Author Topic: 230Sl with a Ford 8 Cyl 5.0 engine  (Read 2602 times)

Kenneth Gear

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230Sl with a Ford 8 Cyl 5.0 engine
« on: May 27, 2005, 20:00:00 »
While I woudln't to own it, I would like to drive it around the block to satisfy my curiosity.

I'm surprised the 5.0 forn engine fit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6338&item=4552985223&rd=1

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Re: 230Sl with a Ford 8 Cyl 5.0 engine
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2005, 05:16:44 »
There appears to be a radiator expansion tank where the battery was, it must be in the trunk.  What a massive modification project!

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Re: 230Sl with a Ford 8 Cyl 5.0 engine
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2005, 09:24:57 »
Battery has been moved to the original air filter area...

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Re: 230Sl with a Ford 8 Cyl 5.0 engine
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2005, 10:42:17 »
This car was on eBay and this site before, maybe 6 months ago.

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