We picked up a great running 617 a while back at the parts yard. It's from an 85 300SD. He doesn't want to put it into a vehicle it was meant for, meaning a W123, W126 etc. Here were a few of the ideas thrown around.

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I say put it in a w115. If your motor is a California edition with the higher turbo on the manifold it should squeeze in. There's the issue of the oil filter but that's doable. I say it's worth it, If you can find one with a 4sp that would be a sweet car

I always thought it would be cool to put into an 80's ford ranger, or something similar. An aerostar would be funky lol, I grew up with one of those.

Put it in an old Supra Mk3 or 240sx.

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Is an Aerostar rear wheel drive?
I like Volvo 240s. I like Nissan 240s, too. I even like Mercedes 240s.

I like old trucks.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It'd be cool in an S-10

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The S-10 thing has been done! Believe me - I know. Besides, the engine bay is pretty tight, length-wise, which also makes the Ranger a tight fit (see above).

I voted for the Cressida though the Volvo would be great, too. My only concern with the Volvo is that they're TOO MUCH like a Mercedes and they did come with a Diesel so that would take away from the "special factor" - some folks might think it was just a stock Volvo Diesel. The Merc or the Aerostar would be a bit heavy for the 617 (they don't make all that much HP).

So it's the Toyota for me. I have no clue on the particulars - things like front or rear sump oil pan configuration can have a huge impact.

Dan

I'd like to see one in a 90's pontiac Montana minivan.

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Put it in a gas Mercedes convertible if one with a bad engine but otherwise good can be located cheap enough.

Had to vote "other"

I reckon an OM617 would be good in a smart car.

(If only to really show how daft they were in the first place)

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I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Let me quote this back at you...

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1982 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."

If you can get your hands on a Jeep DJ, that looks like a fun little truck to swap a 617 into.

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1982 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."

Put it in an rx8, they can be had extremely cheap with worn out engines. I don't think it'd clear the hood at all but length wouldn't be a problem.


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

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

Just put a hole in the hood . I like this idea. It's just so wrong.

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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" -Delibes

1982 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."