5.3 swap?
I am compteplating throwing in a 5.3 into my 240dl but I am wondering if anyones done this swap and what was re used and what has to be fabbed
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Originally Posted by bigarms24
(Post 472064)
I am compteplating throwing in a 5.3 into my 240dl but I am wondering if anyones done this swap and what was re used and what has to be fabbed
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okie dokey thank you
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Originally Posted by bigarms24
(Post 472069)
okie dokey thank you
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you'll need a new transmission, obviously, and probably a new differential, and that will mean a new drive shaft, and a bunch of fab work around the rear end as well as the engine mounting cradle. custom exhaust headers, needless to say.
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Do you have to pass emissions with the car? Swapping the differential may introduce speedometer challenges. You may be looking at 300 lbs of additional weight in the front.And you have to stop it.
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yeah, for sure you'll want much bigger front brakes at least. beefier front springs, too, like the ones from a volvo 240 diesel
most engine conversions I've seen have been pretty much hack jobs, with ugly butchered together instrument panels, etc. very few done cleanly and elegantly. |
I just bought an 86 DL245 Wagon for this exact purpose!!! Yeah, 5.3 or 6.0 is what I am going. There is a lof stuff out there for this. like Volvo to LS engine mounts, this guy also makes trans crossmembers!!!
https://www.stsmachininginc.com/prod...x-motor-mounts |
What is your budget?
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