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    Posted: 16 Oct 18 at 16:37
Hi, i was about to scrap a mercedes clk 320 and had a light bulb moment ,The Doka could use that engine. the engine is solid but i wouldn't like to mess with the electrics so spoke to Emerald engine management and they said their K6 would control it if all the sensors are bosch brand. i imagine someone could make the adaptor plate, then its custom mounts onto a diesel cross bar? could this work ? its 212 BHP. 310 nm torque
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its an Automatic, will that be a problem?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote andy1300gt Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Oct 18 at 22:48
What plans do you have for a gearbox? There's a lot to think of here......Don't suppose its been done you would have had someone jumping in.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote scottyinsw Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Oct 18 at 14:29
Yeah i guessed the lack of interest means it can't be done, but it seems like a good idea as there is loads of 3.2 mercs on ebay for a few 100 pounds with rot or electrics problems. but great engines. i was thinking of the standard gearbox for now then upgrading to a flipped audi box.  the torque of a 3.2 is the same as a subaru impreza turbo or the golf r32. if the engine fails i can get another delivered for £200 lol
must be do able
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote andy1300gt Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Oct 18 at 16:36
No one says it can't be done, just no ones done. Check it out. I would be interested.....Smile
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ive checked with Emerald and they have confirmed the K6 could control it. just waiting on Kennedy engineering to see if they can do an adaptor kit
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Install it, make it run, take lots of photos, then tell us all about it LOL
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