Bought an OM606
Bought an OM606
12-10-2009, 02:50 PM
#1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...0523360144
I'm thinking this should be a pretty easy swap since I already have an OM603 in there... Other than the normal stuff associated with an engine swap, I've listed stuff that needs to be done to adapt the OM606 into the wagon.
- Change mounting arms
- Adapt exhaust to turbo
- Find an air filter for intake
- Figure out how to control the vacuum wastegate
- Rig up a throttle linkage & bowden cable
- Replace IP with mechanical one from OM603 (for now!
)
- Replace PS pump with tandem pump from wagon.
What else am I missing?
I still can't believe I actually bought one of these! Especially for $625!!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
Just bought an OM606.... Probably somewhat worn out, but it can't be beat for the price. Especially since I just found out that the #14 head on my 300TD is cracked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...0523360144
I'm thinking this should be a pretty easy swap since I already have an OM603 in there... Other than the normal stuff associated with an engine swap, I've listed stuff that needs to be done to adapt the OM606 into the wagon.
- Change mounting arms
- Adapt exhaust to turbo
- Find an air filter for intake
- Figure out how to control the vacuum wastegate
- Rig up a throttle linkage & bowden cable
- Replace IP with mechanical one from OM603 (for now! )
- Replace PS pump with tandem pump from wagon.
What else am I missing?
I still can't believe I actually bought one of these! Especially for $625!!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-10-2009, 04:01 PM
#2
Oh, and I think you might have to swap oil pans and oil filter housings with the 603 as well...
C'mon, help a brother out!
This post was last modified: 12-10-2009, 04:07 PM by E300TSC.
1998 MB E300 - 194,000 miles. Current/future mods: 7.5mm pump elements, Holset HX40 Turbo feeding Eaton M90 supercharger through custom fabbed intake system. Aeroturbine muffler, scratch-built 4" stainless exhaust. EGR eliminated, ECM recalibrated, modified rack position feedback circuit. Porterfield RS brake pads, Bilstein sport shocks, VDO EGT, oil and boost gauges.
2000 Ford F250 - 150,000 miles. Current/future mods: DP Tuner 3 map chip, scratch-built high flow intake, high output IDM, open circuit fuel system, ball bearing turbo, South Bend full metal clutch, slotted and drilled rotors. Autometer Sport Comp EGT and boost gauges.
You dog! Hey, I'll buy the IP off that engine if you wan't to sell it! I need a spare to work on while I get the other hot rodded. I also have a pump from an OM603.970 if that will help you. I paid $300+ for it but I'd trade you for the 606 pump. I also have 7mm elements and a guy lined up who could swap them into a pump for you. They belong to Tomnik so you'd have to arrange a price with him.
Oh, and I think you might have to swap oil pans and oil filter housings with the 603 as well...
C'mon, help a brother out!
1998 MB E300 - 194,000 miles. Current/future mods: 7.5mm pump elements, Holset HX40 Turbo feeding Eaton M90 supercharger through custom fabbed intake system. Aeroturbine muffler, scratch-built 4" stainless exhaust. EGR eliminated, ECM recalibrated, modified rack position feedback circuit. Porterfield RS brake pads, Bilstein sport shocks, VDO EGT, oil and boost gauges.
2000 Ford F250 - 150,000 miles. Current/future mods: DP Tuner 3 map chip, scratch-built high flow intake, high output IDM, open circuit fuel system, ball bearing turbo, South Bend full metal clutch, slotted and drilled rotors. Autometer Sport Comp EGT and boost gauges.
12-10-2009, 04:59 PM
#3
(12-10-2009, 02:50 PM)TymbrymiUse those om603 engine mountings.
- Change mounting arms
- Adapt exhaust to turbo
- Find an air filter for intake
- Figure out how to control the vacuum wastegate
- Rig up a throttle linkage & bowden cable
- Replace IP with mechanical one from OM603 (for now!
- Replace PS pump with tandem pump from wagon.
What else am I missing?
I still can't believe I actually bought one of these! Especially for $625!!
Change wastegate clock bressure type modell.
(12-10-2009, 04:01 PM)E300TSC Oh, and I think you might have to swap oil pans and oil filter housings with the 603 as well...Why those should change?
This post was last modified: 12-10-2009, 05:00 PM by jeemu.
(12-10-2009, 02:50 PM)TymbrymiUse those om603 engine mountings.
- Change mounting arms
- Adapt exhaust to turbo
- Find an air filter for intake
- Figure out how to control the vacuum wastegate
- Rig up a throttle linkage & bowden cable
- Replace IP with mechanical one from OM603 (for now!
- Replace PS pump with tandem pump from wagon.
What else am I missing?
I still can't believe I actually bought one of these! Especially for $625!!
Change wastegate clock bressure type modell.
