[slk_jason]

I am new to here and got a question to ask....does a 320 V6 engine fit into a 230? if it does, can i just use the supercharge from the 230 and put it on the 320? Does anybody tried/heard this before?
Thanks for answering my question.

Jason

 

[Shinigami]

320 engine is larger. The Supercharger of a 230 is situated to the side and takes space which might not fit in the engine compartment once the 320 engine is fitted inside. The 32 (AMG) super charger is quite different I think, and this is why it's used along with the 3.2 liter engine.

You know, even if it was possible, you might have to update the gearbox, change other stuff, and it would simply cost too much. You can get a second hand AMG for quite cheap now. Sell your current car and buy an AMG. You'll most likely get better seats then you currently have, some other cool extras, the car might be more recent (especially if yours is a 96-2001 model), and you'll know for sure that the car will not break down after 1000miles.

I would say "don't do it", but if you DO want more power out of your current 230k, change the pulley, you'll get an extra 30hp and a 99% chance that the engine will never break.

 

[Bruce R.]

What you are proposing is a waste of time, and money ...

Your best course of action is to sell your 230K and buy a '32. The time and expense in trying to build one from "scratch" isn't worth it. If you insist on going that route, consider buying a complete SLK 32 engine and powertrain from a salvage yard. Still I doubt if it's worth the effort...

 

[slkpwr]

320 and 32 engine will definitely fit... same chasis remember... i was quoted $11,500 for the complete transplant of 32 into my 99 230 ... i bargained the price down to $9,500 but never did it anyway.. i realized that its not worth it... it would be better if you sell your car and get a 320 or a 32. just my opinion

 

[slk_jason]

Thanks for all the reply....i just learn a lesson again hehe.

jason

 

[Indy Joe]

The question is:

Can we fit the SLK55 AMG engine in a SLK230????? []

Jason,
What kind of rims do you have? Gunmetal?

 

[Bruce R.]

Yes you can, but why?

If you change out the engine, you will most have to change out the springs and swaybars, or you'll end up with a nose heavy ill handling car. [xx(]
Better just to sell the SLK 230 and buy a new SLK R171. []
The alternative is a small block Ford or Chevy with lots of add on power, to get something that will bolw the doors off of everything in the area....[], but probably won't turn very well.

 

[Indy Joe]

RE: Yes you can, but why?

You just answered your own question of why. "To blow the doors off everything else!" Plus, I like the looks of my 230 better overall.

Do you know that the engine is significantly heavier in the R171?. I have no idea. I would assume it is, but maybe not as much as you would think.

We used to do this all the time with motorcycles. Drop big bore engines into much lighter frames. Not only would you get an incredible power to weight ratio, but the handling would still be very good...

Why not just sell the 230 and buy the 55? Well, I don't have an extra $35 thousand lying around. []

 

[Buellwinkle]

Will a hemi fit in there? You can buy those at a some Dodge dealers. Also you can get a nice Chevy small block in the 400HP range for a few grand (although a Chrysler Hemi would be more apropos). Even if the hood won't close, so what, needed a hood scoop anyway.

 

[TXmudman]

Damn Buell, go ahead and give away all the good ideas so the stupid Chrysler engineers can figure out another way to screw up the R170. Next thing you know they'll be trying to put a Viper engine in one and call it something stupid ,like BLACKFORESSFIRE, and think they're really clever! OOOhhh...Chrysler's own high performance badge with a tree on it, too!!!!
[xx(]

 

[Buellwinkle]

I can see the MB commercials now, instead of a ******* saying "that thing gotta a hemi in it?", a business man in a suit will say it. Modern engine swaps are hard with all the interelated electronics and computers, an old fashion motor would be easier for a hobbiest. The hardest part is test fitting the engine but that's easier now with foam mockups - http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/replica-engines.htm

 

[Indy Joe]

That's actually kinda cool. I know you're trying to be sarcastic and funny, but some people love modifying cars and bikes. Me included. I hate leaving my car stock, and looking like everyone else's.

If I could get a Viper motor for a few thousand, and have it fit in my 230, I would do it faster then I typed this sentence. Have you ever seen the Dodge Tomahawk? I wonder how many ******** designed that?

 

[Buellwinkle]

No sarcasm intended, I believe a chevy 350 or ford 5.0 small block would fit in there fine and not be hugely difficult. The hemi is a large engine, don't think there's enough room for that. Two new cars come to mind with radical engine swaps, a Hemi PT Cruiser and a Ford V8 Miata. Historicaly, look at the Sunbeam Tiger with the Ford V8, I think it's smaller than the SLK.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/26405/

http://www.v8miata.com/

And just so you won't think you are the first V8 SLK, check out - http://users.compaqnet.be/carcollection/extra/BrabusSLKV8.html

 

[Indy Joe]

WoW!

Thanks for the links. The Miata conversion looks pretty cool, but the cost to convert is $16,900. The Brabus conversion is probably $25k.

I guess I'll just have to start saving for a used SLK55 in 3 or 4 years. []

 

[TXmudman]

Indy,

If you really want to go fast and have a car about 1000 pounds lighter than ours, cram a V8 into an old Porsche 911 or 912. Check out the link if you haven't seen this before. There are a lot of companies out there doing this.

http://www.renegadehybrids.com/911conv.htm

 

[YellowSLK230]

The LS6 engine from the upcoming C6-Z06 Corvette should be a possibility; it will be a fairly compact engine and about 500 HP in stock form and Chevy cheap. Whether the drivetrain would handle the additional torque would be a valid question. Whether it is a sane thing to do would be an equally valid question.

 

[DA_SURG]

If the C6 looked like that, i might actually want one. I love blacked out cars with a bit of red. Seriously though, on the topic of SLK engine swaps...i'd say, like mentioned several times before, go for the slk32 or 55, and leave the engine swapping for cars like celicas and jags. There's too much electronic crap to mess with, and IMO in the end I dont think it would be worth it. Even the Brabus V8 SLK still had a slower 0-60 time than an SLK32 and can't compete in the twisties.


- Nik

 

[RapidR170]

Leave it to the FNG to resurect a dead thread...... but at least I search.
*a bit about my situation* I drive a 94 Mustang Cobra. I'm tired of it and want something more nimble, like my old 280Z. For the last two years I have been trying to build a LS1 powered 93 Mazda RX7. I spent allot of time at V8 RX-7 Forum and have a rolling chassis in my yard.
My wife hates the idea and has wanted a Saturn Sky and keep her Focus ZX3. We were driving to Pensacola, Fla. to test drive a Sky when we saw IT on a small lot. 2001 SLK320 6 speed, Red w/tan My wife has a new favorite car. Maybe me too but what about my dream ? Will a GM LS1 work in a R170 ? How strong is the diff and axles, is there a LSD ? How would I integrate the 2 PCMs ? Is there a PC editor for the MB PCM ? How does Brabus do it ?
This is my first post and the answers to these questions are what I hope to learn.

 

[Bruce R.]

The expense of such a project would be mind boggleing, unless you were to ditch all of the European components and went with American parts.

The SLK 32 has about 331 #' of torque, and that is about all this chassis can handle. you would be better off building a frame and just sticking the SLK body parts on it...

 

[Arotished]

The expense of such a project would be mind boggleing, unless you were to ditch all of the European components and went with American parts.

The SLK 32 has about 331 #' of torque, and that is about all this chassis can handle. you would be better off building a frame and just sticking the SLK body parts on it...

One thing I dont understand is why do the SLK230 (with larger crank wheel) and SLK32 have the same amouth of torque but over 130 more hp in diffrent?