This 1974 Mercedes 450SL (R107) is getting a new heart thanks to its owner Metalman 329. The plan is to replace the factory 4.5 L V8 with a 6.0 L LSx V8 (Vortec 6000) from a 2004 Chevy 2500HD truck. The engine will be paired with a GM 4L60E or 4L80E automatic transmission and the factory Mercedes rear end. The owner reviews the Mercedes 450SL and shows the donor truck in the videos below.
Source: Metalman 329 via Piotr
Hi , I actually swapped a 95 LT1 and a 4 L 60 e transmission . Was a bit challenging but no major issues did have to modify the pan and use a front sump due to the sway bar being in the way for the rear sump . The 4 L 60 e was least of the problems just had a make my own mounting plate using the existing holes from the old one short up the drive shaft. Just a heads up leave that expansion tank right where it is you’ll need it.
Hi Don. Thanks for sharing your experience. What did you use for motor mounts?
Did you ever find this out!?
Hi Ted. I did not.