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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @elowell1
    @elowell1 2 місяці тому +17

    I’ve always wanted a 6.9…. My grandfather daily drove his back in the 80s and always talked about how awesome it was. I do have a w126 that I’ve owned for about 19 years and it still feels like the best built car out there!! Thanks for sharing!

    • @2alexecon
      @2alexecon 2 місяці тому +1

      Show some damn respect to one of the most perfect pieces of automotive history.

    • @ByronTexas
      @ByronTexas 2 місяці тому +1

      @@2alexecon I think he did

    • @MrTheHillfolk
      @MrTheHillfolk Місяць тому +1

      I've had a major boner for a jet black 90-91 560sec lately.
      I'll have to find one sooner or later.
      No amg stuff ,I like the look of them enough without it.

    • @elowell1
      @elowell1 Місяць тому

      @@MrTheHillfolk the sec was always one of my favorites, I longed for one back in the day. I would love to complete my collection with an SL and an SEC 🤤

  • @Doctorevil666
    @Doctorevil666 Місяць тому +9

    I had a euro spec 6.9 in the late 80's no emissions tech here in Australia. The car that made me fall in love with MB's. Had a tuned 2.5 inch single exhaust also a 14 inch nardi steering wheel. I used it to travel interstate fortnightly as I had a business in Sydney and lived on the GC in Qld. My mates called her the flying lounge room. Had 16 inch Ronal wheels 225/50/16 tyres. It's limitation was the three speed auto your manual would be great for open road fuel efficiency as they loved a drink. I remember one night going up the coast raining and came up against a V8 statesman we played for about 5 hours playing passing games he'd overtake me then I'd overtake him. As we got closer to coffs Harbour he pulled in for fuel I also needed fuel but managed to get to halfway creek. Coming out of the petrol station these lights came up behind me. Thinking it's the statesman over playing now as I'm 4 hours from home. I put my foot down at about 5 kilometres behind me his lights started to flash blue. I immediately pulled over hopped out and sat on the boot waiting for the inevitable. Turned out to be a NSW highway patrol xr8 falcon. Before he could get out of his car I was standing next to his door. I think that put him on the back foot as his first statement was if I hadn't pulled over he wouldn't have been able to catch me as I pulled away from him while he was accelerating like he was standing still he was all over the Benz asking what it was. $ 180.00 dollar and I was on my way. That was a 945 kilometre journey 8 hours regularly a couple of times I did it in 7.5 hours before all the new highway was built and we'd go through little towns along the way. I named her Battlestar Galactica huge but could move if needed

  • @hyattbusbey3563
    @hyattbusbey3563 Місяць тому +1

    I have a gutted and caged W116 race car. It is smooth and comfy on track. Currently down for a drivetrain swap. Rock on! Love the manual swap

  • @chrisk7626
    @chrisk7626 2 місяці тому +7

    I'm Bavarian German. All I can say is Wunderbar🎉

  • @kingcountrytowing
    @kingcountrytowing 2 місяці тому +6

    The manual swap made this into a monster! Amazing car

  • @CannonballCC
    @CannonballCC 2 місяці тому +3

    What a legendary car driven by 2 more legends

  • @markcrockford9679
    @markcrockford9679 2 місяці тому +1

    The OG Hammer ! Raced one on my bike when they were current !! We had to agree to disagree !! Lol ! Fast cars !

  • @mericavids
    @mericavids 2 місяці тому +1

    Mercedes can run all day and make it look easy. My little 1985 380 SL is quite comfortable at 90

  • @Medes06
    @Medes06 2 місяці тому +1

    that is a beautiful car, amazing. And then job you've done... incredible

  • @jaked5651
    @jaked5651 2 місяці тому +4

    Such an amazing car. The ultimate 116!!!!

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому +1

      I couldn’t ask anything different from it, you’re right

  • @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies
    @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies 2 місяці тому +7

    i want a 560 sec. With a 5 speed Black int. Amg mom
    o block Euro spec. That’s a sweet 450
    ❤❤

  • @chris_austria
    @chris_austria 2 місяці тому +5

    The V8 sounds amazing❤

    • @garybrown4671
      @garybrown4671 2 місяці тому +1

      Agreed. It has a very pleasing exhaust note. It matches the look of the car, in my opinion.

