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It's not a perfect swap but it was all done at home (except for IC welding and IC pipes).
It's been going strong for the last 5 years. Can't believe I've had it for that long.
Here's some photos of the exhaust (pre then post cat install):
Don't listen to americans when it comes to buying tyre dimensions, and then run said tyres with too much camber (pre-camber adjustment kit). I think another part of the reason I destroyed the tyres was with the auto ECU. at every gearchange, I could feel backlash. changed to manual ecu (and later PowerFC) and no more excessive wear:
Eventually my driveshaft "failed". Took apart the uni-joint and found this:
THis is excellent... i wonder if a 1J will fit my SLK
This comes home tomorrow with 90% of the fab work done. Not too much to go now. Will update with more pics shortly.
The merc diff had a small rubber coupling on it's input, which was never going to hold up to the new power. So i had the tripod machined off, and a new section grafted on to suit a BA falcon rear CV. This way i'll run a 1310 front uni, and commdore centre bearing/CV. I now only have 1 angle to align, and will have the best chance of a smooth drivetrain..
Hopefully if the weather clears up, i'll have it started tomorrow.
New front brakes in progress.
Merc rotors from a ML 4wd, twin spot front calipers. 330mm x32mm thick. Should be much better than the factory 284x22mm single spots.
Things are getting done up for the last time now with gaskets etc . I need to get some black silicon hose.
fantastic work mate, love the conversion hope u get it sorted
This drove under it's own power for the first time today -Just up and down the driveway. Still a heap of little jobs to do, but it is certainly nice to drive it for the first time after so many hours of work.
Sweet luxo sleeper Glen
Lily Simpson 6.7.2010
R.I.P.
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