OM617 Performance

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07-27-2010, 11:56 PM #17

(07-27-2010, 11:28 PM)Captain America I am still new myself but have quickly discovered that there is no such thing as "proven/reliable upgrade combinations for the 617A newbies"

Start with the normally neglected maintenance items to restore the car back to factory performance then go for upgrades. Going back to factory is the baseline everyone trys to achieve. This is a small forum too. if you want somewhere with the most "data" (not really) try Benzworld... There are like a million members there.

Then READ, READ, READ! try to remember..... and put your creativeness to use! Every car here is unique, as previously stated.

You ARE welcome here as far as I'm concerned; but you made what sounded like an accusation/insult in post #8, my guard instantly went up, and I shoot first, ask questions later....

If you state what vehicle you have and what your goals are, we can definitely make recommendations!

I think I portrayed my opinion correctly? I'm only 22!

Ok, that's all you had to say. Wink

I FULLY agree with you; get ALL the maintenance done and vehicle in primo "stock" shape/reliability, then start down the upgrade path. No use in modifying a vehicle that is behind on it's maintenance needs.

I've been reading and taking all the info in, but again, with everyone running different setups, I've already found it difficult to sort out "what works the best." Coming from more modern German automotive realms, there are popular combos that most run(mainly euro upgrades so really straightforward bolt-on components; larger turbos, more efficient i/c's, larger injectors, etc)...and then once that setup is maxxed out for power is when individuals take that known setup and engineer it further. That's what I'm used to so I expected in some ways I'd find the same here.

Sorry about any accusations/insults in post #8. Looking back I can see how your guard went up but throwing stones wasn't my intent--I was just trying to push you a bit on the data/info (boost, EGT, dyno sheets) front. Sorry about that. <peace>

Well I have a W460 G-Wagen LWB, 4spd manual....currently 617(non-A) w/ 88hp. In general, looking for reasonable MPG still but lots more torque than I have(or don't have Tongue

) but am not trying to create a supercharged/turbocharged monster. Just something that has good upgrade options(IP mod, 2.5-2.75" SS exhaust, i/c, turbo upgrade, etc) over stock for down the road when I grow used to the stock power. 3 options I'm deciding between; 617A(would be the most period-correct of the 3 but I've driven a local SWB G w/ this stock setup and 4spd auto and it was ho-hum), 603A(I've driven a local one w/ this stock swap and 5spd manual and it had good power), or 606A w/ 603A IP(I've ridden in Krash's w/ 4spd auto and 2nd gear flare, w/ stock turbo I believe, modded IP, and 2.5"? exhaust--damn thing scooted!!!!).
TIA for any help or suggestions!

I appreciate you posting back up.

1980 W460 300GD LWB 4spd manual, AKA "Radio Flyer"

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