(12-10-2009, 04:01 PM)E300TSC Oh, and I think you might have to swap oil pans and oil filter housings with the 603 as well...Why those should change?
12-10-2009, 05:05 PM
#4
This post was last modified: 12-10-2009, 05:06 PM by ForcedInduction.
ForcedInduction
12-10-2009, 05:05 PM
#4
Looks like a killer deal! The swap shouldn't be to bad since the suspension pump is external and not a head casting like earlier engines. The hardest issue I can think of would be the intercooler install. Everything else should be cake since the block is basically the same as the existing 603.
12-10-2009, 05:54 PM
#5
(12-10-2009, 04:59 PM)jeemu Why those should change?
I read in another post about some clearance issues with certain chassis.
1998 MB E300 - 194,000 miles. Current/future mods: 7.5mm pump elements, Holset HX40 Turbo feeding Eaton M90 supercharger through custom fabbed intake system. Aeroturbine muffler, scratch-built 4" stainless exhaust. EGR eliminated, ECM recalibrated, modified rack position feedback circuit. Porterfield RS brake pads, Bilstein sport shocks, VDO EGT, oil and boost gauges.
2000 Ford F250 - 150,000 miles. Current/future mods: DP Tuner 3 map chip, scratch-built high flow intake, high output IDM, open circuit fuel system, ball bearing turbo, South Bend full metal clutch, slotted and drilled rotors. Autometer Sport Comp EGT and boost gauges.
(12-10-2009, 04:59 PM)jeemu Why those should change?
I read in another post about some clearance issues with certain chassis.
1998 MB E300 - 194,000 miles. Current/future mods: 7.5mm pump elements, Holset HX40 Turbo feeding Eaton M90 supercharger through custom fabbed intake system. Aeroturbine muffler, scratch-built 4" stainless exhaust. EGR eliminated, ECM recalibrated, modified rack position feedback circuit. Porterfield RS brake pads, Bilstein sport shocks, VDO EGT, oil and boost gauges.
2000 Ford F250 - 150,000 miles. Current/future mods: DP Tuner 3 map chip, scratch-built high flow intake, high output IDM, open circuit fuel system, ball bearing turbo, South Bend full metal clutch, slotted and drilled rotors. Autometer Sport Comp EGT and boost gauges.
12-11-2009, 02:38 AM
#6
(12-10-2009, 02:50 PM)Tymbrymi Just bought an OM606....
awesome man! I'd love to have a place to store all the projects in my head! this is one of 'em...
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
12-11-2009, 02:38 AM #6(12-10-2009, 02:50 PM)Tymbrymi Just bought an OM606....
awesome man! I'd love to have a place to store all the projects in my head! this is one of 'em...
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
12-11-2009, 09:34 AM
#7
(12-10-2009, 04:01 PM)E300TSC You dog! Hey, I'll buy the IP off that engine if you wan't to sell it! I need a spare to work on while I get the other hot rodded. I also have a pump from an OM603.970 if that will help you. I paid $300+ for it but I'd trade you for the 606 pump. I also have 7mm elements and a guy lined up who could swap them into a pump for you. They belong to Tomnik so you'd have to arrange a price with him.
Sorry, but I'm going to keep the pump. I have a spare 606 pump as well (that one cost $250) that I'm going to keep laying around for the exact same purpose you are. I'm actually thinking about just using the electronic pump and not fooling with the mechanical one. I am horrible at rigging mechanical things, much less a throttle linkage!! I know how to actuate the rack solenoid, and how to read the rack position sensor. When the engine comes in, I'm going to try and get it running without any feedback (ie, not monitoring rack position). There will be videos.
Hopefully I won't blow it up just after I get it!!! (12-11-2009, 02:38 AM)SurfRodder awesome man! I'd love to have a place to store all the projects in my head! this is one of 'em...
I'm very lucky at the moment... Check out the "shop" (1,000 sqft storage unit) my roommate and I are renting. It is absolutely amazing the difference having a shop makes compared to my carport. We've got a heater, don't have to spend 20 mins setting up and then another 20 mins for packing up, workbenches
, a stereo (with amp'd car sub ), a recliner, and a sleeper sofa for those really late nights.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0GTjOOnU0E
jeemu, thanks for the confirmation the 603 mounts will work! If you don't mind me asking, how much did your awesome 605 manifold cost, does KKD make a 606 version, and how can I go about getting one?
This post was last modified: 12-11-2009, 09:40 AM by Tymbrymi.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
(12-10-2009, 04:01 PM)E300TSC You dog! Hey, I'll buy the IP off that engine if you wan't to sell it! I need a spare to work on while I get the other hot rodded. I also have a pump from an OM603.970 if that will help you. I paid $300+ for it but I'd trade you for the 606 pump. I also have 7mm elements and a guy lined up who could swap them into a pump for you. They belong to Tomnik so you'd have to arrange a price with him.
