Engine Swap 280 to 230SL

[seyewinjobi]

I have a 230 SL. I am trying to replace the engine with a rebuilt 280 engine but I would like to keep my 4 speed manual trans. Some friends told me I will need to balance the 280 engine with the 230 four speed manual trans.

Please, I need some advice on how to correctly instal the 280 engine in my 230SL using my original 4 speed manual transmission.
Thanks
Alfred

[ja17]

Hello Alfred,
As long as your 280 engine had a manual transmission also, you should have no problems. If the 280 had a automatic then you have a little more work ahead of you. Let us know.


Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[seyewinjobi]

I want to use the 4 speed manual trans taken out of the 230 engine with the 280 engine , will it work? what will i need to do to do it correctly? my car is a 230sl But i want to replace the engine with a rebuilt 280 engine using my 230 4 speed manual trans.
Thanks
Alfred

[rwmastel]

You still did not answer if the 280 engine was built for (came with) an automatic or manual transmission.


EDIT
For some reason, this was answered in a different thread.  Please don't do this, it makes discussion hard to follow.
http://index.php?topic=2411

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[seyewinjobi]

I did not know my answer will be posted on aonther site, sorry it was non intentional. Another good member did answer my question wish is really helpful. my 280 engine was originally came with auto trans.   But Since the engine is rebuilt i am planning to use it with my original 4 speed manual trans that came with my 230 sl engine. I hope everything come out good.

[rwmastel]

Alfred,

Upgrading to a 280 engine and/or changing transmissions can all be done.  Keep asking questions here and we'll help as much as we can, there's some very experienced people on this forum!

Best of luck,

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420