Confusing 300 CE LHD Twin Turbo NR

[aka$h]

This car has a 4sp box.

 

[tuscan_al]

This car has a 4sp box.

Even easier swap then right?

 

[Ian B Walker]

Even easier swap then right?

No just the same as a 5 speed box. Piece of cake really, no more than 2 hours start to finish.

 

[tuscan_al]

No just the same as a 5 speed box. Piece of cake really, no more than 2 hours start to finish.

Just been reading Ady's and your work on his car with great interest, some lovely work and dedication there. Am I leeting myself in for a big headache with this? I mean, can it just be the swap that I'm thinking it is, and as its not a 5sp auto there wont be as much dah upheaval in the process? My 300ce seems really solid and I love it, and would think a great sleeper with TT 24v under the hood.

And some chance of recovering costs from moving on the LHD ce later. Going to see what Olliver thinks about it..

 

[Ian B Walker]

call me in the morning on 01772 681210 I think we need a little discussion lol

 

[tuscan_al]

call me in the morning on 01772 681210 I think we need a little discussion lol

Will do, but your quite far up country from myself, such a shame. The car ends tomorrow so need to make a decision too

 

[aka$h]

Going from a 300 to a 300-24 is not as easy as it might seem. I know Ady had a problem with his and it wouldnt go past 5000 rpm, and I dont think he every got it resolved, he just went and bought a 300-24. If you do go for it, make sure you go in eyes wide open.

 

[V12]

If you have the donor car complete the swap is very very simple...Can't really go wrong.
Even putting a 300-24v into a 2.6 190E is a very straightforward swap as conversions go.

 

[janner]

Don't forget this a non runner and the headgasket went 18+ months ago. If water has been sat inside the bores then the engine might be scrap.

 

[tuscan_al]

Don't forget this a non runner and the headgasket went 18+ months ago. If water has been sat inside the bores then the engine might be scrap.

Good point that, and too much to gamble on I think, would be a fun project, but could be big problems... Gonna pass I think.