Cool project. Will be watching this project develop. Factory production assembly usually uses GMAW (MIG) for aluminum-either manual or by robotics-the welds look like that-lots of soot but the actually weld bead looked normal.
The XF motorsports channel got pretty crazy pretty fast, been here since the sk8215 days lmaoo. I'm an engineering student in India and i wanted to ask, which softwares did you use for the vehicle dynamics design on the E55? I've been working on a small car of my own for sometime, but I'm struggling to find a way to simulate my suspension properly. Thanks in advance!
Looking forward to this progressing! I am a little surprised that the suspension and sub frames are not being transferred too. Would definitely feel like a C63 then!!! I watched a video of a C63 shorted and fitted with a 190e evolution 2 body, was absolutely amazing conversion!
Hi Great Project for sure!!! The R107 1985 came with ABS System so there is already speed sensors on the front wheels. I think the rear has only a sensor on the differential.
Nice work. Looks like its going to be a huge job. I love seeing the fabrication work. The C class wasn't made to be nice it was made to be cheap so they skimp on the welding. I'm wondering if the module that wasn't mounted to anything was aftermarket. Maybe security system or GPS tracking system?
this is so cool, i wanna do this with muscle cars and other classics, maybe not for the performance side but engine and trans swap so you can drive around without breaking the bank at the gas pump! much love
The R 107 from 1986 on had ABS. So front suspension parts should be a straight bolt in with ABS sensors, at the rear these only had one sensor in the diff, so there you would have to make up something yourself. The 1986 on also had bigger front brakes. I of course can't tell you if the sensors from an 86 on would work with the modern ABS system or if the new sensors would fit in the old mounting holes.
disassembly is simple, assembly will be a challenge... good luck :) admittedly, theoretically, the installation cannot be mixed up, but the number of modules without detailed description and photos.
Another brilliant episode. Thanks for sharing your great work with us. Can't wait to see the next one. By the way did Sebastian use TIG or MIG for these pretty welds?
Unless there's an MB logo on that zip tied module, I would expect that is some kind of alarm or tracking system added aftermarket. If it is a stock module, that is kinda shameful.
I doubt that module was MB. I haven't seen anything lile that on my old Peugeot 406 from 2000 something let alone on a MB AMG. That si not OEM for sure.
I doubt the welding was done by hand as well. That's the point of hand built cars, the welder is the quality control. The robot does not know what a good weld looks like...
what an awesome project can't wait to see the end results. I own an SL (R129) and and S63 (W221) with the 157 engine, hmmmmm, now you got me thinking lol
Great project but bad choice of R107 to start with, why start with a rusty car? Also if you plan to convert to RHD are you aware that the RHD and LHD have different bulkheads to accommodate the brake booster on one side or the other?
Would be interesting to see the welding on other models from a similar period and a later year. Could be a very early w204 chassis or just a bad day in the factory! I know the finish under the dash on my w211 was quite a bit better but that was a 2004 car. Just wait till you see behind the dash on a BMW e9x series car, it’s all just mild steel. Mostly coated with surface rust and almost looks like it’s just tack welded together 😔
The R107 did came from the factory withe ABS. But it was a option for it. And you beter chance the rear suspension for the ALU type much better. And look at the front suspension because it will crack at the welds. Google it and you will see👍🏻
How would this car electronics would react if one would remove the engine with it's ecu? Is it possible to make all the electronics work without engine and gearbox?
It seems like it's more work pulling the engine and transmission separately, you have a lift, just drop the whole powertrain from the bottom, cradle and all.
I think your question is redundant being that: 1. He had a lift right next to alignment machine that currently is holding up SL, 2. He explained exactly that this would be easier on other lift but it is being occupied by SL. Just an observation but you may want to watch entire video next time and it may answer any additional questions you may have.
