OM617 injectors & ip
OM617 injectors & ip
After owning my 300CD since '97 I'm finally getting to the point where I'm going to be building an OM617 from the ground up. I have the engine, looking to use a VVT using the vacuum from the emission controls to actuate the variable vanes and right now I'm trying to figure out the fueling side of this project.
I'm used to hopping up diesel trucks, specifically the 6.9/7.3 IDIs and early 5.9 12v, basic maintenance and very mild tuning on my CD.
As far as the injector pump it would be great to have a myna pump but the cost is keeping me from jump to that just yet. For injector I have no idea where to start. Any help and/or suggestions for the pump and injectors? I'd like to be in the area of 250 to 275 hp and 350 to 375 lb/ft of torque.
Currently on my CD all the emission controls have been removed, the ip is turned up a little bit, 3" turbo back straight piped, and the ALDA is disconnected.
This build will be using a separate engine and hooked up to either a four or five speed automatic transmission (I'm no longer physically able to drive a standard shift, which sucks).
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
You really "only" need a 10MM pump from dieselmenken, a bigger turbo, and some gauges.
If you want to go crazy you will need stronger custom rods, a ported head(maybe bigger valves), and fancy manifolds.
You can bore out the prchambers as well...
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Not looking to go too crazy, just looking for some direction. The diesel truck world is full of performance upgrades, but for the old Benz's it seems difficult to find anything to bring up the power besides throwing ton of cash or having custom made parts.
For the project I have a good idea for the turbo side. For the fueling all I seemed to ever hear was the myna ip, the possibility of using VW injectors, but nothing really solid hey go here or here's a company stateside that has parts.
Just thinking loud but would a p pump for the BT series, or stanadyne, or a modified cp3 work for the 617?
(03-23-2014, 08:03 PM)ShaggyDiesel Just thinking loud but would a p pump for the BT series, or stanadyne, or a modified cp3 work for the 617?
(03-23-2014, 08:03 PM)ShaggyDiesel Just thinking loud but would a p pump for the BT series, or stanadyne, or a modified cp3 work for the 617?
thanks its good to know. I've never really got my hands on going through the mw pump, is it similar in make and operation to other mechanical driven pumps like the p, ve, and stanadyne used in the larger truck engines? with that you think it would be possible to modify one those to work for this application or would it just be easier to take the mw and do some trial and error to get the fueling up?
It's is similar in operation to any other inline pump, but the governor assembly is what makes it different from others. It is very different from a VE or stanadyne pump because both of those are rotary or distributor style pumps, very different concept.
got it, so theoretically a modified p pump "could" work but it's either one too short or one more too much.
for the mw it comes down the element and plunger sizes, is there a cam mod, what else can be reasonably modified with have to completely turn the pump over to a custom shop?
There is a document that om616 wrote on how to understand the mw pump and how to turn them up, maybe someone can provide a link for you to read it.
Maybe even search for MW pump theory
got it, thanks for the tip.
(03-26-2014, 01:42 PM)MFSuper90 There is a document that om616 wrote on how to understand the mw pump and how to turn them up, maybe someone can provide a link for you to read it.
Maybe even search for MW pump theory
(03-26-2014, 01:42 PM)MFSuper90 There is a document that om616 wrote on how to understand the mw pump and how to turn them up, maybe someone can provide a link for you to read it.
Maybe even search for MW pump theory
thanks, but I found the doc earlier and have read through it a couple of times. a friend of mine is giving me a mw pump for the work that did on his tow rig ('97 Chevy Suburban 6.5 290k+), now it's down to going through the whole pump so that I can really understand what I've been reading about.
your write up help out and gave some more insight.
(04-01-2014, 10:35 AM)ShaggyDiesel thanks, but I found the doc earlier and have read through it a couple of times. a friend of mine is giving me a mw pump for the work that did on his tow rig ('97 Chevy Suburban 6.5 290k+), now it's down to going through the whole pump so that I can really understand what I've been reading about.
your write up help out and gave some more insight.
(04-01-2014, 10:35 AM)ShaggyDiesel thanks, but I found the doc earlier and have read through it a couple of times. a friend of mine is giving me a mw pump for the work that did on his tow rig ('97 Chevy Suburban 6.5 290k+), now it's down to going through the whole pump so that I can really understand what I've been reading about.
your write up help out and gave some more insight.
(04-01-2014, 11:11 AM)kestreltom OM616 is working on a 10mm element retrofit to the MW, but the plungers need very meticulous re-grinding to the fueling slot - which is hard to control without access to a precision 4 axis cnc grinding setup.
