Turbo 240D
Turbo 240D
So after a long thought a debate, I am not going to sell the car. Instead I am going to restore all the little things I can about it and just enjoy this car.
But theres on thing... I need more power, especially on the highway.
thanks to Willbhereforu I was able to get some good information on this mod
I will be needing a 300 exhaust/Intake Manifold
any 300 Turbo (or low PSI turbo, Recommendations on turbo?)
300 Turbo oil feed plate
Boost Gauge
I dont really have a budget on this and I will take pictures as I go along but before I go out and just start it I need to be organized
Any tips from you guys and anything I may need in the future?
I'm a bit confused... you want to transform a 240D in a 240D turbo?
The 300D intake / exaust manifolds are for 5-cylinders, whereas the 240D only has 4... I don't really understand how that could fit.
Also the differences between a 300D and a 300D turbo go beyond the manifolds and the actual turbo. There's changes in the crankshaft and pistons department too!
Quote:With out the added fuel from rack limiter adjustment, the car was just as slow as it was without the turbo.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...o-pic.html
Quote:With out the added fuel from rack limiter adjustment, the car was just as slow as it was without the turbo.
(10-22-2011, 03:01 AM)vstef_is I'm a bit confused... you want to transform a 240D in a 240D turbo?
The 300D intake / exaust manifolds are for 5-cylinders, whereas the 240D only has 4... I don't really understand how that could fit.
Also the differences between a 300D and a 300D turbo go beyond the manifolds and the actual turbo. There's changes in the crankshaft and pistons department too!
(10-22-2011, 04:18 AM)aaa http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...o-pic.html
Quote:With out the added fuel from rack limiter adjustment, the car was just as slow as it was without the turbo.
A smaller turbo would be better, but I don't think you'll find a bolt on one. Course with the high rpms a 240 has on the highway it will have spooled up the 300 turbo.
(10-22-2011, 03:01 AM)vstef_is I'm a bit confused... you want to transform a 240D in a 240D turbo?
The 300D intake / exaust manifolds are for 5-cylinders, whereas the 240D only has 4... I don't really understand how that could fit.
Also the differences between a 300D and a 300D turbo go beyond the manifolds and the actual turbo. There's changes in the crankshaft and pistons department too!
(10-22-2011, 04:18 AM)aaa http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...o-pic.html
Quote:With out the added fuel from rack limiter adjustment, the car was just as slow as it was without the turbo.
A smaller turbo would be better, but I don't think you'll find a bolt on one. Course with the high rpms a 240 has on the highway it will have spooled up the 300 turbo.
Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
(10-22-2011, 05:37 PM)sassparilla_kid Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
(10-22-2011, 05:37 PM)sassparilla_kid Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
(10-22-2011, 05:45 PM)Purplecomputeri can make the mods to a manifold kit that i have and a turbo at a cheap price,let me know(10-22-2011, 05:37 PM)sassparilla_kid Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
theres a lot of good info on this subject from this forum. Its what encouraged me to start it.
here willbehereforu uses a turbo kit he found
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
(10-22-2011, 05:45 PM)Purplecomputeri can make the mods to a manifold kit that i have and a turbo at a cheap price,let me know(10-22-2011, 05:37 PM)sassparilla_kid Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
theres a lot of good info on this subject from this forum. Its what encouraged me to start it.
here willbehereforu uses a turbo kit he found
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
(10-22-2011, 06:56 PM)carlitosgy6(10-22-2011, 05:45 PM)Purplecomputeri can make the mods to a manifold kit that i have and a turbo at a cheap price,let me know(10-22-2011, 05:37 PM)sassparilla_kid Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
theres a lot of good info on this subject from this forum. Its what encouraged me to start it.
here willbehereforu uses a turbo kit he found
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
(10-22-2011, 06:56 PM)carlitosgy6(10-22-2011, 05:45 PM)Purplecomputeri can make the mods to a manifold kit that i have and a turbo at a cheap price,let me know(10-22-2011, 05:37 PM)sassparilla_kid Im also thinking about putting a turbo on my 240, but that is gonna have to wait until sometime in the future after I get all of the other problems fixed, and after I manage to stop working on the 300 every other day
theres a lot of good info on this subject from this forum. Its what encouraged me to start it.
here willbehereforu uses a turbo kit he found
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
I just got my 616 turbo running. I went the moded 617a manifolds route, the material that the exhaust manifold is made from welded very nicely. I would do it again with out hesitation.
