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glenn

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250 to 230 rear end transplant
« on: June 10, 2009, 01:46:10 »
Can I put a 250SL rear end in a 230SL??  Can I put a 250SE 4 door rear end in a 230SL??  Mainly for the disc brakes.
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ja17

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Re: 250 to 230 rear end transplant
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2009, 03:02:08 »
Hello,

They will interchange easily.  You will need to use the emergency brake cables for a W113 car with disc brakes.
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Joe Alexander
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1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
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Benz Dr.

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Re: 250 to 230 rear end transplant
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2009, 05:45:14 »
You will also need the brake pressure regulator.
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jameshoward

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Re: 250 to 230 rear end transplant
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2009, 06:14:43 »
Glenn,

If you doing it just for the disc brakes, why bother? The majority of the braking is at the front on both cars. Many modern vehicles still use drum brakes. If you are going to do it then change the ratio of the rear diff and get more speed for your revs.

I'm changing my rear diff to get the benefits of a different ration. My drum brakes are well set up and in good condition, so changing to discs is an unwelcome hassle.

James
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