(04-01-2014, 11:11 AM)kestreltom OM616 is working on a 10mm element retrofit to the MW, but the plungers need very meticulous re-grinding to the fueling slot - which is hard to control without access to a precision 4 axis cnc grinding setup.
(04-01-2014, 02:05 PM)OM616(04-01-2014, 11:11 AM)kestreltom OM616 is working on a 10mm element retrofit to the MW, but the plungers need very meticulous re-grinding to the fueling slot - which is hard to control without access to a precision 4 axis cnc grinding setup.
To clarify...
(04-01-2014, 02:05 PM)OM616(04-01-2014, 11:11 AM)kestreltom OM616 is working on a 10mm element retrofit to the MW, but the plungers need very meticulous re-grinding to the fueling slot - which is hard to control without access to a precision 4 axis cnc grinding setup.
To clarify...
(04-01-2014, 11:11 AM)kestreltom(04-01-2014, 10:35 AM)ShaggyDiesel thanks, but I found the doc earlier and have read through it a couple of times. a friend of mine is giving me a mw pump for the work that did on his tow rig ('97 Chevy Suburban 6.5 290k+), now it's down to going through the whole pump so that I can really understand what I've been reading about.
your write up help out and gave some more insight.
Glad to be of help.
DieselMenken has said recently that he is willing to go through an MW and give his insight into how to tweak it for performance. He has a calibration machine and the know how to use it. He also is looking at some aftermarket - 8mm I think - elements to retrofit into the MW with an eye to providing an alternative to Myna. Goran posted a 10mm retrofitted MW pump on this forum for sale recently. Maybe he still has it??
OM616 is working on a 10mm element retrofit to the MW, but the plungers need very meticulous re-grinding to the fueling slot - which is hard to control without access to a precision 4 axis cnc grinding setup.
(04-01-2014, 11:11 AM)kestreltom(04-01-2014, 10:35 AM)ShaggyDiesel thanks, but I found the doc earlier and have read through it a couple of times. a friend of mine is giving me a mw pump for the work that did on his tow rig ('97 Chevy Suburban 6.5 290k+), now it's down to going through the whole pump so that I can really understand what I've been reading about.
your write up help out and gave some more insight.
Glad to be of help.
DieselMenken has said recently that he is willing to go through an MW and give his insight into how to tweak it for performance. He has a calibration machine and the know how to use it. He also is looking at some aftermarket - 8mm I think - elements to retrofit into the MW with an eye to providing an alternative to Myna. Goran posted a 10mm retrofitted MW pump on this forum for sale recently. Maybe he still has it??
OM616 is working on a 10mm element retrofit to the MW, but the plungers need very meticulous re-grinding to the fueling slot - which is hard to control without access to a precision 4 axis cnc grinding setup.
yank,
I'm not building a 616, I'm building a 617. The more thought that I'm giving it, using all forged internals with super/turbo or compound turbo and a mw with 8 to 10mm elements in a properly built ip should make some good power. Then it's just finding or building up a Benz auto trans that can handle it.
btw thanks again for the info.
(04-01-2014, 06:18 PM)kestreltom Well Helloo! Good to hear from you, OM616. You seem never far from the forums - which is great
Thanks for clarifying the process that you are employing. Sounds very interesting.
Questions:
1.) You mentioned peripheral parts... do you mean DVs and injectors?
2.) Have you set up your pump calibration machine?
(04-01-2014, 06:18 PM)kestreltom Well Helloo! Good to hear from you, OM616. You seem never far from the forums - which is great
Thanks for clarifying the process that you are employing. Sounds very interesting.
Questions:
1.) You mentioned peripheral parts... do you mean DVs and injectors?
2.) Have you set up your pump calibration machine?
I meant 617... If you truly want real HP #s, please save the time & go with an OM606. They can withstand quite a bit more power than the OM617. As for a trans, there are several adapter plates out there to mate it to GM, Toyota, Ford & Jeep. So, take your pick.
Ed
I know that I'm sounding a bit stubborn, but I'm trying to do few things with tis project;
1: Stay as original as possible, i.e. Mercedes only
2: No electronics all mechanical and vacuum
3: Goals of 300 to 375 hp and 450 to 500 lb-ft (it maybe a bit lofty, but I think with the right parts and proper tuning it could be obtained)
Ultimately with the suspension/brake upgrades, rolling stock, and a better power to weight ratio with timeless god looks of the W123 300CD makes a great looking/driving classic car.
