Originally Posted by
lotsofspareparts
I of course was reading about the 3.7 as well. Is it just my research, or are they harder to find?
I guess I was asking about the 4.3 because I can pick up a wrecked but running C430 for $1000.
Jared
You can find a high milage 3.7 and comoketly rebuild in with mercedes prices (which are high) for cheaper than do a v8 swap.
If you are set and have the budget for a v8 swap and want a 6 speed there is a company that makes aluminum single mass flywheels and adapters to mount bmw 6 speed trans behind a mercedes m113 and then have a torque capacity of 450 + depending if you do more to it.
A v8 swap adds alot of $$$
If it was a quick drop in weekend project, there would be alot of then done.
Unfortunately there is not a step by step thread on the swap from people that have done it
wish there was, to help others out, but I have asked a few times and didn't get much, if i did it i want to get as much prep done as i can before hand.
or drive mine till it is worn out and get a c7 next.