Sorry, but I'm going to keep the pump. I have a spare 606 pump as well (that one cost $250) that I'm going to keep laying around for the exact same purpose you are. I'm actually thinking about just using the electronic pump and not fooling with the mechanical one. I am horrible at rigging mechanical things, much less a throttle linkage!! I know how to actuate the rack solenoid, and how to read the rack position sensor. When the engine comes in, I'm going to try and get it running without any feedback (ie, not monitoring rack position). There will be videos.
Hopefully I won't blow it up just after I get it!!! (12-11-2009, 02:38 AM)SurfRodder awesome man! I'd love to have a place to store all the projects in my head! this is one of 'em...
I'm very lucky at the moment... Check out the "shop" (1,000 sqft storage unit) my roommate and I are renting. It is absolutely amazing the difference having a shop makes compared to my carport. We've got a heater, don't have to spend 20 mins setting up and then another 20 mins for packing up, workbenches
, a stereo (with amp'd car sub ), a recliner, and a sleeper sofa for those really late nights.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0GTjOOnU0E
jeemu, thanks for the confirmation the 603 mounts will work! If you don't mind me asking, how much did your awesome 605 manifold cost, does KKD make a 606 version, and how can I go about getting one?
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-11-2009, 12:39 PM
#8
(12-11-2009, 09:34 AM)Tymbrymi jeemu, thanks for the confirmation the 603 mounts will work! If you don't mind me asking, how much did your awesome 605 manifold cost, does KKD make a 606 version, and how can I go about getting one?Hello. KKD make manifold also OM606
Here is e-mail adress http://www.kkdmotorsport.com/yhteystiedot.html
(12-11-2009, 09:34 AM)Tymbrymi jeemu, thanks for the confirmation the 603 mounts will work! If you don't mind me asking, how much did your awesome 605 manifold cost, does KKD make a 606 version, and how can I go about getting one?Hello. KKD make manifold also OM606
Here is e-mail adress http://www.kkdmotorsport.com/yhteystiedot.html
12-12-2009, 05:07 PM
#9
(12-11-2009, 09:34 AM)Tymbrymi Check out the "shop" (1,000 sqft storage unit) my roommate and I are renting. It is absolutely amazing the difference having a shop makes compared to my carport.
That's awesome man! I was looking into cheap places for auction in the desert out here just to store most of my projects. I never pulled the trigger 'casue they were all about a 2 hour drive away, but for about 15K for a 1/4 acre, house and garage, it was almost too good to pass up. I have to look into the shop route though cause wit ha couple of like minded buddies and the economy killing off small businesses, they're bound to be several around.
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
12-12-2009, 05:07 PM #9(12-11-2009, 09:34 AM)Tymbrymi Check out the "shop" (1,000 sqft storage unit) my roommate and I are renting. It is absolutely amazing the difference having a shop makes compared to my carport.
That's awesome man! I was looking into cheap places for auction in the desert out here just to store most of my projects. I never pulled the trigger 'casue they were all about a 2 hour drive away, but for about 15K for a 1/4 acre, house and garage, it was almost too good to pass up. I have to look into the shop route though cause wit ha couple of like minded buddies and the economy killing off small businesses, they're bound to be several around.
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
12-14-2009, 06:21 PM
#10
(12-11-2009, 09:34 AM)Tymbrymi jeemu, thanks for the confirmation the 603 mounts will work! If you don't mind me asking, how much did your awesome 605 manifold cost, does KKD make a 606 version, and how can I go about getting one?Hi. Now KKDMotorsport have photos on om606 exhaustmanifold
Pretty cool
http://kkdmotorsport.kuvat.fi/kuvat/pako...ium%29.JPG
http://kkdmotorsport.kuvat.fi/kuvat/pako...ium%29.JPG
This post was last modified: 12-14-2009, 06:25 PM by jeemu.
(12-11-2009, 09:34 AM)Tymbrymi jeemu, thanks for the confirmation the 603 mounts will work! If you don't mind me asking, how much did your awesome 605 manifold cost, does KKD make a 606 version, and how can I go about getting one?Hi. Now KKDMotorsport have photos on om606 exhaustmanifold
Pretty cool
http://kkdmotorsport.kuvat.fi/kuvat/pako...ium%29.JPG
http://kkdmotorsport.kuvat.fi/kuvat/pako...ium%29.JPG
12-14-2009, 08:16 PM
#11
(12-14-2009, 06:21 PM)jeemu[/quote' Now KKDMotorsport have photos on om606 exhaust manifold
*drool* I just sent an email to KKD.... we'll see how much it is and how much shipping costs!!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
(12-14-2009, 06:21 PM)jeemu[/quote' Now KKDMotorsport have photos on om606 exhaust manifold
*drool* I just sent an email to KKD.... we'll see how much it is and how much shipping costs!!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-15-2009, 12:16 PM
#13
I checked two months ago they wanted 800 euro and don't think that included shipping. I am working on the flanges for the split man. should have them finished by next week. Then will start welding up the pipes might do a log style like banks does for Cummings. I have a hx35 with a no12 hotside hoping it will spool real nice on my 606.
