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617.952 - 2/8/2008 10:29:01 PM

yellow240d

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what is about the best motor from the 617 that will still bolt up to my 4 spd, or are the block designs all the same?
not really sure...
any help is appreciated...

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RE: 617.952 - 2/9/2008 2:32:03 AM

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Any OM61x will bolt up to the manual transmissions used on the 240D, euro 300D and 280E/TE. The transmissions from the 230 and 250 models will not.

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 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.

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RE: 617.952 - 2/9/2008 2:52:59 PM

yellow240d

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what is the most reliable and powerful motor that i can get? or are there even I-6 motors? im not really familiar with the m-benz engineering. primarily what i would like is fuel economy, horsepower, and drivability...all in one.

any help is appreciated.

shaun

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RE: 617.952 - 2/10/2008 2:22:55 AM

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If you want fuel economy, horsepower, and drivability then you should look for a 98-99 E300 or 05-06 E320 CDI.

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 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

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RE: 617.952 - 2/28/2008 8:16:51 PM

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what about swapping for a 140 chasis.it is a great chasis, what woyld be the best motor?

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RE: 617.952 - 2/29/2008 3:10:00 AM

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For a stock W140, the S320 or S600 g@ssers. For an engine swap, get an S350 with a bad 3.5 and swap in a 3.0L from a 300SDL.

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 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

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RE: 617.952 - 2/29/2008 8:53:01 AM

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the engine out of a 300sdl....would the performance be the similar?

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RE: 617.952 - 3/1/2008 2:51:14 AM

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Compared to the 3.5L? It would have less torque off the line but the overall power is the same.

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 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

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RE: 617.952 - 3/5/2008 6:50:33 PM

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i have just been told that an engine swap it just a nightmare???????140 chasis?????? thoughts?????????????

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RE: 617.952 - 3/6/2008 3:20:32 AM

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An engine swap is never easy. The W140 has lots of tubes and wires compared to the older models, if you are doubtful that you can do it you should check a few independent MB mechanics and see what they would charge for the job. Paying somebody to do it for you may be worth the cost to avoid the hassle and aggravation that usually accompanies large repair jobs like that.

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 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

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