W124 Diesel

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/Diesel-Engine-W124-300ce-ftopict230273.html (Diesel Engine into a W124 300ce)
I am intending to fit an engine from a Mercedes 300d 1990 into a 300ce 1990. Has anyone attempted this? Any problems? It seems a straightforward job, but wonder if the extras like Air Con, Cruise etc make it more complicated. Thank you
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« On Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:27:46 -0800 (PST), in alt.auto.mercedes you: they do not test diesel engines in NJ, and the last time I was at an inspection station the guy started to test my diesel for emis.. »
« jdoe: Yes, it's true they don't test diesel's for emissions here. But that is different than driving in with a car that's SUPPOSED to have a gas engine in it. I'm just saying he better be fami.. »
« On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:31:25 -0800 (PST), "trader4@optonline.net": if there's a diesel engine in the machine that's what it is, your conjecture is a bit wacky ______________________________________.. »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/Mercedes-W124-Diesel-evolution-ftopict200617.html (Mercedes W124 Diesel evolution)
What a better combination for performance? An 87 300D with a I6 3.0L Turbodiesel A 90 300D 2.5 turbo with a I5 2.5L turbodiesel A 95 E300 Diesel with a naturally aspirated I6 3.0L OM606 diesel. I am assuming that the 87 would be the best performance? I think the 2.5 is nearly identical to the 3.0 ..