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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY
I like how you modified the manifolds to work with the 4 cylinder. One of my projects was going to be a 616 turbo 240D. I was planning to use 617 turbo pistons and rods, and somehow make the piston oilers work as well. I was also researching how to add the extra fuel (616 IP not made for a turbo), and I think an ALDA can be added in place of the ADA. I have not found anyone that has tried it, but maybe that will be you! The other option would be to use the back half of the 617 pump with the front of the 616. That would involve the services of an IP shop, and would probably be expensive. You will also need a turbo oil filter stand, and the oil feed tube. The turbo oil drain tube will be a challenge as well. You could just drill and tap pipe threads in the upper pan for a barbed fitting, and just use a rubber hose with hose clamps. I am sure you are not the first to try this, so you probably already have thought about all this anyway. The turboing (is that a word?) of a 616 could be an entire thread by itself, as there is much information to be shared and had on just that part of your project alone. Anyway, keep up the good work and keep the photos coming as well (we like photos!)...Rich
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I did grab a ALDA to possibly replace my ADA on the 616 pump, im sort of playing that by ear. Ive been observing closely threads by OM616, 47dodge, and purplecomputer who have all turbo charged the 616. It seems like it holds up decently.
originally, I grabbed the back plate off a 617 turbo oil filter housing, drain pipe, and feed to resolve turbo oiling with the stock 616 oil filter housing, BUT, I had to remove that to fit the transmission adapter, so now its a remote head.
I found a remote filter head from Moroso for racing stuff that has a 1/4 inch outlet from the filter head, so ill be running that to the turbo oil feed. Placement of that I still haven't worked out, but it has to be as close as possible.
As far as longevity, im going to be interested to see how impacted that might be. From the people have turbo charged their engines, it seems like its really not that big a deal, BUT, I don't think anyone has a million miles on one out there, so it may in fact result in reduced engine life. I will see, this motor has about 220K on it. Im basing my feeling on just how overbuilt these engines seem to be. Ive seen so many gas motors with half the construction and reinforcement of the 616 that are turbocharged. ill just have to see