12-15-2009, 12:37 PM
#14
(12-14-2009, 08:16 PM)Tymbrymi *drool* I just sent an email to KKD.... we'll see how much it is and how much shipping costs!!
Gah!!! It is expensive!! To be fair, it is very high quality work. You have to pay to play I guess.
Manifold: 550€
22% VAT: 121€
Shipping: 80€
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Total 751€
AKA $1100 USD
If it was $600 or so the check would be in the mail already, but $1100 can buy a LOT of my time. Then again, I will probably be spending a LOT of my time making the electronic controls for this thing. If my tax refund is the same as last year I MIGHT get it.
Going to look into how much the materials cost... that may surprise me and it may turn out that this isn't that bad of a deal.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
(12-14-2009, 08:16 PM)Tymbrymi *drool* I just sent an email to KKD.... we'll see how much it is and how much shipping costs!!
Gah!!! It is expensive!! To be fair, it is very high quality work. You have to pay to play I guess.
Manifold: 550€
22% VAT: 121€
Shipping: 80€
-----------------
Total 751€
AKA $1100 USD
If it was $600 or so the check would be in the mail already, but $1100 can buy a LOT of my time. Then again, I will probably be spending a LOT of my time making the electronic controls for this thing. If my tax refund is the same as last year I MIGHT get it.
Going to look into how much the materials cost... that may surprise me and it may turn out that this isn't that bad of a deal.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-15-2009, 01:05 PM
#15
KKD wrote: Sorry guys, but in Finland everything is so much more expensive. Materials, gases, tools, and the price level. I knew in advance that I cant sell you a quality exhaust kits, country price difference. easy to compare, for example the price of gasoline. 1.31e liter here. How much do you pay for it: D
603 & 606 Series 550e pay here and they will go quite nicely.
kkdmotorsport make top quality exhaust turbo kits .....
thanks
This post was last modified: 12-15-2009, 02:28 PM by jeemu.
Hello. Talk to Kkd.
KKD wrote: Sorry guys, but in Finland everything is so much more expensive. Materials, gases, tools, and the price level. I knew in advance that I cant sell you a quality exhaust kits, country price difference. easy to compare, for example the price of gasoline. 1.31e liter here. How much do you pay for it: D
603 & 606 Series 550e pay here and they will go quite nicely.
kkdmotorsport make top quality exhaust turbo kits .....
thanks
12-15-2009, 01:43 PM
#16
1998 MB E300 - 194,000 miles. Current/future mods: 7.5mm pump elements, Holset HX40 Turbo feeding Eaton M90 supercharger through custom fabbed intake system. Aeroturbine muffler, scratch-built 4" stainless exhaust. EGR eliminated, ECM recalibrated, modified rack position feedback circuit. Porterfield RS brake pads, Bilstein sport shocks, VDO EGT, oil and boost gauges.
2000 Ford F250 - 150,000 miles. Current/future mods: DP Tuner 3 map chip, scratch-built high flow intake, high output IDM, open circuit fuel system, ball bearing turbo, South Bend full metal clutch, slotted and drilled rotors. Autometer Sport Comp EGT and boost gauges.
My budget for a custom header is $1000. What's quoted here is not too bad but I bet you can get someone in the states to fab up something just as nice for less.
1998 MB E300 - 194,000 miles. Current/future mods: 7.5mm pump elements, Holset HX40 Turbo feeding Eaton M90 supercharger through custom fabbed intake system. Aeroturbine muffler, scratch-built 4" stainless exhaust. EGR eliminated, ECM recalibrated, modified rack position feedback circuit. Porterfield RS brake pads, Bilstein sport shocks, VDO EGT, oil and boost gauges.
2000 Ford F250 - 150,000 miles. Current/future mods: DP Tuner 3 map chip, scratch-built high flow intake, high output IDM, open circuit fuel system, ball bearing turbo, South Bend full metal clutch, slotted and drilled rotors. Autometer Sport Comp EGT and boost gauges.
