Here is my new build thread! This is a new thing to do me writing threads like this so bear with me.
I have purchased a volvo c304 6x6 to build out as an offroad sprintervan like expedition camper. I have done multiple engine swaps before but with more common engines like the chevy LS motors and the cummins 6bt and 4bt's. The mercedes world is a bit new to me as well as the electronics this car and motor posses.
I am posting here because I am hoping to get some of your guys' expertise from the MB world! And thank you all in advance!
I will try to post as many pictures as I can as I go along.
So far I had the car shipped last weekend, spent two days driving it around (without a hood) to make sure the motor ran well and so that I could pinpoint any issues before removing it. There were no issues so on with the chopping block!
Engine and trans were relatively easy to yank out. Where it gets hard will be keeping track of all the electronics. (as you can tell im a bit worried about this)
Im glad I have the entire car to pull parts from for this swap.
This weekend I am hoping to get the body off the frame of the volvo and do some test fitting. I have thought about removing the front subframe from the e320 and making it so I can bolt it back to the Volvo. Either that or welding in custom mounts will work as well. I have measured and im sure I will need to make a custom intake and exhaust to make it narrow enough to fit between the rails.
People have done the om606 swaps in this vehicle and I believe also the om617.
Any experts in here know much about the om648 and electronics that go with?
I have purchased a volvo c304 6x6 to build out as an offroad sprintervan like expedition camper. I have done multiple engine swaps before but with more common engines like the chevy LS motors and the cummins 6bt and 4bt's. The mercedes world is a bit new to me as well as the electronics this car and motor posses.
I am posting here because I am hoping to get some of your guys' expertise from the MB world! And thank you all in advance!
I will try to post as many pictures as I can as I go along.
So far I had the car shipped last weekend, spent two days driving it around (without a hood) to make sure the motor ran well and so that I could pinpoint any issues before removing it. There were no issues so on with the chopping block!
Engine and trans were relatively easy to yank out. Where it gets hard will be keeping track of all the electronics. (as you can tell im a bit worried about this)
Im glad I have the entire car to pull parts from for this swap.
This weekend I am hoping to get the body off the frame of the volvo and do some test fitting. I have thought about removing the front subframe from the e320 and making it so I can bolt it back to the Volvo. Either that or welding in custom mounts will work as well. I have measured and im sure I will need to make a custom intake and exhaust to make it narrow enough to fit between the rails.
People have done the om606 swaps in this vehicle and I believe also the om617.
Any experts in here know much about the om648 and electronics that go with?
