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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Research & Development => Topic started by: aboushadi on January 04, 2013, 18:09:26

Title: 4 cylinder engine in 230sl
Post by: aboushadi on January 04, 2013, 18:09:26

Hi All
Anyone with experience placing a four cylinder engine from a w 123 for example in sl 230?
any links, or opinions are welcome

thanks

Title: Re: 4 cylinder engine in 230sl
Post by: Ulf on February 17, 2013, 11:12:53

I have both a 230 SL (1964) and a w123 230E (1984) and although the w123 2.3 inline four is a great little engine that is almost as smooth as a straight-six, I wouldn't consider going in that direction unless it was absolutely necessary. But I know that there are still a lot of w123's in Egypt and the Middle East, so sourcing parts probably would be a million times easier and a lot less expensive...

Title: Re: 4 cylinder engine in 230sl
Post by: Benz Dr. on February 17, 2013, 17:07:38

I agree with this...... sort of. Once a car reaches a certain age and the '' MB, dealer only parts '' are subbed over to the Classic Center, the prices go up dramaticly.

 123 and 107 are now Classic Center. Compare the before and after prices and get back to me.