Transmission swap on a M117
Transmission swap on a M117
I've heard that the flywheel and clutch from a 300E w124 might fit so you can put on a manual transmission but I have no Idea it's just something I heard.
Saterbonden
05-02-2010, 07:29 AM #1Hi. I wonder if anyone know if it is possible to bolt on a manual transmission on a M117 engine from a w126 who used to have a auto-transmission.
I've heard that the flywheel and clutch from a 300E w124 might fit so you can put on a manual transmission but I have no Idea it's just something I heard.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
if I am not mistaken the 107 chassis came with a 117 with a manual option, the clutch and flywheel part numbers can be looked up the parts catalog. I will try to load it here at home if not I will look it up during the week.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
Saterbonden
05-02-2010, 11:05 AM #3Ok sounds good and I forgot to say it's a 500sl engine don't know from what year it is tho.
Well that's what I tought would be most simple for me whit my tiny knowledge after reading that thread. hehe
Saterbonden
05-02-2010, 07:01 PM #5Oh that was a nice thread. So if i put this as basic as I can, if I manage to find a flywheel that fits on the m117 engine I can "simply" get a transmission and a clutch that would fit for that and cut off the bell housing from the auto-transmission and weld it on the manual transmission, it might work?
Well that's what I tought would be most simple for me whit my tiny knowledge after reading that thread. hehe
(05-02-2010, 07:01 PM)Saterbonden Oh that was a nice thread. So if i put this as basic as I can, if I manage to find a flywheel that fits on the m117 engine I can "simply" get a transmission and a clutch that would fit for that and cut off the bell housing from the auto-transmission and weld it on the manual transmission, it might work?
Well that's what I tought would be most simple for me whit my tiny knowledge after reading that thread. hehe
That or dig deep for the $1800+ to find a V8 manual transmission. Even in Europe.
(05-02-2010, 07:01 PM)Saterbonden Oh that was a nice thread. So if i put this as basic as I can, if I manage to find a flywheel that fits on the m117 engine I can "simply" get a transmission and a clutch that would fit for that and cut off the bell housing from the auto-transmission and weld it on the manual transmission, it might work?
Well that's what I tought would be most simple for me whit my tiny knowledge after reading that thread. hehe
That or dig deep for the $1800+ to find a V8 manual transmission. Even in Europe.
The oral history is that it was originally mated to a V8 in an SEC.
The bell housing is identical to the M110 and OM617 bell housings
so if the history for this transmission is true, I would think the V8 has the same bolt pattern.
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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed
My iron 5-speed has a mix of casting numbers starting with either 115 or 117.
The oral history is that it was originally mated to a V8 in an SEC.
The bell housing is identical to the M110 and OM617 bell housings
so if the history for this transmission is true, I would think the V8 has the same bolt pattern.
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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed
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