@@daveh2612 Figured i'd throw in a joke! Also nice buy on that w210 E55! They are appreciating in value like crazy compared to prices 2 years ago. Key from dealer is a b**** esp with fact as you pointed out they want you to take car to them after everything. On bright side, now that you have a key, check FB marketplace and find yourself a local guy that can copy that key for about 100-$150 (including blade key cut). At least here in NY/CT/MA that is price range.
Can you talk about the hood sensor wiring im having trouble with it is not the sensor it has a short somewhere in the wiring looks like and im having trouble
I think to make life easy just give it a stand alone ECU like haltech and just salvage the car wiring like lights signals ac with the haltach dash it will make the car much cleaner and less problems
Those welds might look crappy but thet are functional, they are underneath and cannot be seen. But that module with a zip tie, for sure that is not OEM. That module isn't OEM. It is gps or alarm or something aftermarket...
I don't think I've ever seen one with rust so I doubt that. Its was probally cheap and it's better to have a complete car for engine swap than a wrecked one.
as a tech for Mercedes this is all just heresy of the highest order, as an enthusiast this is amazing and I really wish I could put a 113k in my w140. so wild to see someone that is doing crazy stuff with benz
Have been really looking forward to this build but I find myself emotionally confused when you take a perfectly good and beautiful car and pull it apart to install into a 40yo body. I know it's not the same but why not LS it?
ikr?!...dude is *amazing* for real. the first video of his i watched of was about steering geometry and relationships with suspension (was thinking about building a trailer) and 10 seconds in i was subscribed (ruclips.net/video/VbReLNi2JP4/видео.html )...lol, that weekend i back-to-back watched all his videos, like a damn crackhead. xD have you seen the dope little race car he built when he was just a student living in pakistan??? IT'S FREAKIN' INCREDIBLE! dude can learn and then do _anything_ at an extremely high level, and nothing will stop him. and he makes these videos himself too. RESPECT.
I commend you for accepting such a project. It is possible that the owner has some preconceived expectations about how this car will be after transferring all that hardware. Perhaps like a factory engineered and assembled car? Doubtful. Make sure you get full payment before they take delivery.
Half measures patching the w107. Should be a full bare shell blast and restore job. This car will not be worth the labour invested because it is no longer an original SL, it won't handle the power of the M156 due to its older suspension design. Check out Retropower in the UK to see how a proper restomod is carried out.
Shocks me too. I’d probably just buy an engine and other parts and work on the project without crushing the lovely Benz. I’m sad again all this for the old rusty car...
I thought the customer wanted it to feel like a modern car? Idk why but i kinda expected to see suspension and all moved over or the old body on the new frame :D
You are not seriously considering mating that engine to the crappy rear suspension of the old SL380, are you? Swing arm rears are dangerous when cornering fast and Mercedes Benz learned that lesson the hard way and never used them on track again after a most unfortunate accident when their 300SL flew right into the spectators a long time ago. Finding a way to transplant a whole rear 21st century multiple link subframe to the old SL is definitely going to make it driveable anywhere, and not just on drag strips. Otherwise, a great job!
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been here since sk8215!
Do you have any idea what the old name actually meant?
@@paldimmen2851 nooo idea, tbh. i just have it ingrained in my memory from the drs videos
@@paldimmen2851 idk something between sk8(shehryar and skate) 215 i dont know
Me too
Same!
This is some high level mechanical skills
damn this car will be awesome!
this car when finished will be what they call...'Proper' ;) Great work as always! I am also very happy that the owner plans to build the C63 as well!
absolutely fantastic project and great work!
Keep doing it Frankenstein!
Eff the haters.
This will be the classic car we want with the modern tech we want.
Just do it! Let's go!
Agree I would do the same if I was at the mechanical level ill keep my 380sl stock but yes do it
Phenomenal work.
Cool project. Will be watching this project develop. Factory production assembly usually uses GMAW (MIG) for aluminum-either manual or by robotics-the welds look like that-lots of soot but the actually weld bead looked normal.
This channel is amazing with all the content you have it should be at a million subs at least.
