Mercedes sl manual swap

The engine now runs a motec fuel injection system and ecu. The term slclass refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations. As a rule of thumb you can say that every mercedes with 4 and 6 cylinder engine i. I have a 107 that im putting a m104 and im throwing around the idea of a manual swap. 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 mercedesbenz 300 sl chassis code w 198 was a twoseat sports car produced by mercedesbenz as a gullwinged coupe 19541957 and roadster 19571963. Sl 55, sl 600, 2004 slclass, 2004 slkclass, slclass, sl 55 amg, sl 500. Everything you wanted to know about my cheap sl55s. I think ill do a similar vetting to the manual trans engine. The operators manual and maintenance booklet are important documents and. The complete mercedesbenz 280sl technical specifications. Weve seen this swap before, usually for a higher asking price, and like the idea of. This is every detail in the final plan for how im turning my sl. S there sure werent very many in the 1980s and even fewer in the 1990s.

I found the perfect manual gearbox for my sl55 amg. View and download mercedesbenz sl operators manual online. The current motor is a nissan l28 inlinesix that has been increased to 3. Perhaps, but for those of us who care to take an approach different from looking and waiting. 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. The only sl 129 model with manual transmission was the 320 sl with a 6 cylinder engine. I know i need the pedals, clutch, transmission, modify driveshaft, and modify transmission mount. Here we have a 1986 mercedes 560sec with a 1999 ls1 and 4l60e automatic transmission. The worlds first sl55 manual transmission build is underway by patrick morgan june, 2017. A local yard has a wrecked 129 with the 5 speed and. This entry was posted in conversions and modifications.

I can only say good things happen to those who wait. 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. Some guidance on converting 1973 450sl to a manual transmission. Manual, your authorized mercedesbenz center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. In 1986, mercedes shipped its most powerful sl of the decade, and of the. Mercedes 300sd turbodiesel manual transmission conversion i converted my 300sd to a manual transmission. This example stayed with its original owner until 2002, when he sold it to a close friend. The car was used as a daily driver for several years until he purchased a newer model. Mercedes manual swap bell housing adapter e55 asl part 3 duration. Of course mercedes never mated a manual to an m1 v8. Mercedes r129 300sl manual transmisson how many did they. You wanted to know about my cheap sl55s manual transmission swap. 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. 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.

Mercedesbenz 350sl classics for sale classics on autotrader. This datsun 280z is getting a mercedes v12 swap, in a 1. Information and resources for the mercedesbenz r129 sl. 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. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. With the newer mercedes taking the daily driving duties he could work on upgrading the older model.

Mercedesbenz sl500 pdf manuals online download links at. While the engine swap is half the charm, the other half is the cars original. Mercedesbenz selit multimedia service manual multimedia guide in the english language for the operation, maintenance and repair of mercedesbenz buses and trucks produced in brazil. The t56 magnum sixspeed manual wouldnt fit without a special adapter, but the pair did manage to find a. Can you still get a luxury car with a manual transmission. This 1982 mercedes 500 sl convertible might have left the factory with a 5. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 mercedesbenz slclass roadster 2d sl500. And some to most conversions were not done to mercedes benz standards.

Full motortrans swaps are available first come first served as well. What engine to swap into a 1976 450sl mercedes yahoo. Mercedes redesigned its topoftheline sl roadster in. Im building the worlds first manual mercedesbenz sl55 amg. To get an infiniti with a manual transmission, you. In the 1990s, mercedesbenz built a fantastic engine in the 4. In the world of mercedesbenz, for instance, you can only get a stick shift in the baselevel slk250 roadster.

Read all about the specs, see detailed photos and videos and a vehicle history report. Toyota 2jzgteswapped 1977 mercedesbenz 450slc is what tuner dreams are made of. Mercedesbenz star classic service manual library multimedia manual in english on maintenance and repair of mercedesbenz 170220300 cars of 19461962. 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. Mercedes sl 500 the mercedesbenz slclass formerly known as the sl roadster is a grand tourer manufactured by mercedes since 1954. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used mercedesbenz 350sl classics for sale near you. Mercedes sl 30024 r129 m104e30 manual 5speed details sound driving. Hi, i am in the process of converting a 73 450sl to a 4 sp manual transmission.

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. You also cant compare the 740il swap to what your trying to do. Using a sixspeed from a crashed chrysler crossfire also found in the mercedes slk. View and download mercedesbenz sl 500 operators manual online. I have wanted to manual swap my 560sel since i first got it.

Download file pdf mercedes sl500 manual transmission. Aesthetically gifted, the sl 550s irresistible style comes directly from its sportscar talents. With 275 horsepower and a wonderful noise, all that was missing from, say, a clk430 was a manual gearbox. What engine to swap into a 1976 450sl mercedes i have a 1976 mercedes benz 450 sl without the engine. The mercedesbenz r129 sl 1990 2002 helpful information. The worlds first sl55 manual transmission build is underway. R129 automatic gear convert to manual gear mercedesbenz. Fortunately i have a mercedes 1968 through 1972 passenger car workshop.

Reset automatic transmission on a mercedes i am resetting an page 12. The online version of the owners manual is the latest respective version available. I printed out the job from the service manual and it took me about 2 hours. We make stock ecus for 9806 mercedesbenzchrysler crossfire swaps. This 1992 mercedesbenz 300sl has 89,500 miles and is powered by a 3.

I know, it sounds crazy a manual transmission in a mercedes in the u. 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. This mercedes 280 sl 5 speed manual is a rare import model with an amg package. Find new and used mercedesbenz 280sl classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Paul reynolds purchased a stock 1980 mercedes 380sl from a friend in 2003. There is a m117 manual bell housing for sale with the pn 1172512601. Skip the cost of delivery of your mercedes 560sl parts order when you spend in excess of fifty dollars. This part is about finally fitting the manual transmission on the m1k e55 cls55 engine. Hey guys, try to think about the world as world, not only as united states of a. 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. Mercedes sl class r230 service repair manual 20032008.

This part is about finally fitting the manual transmission on the m1k e55cls55 engine. 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. A 449hp biturbo v8 is its racing heart, wrapped in innovative engineering and tailored luxury thatll make your own heart race. Your mercedes benz owners manuals are your goto source for any information you need to know regarding the operation of your vehicle. Perhaps one of the bargains of the century and a perfect candidate for our exotic car hacks strategies is the 0308 mercedesbenz sl55 amg often referred as platform code r230. If you place your mercedes 560sl parts order before 1pm mst, it will ship within one business day. I have done a manual swap on a 240d before but i am wanting to know the intricacies of this particular job. And some to most conversions were not done to mercedesbenz standards. What models of mercedes benz come with manual transmission. This 1971 mercedesbenz 250 looks cool in a nice blue with euro headlights, but were most interested in its unusual engine swap. Weve seen this swap before, usually for a higher asking price, and like the idea of increased torque in the smaller pagoda chassis. It includes the maintenance receipt from 2001 to present. So i am picking up a manual transmission for my 190e 2.

Toyota 2jzgteswapped mercedesbenz 450slc is what tuner. If you ever have a problem with your order, we will do our best to correct the problem. Eight cars that put a stick where you didnt expect it. 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. Mercedes manual swap bell housing adapter e55 asl part 3. Over here in germany most mercedes cars are available with manual transmission.