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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2023, 07:41 PM

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om648 vs om606

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Posted By 93Ford

om648 vs om606

I know the 648 has a lot more complicated electronics but i see a lot of them with high miles so they seem to be reliable. Plus i really like it being a DI engine vs the idi of the 606. The w211...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2023, 11:35 AM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

I joined SuperTurboDiesel a few days ago and so...

I joined SuperTurboDiesel a few days ago and so far 0 responses to anything and my facebook group joining is still pending. Seems theres not very many people over there and they move a little slow.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2023, 11:32 AM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

Yea, ill definetly keep an eye out for the rust,...

Yea, ill definetly keep an eye out for the rust, most of the w210s around me are for some reason rust free. So if using the w210 and keeping the edc pump can the factory transmission controller be...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-11-2023, 03:59 AM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

I found out they make the edc pumps with 7.5mm...

I found out they make the edc pumps with 7.5mm elements and they can also make big power. How reliable are the edc electronics from what iv been able to find it looks like the electronics are pretty...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-10-2023, 11:02 AM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

well iv had a 03 lincoln aviator, 03 vw bug, 02...

well iv had a 03 lincoln aviator, 03 vw bug, 02 ford focus but yea where im at and the places im looking to go have no emissions testing so its all good.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-10-2023, 10:45 AM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

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Posted By 93Ford

well, i live in ky and iv gone through about 5 or...

well, i live in ky and iv gone through about 5 or 6 different cars and nobodys checked any kind of obd2 port or emissions. My ford truck was straight piped when i titled it they looked under the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-10-2023, 09:52 AM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

Is there a particular facebook group thats best.

Is there a particular facebook group thats best.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 08:55 PM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

hmmmm, I didnt think to much on all that, but...

hmmmm, I didnt think to much on all that, but from what iv been able to find there are a few w210s that have been converted to mechanical pump with trans controller and most things seem to still...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 06:29 PM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

Considering how long they last from the factory,...

Considering how long they last from the factory, shoot theres one with 423k on facebook, It should be no problem iv seen turned up ones last plenty long. Worst case scenerio the v8 and v12 trans will...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 05:08 PM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

Yea, any work will be done by me. Im thinking...

Yea, any work will be done by me. Im thinking with the w210 i can find a rust free one which actually isnt very hard to find around here and just put some kind of extra coating on everything which...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 03:36 PM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

The engine will have the mechanical pump either...

The engine will have the mechanical pump either 7.5mm or 7.7mm elements. Trans is between 722.3 and 722.6 not sure. I like the lack of electronics on the 722.3 but the 722.6 has overdrive and lockup...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 02:20 PM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

I can understand, but the 606 would be able to...

I can understand, but the 606 would be able to make 300-350 with little smoke using the right turbo and still be efficient and reliable. Yea the w124 didnt come with a turbo 606 but i could just swap...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 12:39 PM

Replies: 24

Which Mercedes to start with?

Views: 1,260

Posted By 93Ford

Which Mercedes to start with?

So the plan is to eventually have a 350-400hp om606 but which car would be best suited to that, the w210 vs the w124. Theres plenty of rust free w210s that show up around me, in the long run are they...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-05-2022, 11:56 AM

Replies: 9

98/99 300D vs 99-03 jetta for dd

Views: 605

Posted By 93Ford

Yea i was leaning more torwards the mercedes...

Yea i was leaning more torwards the mercedes anyway. Especially after the other day, its kinda hard to drive a manual trans after you grinded you finger. It doesnt get the 50mpg of the vw but it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2022, 03:47 PM

Replies: 9

98/99 300D vs 99-03 jetta for dd

Views: 605

Posted By 93Ford

The last few 98/99 300d that showed up on...

The last few 98/99 300d that showed up on craigslist had zero rust. Im sure theres got to be a way to stop and prevent the rust. If anything i was thinking if the car rusted away i could always throw...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2022, 10:27 AM

Replies: 9

98/99 300D vs 99-03 jetta for dd

Views: 605

Posted By 93Ford

98/99 300D vs 99-03 jetta for dd

Which of these cars would you reccomend to get. The plan for the mercedes would be an aftermarket trans controller and use a mechanical pump. Same for the vw, manual trans and mechanical pump...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-30-2022, 06:19 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

polychlorinated biphenyls are pcb's right? I sent...

polychlorinated biphenyls are pcb's right? I sent a sample to blackstone labs to test for pcb's and this oil doesnt contain any. Yea, ill stay away from the 3.5 603 engine and just look for the 3.0....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2022, 10:01 AM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

So is there much difference in the 85 and older...

So is there much difference in the 85 and older w126 compares to the 87 and newer 126. Is one easier to swap the 606 into than the other or are they pretty much the same.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-21-2022, 09:02 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Yea i was originally thinking of trying to use...

Yea i was originally thinking of trying to use the 3.5 engine as i found a few places that make stronger forged rods for about 800 a set. All that extra torque would be nice but from what i was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-21-2022, 07:16 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

So it should be fine with the WMO and transformer...

So it should be fine with the WMO and transformer oil. Iv been reading up some more on the w210 and it seems like they have a lot of electrical problems. How reliable are they compared to the w126.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-21-2022, 06:20 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Im really starting to narrow down my choices and...

Im really starting to narrow down my choices and for me its come down to this. I really want the om606 engine as it can handle the most power and doesnt have problems like the 603, im wanting around...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-21-2022, 04:15 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Is there much difference in the body and...

Is there much difference in the body and drivetrain between the 617 and 603 powered 126s. Would one be any easier or harder to swap the om606 into.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-21-2022, 04:05 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

I cant imagine very many things being slower than...

I cant imagine very many things being slower than this vw. I mean on most hills im in 3rd wide open with 40/45mph as top speed and thats even if i approach the hill at 60+mph, its SUPER slow. Any...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-19-2022, 10:48 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

If you go to the tri cities tennessee craigslist...

If you go to the tri cities tennessee craigslist page its a 1981 Mercedes 300D hes now down to 1700. He said its been sitting for 10 years but it was moved around every now and then. It does...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-19-2022, 05:49 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

yea im aware of the rod benders. I really hope to...

yea im aware of the rod benders. I really hope to find something with the 3.0 om603 as they can make a good amount of power with more air and fuel.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-18-2022, 10:28 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Thinking about it a little more the 300/350sd...

Thinking about it a little more the 300/350sd might be the model i go with for the extra room in the cab. Lets just say nobody in my family is small so the extra space over the w123 and w124 would be...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-18-2022, 08:38 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

So i need a car with an auto trans and it to be...

So i need a car with an auto trans and it to be quiet, smooth and have a diesel engine. Which of course led me to the mercedes.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-18-2022, 08:35 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Well, the 7.3idi is increadibly loud, diesel...

Well, the 7.3idi is increadibly loud, diesel exhaust fumes from the holes in the floor are kinda bad, it only gets 14mpg and while i do have a lot of free fuel i dont have an infinite amount, and its...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-18-2022, 07:32 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Even if the cornering ability is only a little...

Even if the cornering ability is only a little worse on the w126 and w140 to me i think it might be worth it. Yea there is a lot of tight and curvy roads around me but to get anywhere im usually...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-18-2022, 07:21 PM

Replies: 36

w123 vs w124 for a dd

Views: 2,585

Posted By 93Ford

Is there something specific to the 87 my vs the...

Is there something specific to the 87 my vs the 88-91. Iv been keeping an eye out for a while and theres just not very many w124s that show up for sale and when they do they sell fast. There are...

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