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09-28-2007, 10:27 PM
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I had an 84 300sd. 126 body 617 turbo. very nice performing car imho.
if you swap one into one of those bodies though, you will need to swap the rear end too or it will be very very high geared and very sluggish off the line. Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. Last edited by t walgamuth; 09-29-2007 at 07:39 AM. 
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09-29-2007, 01:47 AM
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The SEL chassis is going to be a bit heavier. Also, most SD's had aluminum hood and boot lids.
Should make a good hiway cruiser once it's up to speed. NG in town. Front engine shock mount on one side (left I think) is on the wrong side of the crossmember for the 617. It will need to be cut and rewelded. Then there's the glow plug circuit, driveshaft... Its easier to find a nice SD.
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09-29-2007, 09:24 AM
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09-29-2007, 09:40 PM
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beware the air conditioner....
it will get a lot slower in hot weather with the air on....when I have to move out I turn mine off for a minute or two, then back on when I'm up to speed. Freeway entrances can be a real thrill when there are 18 wheelers in the near lane.
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09-30-2007, 04:35 AM
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself. George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..) 1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won. pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.
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09-30-2007, 10:20 AM
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Some (euro models) 500sel's had a LSD, 2.24 ratio diff, US spec cars had a 2.47.
With the 2.24 I'd think the 617 may be turning too slow to be efficient. In other words, it may take more pedal to make enough torque to push her at normal hwy speed. Not only would mileage suffer but lugging really heats up the oil fast. I thought of using a 2.47 diff and shorter profile (smaller od) tires to compensate. Here's a useful site for comparisons: http://www.drivetraindirect.com/t_gear_calculator.htm
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