden used m103/m104 cost about 250-750 $. Of course what excites us the most is the Mercedes 3.2 L M104 (M104.99x) inline-six sitting under the hood. The motor is mated to a modified 722.634 five-speed automatic transmission with custom 5000 rpm converter, W124 210 mm LSD rear end, and Sportline 300E 32 mm axles. Anyone with experience in HFM swaps care to shed some light as to exactly what I need to pull out of the donor 124? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I have a mint condition M104 I6 3.2L and the transmission is mint, so is the diff. He is an electrical wizard. Is there a cross reference for this or is the ebay special the best bet? It was built for the track and drifting. CIS 4 prong sensor is now located at the water pump so this needs to be lengthened. i have the m102 2.0 in the car as is and i have heard that the problem with having the smaller motor rather than the 2.3 or 2.6 is that the steering box will cause a problem when fitting the engine? We had a 5.0L from an 80's mercedes, 240bhp, but decided to go with the higher revving motor. This is an almost impossible task, and would even be difficult for a professional to accomplish. The car is powered by a 3.2 L M104.992 inline-six using stock pistons, forged 144 mm rods, main girdle, custom intake and exhaust manifolds, custom dry sump system, and BorgWarner EFR 9180 turbocharger. Lengthen and connect the 3 prong connector under fuel distributor for airflow potentiometer (brown/green, blue/black, blue/green), Lengthen and connect the 1 prong coolant temperature sensor (green), Lengthen and connect the 2 prong coolant temperature sensor (brown, green), Lengthen and connect cold start valve wire, Longer CIS 4 prong coolant temperature sensor. I have a friend who had a 3.0L from a 300E in his 190 and it was pretty quick too. Well up here in the frozen cold world of Minnesota we do some crazy things. Bolt starter to transmission later. Aftermarket is obviously with the LS. If you are picky about colors and options, plan on a nationwide search that may take 6 months or longer. It is the newer 24valve m104 engine. Seen one in the "legends of the autobahn" car show a couple of years ago in Carmel/Monterey. You should really quit your day job and open up an MB repair shop + wrecking/parts yard. Going to add the flywheel magnet to a single mass M103 FW, Forgot to mention this is also a non-ASR engine, the amount of wire harnesses and modules even on the simpler 6cyl is a bit staggering.I think adapting a BMW M50 motronic would probably be easier, Steve Geyer has done this swap with his 190E, he would be an excellent source for this. If you really want to get speed though, deff change the brakes. Well, I am right with you. Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support. If you want one super clean AND fully sorted it might be closer to $10k. I guess a V8 it sorta out of the questionand seems kinda pointless. both m104 and 2jz handle 1000hp but the price is real big difference. i'd ditch the 18's and go with 16 or 17's you really don't want to tear apart a good working 2.6 5-spd because they are getting harder and harder to come by. Now that I'm fully woken up and on my third cup of coffee, I also want to mention that the KE-Jet M119 has a completely different computer and electronics setup than the LH-based M119 cars. If you want a really nice one, I'm guessing it will likely end up in the $4-$8k ballpark. The car is powered by a 3.2 L M104.992 inline-six using stock pistons, forged 144 mm rods, main girdle, custom intake and exhaust manifolds, custom dry sump system, and BorgWarner EFR 9180 turbocharger. Alright, putting a 94 M104 into a 89 2.6 5spd W201 (Green/Black). If you have an E320 sedan and want more power, start shopping for an E420 with ASR and heated seats, rust-free, in your favorite color combo. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. So one day we decided that that nobody has ever ( that I've seen) built and successfully completed a 500e wagon. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The engine produces 468 horsepower and 580 Nm (427 lb-ft) of torque to the rear wheels thanks to the turbocharger producing 0.7 bar (10.1 psi) of boost. Navigation Menu . I could make a you-tube video to document the process with lots of "Hey Guys today I'll just pop the motor in" and a mere few tea breaks later the engine will be in and it will all be easy peasy time for epic burnouts. So my question and a big debate in my mind is how practical it is for a swap of M119 from a 1992 500 SL into a W124 E320 1994, If I would get positive vibes I'll have both cars complete and in running conditions, w124 being near to immaculate and r129 being not in so great condition. With such a light car I don't think you need more than 300. easist way for me would be add two injector before throttle body, let a a along ecu to fire them with rpm sensing. Yeah, I've got a thread going over there too. Haven't taken it to the track yet but I know it has over 220bhp. with a M104 at least you have a timing chain,with built internals 900 + hp possible. Looks like im gonna be spending a lot of money on this projecthehe. You will need to reclock the alternator by removing the screws