I like the way you make it sound so simple
I think that this project will be as fascinating to follow as the E55ASL project. You are a brave man to dive into a project this complex.
You have wery good music taste! Wish there were more car build videos that are so nice to hear then your videos.
The XF motorsports channel got pretty crazy pretty fast, been here since the sk8215 days lmaoo. I'm an engineering student in India and i wanted to ask, which softwares did you use for the vehicle dynamics design on the E55? I've been working on a small car of my own for sometime, but I'm struggling to find a way to simulate my suspension properly. Thanks in advance!
LS Swap the W204 body, make use of the merc chassis
lS swap, 5 speed, 180degree headers, supercharger
OM606
Looking forward to this progressing!
I am a little surprised that the suspension and sub frames are not being transferred too. Would definitely feel like a C63 then!!!
I watched a video of a C63 shorted and fitted with a 190e evolution 2 body, was absolutely amazing conversion!
Hi Great Project for sure!!! The R107 1985 came with ABS System so there is already speed sensors on the front wheels. I think the rear has only a sensor on the differential.
This one looks like an incredible build in the making, can’t wait to see what it turns out like
This project looks incredible...good luck with that!!!
Will you be able to programme out the unnecessary can bus items? Eg the rear doors and other modules you won’t use. :)
Nice. I seen one but it is cool to see how they did it.
You make it look so easy! I make everything 5 times harder than it should be... great job so far!
*Nice progress.* I have to admit, this will be a very desirable and extremely cool SL!
Love the work, cars that people truly want
Nice work. Looks like its going to be a huge job. I love seeing the fabrication work. The C class wasn't made to be nice it was made to be cheap so they skimp on the welding. I'm wondering if the module that wasn't mounted to anything was aftermarket. Maybe security system or GPS tracking system?
Sweet project
Do you happen to have a video showing how to remove the M156 by lowering the subframe? Is the subframe the better way to remove the engine?
this is so cool, i wanna do this with muscle cars and other classics, maybe not for the performance side but engine and trans swap so you can drive around without breaking the bank at the gas pump! much love
Bro... you're brave! Keep up the awesome work 👏
I would put a om606 with a manual transmission in that c63
The R 107 from 1986 on had ABS. So front suspension parts should be a straight bolt in with ABS sensors, at the rear these only had one sensor in the diff, so there you would
have to make up something yourself. The 1986 on also had bigger front brakes. I of course can't tell you if the sensors from an 86 on would work with the modern ABS system
or if the new sensors would fit in the old mounting holes.
Any chance you have any of the body work from the c63 still?
What happened to the SEC V12 swap? That was very cool.
disassembly is simple, assembly will be a challenge... good luck :) admittedly, theoretically, the installation cannot be mixed up, but the number of modules without detailed description and photos.
Replace the power steering reservoir too. The filter clogs up and starves the pump causing whine like the pump is dying.
Another brilliant episode. Thanks for sharing your great work with us. Can't wait to see the next one. By the way did Sebastian use TIG or MIG for these pretty welds?
are u gonna put the cluster, wheel, dash and stuff in the sl? would be sick if u were able to fit it with that oem popup screen and stuff.
Awsome Fab work/rust repairs 👌👍
Did you make a video taking the rest of the wire out?
"If anyone is interested in buying this car" few moments later "look at all this crapy welding" LOL
Unless there's an MB logo on that zip tied module, I would expect that is some kind of alarm or tracking system added aftermarket. If it is a stock module, that is kinda shameful.
I doubt that module was MB. I haven't seen anything lile that on my old Peugeot 406 from 2000 something let alone on a MB AMG. That si not OEM for sure.
Looks like an ESL simulator
I doubt the welding was done by hand as well. That's the point of hand built cars, the welder is the quality control. The robot does not know what a good weld looks like...
what an awesome project can't wait to see the end results. I own an SL (R129) and and S63 (W221) with the 157 engine, hmmmmm, now you got me thinking lol
Great project but bad choice of R107 to start with, why start with a rusty car? Also if you plan to convert to RHD are you aware that the RHD and LHD have different bulkheads to accommodate the brake booster on one side or the other?