I highly recomend the gt2056V turbo. They were used on Jeep Liberity diesels. The adjustability of the VNT will allow you to set where it starts to build boost. I am very happy with mine.
Don't forget that the governor will need to be adjusted to provide more fuel.
OM616, if the VNT is just fixed in one position wouldn't the boost get too high?
Purplecomputer, a VNT wold definitely help in the spool-up-faster department, so here's the GT2056V adapter from when a few people on peachparts were using those turbos. So after finding someone to waterjet an adapter for you, the only challenge would be finding one of those turbos.
(10-23-2011, 07:29 AM)aaa OM616, if the VNT is just fixed in one position wouldn't the boost get too high?
(10-23-2011, 07:29 AM)aaa OM616, if the VNT is just fixed in one position wouldn't the boost get too high?
I would start with a k26 off a 84-85 300d It has a smaller exhaust housing than the Garrett t3 and is a direct bolt plus it has an externally adjustable waste gate!
(10-23-2011, 10:03 AM)willbhere4u I would start with a k26 off a 84-85 300d It has a smaller exhaust housing than the Garrett t3 and is a direct bolt plus it has an externally adjustable waste gate!
(10-23-2011, 10:03 AM)willbhere4u I would start with a k26 off a 84-85 300d It has a smaller exhaust housing than the Garrett t3 and is a direct bolt plus it has an externally adjustable waste gate!
(10-23-2011, 07:29 AM)aaa OM616, if the VNT is just fixed in one position wouldn't the boost get too high?
Purplecomputer, a VNT wold definitely help in the spool-up-faster department, so here's the GT2056V adapter from when a few people on peachparts were using those turbos. So after finding someone to waterjet an adapter for you, the only challenge would be finding one of those turbos.
(10-23-2011, 07:29 AM)aaa OM616, if the VNT is just fixed in one position wouldn't the boost get too high?
Purplecomputer, a VNT wold definitely help in the spool-up-faster department, so here's the GT2056V adapter from when a few people on peachparts were using those turbos. So after finding someone to waterjet an adapter for you, the only challenge would be finding one of those turbos.
(10-23-2011, 03:31 PM)Purplecomputer What do you guys think about this kind of intercooler? It looks small enough for me to fit in the engine bay and will this help keep EGT temps down?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Front-...067wt_1396
(10-23-2011, 03:31 PM)Purplecomputer What do you guys think about this kind of intercooler? It looks small enough for me to fit in the engine bay and will this help keep EGT temps down?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Front-...067wt_1396
(10-23-2011, 05:55 PM)aaa(10-23-2011, 03:31 PM)Purplecomputer What do you guys think about this kind of intercooler? It looks small enough for me to fit in the engine bay and will this help keep EGT temps down?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Front-...067wt_1396
You'd need airflow, preferably fresh, on it. A fan, or mounting it behind the grill.
(10-23-2011, 05:55 PM)aaa(10-23-2011, 03:31 PM)Purplecomputer What do you guys think about this kind of intercooler? It looks small enough for me to fit in the engine bay and will this help keep EGT temps down?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Front-...067wt_1396
You'd need airflow, preferably fresh, on it. A fan, or mounting it behind the grill.
Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
Turboed a 82yr 240d auto trans.a few yrs.ago.Results, garrett turbo to large,spooled very late, ,had pump rebuilt and fuel increased,engine total rebuild all possible,normal tuning done,except head ported, stock exhaust. Fuel mileage combo.average 22-24 mpg ,mountain driving fully loaded and full tank 33mpg,running heavy on throttle (very disappointed with results). My Repair,installed turbo from 1.8 liter toyota. Made adapter,Square to round inlet,three bolt outlet plate also made.All hand tools. Results,Very nice to drive,quick spool, good power,fuel mileage24-26 combo., still 33 mountain. 50,000 miles with no troubles when sold.
