What's the best engine to drop into my 1972 220D?
What's the best engine to drop into my 1972 220D?
I bought a 1972 220D with what looks like a 1975 240d engine in it but it's old and tired and it would be cheaper to put a different engine in than to rebuild this one because of a host of other problems. What's the best engine to drop in? Can I get away with a 300TD? Is that insane?
Thanks!
Signalius
08-25-2009, 10:43 PM #1Howdy-
I bought a 1972 220D with what looks like a 1975 240d engine in it but it's old and tired and it would be cheaper to put a different engine in than to rebuild this one because of a host of other problems. What's the best engine to drop in? Can I get away with a 300TD? Is that insane?
Thanks!
If you want insane, fit on OM603 or 606 in there.
ForcedInduction
08-25-2009, 11:26 PM
#2
An OM617 will fit well if you relocate the oil filter housing, cut the driveshaft to length and make an exhaust system.
If you want insane, fit on OM603 or 606 in there.
most powerful 'drop in' def. a OM617 turbo
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M117 V8
most powerful 'drop in' def. a OM617 turbo
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
larryratcliff
09-12-2009, 09:09 PM #4I have a similar question to this. However, I was wanting to know how much trouble it would be to make the 99 320 D engine or the later 2004 CDI engine work.
(09-12-2009, 09:09 PM)larryratcliff I have a similar question to this. However, I was wanting to know how much trouble it would be to make the 99 320 D engine or the later 2004 CDI engine work.
Difficult and expensive since its completely computer controlled using a CAN bus. Its difficult to know how each unit will act alone or with other units missing.
ForcedInduction
09-12-2009, 10:00 PM
#5
(09-12-2009, 09:09 PM)larryratcliff I have a similar question to this. However, I was wanting to know how much trouble it would be to make the 99 320 D engine or the later 2004 CDI engine work.
Difficult and expensive since its completely computer controlled using a CAN bus. Its difficult to know how each unit will act alone or with other units missing.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
09-12-2009, 10:44 PM #6any 240d engine should bolt right up! A 617 turbo will use the stock trans and motor mounts but will need the trans moved back and the shifter linkage and drive shaft shortened! like 4in?
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
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