holding the 2 halves of the alternator together and turning them to match how a 190E alternator looks. The original 190E engine support brackets must be brought over from the original motor as well as the motor mounts. i'll trade you my 87 parts car (engine and trans and body in tact) and a 5spd +shifter assy for you to tear apart and modify for your 2.6 5-spd see everyone wins!! Include wire from ground at ignition coil bracket. Since then the car has seen a lot of action. __________________. MB 300E 24v Turbo MS3X. It doesn't get over 300 horsepower but its pretty quick. Engine Swap Depot. The factory VQ35DE V6 has given way to a turbocharged Mercedes M104 inline-six mated to a Samsonas H-pattern transmission. Power will be greater with an LS swap. Behind the engine sits a five-speed manual transmission taken from a BMW E46 3.0d and connected via a bell housing from a Mercedes 2.7 CDI. How to get your M119 5.0L V8 running optimally? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I saw one real nice one on the web that had a AMG 3.8 in it. Hello S70/2, Im new to this forum, well any forum in fact but I need a lot of help, Im currently undertaking an m104 hfm swap, the motor is in and have managed to wire it to the extent where it turns, fuel pump responds to m104 fp relay but cant seem to get it to spark, Ive currently taken all the wirering back out to start again, I have full wirering diagrams printed out, one thing Im confused with is how the ecu is supplied with power? I suppose that would work, I'm not sure why the 2.0 steering column is different than 2.3 or 2.6. There are two approaches to getting the wiring completed for this swap. For those unfamiliar with the project, its powered by a turbocharged 3.2 L M104 inline-six producing 800 horsepower and 930 Nm (685 lb-ft) of torque and Tex Racing T101a four-speed dogbox. Although this is still a tiny bit longer and almost doesn't fit. The team also includes mechanics Christopher Reinholdsson, Robin Carlsson, Stefan Engstrm, Jesper Jumisko, Edvin Olsson, Joel Haglund, and media/spotter Sebastian Simonsson. Mercedes W124 with a 1000 hp Turbo M104 Inline-Six November 6, 2019 W124 This Mercedes W124 300E called "Blueberry" is built and owned by Turbobandit in Stockholm, Sweden. Another 500e wagon is born: Silver / Gray | High-Performance Modifications, Imperial Red 500E Wagon Build | High-Performance Modifications, SOLD - 1995 E420 Special Edition, Brilliant Silver/Gray, 113k, $4900 (Tampa, FL) | 400E / E420 Cars for Sale. Another option is to swap in the CIS version of the M104 engine found on the earliest M104 powered cars (1990-1992 300CE and 1990-1993 300SL). https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.d-td-class/2408521-e36-amg-project.html?amp=1, nos AMG Bodykits C126 W126 W124 W201 W116 R107. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Makes a fantastic daily driver. you have a 2.6 sportline 5spd they are super had to come by( ask me how i know) i would leave it alone and do the maintenance to it. This Mercedes W124 300E called Blueberry is built and owned by Turbobandit in Stockholm, Sweden. I was just giving you a hard time. One of the most common engine swaps for a 190E is the installation of the bigger M103 3.0L motor. Originally It uses a V6 e not a straight 6, right? I did all the swaps and all the work myself. You are using an out of date browser. this is why my mercedes is a stock classic show car and my NA volvo 850 GLT is going to me my tuned performance car. It rides on a set of Cosmis Racing XT206R wheels with 189.5-inch in front and 1811-inch in back. Hi Adriano. 120492018_1240624106295229_4604718134584404570_n.jpg. The car rides on a Wisefab front and rear suspension with BC Racing adjustable coilovers. and the other thing you have a mercedes not a honda or a toyota if you want performance and the tuning spirit get a honda.. these cars arent really geared toward performance and to modify them for it will cost you some change. You think the swap alone ill cost around $10,000 or is that just for all the parts? Secure engine to hoist and lift to remove. Team Lovetap is a Swedish drift team started by driver and fabricator Mrten Stngberg. Convert the E320 into a coupe, THEN do the engine swap. I have a 3.8 V8 from a 1981 380SL in my 190. Im leaning towads the AMG C36, sounds like a real nice setup. The engine is mated to a Tex Racing T101a four-speed dogbox using a Sachs Motorsports pressure plate, Tenaci Motorsport 200 mm clutch discs and flywheel. Source: VRP Fab (large build gallery) via ESD reader Piotr. One thing i forgot to mention, the sway bar and the skid plate needs to be modified but thats easy peasy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Every panel is made from FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) except for A-pillar, C-pillar, and roof. The site includes MB Forums, News, Galleries, Publications, Classifieds, Events and much more! My M104 is a 99 hfm. The upper hose needs to be simply matched to the original length of the 190E part and the lower hose comes out to around 20cm (I would try 19.5cm for an easier fit. I think you meant steering box/column from a w201 (not W210) W103 is what you meant. An additional option