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Old 11-08-2016, 12:03 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Clipper - '80 American Clipper 21' Rear Kitchen

Mercedes - '05 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon, base
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What engine is in the camper? 400?, 383?, 360?, 0r 318? My bet is that it is a 360, which was a stroked 318. IIRC, those were carburated engines that tended to carbon up the intake manifold. Those are solid engines. Why not update it with port injection? I don't see why you need to replace the engine. Just update the torque converter with one that locks up (1982 or 83 model ?). What is the rear axle ratio?
It's a 440-3, and I haven't figured out the rear end ratio yet. I need to look it up.

I don't plan to replace the engine, just give it a good tuneup for now. A port injection swap would be fun as well, but I think the 4th speed would be a bigger result and help with noise etc overall as well.
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