(01-06-2012, 08:51 PM)ronnie I am making good progress on my turbo conversion. Couple of things to note. If you have the York a/c compressor it will not fit with a turbo conversion, you will need the newer r-4 gm compressor and bracket that mounts under the power steering pump on the drivers side.

throttle linkages will also need to be changed, notice your linkages come up through the intake/exhaust manifold. they will not fit once the turbo is on. I'll figure what I am going to do this weekend.

New engine is in now, just need to finish little stuff. Might take the complete exhaust off a 300, it's the easy way. Don't worry I do have two down pipes, so if you still want one I do have an extra.

(02-22-2012, 07:45 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them

(02-24-2012, 12:50 AM)sassparilla_kid Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost

(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.

(03-28-2012, 12:09 PM)w123love

(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.

Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.

(03-28-2012, 01:05 PM)sassparilla_kid Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!

(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong

(06-21-2012, 11:33 AM)Simpler=Better

(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong

Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go

(06-21-2012, 12:58 PM)bryant.cw http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm

That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.

They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.

They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.

(06-21-2012, 09:16 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade

(06-21-2012, 09:27 PM)sassparilla_kid I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol

(06-22-2012, 07:42 AM)Simpler=Better The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.

Accel linkage is nothing.

Also, you need to paint this car purple now.

(06-22-2012, 08:47 AM)Simpler=Better A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing

(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,

I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.

I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke

Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.

(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,

I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.

I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke

Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.

(06-25-2012, 09:36 AM)willbhere4u

(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,

I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.

I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke

Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.

Try to take some pictures

Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?

(06-25-2012, 09:46 AM)Simpler=Better

(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,

I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.

I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke

Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.

You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.

If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.

(06-25-2012, 12:45 PM)Simpler=Better Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer

(06-25-2012, 02:59 PM)Simpler=Better hehehhehehe

Did you polish the turbo?

(06-26-2012, 05:34 PM)ronnie I know nothing about a/c

The tube should have fit, or just needed to be bent a bit to line up.

(06-26-2012, 06:58 PM)sassparilla_kid That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!

(06-27-2012, 09:29 AM)willbhere4u It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!

I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place

(06-27-2012, 10:20 AM)JB3 how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?

two words-

Fukin awesome


Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!

(06-27-2012, 11:50 AM)ronnie There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.

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here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-performance-tuning/310196-new-engine-build-616-a.html