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      sinister

  • @martinsv9183
    @martinsv9183 2 місяці тому +11

    I've always been curious how one of these 116 or 126s would feel with a much lighter m112 or m113 engine instead of the much heavier units they came with. How that would effect driving charasteristics.

    • @tjts1
      @tjts1 2 місяці тому +1

      This is the way!

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      The chassis are so well built, it’s fabulous

    • @tommivirtanen2782
      @tommivirtanen2782 2 місяці тому +2

      i had a w126 with m112 running e85 and pushing 241 to the wheels. It was fun and the sound was amazing with no cats

    • @N.D.J.S.
      @N.D.J.S. 2 місяці тому +1

      oh yes.... w116 with m113k ❤❤❤💦💦

    • @rustyjeep2469
      @rustyjeep2469 2 місяці тому

      @@tommivirtanen2782 that sounds like an awesome build, do you have any video on it?

  • @rayyacht4342
    @rayyacht4342 2 місяці тому

    What a nice toy. And the sound amazes me. The stock configuration emphasised on quiet and smooth acoustics. Which made sense. Although a grinding noise dominated the engine sound IIRC. Your beast is a great modification on that. I'm working at the site that this car was born, so I'm excited to see what you did. And: Good old times when this car was manufactured. No legions of bean counters interfering with the engineering goals.

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      The sound is almost what I’m most proud of. Big displacement goodness

  • @gearshiftgarage1
    @gearshiftgarage1 2 місяці тому +2

    This thing is a beast!!

  • @nickayivor8432
    @nickayivor8432 2 місяці тому

    Enjoy your weekend with all your family around you and everyone else,@DCMotorWerks
    Tony 🎥 footage is brilliant, thank you .take care,Tony
    👍
    WISE,Cameron Davis DC MotorWerks
    ASTUTE, AARON TULIN DC MotorWerks
    Take care,everyone
    From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 15:26 Good Afternoon

  • @shiftinglanesgarage
    @shiftinglanesgarage 2 місяці тому +6

    If you don't have quad tailpipes, you must have quad front lights. MANDATORY. Great video man!

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому +2

      I like that requirement. Thank you

  • @blackericdenice
    @blackericdenice 2 місяці тому +2

    I've always wanted a Benz sense the first time I saw the amg Hammer around 1987. I bought my first 2 months ago. A 2007 c350 for $800 at an Atlanta police impound auction. It has 73k miles and I'm guessing the broke-azz owner stopped driving it because the right rear brake line rotted out. After a trip to Autozone and spending $60. It stop much better. I didn't know the 3.5 was so strong. I've hit the limiter @ 130 mph. My next Benz has to be a 2012 e350. I'm 345 lbs. and I need a little more room.

  • @garybrown4671
    @garybrown4671 2 місяці тому

    Now, put that angle drill back in the box for a few years. I bought mine for a project almost a decade ago, and have used it twice. Priceless, when you need it.

  • @TweedSuit
    @TweedSuit 2 місяці тому +1

    And in SUPER comfort.

  • @stephenredmon-bw1qe
    @stephenredmon-bw1qe 2 місяці тому +8

    I've never seen a 116 manual swap, very cool! What transmission did you use?

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому +3

      It’s from a euro bmw

    • @jamesmcdonnell5617
      @jamesmcdonnell5617 2 місяці тому

      ZF? Getrag?

    • @danielwgk
      @danielwgk Місяць тому

      Looks to be a GS6-17DG from a newer BMW 4cyl diesel with another bellhousing welded on and blended. I'm guessing it's an M117 bellhousing because the bolt holes didnt line up and M100 transmissions are a bit rare.

  • @G55STEYR
    @G55STEYR 2 місяці тому +1

    The original shift knob is the best shape.
    How fast is it now?

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому +3

      She will do 145 gps verified. Was 138 or so before the swap

  • @alphawrapper
    @alphawrapper 2 місяці тому

    Per usual. Great video!

  • @dad_jokes_4ever226
    @dad_jokes_4ever226 Місяць тому

    Epic car , love it !

  • @mikeabbott7931
    @mikeabbott7931 2 місяці тому +1

    Did you have to modify the cooling system?

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      I did a lower temp thermostat but otherwise stock

  • @jyrrays
    @jyrrays 2 місяці тому +1

    Did you run it wit Jetronic or is it K-jertonic?

