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t walgamuth · #2 12-09-2007, 11:59 AM

Roncallo,

I have no issue with the morality of it. These benzes are old and not very rare so I don't see the harm in modifying them.

I just don't see it for myself. The engines are the most durable part usually so if a person has one that gets run low on oil or water and destroyed buying and installing a used engine is a pretty decent option since there are still quite a few cars in the yards. This option will begin to close sometime as the cars continue to age.

I don't know how many folks would pony up that kind of money for a chebby swap, but I think you might get a few takers for a v12 kit. The v12 cars are so expensive to operate I imagine one can find some around with body damage and excellent drive trains. The problem is finding a 107 worth swapping an high buck engine into considering the fact that the factory engines are so durable.

I think most folks taking the chebby route think like trucknik, that it is a cheap and simple alternative to fixing it with original parts.

And yes, most swaps begin with dad's caprice being used to get a benz going. Most cross species swaps also probably are never really finished either.

Good luck with your venture if you decide to go ahead with it. It would seem with your extensive documentation you could probably duplicate your v12 swap for someone else. The trick is being able to do it quickly enough to turn a profit on it.

Tom W