Brabus 190E 3.6S - Bahn Stormer

[tjts1]

I personally don't believe the 12 valvers are more robust. The 24v had better fuel injection/ECUs and ran a bit quieter with less shake.
24v's are also pretty easy to turbo/supercharge and can take a lot of shit from what I've read.
I should mention the ASD diffs, which can be changed from about 25 to 100% diff lock with the flip of a DIY hydraulic switch.
(not stock, taken from E's and C's)

The 12v head is a lot more robust than the 24v. All you have to do is look at the quality and thickness of the casting or the headgasket failure rate. The 24v is prone to warping. That said, if its healthy the 24 will be a lot easier to squeeze top end power. Just don't try to put a turbo on it.

I picked up a 2.6 manual for $850 last spring and I'm running MS2 on it. All the EFI parts are available in the JY including a 24v fuel rail. The plan right now is to get my hands on a diesel turbo manifold or swap in a 3.0.

The wiring is still a work in progress. I have 5k trouble free miles on it so far.

[slammin.e28]

:eeek: o rly

damn, i might just have to look around for one of these. they're pretty cheap around here. what kinda trannies do they use for the 5spds?

They has a Cosworth on Top Gear with a nice little dogleg.

I liked that.

[dude8383]

I personally don't believe the 12 valvers are more robust. The 24v had better fuel injection/ECUs and ran a bit quieter with less shake.
24v's are also pretty easy to turbo/supercharge and can take a lot of shit from what I've read.
I should mention the ASD diffs, which can be changed from about 25 to 100% diff lock with the flip of a DIY hydraulic switch.
(not stock, taken from E's and C's)

:eeek: o rly

damn, i might just have to look around for one of these. they're pretty cheap around here. what kinda trannies do they use for the 5spds?

[Fusion]

I personally don't believe the 12 valvers are more robust. The 24v had better fuel injection/ECUs and ran a bit quieter with less shake.
24v's are also pretty easy to turbo/supercharge and can take a lot of shit from what I've read.
I should mention the ASD diffs, which can be changed from about 25 to 100% diff lock with the flip of a DIY hydraulic switch.
(not stock, taken from E's and C's)

[slammin.e28]

I saw that edit.

;)

[equate975]

There was a nice 16v 190 5sp at an auto-x late last Summer. It did very well!

I really like the w201.

I saw that edit.

[dude8383]

Some of ya'lls are mixing the types
W201 = 190 (pre-C-class), BMW 3 size
W124 = E-Class, bigger brother, BMW 5 size

The engine is from a W124 but placed in a W201.
I own a straight six C280 and the engines are just as durable and fun and easy to work on as the BMW bix sixes. The Brabus 190 3.6 is a great car, but rare and expensive. 24V swaps in the 190 are also possible, but aftermarket parts scarce compared to E30s.

Pretty cool bit of info there. If I were to do this swap, I'd do the 12v'er.

[Fusion]

Some of ya'lls are mixing the types
W201 = 190 (pre-C-class), BMW 3 size
W124 = E-Class, bigger brother, BMW 5 size

The engine is from a W124 but placed in a W201.
I own a straight six C280 and the engines are just as durable and fun and easy to work on as the BMW bix sixes. The Brabus 190 3.6 is a great car, but rare and expensive. 24V swaps in the 190 are also possible, but aftermarket parts scarce compared to E30s.

[mikeedler]

a good friend of mine had one of them in black, had no idea what he even had, thought it was just an old benz with an oil leak he wanted me to fix. I saw the motor and started googled it right away. his really wasnt that fast though, the motor was pretty beat I guess. the e30 is still a way better car!

[equate975]

Love that car. Its what made me want a W201 to begin wtih.

fixed

[E30AWDAZ]

I love the rear on these 190e's looks so classy
This one is beyond epic for sure

[IminDiegoTriick]

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[slammin.e28]

There was a nice 16v 190 5sp at an auto-x late last Summer. It did very well!

I really like the w201.

[dude8383]

Love that car. Its what made me want a W124 to begin wtih.

If only 5spd's were more readily available here I'd rock one!

Cool car but I find AN lines with fake AN end hose clamps to be ricey.

Meh, I don't mind it so much, it completes the look. At least they're not chrome!

[10Toes]

Cool car but I find AN lines with fake AN end hose clamps to be ricey.