12-15-2009, 06:53 PM
#17
(12-15-2009, 01:05 PM)jeemu KKD wrote: Sorry guys, but in Finland everything is so much more expensive. Materials, gases, tools, and the price level. I knew in advance that I cant sell you a quality exhaust kits, country price difference. easy to compare, for example the price of gasoline. 1.31e liter here. How much do you pay for it: D
Yeah, I knew the price was coming, but it still was a bit of a shock. I think it is a fair price for all the work that is put in it, but I just don't want to spend money
I looked around some, and I think it'd be $200 for tubing, $100 for misc flanges (maybe more depending on who I can find to make the 606 flange), and then all the misc supplies. So max of $400 - $500 if I did it all myself. That doesn't include any of my time though. I've spent a max of maybe 20 minutes welding, but I do have access to a NICE ($9k) welder at work. Since I haven't done any welding I'd have to learn and screw up many many times before I could make something half as good as KKD's manifold.
I am going to try and get the 606 engine running with the electronic governor, and I'll make a decision after that. For all I know I may have just bought a bad engine
E300TSC, how much less? I like the fact that KKD has made a lot of manifolds that work with the OM60x engines... All the little quirks have probably been worked out so they're less likely to crack, etc. That being said, if it is half as much....
EDIT: The engine was supposed to have shipped today.... so it should be here Thursday or Friday!!
This post was last modified: 12-15-2009, 06:56 PM by Tymbrymi.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
(12-15-2009, 01:05 PM)jeemu KKD wrote: Sorry guys, but in Finland everything is so much more expensive. Materials, gases, tools, and the price level. I knew in advance that I cant sell you a quality exhaust kits, country price difference. easy to compare, for example the price of gasoline. 1.31e liter here. How much do you pay for it: D
Yeah, I knew the price was coming, but it still was a bit of a shock. I think it is a fair price for all the work that is put in it, but I just don't want to spend money
I looked around some, and I think it'd be $200 for tubing, $100 for misc flanges (maybe more depending on who I can find to make the 606 flange), and then all the misc supplies. So max of $400 - $500 if I did it all myself. That doesn't include any of my time though. I've spent a max of maybe 20 minutes welding, but I do have access to a NICE ($9k) welder at work. Since I haven't done any welding I'd have to learn and screw up many many times before I could make something half as good as KKD's manifold.
I am going to try and get the 606 engine running with the electronic governor, and I'll make a decision after that. For all I know I may have just bought a bad engine
E300TSC, how much less? I like the fact that KKD has made a lot of manifolds that work with the OM60x engines... All the little quirks have probably been worked out so they're less likely to crack, etc. That being said, if it is half as much....
EDIT: The engine was supposed to have shipped today.... so it should be here Thursday or Friday!!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-16-2009, 11:07 AM
#18
So I'll be using the itty bitty stock turbo for a while. Anybody know of an upgrade that will work with relatively little modification? What is the flange?
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
Well, I'd almost convinced myself to get it... then I was welcomed home with a $400 medical bill. So I'll be using the itty bitty stock turbo for a while.
Anybody know of an upgrade that will work with relatively little modification? What is the flange?
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-16-2009, 11:39 AM
#19
That shop is great! Even a place to lounge and jam on the guitar while taking a break!
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
12-16-2009, 11:39 AM #19Nice grab of that motor. You going to pick it up or have it shipped?
That shop is great! Even a place to lounge and jam on the guitar while taking a break!
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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12-16-2009, 11:57 AM
#20
(12-16-2009, 11:07 AM)Tymbrymi Well, I'd almost convinced myself to get it... then I was welcomed home with a $400 medical bill.
Anybody know of an upgrade that will work with relatively little modification? What is the flange?
Good score with the engine
I am going to take some photos of the engine today, and will get some of the flange in particular. It is a odd shape from memory, and you could weld on a t3, etc, flange of your choice to the manifold.
The entry to the manifold's flange is very small as well, which is great for gas velocity, but poor for any type of performance over stock.
The stock turbo probably runs with the wastegate open most of the time (hence the need for a vacuum operated actuator) for, the turbine housing looks like it is for a 1.5L engine! Turbine drive pressure would be interesting to watch whilst the engine is under load.
DervTuning
12-16-2009, 11:57 AM #20(12-16-2009, 11:07 AM)Tymbrymi Well, I'd almost convinced myself to get it... then I was welcomed home with a $400 medical bill.
Anybody know of an upgrade that will work with relatively little modification? What is the flange?
Good score with the engine
I am going to take some photos of the engine today, and will get some of the flange in particular. It is a odd shape from memory, and you could weld on a t3, etc, flange of your choice to the manifold.
The entry to the manifold's flange is very small as well, which is great for gas velocity, but poor for any type of performance over stock.
The stock turbo probably runs with the wastegate open most of the time (hence the need for a vacuum operated actuator) for, the turbine housing looks like it is for a 1.5L engine! Turbine drive pressure would be interesting to watch whilst the engine is under load.
12-16-2009, 11:57 AM
#21
(12-16-2009, 11:39 AM)DeliveryValve You going to pick it up or have it shipped?
