Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old 02-09-2006, 12:25 AM
87tdwagen's Avatar
Registered Miscreant
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sunny Ft. Lauderdale
Posts: 999
Cast Iron OM 603 Cylinder heads....

Interested???

I have access to a high quality SEMA automotive casting/machining facility that I have worked with in the past on special projects that had good potential in the aftermarket support area.

In prep for the eventuality that my #14 head may fail and other have experienced this travesty, I would like to get your impression of the market demand for an alternative approach.

Here are my assumptions:
Could be cheaper to produce after initial ramp-up.

Better Price-point: I assume $1500 bare at first with a goal of $1000 or so after the first run of 500 units. Compared to current prices for the #22 head costing around $2000 or more

Greater longevity, 603 owners unite! now the 617 has NOTHING over us No more cracked heads.

Weight differential is not enough to be a real performance drawback on these cars with what they already weigh, what's an extra 50-60lbs. ?

Any thoughts? comments? Interest?
__________________
Stable Mates:
1987 300TD 310K mi (Hans)
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee OM642 165k mi (Benzrokee)
Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page