Im thinking I would like to find a small 2wd PU with a blown motor and swap in a diesel for PNP runs. which is the best MB diesel for this? I was thinking a 240D or 300D turbo with a 4 speed. I would really like to have a 5 speed. Is the 190D with a 5 speed easy enough to get running in a swap, how about the later 6 cylinder diesels? can the electronics be adapted to a swap? I would prefer the more modern motros with 5 speeds, but if its too much issue would a 240D pull an older S10 or Ranger?

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

All of the diesels through '91 I believe (might be '90) have pressure-actuated wastegate controls and need no engine electrical/electronics to operate except for idle control (to keep a constant idle speed when the A/C turns on etc.).

The best one IMO is the one you find for sale. Size might be an issue, inline-6 engines don't fit all mini pickups, even the fives might be a squeeze, and the larger they are the more they weigh.

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what do you think of the 190D motors? was there a turbo version? I would really like a more modern design and a 5 speed.

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Get yourself a Jeep Commanche or Pioneer pickup. Their engine bay is designed for the 4.0 liter inline 6. A 5 or 6 cylinder MB would fit in there nicely...

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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel
Silver blue paint over navy blue interior
2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise
99% original unmolested car
~210k miles on the clock

1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab
Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior
Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion
152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown

I like the 190D 2.5L (5cylinder) engine (OM602). There is a turbo version of it, used in the '87 190D 2.5turbo and the '90-'93 300D 2.5turbo. Watch for head-crack issues on the '87 engine.

The 4cylinder OM601 I haven't had, and I'm not sure of its reputation.

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If you go 6cylinder, I'd recommend looking for the OM603 6-cylinder turbo 3.0L engine, becoming easier to find used, but again look for the early (pre-17 casting) heads to have crack concerns if no history on the engine is known.

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The 190D came as a turbo in 1987. People love that car. But I don't think it came as a manual in 87. The most reliable, and fuel efficient, 190D with a 5 speed you'll find is the 84-85 variant. But I think it'd be really underpowered for any type of pickup application, unless you're talking Mazda B2200 or some such.

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yeh Im thinking the small S10 or Ranger single cab, 6 ft bed 2wd. a mazda or toyota would be ok too. I can swap on a 5 speed to a 190D 2.2-2.3-2.5, I have a swap kit sitting in my garage sans flywheel. I was thinking maybe a 603, but I was worried it had some electronics I couldnt get around. and of course the extra size. Is it about the same as the 617 or is it even longer with the 6th cylinder. Those motors put out some good HP and MPG numbers.

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

It came in a turbo in '87, or a 5-speed. The 5-speed was n/a only.

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hey im currently just waiting for garage space to drop my 617 turbo into my 91 b2200 mazda 2wd pickup ext cab. good luck with everything

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93 b2200 EFI turbo, reg cab/short box, F2t swap build thread here
92 B2600i Cab plus getting a 82 3.0L 5cyl 617 mercedes Turbo Diesel build thread here
96 GMC 1500 z71 4x4 6.5L turbo diesel
Diesel all the way!!!

Wanna Make An El CaBenz outta My TD??????.

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

I wish you were closer. I would like a cheap wagon, but someone has said there is nothing so expensive as a cheap mercedes. To be honest I am going to buy as bare bones a truck as possible and leave it as bare bones as possible, I want nothing complicated like SLS

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)