606 603 Engine swap
606 603 Engine swap
I have a 1990 n/a 603 300GD (see photo). I have a nice 603A that I can transplant in. But I also have access to a 99 E300 with a 606A.
I also have a brand new 603A FI pump that I could use to convert the 606 to mechanical FI.
I much prefer the 606 motor but unsure of what I need to do to control the boost pressure on the 606 since I will be going full mechanical.
If I can get a clear understanding of what I need to do I will go with the 606 motor.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Converting the 606 to a pressure-operated wastegate should be easy. Here's the process for the 602.
(10-13-2012, 08:59 PM)inkblotz Why a different turbo? to get more power, more reliable??
(10-15-2012, 06:45 AM)winmutt DOHC, 24valve vs 12v.
(10-15-2012, 06:45 AM)winmutt DOHC, 24valve vs 12v.
The electronic pump has larger pump elements than the manual pump, so an unmodified manual pump will have less power. Mileage will not be affected.
I doubt there's any chance of those later electronics working easily. Course the 606 did come with ASR, which is like a quarter of what ETS is.