  • @jamessmith-on3jf
    @jamessmith-on3jf 2 місяці тому

    In Europe the W116 was available in Manuel 280 350 and the 300SD

  • @mknmike
    @mknmike 2 місяці тому

    What transmission, bell, and engine flange were used for the project? (I'm still watching. So, I'm sorry if you cover that in the video.)

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      Custom built off of a getrag trans

    • @mknmike
      @mknmike 2 місяці тому +1

      @ but there was a bell housing that matched up on a few of the bolts holes, and I assume also in the diameter. Plus you proved that setup will hold up for thousands of miles. I know there are some sites that offer a 6-speed they claim will fit a 6.9, m117, m119, m113, etc. but I also understand those have different bolt patterns. I’m primarily an iron block v8 owner with a few alloy m117, have a few g76 4-speeds, plus one g76 5-speed and also a g265 waiting on the custom bell to be built to mate it to a m117 alloy block ala AMG. I can clearly see your 6-speed looks quite different, and I was wondering where you got it. If you don’t want to share, I respect that. Thanks for the video! The car looks and sounds awesome.

    • @danielwgk
      @danielwgk Місяць тому +1

      Looks to be a GS6-17DG from a newer BMW 4cyl diesel with another bellhousing welded on and blended. I'm guessing it's an M117 bellhousing because the bolt holes didnt line up and M100 transmissions are a bit rare.

  • @paulwortman483
    @paulwortman483 2 місяці тому +4

    Maybe extend the tail pipe a few centimeters???

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому +3

      A thought for sure

    • @paulwortman483
      @paulwortman483 2 місяці тому +1

      I remember back in the day of that being predominant on the back of cars!!! Brillo pads and water was the detail hack of the day.

  • @johnmohanmusic
    @johnmohanmusic 2 місяці тому

    I notice you chose the Uniden over the new Valentine One. Have you tried the new V1?

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      I have not tried the valentine

  • @lawrencehansen8731
    @lawrencehansen8731 2 місяці тому

    What's the hp?

  • @tommydavies936
    @tommydavies936 2 місяці тому +1

    Love that car!!!!

  • @chrisk7626
    @chrisk7626 2 місяці тому

    I used to work for a shop and Reseda California called Mark degroff. We did All European. I worked on all the parts for that motor. We were ancient rebuild and had rebuilt company. My boss would have filled that hole that you made oblong. With aluminum in 2 seconds and then headache ground off like it was never there and then we drilled the hole perfectly. to each his own Mickey Mouse will work.😁

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому

      @@chrisk7626 if time were on my side at the time

  • @argentrestorations
    @argentrestorations 2 місяці тому

    Fellow 6.9 owner here. Which box did you use for the conversion? The original 3 speed automatic does make the car a bit lame.

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  2 місяці тому +1

      @@argentrestorations it’s a getrag 6-speed from a European bmw. Custom built with a M100 bellhousing

    • @danielwgk
      @danielwgk Місяць тому

      Looks to be a GS6-17DG from a newer BMW 4cyl diesel with another bellhousing welded on and blended. I'm guessing it's an M117 bellhousing because the bolt holes didnt line up and M100 transmissions are a bit rare.

  • @JohnZornAscended
    @JohnZornAscended 2 місяці тому

    Awesome

  • @user-dg7sy8cz3b
    @user-dg7sy8cz3b 2 місяці тому

    The rally lights might be a little much for stealth?
    😂 Or just subtle clue to the animal inside.

  • @treetwoone9915
    @treetwoone9915 2 місяці тому

    First in! Keep this content coming!

  • @JamesCopeland-i1j
    @JamesCopeland-i1j Місяць тому

    Just had to offset the barn door aerodynamics with a larger fuel tank. Problem solved.

  • @NORTHSTARLOGISTICSLLC
    @NORTHSTARLOGISTICSLLC 2 місяці тому +2

    The older engines are better. You can add EFI and high compression pistons!

  • @christosthomasraounas2761
    @christosthomasraounas2761 Місяць тому

    One of yhe best mercs made.. for god sake get ride of those hideous spot lights, your killing the car

    • @DCMotorWerks
      @DCMotorWerks  Місяць тому

      Visibility is imperative

    • @christosthomasraounas2761
      @christosthomasraounas2761 Місяць тому

      @DCMotorWerks just go for something more period and above all tasteful....its an S class

  • @lancraft
    @lancraft 2 місяці тому +3

    A hack-job you can never sell.