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If you might need to swap automatics anyway, Instead of adding a turbo, you might consider dumping the automatic for a stickshift conversion. Then no need to swap exhaust, engines, differentials, speedometers, etc... Happy Matoring, Mark
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Just an opinionated side note...I've had both turbo and non-turbo models (1980 300d & 300sd) and I noticed that the non-turbo model I had ran much cooler, rarely topping 80 deg Celsius. Was it because of the lack of a turbo? probably. My turbo version ran at an even 100 deg. Would this temp decrease increase the motor longevity? I always thought so. Keep it simple, or drive a 240D and you will realize that the 79 300TD is not that slow.
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As long as you dont plan long daily interstate commutes or cross country travelling the non turbos are just fine as is. Id stay away from a 79 just because of the ACC.
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Many years ago, a friend had a pair of 300Ds - one NA, the other turbo. The NA car seemed much peppier taking off from a stop, as the turbo version seemed to suffer from turbo-lag. I only learned since I joined this forum, about the different rear-end ratios on the NA and turbo verions. Since my wagon is also a manual-shift, I have no desire to complicate and clutter my engine with a turbo. I too prefer to keep things simple. Except for perhaps an occasional long, steep hillclimb, I have no complaint with the power of this car. Happy Motoring, Mark
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I actually enjoy my non-turbo 300CD and never even thought of putting a turbo on it or switching engines. You would be surprised at the performance you can get by simply putting in some new/rebuilt injectors, a valve adjustment and an IP tweak. As far as the AC goes, my York compressor is rock solid and my system works as new, just did a check and it was 39 deg.F at the center vent. Still running R12.
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Im going to try it as is... Im only driving around town. A non-turbo might be fine. I got my CD for going fast.
Also Winmutt, you said " Id stay away from a 79 just because of the ACC " What is ACC ? Do you mean air conditioning?
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AKA Evil servo.
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I very much prefer the manual heat-AC found in the 240D and my '84 Euro 300TD. Happy Motoring, Mark
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Should I get new/ rebuild ones or rebuild them myself? I read up on it and sounds easy. I can get my hands on a injector pressure tester. Plus its only 45 bucks for the rebuild kit. One thread said to just clean them. What do you think? Thanks. Jay
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cleaning will not do anything for wear. If you get the pressure tester, test them first and see what the pop pressure is and spray pattern. If that tests good then rebuilding may not gain much. If it does not test good then rebuilding will help. Of course if you just want to do it rebuild while they are out. I would still want to know the before condition just for referance. Your car should have an ADA, check it's function too. Fuel pressure also.
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You should get new injector nozzles, and they cost more than $45. Labor cost is the smaller part of it.
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