is to have a high pressure diagnostic port installed as well since this port will be lost from switching to the M104 A/C manifold. Mercedes-Benz Sedan / Coupe / Wagon Forums. Additionally, the high pressure hose is slightly longer and uses a 90 degree bend that is not compatible with a 190E 2.6 A/C condenser. articles/m104.98x_motor_swap_in_a_190e.txt, W201 (specifically 1992-1993 190E 2.6, other models need adaptation). all that accumulated grease and oil. VIN: WDBEA34EXSC224807 FIN: WDB1240341C224807 Engine no. Once all the wiring is laid out it is pretty simple to figure out. Fuel is fed to the inline-six through Bosch 2200 cc injectors and Nuke Performance fuel rail. Learn how your comment data is processed. Ok got it all nearly wrapped up this past week, around 60 hours or so to turn key M104. Learn how your comment data is processed. Its a 3.0, 7000rpm limit, and 228hp, 201 lb.ft. Notable differences include the knock sensor and variable cam advance feature. In order to use the M104 CIS intake box, the supply line must be swapped. '85 Euro 190E 2.3-16, '84 Euro 500SE, '90 300SEL, '51 Euro 170S, '15 G63 AMG. The engine produces 510 horsepower and 630 Nm to the rear wheels. AMG would be nice and or a V8. Connect single pin connector by ignition coil, Connect AC compressor wires (blue/green, white, blue/red), Connect throttle position wires (brown/yellow, brown, gray/yellow). BenzWorld.org forum is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz owner websites offering the most comprehensive collection of Mercedes-Benz information anywhere in the world. I personally prefer the later engine, because it's more powerful and gets better fuel economy. Wow, Thanks for all the info. Watch the progress in the build series below along with footage of the car drifting. Find a decent but cheap 400e or a very cheap 500e and bite the bullet on cost upfront and invest the time to make it 'good'. Could any of yall point me in the right direction to d this? After the legendary E30 and its potent inline-four, then the successful inline-sixes of the E36 and E46, the step up to a V8 did seem a bit unavoidable. The stock 3.8L Euro has 218bhp and I have flowmaster exhaust, an intake from a 420SEL, (It bolts right on), and a crane cams ignition. If it doesn't stall leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!!! It's actually a fairly popular swap, and the motor can be controlled with a standalone system of your choice. Ive heard opinions that Toyotas 2JZ was heavily inspired by this M104 series, which came out a year before the 2JZ (and ofc the earlier M103 and M110 series from the late 70s). Probably $15k min, but you'd have a torque monster that'd be just as interesting (or more) than a V8 S124. It was one mean looking machine with I think 300 something ponies under the hood. M119 upper engine harness - how to rewire temp plug? Yup, that's John's car. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. as i have said, the chassis for 2.6 vs all other models are different. Also depends if you are willing to take on a "mechanic's special" that is cheap because they couldn't figure out what's wrong with it. Unrelated but tied to the M104 is the crumbling wiring issue, and evaporator failure. And still, the purists cried, "Heresy!" I wish I could have a M3 or Audi TT, but dont have the cash. Use it however you wish or block it off. Heater core and radiator connections are both identical, M103 vacuum hard line fits well, 124.104 PS Pump has larger fittings 201.103 is direct replacement just swap over rear mount bracket, late model 124 AC discharge lines up with condenser..suction just needs one crimp to combine 103 upper and 104 lower half R R0BB09 E500E Newbie Aug 10, 2019 I have a 1990 190E 2.6the straight six just isnt cutting it performance wise. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As a side note, the block has over 150k on it and the bores are still within a thou of origional specs, there are no ring marks at the top and you can still see the factory cross-hatch. Each wheel is turned by upgraded axles with modified knuckles and BMW E34 hubs. I believe the lotus elan used a turbocharged or supercharged 4 banger which produced nice power. His forum name is SG Motorsports. JavaScript is disabled. Navigation Menu. I would like to put an engine in mine that puts out at leat 300maybe 255+. The easiest swap out, would be a 90-93 300SL Engine Swap. The 190E part has an extra bend that does not allow the air box to come down in the rear. The sedan originally came with a 3.0 L M103 12v Read More Mercedes W124 with a 1000 hp Turbo M104 Inline-Six 1994 Mercedes Wagon with a Turbo LSx - Part 14 July 9, 2018 W124 Learn how your comment data is processed. I can still find/source a good E420, any idea of the prices how much should I be paying for a car with not near to immaculate but runs and drives strong with no rust spots and corrosions with no accidents or damage reports. Im no where near having all of the funds to do thisproject withwere probably looking at like a year or two down the road. It's like obsidian gray in color so it can't be, then again it's been repainted, but I think the same color. 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