Re: [MBZ] Abomination -- 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $3,000

Helps to roll more coal! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 11:38:37 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > The hot air intake on the turbo is a nice touch. > > > On Mon, Aug 2, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> WARNING EYE BLEACH REQUIRED!!! >> >> https://charlotte.craigsl

Re: [MBZ] Abomination -- 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $3,000

Might as well go all the way. Tasteless becomes eccentric which evolves into iconic. On Mon, Aug 2, 2021 at 11:38 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The hot air intake on the turbo is a nice touch. > > > On Mon, Aug 2, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] Abomination -- 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $3,000

The hot air intake on the turbo is a nice touch. On Mon, Aug 2, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > WARNING EYE BLEACH REQUIRED!!! > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1982-mercedes-benz-300sd/7359440733.html > > -- > --FT > _

[MBZ] Abomination -- 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $3,000

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I still remember what a sour disappointment I had with that show. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Nov 23, 2019 at 6:16 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > If you're going to put a modern US engine in a W201 or W124, why not take > some weight off the front end

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If you're going to put a modern US engine in a W201 or W124, why not take some weight off the front end and use a Ford 2.3 or GM 2.0? Or, much better, an AMG 2.0? Anyway, 40 years ago, CBS did abomination better than anybody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH8rxarVG8

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On Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:44:18 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Craig wrote: > > > So what is an LS engine? Is it always a large V-8? > > Small block Chevy, as used in the Corvettes > > > Another question: What is a "dual-cage sprag 4L60E"? > > 4L60E is a GM 4 speed automatic transmission,

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On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:22:45 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LS_based_GM_small-block_engine > > https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_4L60-E_transmission > > Randy Thank you, Randy. There is a lot of information there. Craig

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Just replace it on schedule. They almost never break if you don't stretch the maintenance interval... -Curt On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 9:31:43 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: all true, but it still has a rubber band for a timing chain. > Curt Raymond via Mercedes

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> Craig wrote: > So what is an LS engine? Is it always a large V-8? Small block Chevy, as used in the Corvettes > Another question: What is a "dual-cage sprag 4L60E"? 4L60E is a GM 4 speed automatic transmission, descendant of the 7004R. Dual-cage sprag is a strength upgrade. -- Philip

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urley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination Yup!  no apologies.  40 some years ago, if I could find a way to use MB parts on my frod, I was happy!  An MB Dissel in any brand X is an improvement.   A SBC in an MB is an abonination.> Randy Bennell via Mercedes &l

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all true, but it still has a rubber band for a timing chain. Curt Raymond via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM For really high mileage you put a VE TDI engine into it. Less weight than a 601, more power and due to the turbo more efficiency. I regularly broke

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Yup!  no apologies.  40 some years ago, if I could find a way to use MB parts on my frod, I was happy!  An MB Dissel in any brand X is an improvement.   A SBC in an MB is an abonination. Randy Bennell via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 1:39 PM I find it humorous,

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LS_based_GM_small-block_engine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_4L60-E_transmission Randy On 20/11/2019 3:33 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:14:05 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel curv

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On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:14:05 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel curve, that engine > design (Chevy LS) will get 40 mpg. So what is an LS engine? Is it always a large V-8? The posting says: Power is sent to the rear wheels through a du

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ly-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca > Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination > > Not if you have your foot in it most of the time. Did you listen to the > dyno run? > > Randy > > On 20/11/2019 2:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > Actually, in a d

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That would be a good project! It needs to go into a coupe. I'm out of the market though, all my projects are airplanes now. I'm going to pick up a Woody's Pusher project next week, if all goes according to plans ... On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 2:30 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

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See I'm thinking a M120 V12 would be the engine to swap into it. It should fit fairly easily, I think some minimal mods are required. I have seen this S600 sitting fallow in some guy's front yard over by this barbecue joint I go to occasionally, and I know where there is a 124 I could easily g

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benz.com > Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca > Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination > > Not if you have your foot in it most of the time. Did you listen to the > dyno run? > > Randy > > On 20/11/2019 2:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > Actually, in a different c

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@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination Not if you have your foot in it most of the time. Did you listen to the dyno run? Randy On 20/11/2019 2:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel cu

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: November 20, 2019 1:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination Loads of fun, but it won't do 40 mpg! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

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On 20/11/2019 2:13 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: When I replaced the MG engine with an Olds engine, it was an improvement over the original. When you replace a Mercedes engine with anything else, it's a down grade, at least that's the thinking. That car look like it would be fun though ... Not

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Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel curve, that engine design (Chevy LS) will get 40 mpg. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 20, 2019 1:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination Loads of fun

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Hen I replaced the MG engine with an Olds engine, it was an improvement over the original. When you replace a Mercedes engine with anything else, it's a down grade, at least that's the thinking. That car look like it would be fun though ... On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 1:40 PM Randy Bennell via Mercede

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On 20/11/2019 11:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300d-2-5-turbodiesel-8/ I find it humorous, that I suggested swapping a Mercedes engine into some other sort of vehicle and no one had anything much bad to say, but . . . put a Ch

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Loads of fun, but it won't do 40 mpg! Randy On 20/11/2019 12:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yabut it makes nice noises on the dino run. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: https://bringatrailer

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Yabut it makes nice noises on the dino run. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300d-2-5-turbodiesel-8/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___

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Chevy motor? I thought those were Pinto based (except for the really ugly VW based rear engine ones). I hope this one isn't Vega powered. Mitch. > On April 19, 2018 at 5:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/gazelle/6563073627.html > ___

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