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MB 190E Engine Conversion
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Thu, 15 August 2002 05:31
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Ok guys, I have a 190E that usually sits in the corner of the garage gathering dust. It was originally bought as a cheap run around car to get me to uni and back every week, but eventually i stopped taking it cos the Soarer was a much better (and FUN!) drive. Its not a bad car, rides ok, and looks nice (bodykit, new paint, AMG wheels) but its as slow as my tricycle i had when i was 3! I've always wanted to swap the enigne but could never decide.
Anyone know if either an SR20DET or 3S-GTE would fit? If not does any one have any suggestions? I would prefer something turbo if possible.
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Location:
Melbourne
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July 2002
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Re: MB 190E Engine Conversion
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Fri, 16 August 2002 00:14
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I seem to recall an issue of Zoom (I think) that had the NA engine in a MB 4cyl turboed rather than an engine swap.
In my opinion that would be easier than a swap and may even be cheaper. I'm certain that MB engines are strong enough to handle forced induction - german over-engineering 
No idea what they did to run it though - might have been a Link Plus as I think AVO did the work.
I'll see if I can locate the article.
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Preston
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June 2002
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Re: MB 190E Engine Conversion
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Fri, 16 August 2002 03:11
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yeah that would be great if you could. Or at least find out what issue it was cos my friend has a lot of them. Thanks 
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Location:
Sydney, Australia
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May 2002
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Re: MB 190E Engine Conversion
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Fri, 16 August 2002 05:30
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I almost bought a 190E Cosworth once... beautiful car... maybe still will one day, when my sprinter karks it
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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May 2002
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Re: MB 190E Engine Conversion
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Fri, 16 August 2002 08:35
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the turbo C180 is in zoom 23
Tim.
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Preston
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June 2002
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Re: MB 190E Engine Conversion
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Sat, 17 August 2002 06:53
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I imorted the 190E from Hong Kong and had a choice between that one and a cosworth model, but the engine in the cosworth was completely stuffed. Ive looked at trying to get some of the other MB engines, but some are huge $$$$$, which is why i started looking to jap engines.
P.S thanx for the issue number Tim, I'll check that out.
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