The built transmissions that I've done in the past for 5.9 12 & 24v cummins and the International/NavStar 444E with the 47RH/47RE and the C6/E4OD respectively I have only used BTS. They're located out in Lead Hill, Arkansas and they stand behind their work, it would be something totally different from what they're used to, but they might be up for a new challenge.
I currently run three of their transmissions on my work trucks and DD/pull truck.
Any rate back to the engine, are these levels possible out of the 617? I know I can get this out of a 5.9 12v p-pump with hand tools a weekend and less than 500 bucks in parts.
adapt and overcome.
The problem is not fueling- it's air. I've got a Myna pump and it's not much better than my modified MW pump when turned down to avoid large amounts of smoke. It's a daily driver so I can't be smoking out the road everytime I wish to pass someone. A VNT system is not easy to build with satisfaction as a result. I think I'll have to go with a small ball bearing turbo to get the air I need for the fuel capability. Those are high dollar.
BTW the "all gave some and some gave all" was known to be the remembering for Peleliu far before it was for 9/11.
http://www.visit-palau.com/60thanniv/history.html
I have thought about running a compound or a twin charge setup before, but with how quickly the technology changes I figured that a variable vane/geometry turbo retro fitted to run off the vacuum system would work. If there is another way to do, well as Ross Perot once said "I'm all ears".
Thanks for the history lesson, I never knew that before today. It's interesting because my grandfather served on the USS Wilkes Barre which was involved in the Pacific theater starting around 11-19-1944.
http://navysite.de/cl/cl103.htm
To me it was/is a saying that we had place on the sides of West Redding E1 and T4 in remembrance for the brothers that we lost on that day. The first time that I had seen it, it was written on the side of what was left of Rescue 3 while I was working at ground zero as a responder. A time in my life that I will never forget, at the same time I don't want to remember.
(04-03-2014, 11:09 AM)OM616 I always brake out in a chuckle every time some one says "there is a market it the USA for MW superpump work"... There are a few shops that have been identified on this forum that will do the work, and several pumps shops that hot rod P pumps would be willing to do it as well, but how many actually are willing to pay to have the work done? lol.. I don't have to take off my shoes to count them
(04-03-2014, 11:09 AM)OM616 I always brake out in a chuckle every time some one says "there is a market it the USA for MW superpump work"... There are a few shops that have been identified on this forum that will do the work, and several pumps shops that hot rod P pumps would be willing to do it as well, but how many actually are willing to pay to have the work done? lol.. I don't have to take off my shoes to count them
(04-03-2014, 09:58 PM)ShaggyDiesel snip...
Any rate back to the engine, are these levels possible out of the 617? I know I can get this out of a 5.9 12v p-pump with hand tools a weekend and less than 500 bucks in parts.
adapt and overcome.
(04-03-2014, 09:58 PM)ShaggyDiesel snip...
Any rate back to the engine, are these levels possible out of the 617? I know I can get this out of a 5.9 12v p-pump with hand tools a weekend and less than 500 bucks in parts.
adapt and overcome.
I refuse to skimp. If I can find real proof that I can stuff the OM617 in a 3.0 Toyota 4X4 without the SAS, I will go with an 8MM pump & a VNT/VGT/VE turbo to make it smokeless & utilize every BTU in the fuel that I can. I look at it this way, for a stock replacement VP44 in my 24 valve Cummins rated at 235HP, I pay right around 1K. I have no issue paying more than that for comperable HP in a Toyota as my wife's DD. It'll also do much better MPGs that the gutless dinosaur eating 3.Slow in it.
Ed
kestreltom, this is a complete ground up build, i figure there's going to be some breakage, but that's to be expected. personally i think that i have set the power bar pretty high, only money, time and dyne will tell.
ed, not sure what toyota you're looking to put a cummins in, a 6bt as you know that's 1100+ lbs, unless you thinking a 4bt which iirc it's right around the same weight as the 617. the 4bt can use most of the performance parts from the 6bt where as 617 pretty much on your own. either way they're both drop in and i know there's a couple of companies making them for toyotas and jeeps.
Check JTY's build thread. It's a monster 617. Lots of head work, I understand.
ray, what a great write up, now that's giving me even more ideas.
I plan on OM 617 in the Toyota. Goran's (Or his american affiliate) 8mm pump & HE351VE turbo. The issue with the Toyota is that I have never seen pictures of it done in an IFS 3.0 Toyota. By my understanding, the trans sits further forward & might need the radiator moved forward. Then, I would need the AC & an intercooler. I want about 250 HP of clean smooth OM617 in the wife's truck without looking like an abortion. I would have 2 weeks to get it done.
