Swapping in a 617 in a small pick-up is a challenge for sure. there have been others on the forum from time to time that posted their projects.

Sounds like you had your challenges as well, the end result will be when it all comes together and you are driving down the road and everything works as planned.

Be looking for your pictures for sure.

This reminds me of another member, "Dealwithit" that swapped a 617 into his 92 Mazda extended cab.
He started off with a OM616, then scrapped that idea when he found a OM617 that he finally installed.

83 240D engine swap into mazda b2200


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works