C36 Manual conversion

[300EVO]

Originally posted by RacerXofFL
The 300e trans had blown the 3.27 diff to pices.

Racer, just thought I'd mention, I used the diff out of the '95 E320 in my '88 300E. It is a much stouter piece- a good one inch wider than what I pulled out.....had to use the shorter 1/2 shafts with it. Not really sure what ratios were available or if it would be a straight swap into 202. I know as you said 201 to/from 124 seems to work out.
Also, my car is gutted and lightened like Blind's ( & maybe yours?) so a lot of the shock load from trying to get a heavy car moving is gone.

[RacerXofFL]

Yeah, I would say the added weight of the w202 is not worth the hassle, sell it in autotrader and get another w201 shell, Blind got his for 500$ with heated seats and leather interior :P (no not mbtex)

The 16v LSD is a w124 part number, I know people running 400+ hp in them. Other then the rear closing cover (4 bolt to 2 bolt) its a direct swap.

Blind and I will both be going standalone soon. Mabby we should all meet up at fast-finn's show (1jz w201 in lauderdale)

Don

[300EVO]

Originally posted by RacerXofFL


Blind and I will both be going standalone soon. Mabby we should all meet up at fast-finn's show (1jz w201 in lauderdale)

Don

That's a long way from SoCal! but I'll be watching for what you come up with on stand-alone & turbo parts. Thanks again for the info.

[RacerXofFL]

Originally posted by 300EVO
Funny, my 300E 5-speed is from Miami.

Ah, shoulda read...

[benzboy]

Update

Forgotten about using other manu gearboxes, trying to source out C280 components, people are hopeless are getting back to me with pricing and availibility though.....

[Markland556]

I have a 300E with a 5 speed, the car got hit and i stole all the interior for an interior swap in my old 300.
The engine head and alot of stuff is gone, but everything for a swap is there. Hit me up if you are interested. Im in Bellevue, and the car is in Moses Lake (eastern washington).
No idea what its worth, but i do know how rare these cars are

Also we have a 190E 2.3-16v that is about ready for sale.

[RacerXofFL]

Blind just got his trans, shifter, linkages, pedals, flywheel, pressureplate, clutch disc, and other tidbits for 1000$ shipped. Damn fine deal considering I paid 1200$ for trans and flywheel bits...

[300EVO]

I got a whole running 300E 5-speed for $1500 (not the best car but not too bad) but then it cost me $900 to haul it out from Miami to San Diego!

[stubble88]

anyone know what driveshaft one can buy for this swap? 1995 c36 with 1999 slk230 5 spd. Seems to be really hard exact info to find.