Shipped... Cost $250 for the shipping, which is what the fuel costs for a trip up there. Funny thing is shipping 2nd day freight was cheaper than shipping it slower. The engine should be here tomorrow!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
(12-16-2009, 11:39 AM)DeliveryValve You going to pick it up or have it shipped?
Shipped... Cost $250 for the shipping, which is what the fuel costs for a trip up there. Funny thing is shipping 2nd day freight was cheaper than shipping it slower. The engine should be here tomorrow!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-16-2009, 03:15 PM
#22
(12-16-2009, 11:57 AM)Tymbrymi .....Funny thing is shipping 2nd day freight was cheaper than shipping it slower. The engine should be here tomorrow!
Maybe you got the Holiday rate!
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
12-16-2009, 03:15 PM #22(12-16-2009, 11:57 AM)Tymbrymi .....Funny thing is shipping 2nd day freight was cheaper than shipping it slower. The engine should be here tomorrow!
Maybe you got the Holiday rate!
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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12-16-2009, 11:52 PM
#23
(12-16-2009, 11:57 AM)DervTuning The stock turbo probably runs with the wastegate open most of the time (hence the need for a vacuum operated actuator) for, the turbine housing looks like it is for a 1.5L engine! Turbine drive pressure would be interesting to watch whilst the engine is under load.
What is the turbo model and how big/small is the housing A/R?
(12-16-2009, 11:57 AM)DervTuning The stock turbo probably runs with the wastegate open most of the time (hence the need for a vacuum operated actuator) for, the turbine housing looks like it is for a 1.5L engine! Turbine drive pressure would be interesting to watch whilst the engine is under load.
What is the turbo model and how big/small is the housing A/R?
12-18-2009, 01:23 PM
#24
It is very dirty, but the leaks are from the typical places (valve cover, etc). Funny thing is the turbo has NO play at all.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
It's here! Unfortunately, they took the starter off.... So I'm going to have to find one in order to test it outside the car. Anybody have one cheap? I really don't want to play "swap the starter" between this and the wagon.
It is very dirty, but the leaks are from the typical places (valve cover, etc). Funny thing is the turbo has NO play at all.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
12-18-2009, 03:38 PM
#25
(12-18-2009, 01:23 PM)Tymbrymi It's here! Unfortunately, they took the starter off.... So I'm going to have to find one in order to test it outside the car. Anybody have one cheap? I really don't want to play "swap the starter" between this and the wagon.Nice. There the project starts
It is very dirty, but the leaks are from the typical places (valve cover, etc). Funny thing is the turbo has NO play at all.
Couple days and its in engine bay in super motor
(12-18-2009, 01:23 PM)Tymbrymi It's here! Unfortunately, they took the starter off.... So I'm going to have to find one in order to test it outside the car. Anybody have one cheap? I really don't want to play "swap the starter" between this and the wagon.Nice. There the project starts
It is very dirty, but the leaks are from the typical places (valve cover, etc). Funny thing is the turbo has NO play at all.
Couple days and its in engine bay in super motor
DervTuning
12-19-2009, 03:49 PM #26Nice! It appears you do not need the turbo and flange photos any more
12-20-2009, 02:07 PM
#27
So now all I need to do is figure out how I want to wire up the starter, glow plugs, and the electronic pump. I have a manual PWM controller that can control up to 30A, which is what I'll use to try and get the engine running.Turns out the engine didn't come with the PS pump, A/C compressor, etc (I knew about the lack of alternator). So I can't use a belt for the water pump. Any ideas on how to keep the engine cooled besides duct taping a hose to the engine? I imagine I need to remove the thermostat and duct tape the hose to the lower intake correct?
(12-18-2009, 03:38 PM)jeemu Couple days and its in engine bay in super motor
I don't know about that fast!
I'm not exactly the fastest guy in the world... but it is one hell of a good starting point!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
I bought a used starter yesterday for $50, and it's sitting in the back of the truck waiting for me to install it. So now all I need to do is figure out how I want to wire up the starter, glow plugs, and the electronic pump. I have a manual PWM controller that can control up to 30A, which is what I'll use to try and get the engine running.
Turns out the engine didn't come with the PS pump, A/C compressor, etc (I knew about the lack of alternator). So I can't use a belt for the water pump. Any ideas on how to keep the engine cooled besides duct taping a hose to the engine? I imagine I need to remove the thermostat and duct tape the hose to the lower intake correct?
(12-18-2009, 03:38 PM)jeemu Couple days and its in engine bay in super motor
I don't know about that fast!
I'm not exactly the fastest guy in the world... but it is one hell of a good starting point!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
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12-22-2009, 11:25 AM
#30
This is sort of related - as for cooling...I've found that I can drive around with NO engine driven fan at all with my W210/OM606.962.
