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06-25-2006, 01:14 AM
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Diesel Convertable?
I am toying with the idea of getting a convertable, but it has to be a diesel.
My ideal dream car would be a new 2008 SLK 320 CDI TriTurbo, but alas my chances of getting one of those to the US are slim to none..  What would be the ideal body style and engine/transmission combination to accomplish a Mercedes diesel convertable? I was thinking an OM603 into a 380SL. Maybe a OM642 into a W170 SLK..  Any suggestions as to where I should start on this? Pictures of my current W210 here: http://www.turbofroggy.com/e300.htm 
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06-25-2006, 01:32 AM
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From what I've seen, the diesel engines are too tall to fit in an SL body without changes to the hood profile.
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06-25-2006, 02:06 AM
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Crud. I guess the V of a V8 is lower than the straight 6 profile.
I haven't actually measured the diffrence between the two engines. I'll have to look up some specs on the two engines to see what the height diffrences are.
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06-25-2006, 02:09 AM
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I do recall pictures of somebody here installing an OM601 into an old R107 body. I can't seem to find them, otherwise I'd link'em.
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#5
06-25-2006, 02:22 PM
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Nice ride and color combination there TurboFroggy
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06-25-2006, 06:03 PM
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Then you have to smell it with the top down though. Unless its on Bio fuel then it would just make you hungry.
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