So, did you have any issues with your 6th gear engagement. All of the other gears in my transmission engage great except for 6th. The shifter moves back into place. It just doesn’t engage.
So glad i found this channel and got to be your 1k subscriber cause I'm saving to do this swap on a 65 notchback mustang and trying to learn from everyone to make it as painless and cheap as possible keep up the great work man
I had this idea 30+ years ago (I was working at a Mercedes-Benz dealer and owned a '68 Camaro) but ideas don't count unless you act on them. Engine setback is essential and I couldn't see cutting up my Camaro.
Hi bro i did the same way but after a year was dead because of water infiltrates where you cutted in the begining distroied the berring inside the electromotor so there needs to be done avoid water leak in.
Hi , wonderful idea and work. I been wanting to install a Mercedes V12 in my Ferrari 355 challenge body (no engine and transmission) I love the V12 because the sound, power and smoothness. The problem is that I don’t know how long this engine is compared to the mid engine space . If you have some measurements please send them to me. I’ll be waiting the rest of the videos to see and hear this great build. Thanks
Hey! I am working on a 1993 600sl with the m120 engine. What are you using for an ecu, I have been having trouble finding one that will run 12 cylinders
I’m looking at the Haltech R5. Seems to be the only one that will do 12 cylinders sequentially. Most others are batch fire. They are pricey and currently difficult to find, but that’s the plan.
Bro, I'm installing my unisteer rack this morning. How does it steer with all of those joints? I'm trying to get it down to just 2 joints. It's been a nightmare to make the rack for though with my headers.
Why did you decide to use 1/4 in brake line going to the rear, understanding that may be what was used but since you're installing all new brakes just wondering why you didn't go with 3/16? Great video very informative!
Went this route based on the brake piston size. When I reached out to Wilwood, it’s what they suggested for this setup. Any smaller and it may have not moved enough fluid for the larger pistons out back. Thanks and looking to start videos again soon!
@@dream_killer_racing awesome thanks so much what was your Master cylinder bore size? Im building my 69 camaro bottom up and educating myself as it goes so just trying mirror a lot of what you got!
@@sethtannermiller to be honest I don’t recall. However, if you have the calipers for front and rear along with brake piston sizes you can call Wilwood or any other after market brake parts vendor and they will be able to source what’s best. That’s my experience.
I did a rebuild to my mt82 but i have problem with 4th gear it makeing a grind noes and not going into the gear when i took it of a found no porblem in the 4th gear pr the slider I suspect that my inside shifter is having some problems can i text you to get some help ? I'll be so thankfull
respectfully, cutting up a Renntech 7.4 ain't a good idea. that car should be restored, not hacked. do you realize how rare that car is? it's future Barrett Jackson material. I'm going to be blunt, brutally honest...if you need an M120 V12, pull it from a 4 door barge. The S600 and SL600 cars should be preserved !! Hacking that Renntech is like parting out an original 426 Hemi Cuda. it ain't too smart...
Well you’ll be happy to hear it was never put under the knife nor was that the intention. This car can be found being worked on in the Patina Collection 😁
Great project guys- for your connection to your block flange ( the oval port shape) instead of cutting and pulling apart the tube( to large a gap) to make the oval try making a hobb in the correct oval shape and after annealing the piece simply push the hobb in (using a stout press and some grease) to form the oval to round connector. clean and easy. Also I know it is maybe to late but did you consider two 3 into 1 headers on each side like the Ferrari Daytona? That is my project-a Daytona replica with the M120 and a late model corvette transaxle like the original car configuration. Keep your gaps to a minimum also. Built a set like these for my straight six BMW M3.Two 3 into 1 on that. Made the 5 inch long collectors as well. Make great power- they are 34 inch long primaries, but space is a problem for the V12 with 6 pipes on each side. You should try welding them yourself- you will get nothing but better with the practice. Keep your weld joints oil and grease free- wipe them down with acetone- no residue. Good luck !
Robert you are the man, We are also doing an M120 project as well and I have a CNC machine and was going to make a die to put the end of the tube into to press the OD into shape.. I just did the math and 3D scanned the entire engine to get all of the data, but more specifically the port shape exactly which works best with 1.875" x 0.095" wall primaries in order to get zero loss transitioning from Oval to round. So next up is to Machine the die to make the oval shape from 1.875" repeatable. but if any of you guys need anything don't hesitate to give me a shout -- Brett
Your Channel is AWESOME!!! Longtime MB fan and big fan of modifying them like you are doing with your M120. I have a manual swapped C55 and E420 on my channel. Love your M120 build and have been searching through all of your vids, Great stuff! Sub'd!
I need your help I installed an oem throw out bearing in my mt82 i put everything back together when i started the car i heard a humming noise when i press the clutch pedal it goes away but when i release the pedal it comes back I didn’t drive the car yet when it was down I checked the input shaft it had very very little play what do you think it may be
hey man I could use some dimensions ill try and find your information because im making similar plate for m104 and will likely need another for a v12. what hurdles did you have ?
A couple hurdles I ran into was finding the right distance from the engine for the trans to match up correctly. Cutting the bell housing square was a hurdle, even with the mill. One tip would be measure, measure and measure again. It’s possible but definitely not the easy button. Best of luck with your project! 👍🏻
Please tell me the details of the turbo kit you used for the m120 engine you have. Very important for me as I bought a twin turbo with super charger that is now gone unfortunately due to personal circumstances
Thanks for the support! Right now I’m working on some homestead things not real relevant to the build, but adding more space to the shop for more projects 😁. Hoping to get back to the exhaust late fall if not sooner. Thanks again!!
@@dream_killer_racing definitely home life comes first before hobbys! Just came across your video cause i was looking into the m120 motors, definitely glad i did. Ill be reaching out to you for help if i go through with a swap myself!
hey so this last week all of sudden i was drving my manual mustang gt 2012 and noticed if i put my car into 3rd gear it would rev the engine it seems like i lost my 3rd gear, all other gears felt fine, my question is what do you think got damaged and needs to be replaced?
