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Old 04-25-2009, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by diametricalbenz View Post
That sounds just like a OM615 motor....

Didn't that 2.4L BMW motor have about the same power as a OM617?
I rode in one once, they are pretty stout for a diesel. I forgot what HP rating they had but they were also used in mid 1980s Lincolns. "Seat of the pants dyno" felt like it's a little faster than a 617.
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