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Old 11-15-2006, 12:01 PM
kerry kerry is offline
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Originally Posted by babymog View Post
I'm looking at re-powering a 406 Unimog, not sure which engine to use.

It has to be M-B diesel.

I know that all of the earlier engines are mechanically injected and can easily be turned up to obscene levels, I'm thinking that the 603 is a nice engine and fairly easy to find. What engine would others suggest considering that this truck uses a significant amount of power and RPM to cruise at 70mph or accelerate? Which engine is the best balance of reliable and powerful for truck use?

It'll mostly get around-town use but will be intended for some off-road and some heavy hauling.

- Jeff
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Take a look at ForcedInduction's thread on Mercedes SUV. What engine is in that thing?
Cruise at 70mph in a Unimog? Has any Unimog actually reached that speed?
There's a shop member with a 617 in a Unimog. He could tell you a lot about its functionality.
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