Great work, what’s happening with the e55 manual. You giving up on it?
Would be interesting to see the welding on other models from a similar period and a later year. Could be a very early w204 chassis or just a bad day in the factory! I know the finish under the dash on my w211 was quite a bit better but that was a 2004 car.
Just wait till you see behind the dash on a BMW e9x series car, it’s all just mild steel. Mostly coated with surface rust and almost looks like it’s just tack welded together 😔
Why aren't you transplanting the C63 subframes, suspension & steering into the SL?
The R107 did came from the factory withe ABS. But it was a option for it. And you beter chance the rear suspension for the ALU type much better. And look at the front suspension because it will crack at the welds. Google it and you will see👍🏻
Yesiirr. Its gonna be crazy.
My R107 is waiting for your R107 engine swap. How's that coming along?
Wear eye protection when working under a vehicle. 3:37
I love this project!
How much does a project like this cost, When you have the 2 cars???
How would this car electronics would react if one would remove the engine with it's ecu? Is it possible to make all the electronics work without engine and gearbox?
Put a V12 in it! We did it a few times!
Hey man.. got anything planned with these amg rims? currently looking for them😉😂
Are you putting the C63 AMG interior in the SL?
love this project
It seems like it's more work pulling the engine and transmission separately, you have a lift, just drop the whole powertrain from the bottom, cradle and all.
I think your question is redundant being that:
1. He had a lift right next to alignment machine that currently is holding up SL,
2. He explained exactly that this would be easier on other lift but it is being occupied by SL.
Just an observation but you may want to watch entire video next time and it may answer any additional questions you may have.
@@stevetech7503 alright, calm down killer.
@@daveh2612 "i ain't a killer but dont push me"
@@stevetech7503 😂 RIP Tupac
@@daveh2612 Figured i'd throw in a joke! Also nice buy on that w210 E55! They are appreciating in value like crazy compared to prices 2 years ago. Key from dealer is a b**** esp with fact as you pointed out they want you to take car to them after everything. On bright side, now that you have a key, check FB marketplace and find yourself a local guy that can copy that key for about 100-$150 (including blade key cut). At least here in NY/CT/MA that is price range.
It will never be better than the excellence sl
Please, make detailed videos when you do the wiring between the engine and the old car and gauges
If i want to engine swap a W204 C300 with a C63 W204 2014 motor . What would you need ?
The person who is reading this comment i wish you great success health love and happiness God bless everyone here ❤
Can you talk about the hood sensor wiring im having trouble with it is not the sensor it has a short somewhere in the wiring looks like and im having trouble
why aren´t you transfering the brakes?
I was waiting for this video :) 🔥🔥
the black soot on the aluminum welds would indicate that they're welding with helium in their shielding gas.
I think to make life easy just give it a stand alone ECU like haltech and just salvage the car wiring like lights signals ac with the haltach dash it will make the car much cleaner and less problems
Waiting for part 3
Those welds might look crappy but thet are functional, they are underneath and cannot be seen. But that module with a zip tie, for sure that is not OEM. That module isn't OEM. It is gps or alarm or something aftermarket...
I am thinking it is a canbus adapter for an aftermarket stereo head unit so the steering wheel buttons will still work.
Is there a part 5
Fantastic
Someone should send this vid to Mercedes quality control dept to let them know what was exposed to the quality they put out to correct moving forward.
You would think they would put more effort in with a $100k+ new car
Like anyone thinks Mercedes post-2000 make quality cars. Feels like it, drives so, but obvious quality is not at the past standard.
Why not use a crashed c63? 😢
Does the C63 have a terminal rust issue that it's being used as a donor car?