This 240d after 20mph and up to 85mph would IMO out perform any well tuned (Stock) 78-85yr turboed mercedes.
Suggestion, Use the 240d smog manifold,82yr up. The manifold with the throttle blade up top. Clean up,port,etc. YES the air does change direction ,this helps dampen the back pulses, 240d.very bad about this. . Properly adj. the butterfly!!! Will keep air flow up,Both lower and upper rpm.( Improved performance ) How to adj. Butterfly should not move first 15mm of out side throttle movement.
nor should it open all the way,(Manifold air speed will drop) , no more than 7/8 open.Adj.and road test ,both light and heavy throttle,adj. to best.
Some thing to ponder?-- How many turboed engines AS per different manufacturers have oil jets for piston cooling ???
Hope this helps.
(10-24-2011, 12:30 AM)sassparilla_kid Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
Check out the gauges in my 240d turbo I used a VDO EGT and boost gauge. And a gauge cluster from some kind of Volkswagen Golf under my radio where the ash tray use to be
I had to modify the inside of the console a bit to fit the gauges and I have another oil temp gauge not mounted yet
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thread-240-Turbo
(10-24-2011, 12:30 AM)sassparilla_kid Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
(10-24-2011, 02:52 PM)willbhere4u .....
(10-24-2011, 12:30 AM)sassparilla_kid Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
I would grab the manifolds and hold out on the turbo
The manifolds off the 1979 300sd should be non EGR manifolds no extra junk to worry about plus it flows a little better!
(10-24-2011, 02:52 PM)willbhere4u .....
(10-24-2011, 12:30 AM)sassparilla_kid Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
I would grab the manifolds and hold out on the turbo
The manifolds off the 1979 300sd should be non EGR manifolds no extra junk to worry about plus it flows a little better!
Alright I'll probably head back either thursday or friday to get it. Woud it be a direct fit on my '82 300D Turbo if I were wanting to do away with all the egr crap?
(10-24-2011, 04:40 PM)sassparilla_kid Alright I'll probably head back either thursday or friday to get it. Woud it be a direct fit on my '82 300D Turbo if I were wanting to do away with all the egr crap?
(10-24-2011, 04:40 PM)sassparilla_kid Alright I'll probably head back either thursday or friday to get it. Woud it be a direct fit on my '82 300D Turbo if I were wanting to do away with all the egr crap?
(10-24-2011, 02:52 PM)willbhere4u Check out the gauges in my 240d turbo I used a VDO EGT and boost gauge. And a gauge cluster from some kind of Volkswagen Golf under my radio where the ash tray use to be
I had to modify the inside of the console a bit to fit the gauges and I have another oil temp gauge not mounted yet
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thread-240-Turbo
(10-24-2011, 12:30 AM)sassparilla_kid Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
I would grab the manifolds and hold out on the turbo
The manifolds off the 1979 300sd should be non EGR manifolds no extra junk to worry about plus it flows a little better!
(10-24-2011, 02:52 PM)willbhere4u Check out the gauges in my 240d turbo I used a VDO EGT and boost gauge. And a gauge cluster from some kind of Volkswagen Golf under my radio where the ash tray use to be
I had to modify the inside of the console a bit to fit the gauges and I have another oil temp gauge not mounted yet
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thread-240-Turbo
(10-24-2011, 12:30 AM)sassparilla_kid Okay so if I want to do this to my 240 should I head back to pick-a-part to pull the manifolds and turbo off of the only diesel they had there, a '79 300SD, or should I hold out until Im able to find a k26 off of a later car?
I would grab the manifolds and hold out on the turbo
The manifolds off the 1979 300sd should be non EGR manifolds no extra junk to worry about plus it flows a little better!
(10-24-2011, 06:03 PM)Purplecomputer I was also thinking about the oil feed for the turbo. It is only one way? or does it recirculate back into the oil pan?
(10-24-2011, 06:03 PM)Purplecomputer I was also thinking about the oil feed for the turbo. It is only one way? or does it recirculate back into the oil pan?
