Graminal95 reported big mpg gains when they turboed the 616. They also put in a an intercooler and used a 5 spd too, I think. It might have just been the 5 spd. the owner of the 616 I bought said they were up around 40 mpg with the 5sp.

Blast from the past>>http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-performance-tuning/250021-intercooler.html

I had forgotten about all the salt spilled in those days:


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So you agree that you were incorrect in your absolute "zero" statement? A simple yes or no will suffice.
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I never made an absolute statement, you continue to make assumptions despite the simplified decription I provided for you in the post above.
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"zero power and economy difference with and without my intercooler."

Here to refresh your memory.
Brian said marginal, you said zero.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/235835-5-speed-my-240dt.html

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