Navigation Menu. Include wire from ground at ignition coil bracket. Not needed anyhow. Aftermarket is obviously with the LS. Simple and cheap power however since I wasnt inclined to do a engine swap I bought a E420. via Engine Swap Depot Biggest problem isint fuel, if u cant retard ignition according to boost then eventually u have some major engine failure. The turbocharger system consists of a TB90 90 mm turbocharger, 60 mm wastegate, 50 mm blowoff valve, Turbobandit intake, 90 mm throttle body, and stainless exhaust manifold. Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support. A number of years back I had converted a manual 1987 W124 200 (4 cylinder carb engine) to a 3.6 HFM engine and auto trans. Will be taking it there soon so I'll post my times. 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. 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. I am currently working on a my W201 2.6 project car. JavaScript is disabled. If it doesn't stall leave it alone!!!!!!!!!!!! Probably $5k for the engine, $1.5k for the tranny, and the cost of the computer plus labor, figer 9-12. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Mercedes made a ton of upgrades when they put the V8 into the 6-cyl chassis, which is why you can't easily upgrade the E320. 1990 190E 2.6 oil pressure problem uh-oh! 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. Mercedes-Benz Sedan / Coupe / Wagon Forums. Set starter in place if it isn't already and reconnect wires. 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. Affectionately called the LS-190, the swap looked to be carefully planned out, and rather well executed. Swapped! I guess a V8 it sorta out of the questionand seems kinda pointless. Maybe a steering unit from a w210? You are using an out of date browser. In order to use the M104 CIS intake box, the supply line must be swapped. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. :p, What about suspension and the rearend? Of course what excites us the most is the Mercedes 3.2 L M104 (M104.99x) inline-six sitting under the hood. 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 Inside the car you find a custom six-point roll cage, Takata 6-point harness, Sparco Evo 2 seats. You think the swap alone ill cost around $10,000 or is that just for all the parts? It doesn't get over 300 horsepower but its pretty quick. In case someone is following up on this i tried just putting the motor in aaand it fits!!! Therefore, nothing but good old venerable striahgt 6s. Will always be cheaper to get what you want from the get go, If a wagon is your thing, maybe find a junkyard S124 and V8 124 with a crappy body and just frankenstein them? Connect common ground at intake manifold. The W124 has the connection point closer underneath the brake booster line and is about 5 inches shorter. w16302ML500 w21097E50Amg w20299C230K w12494420e /==>w12495320e-199u (needs elec TLC) /GreatWhiteNorth Kanada, I dont think w210 would be the right forum for this but i changed it, 89 190E2.6- 5-speed Manual - 200K miles, 95 E320 Sportsline-sold, 2001 E320 4matic Wagon-sold. used 2jz is about 3500-10000 $. 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. Lower hose is only about 20cm long. Unrelated but tied to the M104 is the crumbling wiring issue, and evaporator failure. I remember seeing an AMG 190E on ebay, fuly decked out by AMG and Renntech a while back. 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. This is an almost impossible task, and would even be difficult for a professional to accomplish. However, The flywheel is going to be a problem for you. If you want one super clean AND fully sorted it might be closer to $10k. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The 20% difference consists of 10% engine/gearing, 8% bodywork and interior, and 2% everything else. His forum name is SG Motorsports. The M104 A/C manifold's low pressure hose cannot reach the connection point at the edge of the fender on a 190E chassis. What engine can fit into this car? i think you would need to splice int he wiring harness from the 104. it is alot of work if i had to do this i would do a m117 swap. 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. ugh! For reference: I've owned/own 2 M104 swapped 190Es. Haven't taken it to the track yet but I know it has over 220bhp. 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. Alright, putting a 94 M104 into a 89 2.6 5spd W201 (Green/Black). Fuel is fed to the inline-six through Bosch 2200 cc injectors and Nuke Performance fuel rail. 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. Secure engine to hoist and lift to remove. as for fitting in the 104 engine, it is anyone's guess whether the manifold and down pipes will clear the steering box. Yup, that's John's car. I've always wondered why people make the wagons accept V8s when it might be easier to make the sedan a wagon (shooting brake, if you will). If I was ever going swap in a V8 into a W124 sedan it would be a Chevy LS motor. 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. Once all the wiring is laid out it is pretty simple to figure out. Mrten will lower the power to around 860 whp while . The Mercedes-Benz M104 is a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1989 through 1999. I think if you're looking for a fast 124, you have a bunch of options that'll be cheaper than swapping a v8 into an I6 car. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You must log in or register to reply here. haha, no worries! 