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08-14-2013, 10:14 PM
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OM606.91X v. OM606.96X: Some Questions
I looked at the specs for the 606 Turbo & Non-Turbo -- first I saw the NA specs and though, "Gee, that's pretty good. 137 HP & 155 lb-ft of torque @ 2200 RPM". Then I saw the turbo specs: 174 HP and 234 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM! Holy moley! I thought the 617.95X was powerful!!!!!
 So then I have two questions: 1) Are there known issues related to the OM606.96X (turbo)? I thought there were, but can't recall them. 2) Is the NA or Turbo more efficient? They are rated by the EPA as same in the city while the Turbo gets an extra MPG on the highway, but that may be due to the Turbo coming with a 5-speed automatic while the NA only got four speeds...
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08-14-2013, 10:24 PM
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I can't comment on the turbo engine, but the NA engine has an issue with resonance flaps on its intake - I'm very familiar with a lot of threads on this forum dealing with this issue. Not something that leaves you by the side of the road, but still an issue.
The '97 NA E300 did get the 5-speed. Don't know the EPA numbers on it though.
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08-15-2013, 08:42 AM
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1995 E300D: 23/29/25 (old numbers -- 26/32/28)
1997 E300D: 23/30/26 (old numbers -- 26/33/29)
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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod 2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
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