Mercedes sl manual swap

This 1971 mercedesbenz 250 looks cool in a nice blue with euro headlights, but were most interested in its unusual engine swap. This 1992 mercedesbenz 300sl has 89,500 miles and is powered by a 3. Mercedesbenz sl500 pdf manuals online download links at. What engine to swap into a 1976 450sl mercedes i have a 1976 mercedes benz 450 sl without the engine. Can you still get a luxury car with a manual transmission. In the world of mercedesbenz, for instance, you can only get a stick shift in the baselevel slk250 roadster. This 1982 mercedes 500 sl convertible might have left the factory with a 5. In 1986, mercedes shipped its most powerful sl of the decade, and of the. Im building the worlds first manual mercedesbenz sl55 amg. Hi, i am in the process of converting a 73 450sl to a 4 sp manual transmission. Using a sixspeed from a crashed chrysler crossfire also found in the mercedes slk. Mercedes manual swap bell housing adapter e55 asl part 3 duration. The mercedesbenz r129 sl 1990 2002 helpful information. What engine to swap into a 1976 450sl mercedes yahoo.

It was not possible to take any deviations from your specific vehicle into account, since mercedesbenz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest science technology and modifies design and equipment. Aesthetically gifted, the sl 550s irresistible style comes directly from its sportscar talents. Full motortrans swaps are available first come first served as well. The online version of the owners manual is the latest respective version available.

Mercedes manual swap bell housing adapter e55 asl part 3. You also cant compare the 740il swap to what your trying to do. Read all about the specs, see detailed photos and videos and a vehicle history report. Your mercedes benz owners manuals are your goto source for any information you need to know regarding the operation of your vehicle. It was based on the companys 1952 racer, the w194, with mechanical direct fuelinjection which boosted power almost 50% on its 3litre overhead camshaft straight6 engine. And some to most conversions were not done to mercedesbenz standards. This entry was posted in conversions and modifications.

The car was used as a daily driver for several years until he purchased a newer model. Toyota 2jzgteswapped 1977 mercedesbenz 450slc is what tuner dreams are made of. Mercedesbenz 350sl classics for sale classics on autotrader. Find new and used mercedesbenz 280sl classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. The t56 magnum sixspeed manual wouldnt fit without a special adapter, but the pair did manage to find a. A 449hp biturbo v8 is its racing heart, wrapped in innovative engineering and tailored luxury thatll make your own heart race. In the 1990s, mercedesbenz built a fantastic engine in the 4.

The only sl 129 model with manual transmission was the 320 sl with a 6 cylinder engine. View and download mercedesbenz sl 500 operators manual online. To get the engine to fit the car was converted to rack and pinion steering rack from a 1988 mustang and the crossmember was removed for the gto oil pan. With an almost endless line of model styles to choose from including sedans, coupes, suvs, wagons, convertibles and the legendary roadsters mercedesbenz lease specials are among the most soughtafter. View and download mercedesbenz sl operators manual online. R129 automatic gear convert to manual gear mercedesbenz. Mercedes r129 300sl manual transmisson how many did they. However, matt farah of the smoking tire test drove what may very well be the only clk430 with a sixspeed and, dang, did we miss out. The operators manual and maintenance booklet are important documents and. And some to most conversions were not done to mercedes benz standards. This is every detail in the final plan for how im turning my sl. The worlds first sl55 manual transmission build is underway by patrick morgan june, 2017.

The mercedesbenz 300 sl chassis code w 198 was a twoseat sports car produced by mercedesbenz as a gullwinged coupe 19541957 and roadster 19571963. Paul reynolds purchased a stock 1980 mercedes 380sl from a friend in 2003. I can only say good things happen to those who wait. I have a 1980 240d mercedes with a automatic transmission, i have been thinking about switching over to a manual transmission because i hear that acceleration to free way speed is far superior than a automatics. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Mercedes sl class r230 service repair manual 20032008. Fortunately i have a mercedes 1968 through 1972 passenger car workshop. I have a 107 that im putting a m104 and im throwing around the idea of a manual swap. A local yard has a wrecked 129 with the 5 speed and. The current motor is a nissan l28 inlinesix that has been increased to 3. This example stayed with its original owner until 2002, when he sold it to a close friend.

