dropnosky's 1980 240D
dropnosky's 1980 240D
I've got a clip someplace of a 617 running open header on an engine hoist, need to dig that one out...
Hell forced has a clip of a 617 running with no intake or exhaust!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuX6eSVcx5Y
(10-28-2010, 11:30 PM)mike-81-240d We need youtube clips of the straight pipes. Both Dropnosky and Garage.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOWzkZw07...re=related
(10-28-2010, 11:30 PM)mike-81-240d We need youtube clips of the straight pipes. Both Dropnosky and Garage.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOWzkZw07...re=related
Wish I was there in my 4spd 240d turbo looks like fun!
I run Downpipe to ground, But mines turbo...
heres mine a while back too-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rZD0xarUEI
related to the engine swap, you guys will never guess what Im contemplating putting this engine into!
New thread about that when im committed.
My 240d turbo straight pipe!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duSWb2v1inc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1WtXc79Y...re=related
(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too
(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too
(10-30-2010, 08:37 AM)300D50(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too
Was the camera on a neck strap or something?
Sounds good as always.
Oh, and I'm 100% for not involving ford in any possible future projects.
Just a brand loyalty thing...
And aren't we all committed to the asylum of life anyways?
(10-30-2010, 08:37 AM)300D50(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too
Was the camera on a neck strap or something?
Sounds good as always.
Oh, and I'm 100% for not involving ford in any possible future projects.
Just a brand loyalty thing...
And aren't we all committed to the asylum of life anyways?
I've got a 4x4 D50 shell that needs a back end frame, maybe that IRS setup from the 240 could slide in... is there a 3.909 ratio gear set for a Benz pumpkin?
Just checked and the width would work quite nicely, the Benz is only 4 inches wider on the body...
I'll stop planting ideas in your head...
I vote for 240d pick up truck! Hack the back off! and put a 9" back there
I finally got the time to finish the manifold...here are a few pics, not as pretty as I would like, but it should function just fine.
It will require using a SHCS in lieu of a stud for the back bolt unless you opt for a longer stud.
Function over form, looks good and I dare say I'd rock that with pride!
I want one that looks awesome!
Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.
The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.
Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.
(11-04-2010, 05:26 PM)300D50 Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.
The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.
Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.
(11-04-2010, 05:26 PM)300D50 Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.
The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.
Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.
The swap vehicle has been found! and viola!
The Chevy astro shares an almost identical drivetrain to the S10. Early models were actually available with a manual transmission, and it has a very interesting engine access setup.
Kind of half large van with an interior hatch, and half small van from the hood, providing excellent room. These vans are extremely popular for V8 conversions, if a chevy 350 can fit in there, a 616 will fit in there!
The entire front subframe with engine mounted can be detached from the vehicle and rolled out on the front tires. Basically, I can raise the van body off the subframe, roll it away, and enjoy lots of room to work for adapting the engine.
Additionally, the fully loaded generation 2 vans are only 600lbs heavier than a 123 chassis mercedes. This vehicle is a generation 1 cargo version, which may be pretty close to the 2 ton mark, I will weigh it before I start pulling out the tired V6.
I used to take my parent's 1985 Astro Conversion Van to college with me. Everybody loved to pile into that thing. Great times!
You need to get a quick make over like something like this.... In about 1:05 into the video....
The rest of the video is just funny.....
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(11-06-2010, 08:51 PM)garage Interesting choice.
What are your plans with it long term?
(11-06-2010, 08:51 PM)garage Interesting choice.
What are your plans with it long term?
Gettin as in the astro, classy!
Not my kinda thing, but more power to ya.
lol, Im glad I didn't go for the "ice cream" truck version of this van that was posted on craigslist last month! Would have never heard the end of that! Was not cheap though.
Heres a pic of the inside, this was I believe a painters van. I will have to do a lot of work in order to allow any friskiness, its just bare bones wood and steel right now. It comes with 7 mounted spare rims, and a couple batteries.
How did you know I was going to post "at least you didn't get an icecream truck.." once I woke up? :p
Hmm, you might need more cahones than a 616 for that if you start making it the mobile mansion...
I definetly cant wait to how the turbo 616 holds up to it!
I totally understand the need for having a covered cargo area/passenger area, and this seems like a darn good canidate.
At least a small lift and some all terrians?!?
started new thread on the swap, move all pedo accusations there-
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/turb...l#pid20389