I was looking at some other video`s and came across this OM606 installed in a Datsun 240Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B6SWMmlpnA&list=ULs9nxUfK7Wkw&playnext=3

stick with it, it is 3 videos.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Interesting, but sorta pointless.

nice.
I love the intercooler... that looks like an awesome transplant. ... I do have a 280...

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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Saw a real nice 240Z with all nissan diesel and 5 speed a while ago on Ebaa. cheers
dan

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92 Toyota Diesel Landcruiser HDJ81-t 116K
02 Golf TDI new head courtesy of PO
87 300D
97 BMW 525 TDS Wagon 5spd
bunch of Onan and other diesel generators

With that lite body, it ought to really Zoom compared to the MB chassis it came out of.

I have seen the Maxima LD-28 Diesel engine in the 240Z swaps quite often. this is the first MB swap I have seen.

This may be a pointless swap to some, but it was this guys dream project.
We all do things on the forum we share that seem pointless to others. and some like to voice their dislikes. If we all did things the same, look at how boaring it would be.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I'm surprised that the 240Z chassis is tall enough to hold the OM606 - "seeing is believing."

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Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
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The L engines are really tall, I bet an OM617 could fit under there without much trouble. Now, one of those drifting OM60Xs would be really nice under there, two dream engines for me!

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- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RghY0For0Q
It turned a 12.3 quarter, at 125mph.
Sounded pretty good doing it too-

I didn`t see that video , Wow, that`s a great little Grocery getter .

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

My friends car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6miYwCSXTI

This w123 was he s previous car
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ljEyq5AiQ

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w202 m104 1000hp with BIG turbo project

Well said Charlie!


That turbo 606 pulls hard in that car. Great video.


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Very cool! At first I thought, geez, dont let it run so long ; you'll burn the exhaust valves, but... DOH! its a DIESEL!

Pointless? I'd consider that endeavor coming from the very core spirit of hotrodding. I enjoyed the ride!

they better had put a BIG anti sway/stiffer springs ( nt knowing the underside of a 280Z) in the front of that ride if they think it'll slice a corner!

Pointless? What if they're rigging to run petrol-less, or on nat gas?

Some people on here think that anything that isn't their high mountain lifestyle is wrong and pointless. I have been told that I shouldn't be allowed to have a 617 if I'm going to commit the heresy of putting it in a non-Mercedes vehicle. That person is why the ignore feature was created.
I say it's awesome to see something like this, a creative use of an engine and I bet that thing gets better than 30mpg when not racing, vs the mid to high teens it would have gotten with the gas engine.

Actually, I don't think it's "wrong," I just don't see the point of a front engine diesel sports car. I also don't see the point of diesel motorcycles. I like diesels, I like sports cars, and I like motorcycles; just not at the same time. It's an interesting project and it appears to be nicely done, but I still don't "get it." I don't really care about hacking up a 240Z or using a 606 engine for this application, but I would have no interest in owning the finished product. Apparently, someone thought it was worth their time and money, I hope they enjoy it.

OTOH, using a perfectly good 617 for an old truck could be described as "heresy." I only hope the engine core is eventually available for rebuilding.

Hopefully, that will keep me on his ignore list for a while longer.