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Getting performance out of OM617.912 non-turbo - Raptelan - 10-14-2011
Is it possible to get turbo-like or better performance out of a non-turbo 300D engine?
I've got an '82 300CD, but it's engine developed piston slap.
I found an amazing deal on an '80 300D with 81k miles (few hundred bucks). Can I transplant this in to the 300CD and somehow get equal or better performance out of it? Can a turbo be added or are there other ways? Or should I just save up for a good replacement .952 engine?
I've also getting an '83 200D with an OM615.940. The goal of that car is not to go fast, but to be as fuel-efficient as possible. Anything I can do to increase efficiency or add performance without negatively affecting the efficiency?
RE: Getting performance out of OM617.912 non-turbo - larsalan - 10-14-2011
Weight reduction. Driving style.
Maybe add a turbo? That is up for debate but the first 2 will for sure be more efficient.
RE: Getting performance out of OM617.912 non-turbo - Raptelan - 10-14-2011
"driving style"??? Don't see how that's going to increase my performance. Unless you mean "keep it in the lowest gear possible at all times", heh...
I heard it's not safe to add a turbo to a non-turbo OM617 as they redesigned the engine to provide better cooling, etc. on the turbo models. Oh well. I'm just going to restore the 300D a bit and pass it along. The 300CD I'd like to be speedy. I found an OM606 from a 1996 E300D for sale - can that mate up with the existing transmission?
The 200D is just for commuting, it's just going to be interesting with 59hp. I drove a W115 240D for a long time (my first and longest-lived Mercedes), probably not much different.
RE: Getting performance out of OM617.912 non-turbo - willbhere4u - 10-14-2011
you can not use the 617,616 trans on a 603,606 the starter is on the wrong side but you can bolt up a 6spd manual to the 606
RE: Getting performance out of OM617.912 non-turbo - larsalan - 10-14-2011
Oh, I am reading wrong and thinking your goal is fuel efficiency. But that is on the second car.
RE: Getting performance out of OM617.912 non-turbo - carlitosgy6 - 10-15-2011
if its my situation ill make the non turbo ,a turbo engine,in the internet i saw om616 turbo kits,i dont feel its going to destroy the motor,im sure its n ot going to last 1000000 miles but maybe 250000,thats good for nothing