upgrading engine/changing engine w124

[tomahawk14]

i'v got a 230E w124,

And i wonder if anyone has changed or knows anything about changing the original 2.3 120 bhp engine to the 2.3 kompressor 196 bhp and if it can be done where and which is the best place to go to in the uk.

 

[trapperjohn]

Interesting idea.

Not a clue how to go about it myself but Ill watch with interest to see what pops up on the thread.

 

[bolide]

I'd sell it and buy an E280. That way you get more power and six cylinders as well - so it's smoother & torquier

Nick Froome
the independent Mercedes Estate specialists

 

[219]

There would be so much other stuff to change - ECU's , wiring loom , exhaust system , possibly more - that I'd venture it is just not worth it .

If you must do an engine swap on this vehicle - look at the 3 litre M103 as the most straightforward swap : it literally is the M102 with another two cylinders added on and retains most compatability with the rest of the car . Pick up an MOT failure 300E or 300TE as a cheap donor car and you'd have everything you need .

I agree with Nick , though , that it would be simpler to just sell this car and get a 300E / E280 / E320 - buy on condition rather than looking for a specific model .

 

[tomahawk14]

advise taken iam scraping the idea,thanks.