Somehow I just don't feel comfortable doing that on a 20+ year old engine with a lot of time on it. Don't really want to have to deal with it if something lets go...

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Nothing is going to let go if it was built properly. I run out a Lexus V8 with 235K to 6200rpm about twice a month...

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

you guys are nuts, get nervous when turning anything over 4k.
looking for at least 500k out of this 617.

I agree. I figure there's "X" number of revolutions. No sense in using 'em all up at once.

Max. speed, no load.

602.912 ------ 5150+/-50

616.912 ------ 5100

617.912 ------- 5100

617.951 ------- 5200

According to MB 1985 TDM. FWIW

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1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)

ive gotten mine up to 5100 .... but it usually sees 4700 when i merge into traffic... and thats up hill... if i dont floor it i'll have a toyota in my back seat

How 'bout the turbo 602.962? Any different than the 602.912?

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http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...MG_2277sig.jpg

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo -155k
2000 E430 - 103k
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel 4x4 - 11k
2014 VW Passat TDI SE - 7k Bro's Diesel
2006 E320 CDI - 128k Pop's Benz

Pre-glow - A moment of silence in honor of Rudolph Diesel

Ive had mi 82' 300SD up to about 4,700 or 4,800 rpm,,,,,,,and she was a screamin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:fork_off:

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82' 300SD

The factory manual specifies anywhere from 5000 - 5300 at no load for the 602.

The first generation 350's no load max is 4.5K rpm.

Hence,

http://www.zippyvideos.com/2773151204709756/350toprun/

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1987 300SDL (324000)

1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000)

1978 Porsche 924 (99000)

1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)

Yeah thats about what the SDL does, after 105 it takes forever to gain that extra 15mph. Still not bad for 150hp.

The passing power is what is really nice about these cars. At 70mph you are at the peak of the power and torque band, no downshift is needed.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200