Best recommendations for a 240

Mercedes Benz Forum Mercedes Classifieds Photo Gallery Member List Search Mercedes History Sponsors Contact
Mercedes Benz News Calendars Forum FAQ Mercedes Recalls TSBs Timeslips Register Login

Best recommendations for a 240

Printable Version

Mercedes Forums >> Mercedes Benz Models >> Diesel Discussions >> Best recommendations for a 240

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Best recommendations for a 240 - 1/27/2008 7:14:11 PM

yellow240d

Posts: 18
Joined: 11/15/2007
Status: offline

I have been in the middle of contemplating a few things,
How do i get better power,
which swap would be the most recommended,

i could step up to the 617,
and if i were to do that, would my 4spd man. bolt up.
also what is the highest horsepower levels and torque known?
any goals,
fuel economy is not a worry, im looking more for the power aspect,

or hypethetically speaking, if
i were to go through and drop a small block ford or chevy,
possibly AMG, what and where would you recommend???

Wanting better power aspects,

_____________________________

I love my classics, just not the 0-60 in twelve miles.

Post #: 1

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 1/28/2008 1:52:34 AM

ForcedInduction

Posts: 736
Joined: 5/20/2006
From: Federal Heights, Colorado
Status: offline

Sell the car and start with an 87 300D.

_____________________________

1980 240D 3.0VNTi 216K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, Intercooler, 3.46 diff, 15mm rear swaybar, ALDA removed, no EGR and Amsoil by-pass oil filter. Currently 107HP and 195lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

www.youtube.com/Turbo617

(in reply to yellow240d)

Post #: 2

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 1/31/2008 8:50:11 PM

yellow240d

Posts: 18
Joined: 11/15/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: ForcedInduction

Sell the car and start with an 87 300D.

do you know where i can find one? or much less how much would my 240 go for?

_____________________________

I love my classics, just not the 0-60 in twelve miles.

(in reply to ForcedInduction)

Post #: 3

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 2/1/2008 2:33:56 AM

ForcedInduction

Posts: 736
Joined: 5/20/2006
From: Federal Heights, Colorado
Status: offline

You can find one in your local auto trader, eBay, newspaper, craigslist and many other places. Value of a 240D is anywhere between $600-4500 depending on year, condition, miles, documentation and rust. We would need to have more info on your car to give a narrower range.

_____________________________

1980 240D 3.0VNTi 216K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, Intercooler, 3.46 diff, 15mm rear swaybar, ALDA removed, no EGR and Amsoil by-pass oil filter. Currently 107HP and 195lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

www.youtube.com/Turbo617

(in reply to yellow240d)

Post #: 4

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 2/1/2008 8:46:25 AM

yellow240d

Posts: 18
Joined: 11/15/2007
Status: offline

1982

mileage is unknown, approx. 365k. ive had the car for over 2 years and have made multiple trips to Ft. Knox, Ft. Sill, Ft. Gordon, and Ft. Bragg. The odometer stopped working about 2 months after i got it.

absolutely no documentation, im an ASE mechanic, i do all my own work.

car has minor rust on the rear quarter panels, minor rust on the floor panels, but all the same, i am also a certified bodyman/painter.

ive sort of been in the trade everywhere, im a car guy.

quote:

ORIGINAL: ForcedInduction

You can find one in your local auto trader, eBay, newspaper, craigslist and many other places. Value of a 240D is anywhere between $600-4500 depending on year, condition, miles, documentation and rust. We would need to have more info on your car to give a narrower range.

_____________________________

I love my classics, just not the 0-60 in twelve miles.

(in reply to ForcedInduction)

Post #: 5

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 2/1/2008 2:17:44 PM

ForcedInduction

Posts: 736
Joined: 5/20/2006
From: Federal Heights, Colorado
Status: offline

I'd probably say the $800-1200 range depending on who you talk to and how good of a salesman you are.

_____________________________

1980 240D 3.0VNTi 216K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, Intercooler, 3.46 diff, 15mm rear swaybar, ALDA removed, no EGR and Amsoil by-pass oil filter. Currently 107HP and 195lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

www.youtube.com/Turbo617

(in reply to yellow240d)

Post #: 6

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 2/2/2008 10:44:50 PM

yellow240d

Posts: 18
Joined: 11/15/2007
Status: offline

what about an '82 300SD front clip? will the transmissions bolt up? and also, is there alot of work involved, as opposed to a gas v8?

_____________________________

I love my classics, just not the 0-60 in twelve miles.

(in reply to ForcedInduction)

Post #: 7

RE: Best recommendations for a 240 - 2/3/2008 2:55:54 AM

ForcedInduction

Posts: 736
Joined: 5/20/2006
From: Federal Heights, Colorado
Status: offline

Yes, the engine will bolt in after you change the engine mount arms to those from a 300D. The engine is otherwise the same. The transmission will sit 4" back so the driveshaft will have to be shortened.

_____________________________

1980 240D 3.0VNTi 216K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, Intercooler, 3.46 diff, 15mm rear swaybar, ALDA removed, no EGR and Amsoil by-pass oil filter. Currently 107HP and 195lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

www.youtube.com/Turbo617

(in reply to yellow240d)

Post #: 8