Been doing it since Septemberish when my engine driven fan flew apart and tore a hole in my radiator. It's so much quieter to drive and I picked up what seems like an immediate and easy 2-3mpg...of course, it had to get cold out and then we got winter fuel...wrecking the mileage.
In these colder ambient temps, the engine never EVER gets above 80°C - just like it should. In warmer ambient temps, the electric fans kick on and she cools down very fast - they move a LOT of air.
I'm not convinced I'll be able to run like this in the hot summer weather - but my plans are to add an electric fan on the engine side of the radiator.
Beers,
Matt
'07 W211 OM642
'95 W124.131/722.435, 211k - daily driver/Superturbo project - OM606.962 with "M" pump...under construction! (build thread here)
'99 W210.025 - gone, but not forgotten
'94 Dodge/Cummins - gone, but not forgotten
HoleshotHolset
12-22-2009, 11:25 AM #30Excellent find - I see they have other W210/OM606.962 parts up for sale as well.
This is sort of related - as for cooling...I've found that I can drive around with NO engine driven fan at all with my W210/OM606.962.
Been doing it since Septemberish when my engine driven fan flew apart and tore a hole in my radiator. It's so much quieter to drive and I picked up what seems like an immediate and easy 2-3mpg...of course, it had to get cold out and then we got winter fuel...wrecking the mileage.
In these colder ambient temps, the engine never EVER gets above 80°C - just like it should. In warmer ambient temps, the electric fans kick on and she cools down very fast - they move a LOT of air.
I'm not convinced I'll be able to run like this in the hot summer weather - but my plans are to add an electric fan on the engine side of the radiator.
Beers,
Matt
'07 W211 OM642
'95 W124.131/722.435, 211k - daily driver/Superturbo project - OM606.962 with "M" pump...under construction! (build thread here)
'99 W210.025 - gone, but not forgotten
'94 Dodge/Cummins - gone, but not forgotten
01-06-2010, 01:42 PM
#31
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-c...-s124.html
Dave M.
Boise, ID, USA
1997 E420 - 149kmi (Bugeyes)
1994 E420 - 136kmi (Blondie)
1994 E500 - 116kmi (Q-ship)
1992 500E - 179kmi (Mach 5)
1987 300D - 330kmi (Sportline Stage 2)
Click here for my website!
John, Casey (Zeitgeist) is already blazing this trail for you... many details are in this thread here:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-c...-s124.html
Dave M.
Boise, ID, USA
1997 E420 - 149kmi (Bugeyes)
1994 E420 - 136kmi (Blondie)
1994 E500 - 116kmi (Q-ship)
1992 500E - 179kmi (Mach 5)
1987 300D - 330kmi (Sportline Stage 2)
Click here for my website!
01-06-2010, 06:52 PM
#32
(12-15-2009, 12:37 PM)TymbrymiActually VAT is not charged when a company sells outside EU, so that would be 550e+shipping. so that would be around 910USD (exch rate back here is 1.44usd/1€).(12-14-2009, 08:16 PM)Tymbrymi *drool* I just sent an email to KKD.... we'll see how much it is and how much shipping costs!!
Gah!!! It is expensive!! To be fair, it is very high quality work. You have to pay to play I guess.
Manifold: 550€
22% VAT: 121€
Shipping: 80€
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Total 751€
AKA $1100 USD
If it was $600 or so the check would be in the mail already, but $1100 can buy a LOT of my time. Then again, I will probably be spending a LOT of my time making the electronic controls for this thing. If my tax refund is the same as last year I MIGHT get it.
Going to look into how much the materials cost... that may surprise me and it may turn out that this isn't that bad of a deal.
The guy is an artist with metal works and takes high pride of what he does.
We are close friends and work together with him a lot: I sell the turbos etc and he makes the manifolds
(12-15-2009, 12:37 PM)TymbrymiActually VAT is not charged when a company sells outside EU, so that would be 550e+shipping. so that would be around 910USD (exch rate back here is 1.44usd/1€).(12-14-2009, 08:16 PM)Tymbrymi *drool* I just sent an email to KKD.... we'll see how much it is and how much shipping costs!!
Gah!!! It is expensive!! To be fair, it is very high quality work. You have to pay to play I guess.
Manifold: 550€
22% VAT: 121€
Shipping: 80€
-----------------
Total 751€
AKA $1100 USD
If it was $600 or so the check would be in the mail already, but $1100 can buy a LOT of my time. Then again, I will probably be spending a LOT of my time making the electronic controls for this thing. If my tax refund is the same as last year I MIGHT get it.
Going to look into how much the materials cost... that may surprise me and it may turn out that this isn't that bad of a deal.
The guy is an artist with metal works and takes high pride of what he does.