(10-24-2011, 09:11 PM)willbhere4u(10-24-2011, 06:03 PM)Purplecomputer I was also thinking about the oil feed for the turbo. It is only one way? or does it recirculate back into the oil pan?
It has to drain back in to the pan after it goes through the turbo
(10-24-2011, 09:11 PM)willbhere4u(10-24-2011, 06:03 PM)Purplecomputer I was also thinking about the oil feed for the turbo. It is only one way? or does it recirculate back into the oil pan?
It has to drain back in to the pan after it goes through the turbo
I took off the lower oil pan it takes less than 10 minuets! I just let my oil drain out over night and put a couple rags down it really wasn't to messy all things considering!
A new oil pan is around $40 you can modify the lower oil pan if you ever want to go back to stock because it is so easy to replace!
I personalty put my oil return in to the upper aluminum pan directly below the turbo where the factory turbo cars are located for ease of plumbing
(10-25-2011, 09:54 AM)willbhere4u I took off the lower oil pan it takes less than 10 minuets! I just let my oil drain out over night and put a couple rags down it really wasn't to messy all things considering!
A new oil pan is around $40 you can modify the lower oil pan if you ever want to go back to stock because it is so easy to replace!
I personalty put my oil return in to the upper aluminum pan directly below the turbo where the factory turbo cars are located for ease of plumbing
(10-25-2011, 09:54 AM)willbhere4u I took off the lower oil pan it takes less than 10 minuets! I just let my oil drain out over night and put a couple rags down it really wasn't to messy all things considering!
A new oil pan is around $40 you can modify the lower oil pan if you ever want to go back to stock because it is so easy to replace!
I personalty put my oil return in to the upper aluminum pan directly below the turbo where the factory turbo cars are located for ease of plumbing
since I did mine in the aluminum I got a 10AN bulk head fitting I used copper washers and silicone
here's the build page for my 240d turbo a few images down you can see the fittings I got
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
(10-25-2011, 10:43 AM)willbhere4u since I did mine in the aluminum I got a 10AN bulk head fitting I used copper washers and silicone
here's the build page for my 240d turbo a few images down you can see the fittings I got
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
(10-25-2011, 10:43 AM)willbhere4u since I did mine in the aluminum I got a 10AN bulk head fitting I used copper washers and silicone
here's the build page for my 240d turbo a few images down you can see the fittings I got
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...o-Kit-240d
There was a small shop called Tubes and Hoses in Loveland Co but any performance shop should be able to get them I would think
Turbo return lines need to be as free flowing and vertical as possible.
Ed
^^^ what he said if they are 2 restrictive it can cause oil to go past the turbo seals and smoke badly
(10-25-2011, 05:04 PM)willbhere4u ^^^ what he said if they are 2 restrictive it can cause oil to go past the turbo seals and smoke badly
(10-25-2011, 05:04 PM)willbhere4u ^^^ what he said if they are 2 restrictive it can cause oil to go past the turbo seals and smoke badly
Please do. It's not really a hard job to do. Once you have all of the parts together, take a week to plan it well & it should take a weekend to get it all accomplished.
Ed
(10-25-2011, 06:17 PM)ronnie not sure how much power you are after, but I have had good results without adding a turbo. Not trying to say don't do it, just if you want a nice increase, but not all out, you might want to think about it. What part of Jersey are you in?
(10-25-2011, 06:17 PM)ronnie not sure how much power you are after, but I have had good results without adding a turbo. Not trying to say don't do it, just if you want a nice increase, but not all out, you might want to think about it. What part of Jersey are you in?
My wife is from Long island, Central Islip.
Passing power, had to pass a slow(70mph ish) van the other day, he floored while I was passing him,both of us made it to 90 before he backed off. I still had some left, and was just inching past him when he did back off. No idea of what my top speed is, short of a race track not likely to find out.
Ip adjustments, new manifold(custom made by me from other peoples ideas), and reamed pre chambers, made the most differance, minor differance bumped timing, larger exhaust. Overall about a 25-30% increase. I sort of think this is a good start before a turbo, then adding a turbo on top of this should make a real screamer out of it. I would like to change the cam, and get bigger elements next. Then see how I like it before putting a turbo on it. I just want to get the max before turbo, mostly to see what is possible. Have been really pleased so far. Just a much nicer car to drive.
