Diesel 450SL???
Diesel 450SL???
06-26-2013, 10:08 AM
#2
Check out this thread about half way down the page is DRUK's 280 now 300SL http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/thread-4660.html
This post was last modified: 06-26-2013, 10:36 AM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
06-26-2013, 10:08 AM #2One guy on here did it with a on om606 in to a 280sl His car is RHD so he had more clearance issues with the turbo and steering box but he did a killer job of it. But the 280sl is already an inline 6 not the V8
Check out this thread about half way down the page is DRUK's 280 now 300SL http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/thread-4660.html
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
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06-26-2013, 07:19 PM
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(06-26-2013, 01:16 AM)SWL300SDL I have the chance to buy a 1974 450SL for dirt cheap. So....... how hard would it be to stuff a OM603 engine in there? Anyone done this?I have seen a couple of OM617 conversions in the 450 SL. They seem to work out well and have no hood clearence problems.
I am currently starting a conversion on my wifes 450 SL using a 2007 Mercedes V-6 Turbo Diesel. I am also considering going to the 98-99 606 engine instead so I could get more H.P. Accually I want to blow the doors off of my idiot neighbors 55 chevy with a 454!!!
(06-26-2013, 01:16 AM)SWL300SDL I have the chance to buy a 1974 450SL for dirt cheap. So....... how hard would it be to stuff a OM603 engine in there? Anyone done this?I have seen a couple of OM617 conversions in the 450 SL. They seem to work out well and have no hood clearence problems.
I am currently starting a conversion on my wifes 450 SL using a 2007 Mercedes V-6 Turbo Diesel. I am also considering going to the 98-99 606 engine instead so I could get more H.P. Accually I want to blow the doors off of my idiot neighbors 55 chevy with a 454!!!
06-26-2013, 10:13 PM
#7
(06-26-2013, 07:19 PM)zeeman I have seen a couple of OM617 conversions in the 450 SL. They seem to work out well and have no hood clearence problems.
I am currently starting a conversion on my wifes 450 SL using a 2007 Mercedes V-6 Turbo Diesel. I am also considering going to the 98-99 606 engine instead so I could get more H.P. Accually I want to blow the doors off of my idiot neighbors 55 chevy with a 454!!!
Ya I was thinking OM603 or OM617. I intend to swap the 603 from my SDL to a 606 and then rebuild the 603 and use it for another MB project.
(06-26-2013, 10:43 AM)Druk Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you...
Just about finished now.
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What did you have to do to fit the 606 in there? What trans did you end up using? I would also assume the 280SL and 450SL would have similar sized engine bays.
This post was last modified: 06-26-2013, 10:26 PM by SWL300SDL.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL Super Turbo Restore/Project
(06-26-2013, 07:19 PM)zeeman I have seen a couple of OM617 conversions in the 450 SL. They seem to work out well and have no hood clearence problems.
I am currently starting a conversion on my wifes 450 SL using a 2007 Mercedes V-6 Turbo Diesel. I am also considering going to the 98-99 606 engine instead so I could get more H.P. Accually I want to blow the doors off of my idiot neighbors 55 chevy with a 454!!!
Ya I was thinking OM603 or OM617. I intend to swap the 603 from my SDL to a 606 and then rebuild the 603 and use it for another MB project.
(06-26-2013, 10:43 AM)Druk Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you...
Just about finished now.
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What did you have to do to fit the 606 in there? What trans did you end up using? I would also assume the 280SL and 450SL would have similar sized engine bays.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL Super Turbo Restore/Project
06-27-2013, 07:06 AM
#8
Have a read here on a Cali 107 diesel conversion. Probably a better bet for you to pursue since all the development work has been done. As I understand it there are also Cali smog regs you will have to follow which precludes a later engine. I may be wrong on that one.
Mach4 on that thread has been a great help and inspiration to me during the last year or so.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...oject.html
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This post was last modified: 06-27-2013, 07:16 AM by Druk.
I had to make a steel sump to clear the X member. There are rules in the UK about modifying chassis members within 12" of suspension mounting points. The gearbox is a Getrag 717.450 manual from an E320 petrol car complete with flywheel. The starter is on the wrong side of this engine to mate to your gearbox. You are correct in the size of the engine bays. Identical.
Have a read here on a Cali 107 diesel conversion. Probably a better bet for you to pursue since all the development work has been done. As I understand it there are also Cali smog regs you will have to follow which precludes a later engine. I may be wrong on that one.
Mach4 on that thread has been a great help and inspiration to me during the last year or so.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...oject.html
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06-27-2013, 07:54 AM
#9
(06-27-2013, 07:06 AM)Druk I had to make a steel sump to clear the X member. There are rules in the UK about modifying chassis members within 12" of suspension mounting points. The gearbox is a Getrag 717.450 manual from an E320 petrol car complete with flywheel. The starter is on the wrong side of this engine to mate to your gearbox. You are correct in the size of the engine bays. Identical.
Have a read here on a Cali 107 diesel conversion. Probably a better bet for you to pursue since all the development work has been done. As I understand it there are also Cali smog regs you will have to follow which precludes a later engine. I may be wrong on that one.
Mach4 on that thread has been a great help and inspiration to me during the last year or so.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...oject.html
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That is a beautiful conversion!
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-27-2013, 07:54 AM #9(06-27-2013, 07:06 AM)Druk I had to make a steel sump to clear the X member. There are rules in the UK about modifying chassis members within 12" of suspension mounting points. The gearbox is a Getrag 717.450 manual from an E320 petrol car complete with flywheel. The starter is on the wrong side of this engine to mate to your gearbox. You are correct in the size of the engine bays. Identical.
Have a read here on a Cali 107 diesel conversion. Probably a better bet for you to pursue since all the development work has been done. As I understand it there are also Cali smog regs you will have to follow which precludes a later engine. I may be wrong on that one.
Mach4 on that thread has been a great help and inspiration to me during the last year or so.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...oject.html
.
That is a beautiful conversion!
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-27-2013, 10:25 AM
#10
(06-26-2013, 01:16 AM)SWL300SDL I have the chance to buy a 1974 450SL for dirt cheap. So....... how hard would it be to stuff a OM603 engine in there? Anyone done this?
Take a little road trip down to San Diego and you can drive mine and see what you think.
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