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. MBWorld member Gen3Benz had the ambitious plan of stuffing an LS1 V8 motor under the hood of his W201. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Hi i'm looking for some information on swapping my w201 (2.0 automatic) for a manual 2.8 m104. While there Auto-Gruppen persuaded the turbocharged 3.2 L Mercedes M104 inline-six into making 953 hp and 1081 Nm (797 lb-ft) of torque to the wheels on 2.14 bar (31 psi) of boost from a EFR9180 turbocharger. History, Power & Specs of the Engine M104 2.8 L M104.900 3.0 L M104.98x 217 to 228 hp@ 6400 rpm 265Nm (195lbft@ 4600) (with cat) via Oppositelock. Let's see .. Palli, you're in the correct forum. The secondary firewall and motor mounts are also positioned differently to accommodate the extra length of the M103. What can be done and how much will it cost? Auto-Gruppen tuned the engine on a Emtron KV8 ECU . 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. '85 Euro 190E 2.3-16, '84 Euro 500SE, '90 300SEL, '51 Euro 170S, '15 G63 AMG. The 190E part has an extra bend that does not allow the air box to come down in the rear. 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. Yes, I'm putting the 1995 E420 Special Edition on the block for a number of reasons which I'm not going to expound on here about. Ok got it all nearly wrapped up this past week, around 60 hours or so to turn key M104. Of course what excites us the most is the Mercedes 3.2 L M104 (M104.99x) inline-six sitting under the hood. 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. But any ways, what engines can I put in my 190? Which is still ~1/3 of what the same condition E500E would be. 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. Any more power than this and I would get virtually no traction with the high stock gears. I wish I could have a M3 or Audi TT, but dont have the cash. I would reduce the length by half a centimeter. Picture time, A few more things for anyone wanting to do the swap. both m104 and 2jz handle 1000hp but the price is real big difference. Is it possible to have 5-speed w/ this engine? Not to mention, but on the 500E, the computers are located under the hood, and the battery is located in the trunk. Using the ones meant for a W124 will result in the engine sitting too high and interfere with hood closing, Removed the engine mount support arms from the original 190E motor and transferred to the new M104 motor. This BMW E46 has spent the past two years being built by VRP Fab in Lublin, Poland for drifting. The M104.98x now has an updated version of CIS that is not directly compatible with the older version. 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. 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. Remove with transmission attached. The site includes MB Forums, News, Galleries, Publications, Classifieds, Events and much more! Seen one in the "legends of the autobahn" car show a couple of years ago in Carmel/Monterey. After 6 years of reading this forum, I was under the impression that a 5L LH M119 will install neatly into a 400E, 100% of the time for 10 times less than what JC220 wants to charge some incognizant stranger? One thing i forgot to mention, the sway bar and the skid plate needs to be modified but thats easy peasy. We had a 5.0L from an 80's mercedes, 240bhp, but decided to go with the higher revving motor. __________________. engine alone. These are the prices for the 95 E320 two years ago: $575.00 124 440 56 32 (early model run) $714.76 124 440 29 33 (late model run) You can type in these part numbers (or the number on your current harness) on FastLane to determine the current prices. 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. 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 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. It is the newer 24valve m104 engine. I have a friend who had a 3.0L from a 300E in his 190 and it was pretty quick too. Convert the E320 into a coupe, THEN do the engine swap. The work in the trunk involved installing a new fuel cell, fold-down radiator, expansion tank, and tubular structure. the m103 to m104 is a pretty common swap but the power gain is about 60hp or so. all that accumulated grease and oil. I have a 3.8 V8 from a 1981 380SL in my 190. Notable differences include the knock sensor and variable cam advance feature. 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. 4 bangers can be quite powerful.. Get the full engine harness, the ezl unit, and the ecu. I have a 1990 190E 2.6the straight six just isnt cutting it performance wise. Mine isn't an LE though, just a 190e sportline. I generaly like motors bigger than4cylunless they are turbo. Only 100 cars like mine ever imported into the US, really, I don't know, can anyone cite accurate numbers? AMG would be nice and or a V8. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. It has a double overhead cam design with 4 valves per cylinder, and used a crossflow cylinder head. The injection system is still CIS and the ignition system is still EZL, but additional work is required to make the swap complete. Using the original 190E A/C manifold hoses not work entirely either. 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). Doesn't the 93 sportline have the switchable differential? I'm sure you can find a high mileage 87 TD car and just rebuild the engine and possibly even do a trans swap. 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