Here we have a 1986 mercedes 560sec with a 1999 ls1 and 4l60e automatic transmission. We make stock ecus for 9806 mercedesbenzchrysler crossfire swaps. Download file pdf mercedes sl500 manual transmission. Hey guys, try to think about the world as world, not only as united states of a. The term slclass refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations.

Weve seen this swap before, usually for a higher asking price, and like the idea of increased torque in the smaller pagoda chassis. I know, it sounds crazy a manual transmission in a mercedes in the u. Ive always loved the aggressive look of the r129 generation sl mercedesbenz, but at the same time ive always been turned off a little by the no doubt competent. This mercedes 280 sl 5 speed manual is a rare import model with an amg package. Everything you wanted to know about my cheap sl55s. If you place your mercedes 560sl parts order before 1pm mst, it will ship within one business day. Mercedes is reportedly planning to offer an sl 73 model as a rangetopping plugin hybrid monster, complete with a rearmounted electric motor for a combined 805 hp. Perhaps, but for those of us who care to take an approach different from looking and waiting. To get an infiniti with a manual transmission, you. With the newer mercedes taking the daily driving duties he could work on upgrading the older model.

I have done a manual swap on a 240d before but i am wanting to know the intricacies of this particular job. Reset automatic transmission on a mercedes i am resetting an page 12. That vision of a dumped mercedes hibernated quietly in the back of mikes mind until he saw this 1969 280s pop up for sale in a friends facebook feed. I printed out the job from the service manual and it took me about 2 hours. As a rule of thumb you can say that every mercedes with 4 and 6 cylinder engine i. Mercedes sl 30024 r129 m104e30 manual 5speed details sound driving. There is a m117 manual bell housing for sale with the pn 1172512601. Manual, your authorized mercedesbenz center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. While the engine swap is half the charm, the other half is the cars original. If you ever have a problem with your order, we will do our best to correct the problem. Information and resources for the mercedesbenz r129 sl. Skip the cost of delivery of your mercedes 560sl parts order when you spend in excess of fifty dollars. Im pretty sure that the 300 sl was still available with a 5 speed manual in 1993, so if one really wished to make the conversion, it would probably be possible to find all the necessary parts from one in a wrecking yard.

Eight cars that put a stick where you didnt expect it. Weve seen this swap before, usually for a higher asking price, and like the idea of. This datsun 280z is getting a mercedes v12 swap, in a 1. With 275 horsepower and a wonderful noise, all that was missing from, say, a clk430 was a manual gearbox. Mercedes 300sd turbodiesel manual transmission conversion i converted my 300sd to a manual transmission. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 mercedesbenz slclass roadster 2d sl500. This part is about finally fitting the manual transmission on the m1k e55 cls55 engine. Toyota 2jzgteswapped mercedesbenz 450slc is what tuner. I think ill do a similar vetting to the manual trans engine.

Mercedesbenz owners manuals are your goto source indepth understanding for any information you need to know about mercedesbenz and auto parts factory shop,service,maintenance,repair,troubleshooting,fix manuals. You wanted to know about my cheap sl55s manual transmission swap. I have wanted to manual swap my 560sel since i first got it. I know i need the pedals, clutch, transmission, modify driveshaft, and modify transmission mount. Some guidance on converting 1973 450sl to a manual transmission. S there sure werent very many in the 1980s and even fewer in the 1990s. The worlds first sl55 manual transmission build is underway. It includes the maintenance receipt from 2001 to present. The 560sl was the last in the venerable r107 series also known as the w107, which ran from 197289 andtrue to form for mercedesbenzincluded models with lots of numbers and letters. What models of mercedes benz come with manual transmission. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used mercedesbenz 350sl classics for sale near you. Sl 55, sl 600, 2004 slclass, 2004 slkclass, slclass, sl 55 amg, sl 500. Mercedes sl 500 the mercedesbenz slclass formerly known as the sl roadster is a grand tourer manufactured by mercedes since 1954.

So i am picking up a manual transmission for my 190e 2. The engine now runs a motec fuel injection system and ecu. Of course mercedes never mated a manual to an m1 v8. Mercedesbenz star classic service manual library multimedia manual in english on maintenance and repair of mercedesbenz 170220300 cars of 19461962. The complete mercedesbenz 280sl technical specifications. Over here in germany most mercedes cars are available with manual transmission. Mercedes redesigned its topoftheline sl roadster in.