The Cummins is in my 01 2500 Dodge, but will go into a 43 GMC 2 1/2 tonner with D80 rears & either a custom D80 or 14 bolt for the front.
Ed
ed, the only swaps that i've seen with Toyotas have been using straight front axle conversion. with an ifs, it should be able to hold the weight fine, using electric fans for cooling, personally i would use at the transmission from the tundra (that is if it will hook up to the 617). your cummins project sound pretty damn cool, i love the old iron.
(04-09-2014, 05:18 PM)ShaggyDiesel kestreltom, this is a complete ground up build, i figure there's going to be some breakage, but that's to be expected. personally i think that i have set the power bar pretty high, only money, time and dyne will tell.
(04-09-2014, 05:18 PM)ShaggyDiesel kestreltom, this is a complete ground up build, i figure there's going to be some breakage, but that's to be expected. personally i think that i have set the power bar pretty high, only money, time and dyne will tell.
The 617 probably won't spool a 351 vnt. Even a 341 would be pretty miserable. Both turbos are a little oversized for just 250hp. I would start with an HX30 and see how much I could wring out of it.
I will have complete control over the 351 or 341VE turbo. No silly vacuum systems, a real microprocessor control with drive, boost, TPS & RPM inputs. Trying to keep it as close to 1:1 pressure ratio. If those turbos do not work, I'll get a Sprinter or one of the Garret VGTs. I am just plain done with antiquated turbo controls & in this modern world, so much can be done.
Ed
Just get the chinahanji 10mm mw pump elements, and have them set up by the shop in southern California, for about 80-90cc fuel
(04-11-2014, 06:42 AM)kestreltom(04-09-2014, 05:18 PM)ShaggyDiesel kestreltom, this is a complete ground up build, i figure there's going to be some breakage, but that's to be expected. personally i think that i have set the power bar pretty high, only money, time and dyno will tell.
You are ambitious... all power to you!
I checked the JTY build referred to above. I remember reading that before. Very impressive build. Maybe DieselMenken will sell you his 8mm MW pump.
(04-11-2014, 06:42 AM)kestreltom(04-09-2014, 05:18 PM)ShaggyDiesel kestreltom, this is a complete ground up build, i figure there's going to be some breakage, but that's to be expected. personally i think that i have set the power bar pretty high, only money, time and dyno will tell.
You are ambitious... all power to you!
I checked the JTY build referred to above. I remember reading that before. Very impressive build. Maybe DieselMenken will sell you his 8mm MW pump.
has anyone tried using the elements from the Cummins P-pump? also are the modifed mw elements coming out of the Volvo penta marine engines?
(04-06-2014, 04:12 PM)MTUPower The problem is not fueling- it's air. I've got a Myna pump and it's not much better than my modified MW pump when turned down to avoid large amounts of smoke. It's a daily driver so I can't be smoking out the road everytime I wish to pass someone. A VNT system is not easy to build with satisfaction as a result. I think I'll have to go with a small ball bearing turbo to get the air I need for the fuel capability. Those are high dollar.
(04-06-2014, 04:12 PM)MTUPower The problem is not fueling- it's air. I've got a Myna pump and it's not much better than my modified MW pump when turned down to avoid large amounts of smoke. It's a daily driver so I can't be smoking out the road everytime I wish to pass someone. A VNT system is not easy to build with satisfaction as a result. I think I'll have to go with a small ball bearing turbo to get the air I need for the fuel capability. Those are high dollar.
Speaking as someone who had a VNT and no longer does, MTU is right, a VNT system is very difficult to get right, and very difficult to get the right turbo. If you intend to make real power on a 617, the 56mm compressor wheel of the gt2056v and gt2256v is too small. As is the hot side.
(09-19-2014, 08:58 PM)led-panzer Speaking as someone who had a VNT and no longer does, MTU is right, a VNT system is very difficult to get right, and very difficult to get the right turbo. If you intend to make real power on a 617, the 56mm compressor wheel of the gt2056v and gt2256v is too small. As is the hot side.
(09-19-2014, 08:58 PM)led-panzer Speaking as someone who had a VNT and no longer does, MTU is right, a VNT system is very difficult to get right, and very difficult to get the right turbo. If you intend to make real power on a 617, the 56mm compressor wheel of the gt2056v and gt2256v is too small. As is the hot side.
