If I had the choice, I'd be getting a turbo, but finding one around here in good shape is pretty near imposable, even more so one with a 5 speed manual in it.
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Originally Posted by sixto
Are you sure it's a 603 (124.130)? No chance it's a 606 (124.131)?
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I'm 99.9% certain that its a 603
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I doubt a turbo will help you up a boat ramp since it's not like a truck turbo that kicks in right above idle.
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This is actually a very good point. The difference between a turbo and a non-turbo is probably nullified. I feel better about that.
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If you think the turbo 603 intake manifold gets in the way of servicing glow plugs and fuel system, wait until you take a wrench to the naturally aspirated engine
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I had noticed that. The intake on the NA engine looks like it makes changing glow plugs a real pain in the ass. But I can live with that.
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Originally Posted by tjts1
Factory specs say 0-100kph in 13.7 sec for the manual, 14.1 sec for the automatic. Fuel consumption is identical to the turbo which was 3 sec quicker.
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Interesting, so it won't really be any slower than my w126 was. That's good. Definitely livable.
Thank you both for the info.