Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on June 28, 2004, 19:03:09
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Hi guys
I know you have been asked this question a hundred times but here goes.
Will a rear end from a 71 280 SEL fit in a 67 250 SL? Mine is 3.92 ratio and the donor is 3.2? can't read the last number. Haven't bought it yet just wanted to know first.
Thanks in advance
Tom
tdesjardins@ucsd.edu
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Yes it will fit with minor modifications. There are some previous posts about this. Also the brakes are not the same, they use different pads. It is more or less a bolt-in swap.
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Is the 250 a stick ???
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Originally posted by A Dalton
Is the 250 a stick ???
yes my 250 is a 4 speed
Tom
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Stick is fine for the changeout...
BTW, the 108 rear is a 3,27...
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I guess I'd better chime in! That unit is the one you're looking for if you want to drop the rear ratio to a more bearable level. I'd recommend getting it as complete as possible (preferably with traililng arms, etc.) just in case you mangle some bolts getting the old one out. I started my swap back in February, but have been taking my time as I wanted to swap out as many bushings, seals, etc., as I could while the thing was out. Occasionally,. certain bits would take a while to come in.
You'll need to get the speedo recalibrated if you want it to be usable. That'll run you about $150.
How many miles are on your 250?
John
John Livingston
Newport News, VA
1968 280SL 4 speed manual
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[It is a european model so KM but I have 80 on the odometer and from the records that came with it looks like the second time around. ote]Originally posted by johnlivingston
I guess I'd better chime in! That unit is the one you're looking for if you want to drop the rear ratio to a more bearable level. I'd recommend getting it as complete as possible (preferably with traililng arms, etc.) just in case you mangle some bolts getting the old one out. I started my swap back in February, but have been taking my time as I wanted to swap out as many bushings, seals, etc., as I could while the thing was out. Occasionally,. certain bits would take a while to come in.
You'll need to get the speedo recalibrated if you want it to be usable. That'll run you about $150.
How many miles are on your 250?
John
John Livingston
Newport News, VA
1968 280SL 4 speed manual
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