(09-20-2014, 10:28 AM)atypicalguy I dont reallt expect it to be easy, but it seems like there are better electronic control optikns and using two pressure pots and a throttle positikn sensor with a properly sized vnt I would think this would be doable given enpugh fuel.
I am curious to know 1) what difficulties you encountered 2) what vnt turbo ypu recommend and 3) what you would add to the list below:
(09-20-2014, 10:28 AM)atypicalguy I dont reallt expect it to be easy, but it seems like there are better electronic control optikns and using two pressure pots and a throttle positikn sensor with a properly sized vnt I would think this would be doable given enpugh fuel.
I am curious to know 1) what difficulties you encountered 2) what vnt turbo ypu recommend and 3) what you would add to the list below:
Yah he also said the engine would die for some reason they could not figure out and there hasnt been much action that I have seen. Whats the latest mw ip news out of Germany?
We hear lots of stories about systems which folks are building or have built and will test in reference to controlling any VNT for a 617-95X. No one has come back with a system which others then can replicate with satisfaction- IE little smoke, lots of torque low in the rpm range and still enough boost in the higher rpm range. Just has not taken place and it's not for lack of trying. I'd love to be able to put such a system on my wagon- it's already quite advance in every other area: I have a MYNA pump, I have the VW two stage injectors, I have a IC, no EGR intake and exhaust manifold which is JetHot like coated. I have the custom HD lowering springs up front with HD shocks. It's one of the first w123's with w126 discs and calipers. I've got both 15 and 16 inch wheels. I'm installing the enlarged hole PC's as we speak. Next is most likely a spool up valve and a larger exhaust all the way back. I don't have the rear muffler now, and that made a noticeable difference itself. I'm hoping for another noticeable difference with the modified PC's. Even with all this I doubt I'm putting out more than 180hp with the IP set at it's lowest setting- which it needs to be so I can have a daily driver that does not emit large amounts of smoke.
(01-29-2015, 01:41 PM)MTUPower ... I have a MYNA pump, I have the VW two stage injectors, I have a IC, no EGR intake and exhaust manifold which is JetHot like coated. I have the custom HD lowering springs up front with HD shocks. It's one of the first w123's with w126 discs and calipers. I've got both 15 and 16 inch wheels. I'm installing the enlarged hole PC's as we speak. Next is ...
(01-29-2015, 01:41 PM)MTUPower ... I have a MYNA pump, I have the VW two stage injectors, I have a IC, no EGR intake and exhaust manifold which is JetHot like coated. I have the custom HD lowering springs up front with HD shocks. It's one of the first w123's with w126 discs and calipers. I've got both 15 and 16 inch wheels. I'm installing the enlarged hole PC's as we speak. Next is ...
My wagon is a 1984 300TD with stock turbo which I believe is the Garrett. Yes it has the t3 twin scroll. A spool up valve may be in order, but each mod takes time.
(02-10-2015, 10:29 AM)MTUPower My wagon is a 1984 300TD with stock turbo which I believe is the Garrett. Yes it has the t3 twin scroll. A spool up valve may be in order, but each mod takes time.
(02-10-2015, 10:29 AM)MTUPower My wagon is a 1984 300TD with stock turbo which I believe is the Garrett. Yes it has the t3 twin scroll. A spool up valve may be in order, but each mod takes time.
(02-10-2015, 11:07 AM)kestreltomShoots I answered too fast- it's a just a T3.(02-10-2015, 10:29 AM)MTUPower My wagon is a 1984 300TD with stock turbo which I believe is the Garrett. Yes it has the t3 twin scroll. A spool up valve may be in order, but each mod takes time.
Wow... I wasn't aware that Garrett made a twin scroll T3 back then.
(02-10-2015, 11:07 AM)kestreltomShoots I answered too fast- it's a just a T3.(02-10-2015, 10:29 AM)MTUPower My wagon is a 1984 300TD with stock turbo which I believe is the Garrett. Yes it has the t3 twin scroll. A spool up valve may be in order, but each mod takes time.
Wow... I wasn't aware that Garrett made a twin scroll T3 back then.
A guy on this forum, Synchro_G, made a "variable pressure ball spring valve", which appears to be an MBC with a very long, soft spring that's attached to throttle linkage. More throttle increases spring pressure, which in turn increases boost pressure. Seems to be pretty much all you need for a diesel.
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/show...348&page=2
(02-11-2015, 09:09 AM)MTUPower Shoots I answered too fast- it's a just a T3.
(02-11-2015, 09:09 AM)MTUPower Shoots I answered too fast- it's a just a T3.