|
|
|
|
|
#1
07-06-2007, 11:27 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
New project thread which car to choose
Hey guys I've got a question concerning an upcoming project. I's like to build some crazy horsepower diesel car, and have settled on possibly a 1993-1995 E300 W124 Chassis. I don't particularly like the look of the W210 models with their bug eyed headlights. I did notice that the W124 of that vintage only came with the non turbo OM606. So what I plan to do is either swap in a turbo OM606, or boost the one I get but have some questions..
What internal mods are required from the OM606 to get say 300-400 horsepower? Is there a manual trans available in the USA or europe to swap for the Auto?Anything particular I should be looking out for when searching for a vehicle? Any other comments, recomendations, or insults? 
|
|
#2
07-06-2007, 12:28 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I can help you not a bit, but I want to see pictures when you start on this!
__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
|
|
#3
07-06-2007, 02:06 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Some guys in Finland can help.
__________________
RRGrassi 70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car 13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete. 91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K 90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K
|
|
#4
07-06-2007, 03:09 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
To get that kind of power, you'd need to change the Injection Pump, the Turbo, and then run the boost up to something crazy. Bigger valves, bigger exhaust etc etc etc.
As for the transmission, something out of Europe would be your best bet. If not, look at a 540i 6 speed and see if it could possibly fit (you'd need to adapt the housing and so forth) Interesting project, but it will be *very* expensive to do it right. Personally, I would consider putting a turbo on an older M3 or C43.....
__________________
1987 300D, 212,000 miles 1997 Ranger, 300,000 kms 2004 Honda Civic Si - 110,000 kms. FOR SALE 2004 Mazda 3 Sport - GF's car, but it's my problem....  Montreal, Quebec - The Rust and pothole capital of North America!
|
|
#5
07-10-2007, 05:09 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
