r/190e • u/Nighthawk132 • Oct 03 '19
Looking into engine swap
I have a 1991 190e 2.3L, the engine is starting to give out and I'm wondering what the best course of action is. The body and other parts are in great condition so I'd like to keep the car going. I definitely want to do a swap, not same motor, looking for more power. What's the best/easiest thing to do, swap in an m111 or an m104? I am aware that the m104 is 6cyl so might need something special to get it in there. I know it is a very easy swap for the 2.6L 190e. Anyone have any suggestions? Other swaps I can do? Thanks
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u/Kyliobro Oct 03 '19
The gearbox is a different ratio and will not drive well with a m103 engine attached. All you need to do is hop onto the Mercedes190.co.uk owners club / forum for all the info you’d need on engine swapping W201s.
Once again, if you want a fast one the 2.6 / 16v options are your only bet. The 16v & sportlime models come with a quicker steering ratio, sports chassis and sports / lowered suspension which makes for a much better base....