I don't think I've ever seen one with rust so I doubt that. Its was probally cheap and it's better to have a complete car for engine swap than a wrecked one.
as a tech for Mercedes this is all just heresy of the highest order, as an enthusiast this is amazing and I really wish I could put a 113k in my w140. so wild to see someone that is doing crazy stuff with benz
If it is a 6 cylinder petrol or diesel you should turbo it instead of swapping imo :)
Have been really looking forward to this build but I find myself emotionally confused when you take a perfectly good and beautiful car and pull it apart to install into a 40yo body. I know it's not the same but why not LS it?
Because that's what a paying customer requested.
To make the engine reliable, an X-pipe would be a good option. That basic straight pipe sounded like burning exhaust valves.
Where's the other part 4 fur this car
Is there a link to your biographical info? Engineer, designer, fabricator, mechanic. Way too many skills.
ikr?!...dude is *amazing* for real. the first video of his i watched of was about steering geometry and relationships with suspension (was thinking about building a trailer) and 10 seconds in i was subscribed (ruclips.net/video/VbReLNi2JP4/видео.html )...lol, that weekend i back-to-back watched all his videos, like a damn crackhead. xD have you seen the dope little race car he built when he was just a student living in pakistan??? IT'S FREAKIN' INCREDIBLE! dude can learn and then do _anything_ at an extremely high level, and nothing will stop him. and he makes these videos himself too. RESPECT.
I commend you for accepting such a project. It is possible that the owner has some preconceived expectations about how this car will be after transferring all that hardware. Perhaps like a factory engineered and assembled car? Doubtful.
Make sure you get full payment before they take delivery.
Booooooom !!!!! Love it
Used to pull that roll back move myself. Then one day my foot slipped and I got to feel what's it's like to be rolled over by a 80' Mercury Capri.
Half measures patching the w107. Should be a full bare shell blast and restore job. This car will not be worth the labour invested because it is no longer an original SL, it won't handle the power of the M156 due to its older suspension design. Check out Retropower in the UK to see how a proper restomod is carried out.
Oh man. That’s a $50,000 car here in Australia..... a perfectly working $50,000 car..... 😱
Shocks me too. I’d probably just buy an engine and other parts and work on the project without crushing the lovely Benz. I’m sad again all this for the old rusty car...
that module is aftermarket.
Love myself some engine swap content 👌
Well at least you know the name of the guy that put it together (AMG plaque). Find out who did the welding.
Love the channel and i am sure the result will be awesome. But damn, thats difficult to watch, you killing the the C63. Poor car. 😥 😥 😥
Yeah, he's basically ruining two great cars. I don't like a new engine in a classic benz
I thought the customer wanted it to feel like a modern car? Idk why but i kinda expected to see suspension and all moved over or the old body on the new frame :D
Do you still live in India or do you live in Canada now? Sorry, saw the home built race car and couldn’t figure it out
@AClockHead103 oh ok thanks
You are not seriously considering mating that engine to the crappy rear suspension of the old SL380, are you? Swing arm rears are dangerous when cornering fast and Mercedes Benz learned that lesson the hard way and never used them on track again after a most unfortunate accident when their 300SL flew right into the spectators a long time ago. Finding a way to transplant a whole rear 21st century multiple link subframe to the old SL is definitely going to make it driveable anywhere, and not just on drag strips. Otherwise, a great job!
How much you charge for all this?
♻️
whatever it is, *it ain't enough.*
dude is equivelent to 100 top mechanics raised to the power of 7 master engineers.
prob easier to make the sl body fit on the c63 frame lol
E55 M/T ..M113k - cd009 .. PLEASE
Oh no! Thought you forgot about this project. 😰
plase last part
Man I hate to this c63 get torn apart
as a R107 owner this is my dream lmao
It's a shame a w204 has to be destroyed to make your dream come true.
Next part ?
Ciao, This is my dream for C107 but R107 ... that’s ok 😃 !!
Certainly there are sick assholes in this world to do this to a c63 is real stupid but when you have some money and don't wanna spend too much