We are close friends and work together with him a lot: I sell the turbos etc and he makes the manifolds
01-07-2010, 07:04 PM
#33
(01-06-2010, 06:52 PM)antonmies Actually VAT is not charged when a company sells outside EU, so that would be 550e+shipping. so that would be around 910USD (exch rate back here is 1.44usd/1€).
The guy is an artist with metal works and takes high pride of what he does.
We are close friends and work together with him a lot: I sell the turbos etc and he makes the manifolds
That doesn't sound so bad, pretty good price for custom made manifold.
Of course there's always the option to by cheap chinese paper manifold that cracks on first rev
- MB w126 300SD Superturbo (US) -83, Mods: OM617A with custom head work, Master Power Turbo 802332, PP-Diesel custom 7mm IP, China intercooler, KKD-Motorsport exhaust manifold, DIY intake manifold, Coolmist Waterinjection, DIY Supermeter display/datalog with PLX Wideband Lambda, Siekkinen custom 722.3 autotrans, Elbe Performance LSD, Green Filter cold air intake, straight 3" exhaust with two dual 2.5" outputs
- MB r129 500SL AMG (JDM) -94
Full AMG bodykit, full JDM features, modified ECU and exhaust
- MB w123 250E-TT (JDM) -85
Full 1JZ-GTE twinturbo conversion, full aircon, custom china cooler, custom IC-pipes, custom sport recaro interior, custom 3-piece JDM rims
(01-06-2010, 06:52 PM)antonmies Actually VAT is not charged when a company sells outside EU, so that would be 550e+shipping. so that would be around 910USD (exch rate back here is 1.44usd/1€).
The guy is an artist with metal works and takes high pride of what he does.
We are close friends and work together with him a lot: I sell the turbos etc and he makes the manifolds
That doesn't sound so bad, pretty good price for custom made manifold.
Of course there's always the option to by cheap chinese paper manifold that cracks on first rev
- MB w126 300SD Superturbo (US) -83, Mods: OM617A with custom head work, Master Power Turbo 802332, PP-Diesel custom 7mm IP, China intercooler, KKD-Motorsport exhaust manifold, DIY intake manifold, Coolmist Waterinjection, DIY Supermeter display/datalog with PLX Wideband Lambda, Siekkinen custom 722.3 autotrans, Elbe Performance LSD, Green Filter cold air intake, straight 3" exhaust with two dual 2.5" outputs
- MB r129 500SL AMG (JDM) -94
Full AMG bodykit, full JDM features, modified ECU and exhaust
- MB w123 250E-TT (JDM) -85
Full 1JZ-GTE twinturbo conversion, full aircon, custom china cooler, custom IC-pipes, custom sport recaro interior, custom 3-piece JDM rims
02-20-2010, 08:45 PM
#34
Controlling this electronic pump is going to be a MAJOR pain. I can get the engine to run just fine.... at full throttle. I'm using a PWM driver that a friend had laying around, and for whatever reason, I can't make the engine idle. I'm hoping the sensitivity of the driver isn't all that high. I'm going to take my spare OM606 pump back to work to figure out if it's the driver circuit or just the way the rack behaves that is making things difficult.I think I need to make a rack position sensor monitoring circuit and hook it up to my wagon (uses the same style sensor as the OM606 pump) to see how the rack behaves with the mechanical governor.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
Finally got around to hooking everything up to test the engine out... and she runs!! Controlling this electronic pump is going to be a MAJOR pain. I can get the engine to run just fine.... at full throttle. I'm using a PWM driver that a friend had laying around, and for whatever reason, I can't make the engine idle. I'm hoping the sensitivity of the driver isn't all that high. I'm going to take my spare OM606 pump back to work to figure out if it's the driver circuit or just the way the rack behaves that is making things difficult.
I think I need to make a rack position sensor monitoring circuit and hook it up to my wagon (uses the same style sensor as the OM606 pump) to see how the rack behaves with the mechanical governor.
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
02-21-2010, 06:13 PM
#35
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD18u6XLIpY
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
Here's a video of some attempts I made today. I almost got it to idle once!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD18u6XLIpY
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
04-07-2010, 03:03 PM
#36
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIQ1UIuh6k
Now that I know it is possible for the engine to idle, and a slow human being can get it to idle, I have faith that I can make a controller for it that will actually work!! Now I just need to actually make it. I also need to clean the engine and fix all the fuel & oil leaks!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
She runs!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIQ1UIuh6k
Now that I know it is possible for the engine to idle, and a slow human being can get it to idle, I have faith that I can make a controller for it that will actually work!! Now I just need to actually make it. I also need to clean the engine and fix all the fuel & oil leaks!
John Robbins
'05 E320 CDI - 118k - Faaaaaast!!
'87 300TD - 317k - Cracked head... but an OM606 is on the way!
'79 300SD - 295k - Bad engine = project car!
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