617 into 190D
617 into 190D
Since I have a "spare" 617 turbo, would an engine swap into the 201 chassis be feasible. The 190D has the five speed manual, which would be my main reason for the swap.
I have absolutely NO idea if anything would fit. Has anyone done or thought about doing this swap before? I just want to explore the possibility. What do you think?
I have found a potentially good deal on craigslist for a 1986 190D. From what I can find, the OM602 that is in the 190D is naturally aspirated.
Since I have a "spare" 617 turbo, would an engine swap into the 201 chassis be feasible. The 190D has the five speed manual, which would be my main reason for the swap.
I have absolutely NO idea if anything would fit. Has anyone done or thought about doing this swap before? I just want to explore the possibility. What do you think?
There is also the legality issue of putting an older engine into a newer body, some states might not let you register the car.
ForcedInduction
08-05-2009, 07:47 PM
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Its possible but you would need to make adapters for the engine mounts and that 5-speed will not attach to the engine.
There is also the legality issue of putting an older engine into a newer body, some states might not let you register the car.
Even if you shoe it in there, your weight distribution is gunna suck. I wouldn't be surprised if the handling becomes sloppy with that anchor up in the front too.
...just thoughts..
totaldisaster
08-05-2009, 09:41 PM #4Personally, you are downgrading that car by dropping the 617 in there.
Even if you shoe it in there, your weight distribution is gunna suck. I wouldn't be surprised if the handling becomes sloppy with that anchor up in the front too.
...just thoughts..
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-05-2009, 10:14 PM #5You can get an om606 om603 should bolt up in there the 6 cly diesel and work with that transmission! but they are hard to find for a reasonable price
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
I have contemplated a 616-4speed swap in my spare 190 chassis, it looks pretty easy if you have the transmission from the 617, but yes It will not bolt up to the 5-speed because of a certain starter bung.
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
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