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Old 03-17-2005, 09:22 AM
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You can put an aftermarket (or stock) turbo onto a NA 300D. Many people have done it. The problems are fairly obvious -
higher stresses may lead to crank problems - do not go overboard on boost pressures or fuelling increases.
High EGTs may cause piston melting issues
etc.

It then depends on how you drive the converted vehicle. Treat it like a sports car and it will have heart failure - sooner or later - probably much sooner!

Treat it well, and it should continue to give you excellent long service.

I would consider an EGT gauge mandatory on a conversion of this nature.

Tony
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Fatmobile 3 84 300D 295kkm Silver grey/Blue int. 2 tank WVO - Recipient of TurboDesel engine.
Josephine '82 300D 390kkm White/Palamino int.
Elizabeth '81 280E, sporting a '79 300D engine.
Lucille '87 W124 300D non-turbo 6 cylinder OM603, Pearl Grey with light grey interior


Various parts cars including 280E, 230C & 300D in various states of disassembly.
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