(10-25-2011, 08:00 PM)ronnie My wife is from Long island, Central Islip.
Passing power, had to pass a slow(70mph ish) van the other day, he floored while I was passing him,both of us made it to 90 before he backed off. I still had some left, and was just inching past him when he did back off. No idea of what my top speed is, short of a race track not likely to find out.
Ip adjustments, new manifold(custom made by me from other peoples ideas), and reamed pre chambers, made the most differance, minor differance bumped timing, larger exhaust. Overall about a 25-30% increase. I sort of think this is a good start before a turbo, then adding a turbo on top of this should make a real screamer out of it. I would like to change the cam, and get bigger elements next. Then see how I like it before putting a turbo on it. I just want to get the max before turbo, mostly to see what is possible. Have been really pleased so far. Just a much nicer car to drive.
(10-25-2011, 08:00 PM)ronnie My wife is from Long island, Central Islip.
Passing power, had to pass a slow(70mph ish) van the other day, he floored while I was passing him,both of us made it to 90 before he backed off. I still had some left, and was just inching past him when he did back off. No idea of what my top speed is, short of a race track not likely to find out.
Ip adjustments, new manifold(custom made by me from other peoples ideas), and reamed pre chambers, made the most differance, minor differance bumped timing, larger exhaust. Overall about a 25-30% increase. I sort of think this is a good start before a turbo, then adding a turbo on top of this should make a real screamer out of it. I would like to change the cam, and get bigger elements next. Then see how I like it before putting a turbo on it. I just want to get the max before turbo, mostly to see what is possible. Have been really pleased so far. Just a much nicer car to drive.
On the subject of suitable turbos, will a k26 from a porsche work? Are there any differences between those and the ones found on mercedes? Just asking because there seems to be an abundance of turbos off of 944's but only a few from mercedes on ebay, and the porsche ones all seem much more affordable
want to drive to Virginia? I will say I am not in the business of car work, but am willing to help with this sort of thing. I got out of the car business about 10 years ago to start my own business building boats.
You do need to get an egt gauge before any ip work.
(10-26-2011, 01:55 AM)sassparilla_kid On the subject of suitable turbos, will a k26 from a porsche work? Are there any differences between those and the ones found on mercedes? Just asking because there seems to be an abundance of turbos off of 944's but only a few from mercedes on ebay, and the porsche ones all seem much more affordable
(10-26-2011, 07:20 AM)ronnie want to drive to Virginia? I will say I am not in the business of car work, but am willing to help with this sort of thing. I got out of the car business about 10 years ago to start my own business building boats.
You do need to get an egt gauge before any ip work.
(10-26-2011, 01:55 AM)sassparilla_kid On the subject of suitable turbos, will a k26 from a porsche work? Are there any differences between those and the ones found on mercedes? Just asking because there seems to be an abundance of turbos off of 944's but only a few from mercedes on ebay, and the porsche ones all seem much more affordable
(10-26-2011, 07:20 AM)ronnie want to drive to Virginia? I will say I am not in the business of car work, but am willing to help with this sort of thing. I got out of the car business about 10 years ago to start my own business building boats.
You do need to get an egt gauge before any ip work.
ok I am in no hurry if you do want to come down here.
in the mean time look at this, OM616 wrote it, and gives the theory quite well on ip adjustment.
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...ump-theory
Also wanted to mention that on peachparts I am 47dodge. I've seen my name mentioned here and there.
(10-26-2011, 06:06 PM)ronnie ok I am in no hurry if you do want to come down here.
in the mean time look at this, OM616 wrote it, and gives the theory quite well on ip adjustment.
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...ump-theory
Also wanted to mention that on peachparts I am 47dodge. I've seen my name mentioned here and there.
(10-26-2011, 06:06 PM)ronnie ok I am in no hurry if you do want to come down here.
in the mean time look at this, OM616 wrote it, and gives the theory quite well on ip adjustment.
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...ump-theory
Also wanted to mention that on peachparts I am 47dodge. I've seen my name mentioned here and there.