190e 2.3 16v or 300e (124 chassis) for an OM606
190e 2.3 16v or 300e (124 chassis) for an OM606
Any thoughts or pros and cons for either model? It looks like there will be a good be less engine bay space for the OM606 in a 190E, but it looks like the engine will fit. Feel free to insert pros or cons for either choice.
190E 2.3 16v pros:
factory manual transmission
fairly low mass chassis
cons:
less engine bay space
initial cost?
1:1 5th gear, but could this be overcome easily with a different rear end?
300E pros:
more engine bay space? as compared to a 190E
newer model year perhaps, available?
cons:
more chassis mass
mostly automatics (could be thought of as a pro, however)
Are there better years of either model?
not to mention the 2.6 / 2.5 turbo diesels have a front top cross member that actually unbolts for really easy swappage (the 2.3, 2.5D, 2.3-16, 2.5-16, 2.2D, etc. all had welded members)
not to mention that car should already have the springs for a 606.
(07-30-2009, 05:16 PM)Einar Try to find a 190E 2.6 instead, its little room for a straight six in w201, differences in the front(hood-lock etc. ) then suspension and transmission/rearend is ready for a straight six/some power.
(07-31-2009, 09:53 AM)2.5-10 not to mention the 2.6 / 2.5 turbo diesels have a front top cross member that actually unbolts for really easy swappage (the 2.3, 2.5D, 2.3-16, 2.5-16, 2.2D, etc. all had welded members)
not to mention that car should already have the springs for a 606.
Good information, I was not aware of this. Which chassis will be the least in mass?
(07-30-2009, 05:16 PM)Einar Try to find a 190E 2.6 instead, its little room for a straight six in w201, differences in the front(hood-lock etc. ) then suspension and transmission/rearend is ready for a straight six/some power.
(07-31-2009, 09:53 AM)2.5-10 not to mention the 2.6 / 2.5 turbo diesels have a front top cross member that actually unbolts for really easy swappage (the 2.3, 2.5D, 2.3-16, 2.5-16, 2.2D, etc. all had welded members)
not to mention that car should already have the springs for a 606.
(07-31-2009, 11:42 AM)606Power Good information, I was not aware of this. Which chassis will be the least in mass?
(07-30-2009, 05:16 PM)Einar Try to find a 190E 2.6 instead, its little room for a straight six in w201, differences in the front(hood-lock etc. ) then suspension and transmission/rearend is ready for a straight six/some power.
Good call about that one
Do you have a photo or example of the cross member?
Does the manual gearbox in the (what 86-87 year(s) only?) 300E have some decent torque capacity, or is it not of a good design? What about the gearbox in used in the diesel 124 chassis?
(07-31-2009, 09:53 AM)2.5-10 not to mention the 2.6 / 2.5 turbo diesels have a front top cross member that actually unbolts for really easy swappage (the 2.3, 2.5D, 2.3-16, 2.5-16, 2.2D, etc. all had welded members)
not to mention that car should already have the springs for a 606.
(07-31-2009, 11:42 AM)606Power Good information, I was not aware of this. Which chassis will be the least in mass?
(07-30-2009, 05:16 PM)Einar Try to find a 190E 2.6 instead, its little room for a straight six in w201, differences in the front(hood-lock etc. ) then suspension and transmission/rearend is ready for a straight six/some power.
Good call about that one
Do you have a photo or example of the cross member?
Does the manual gearbox in the (what 86-87 year(s) only?) 300E have some decent torque capacity, or is it not of a good design? What about the gearbox in used in the diesel 124 chassis?
(07-31-2009, 09:53 AM)2.5-10 not to mention the 2.6 / 2.5 turbo diesels have a front top cross member that actually unbolts for really easy swappage (the 2.3, 2.5D, 2.3-16, 2.5-16, 2.2D, etc. all had welded members)
not to mention that car should already have the springs for a 606.
2.5-10, thanks for the excellent photos. It looks like there is a nice amount of space in front of the engine as well. Indeed, being able to unbolt the cross member / core support facilitates much easier engine removal and installation.
I nearly picked up an 87 300E with a busted engine yesterday, but, sadly, I just missed out on it. Also given that I am still looking for an M10x based transmission for the 606, the car would have been a good choice it seems.
The 603 IP is just waiting for larger elements, then I will pop off the 606 IP for the swap.
Are the block engine mounting points the same for the inline 6 engine as compared to the 606?
(08-01-2009, 11:45 AM)606Power 2.5-10, thanks for the excellent photos. It looks like there is a nice amount of space in front of the engine as well. Indeed, being able to unbolt the cross member / core support facilitates much easier engine removal and installation.
I nearly picked up an 87 300E with a busted engine yesterday, but, sadly, I just missed out on it. Also given that I am still looking for an M10x based transmission for the 606, the car would have been a good choice it seems.
The 603 IP is just waiting for larger elements, then I will pop off the 606 IP for the swap.
Are the block engine mounting points the same for the inline 6 engine as compared to the 606?
(08-01-2009, 11:45 AM)606Power 2.5-10, thanks for the excellent photos. It looks like there is a nice amount of space in front of the engine as well. Indeed, being able to unbolt the cross member / core support facilitates much easier engine removal and installation.
I nearly picked up an 87 300E with a busted engine yesterday, but, sadly, I just missed out on it. Also given that I am still looking for an M10x based transmission for the 606, the car would have been a good choice it seems.
The 603 IP is just waiting for larger elements, then I will pop off the 606 IP for the swap.
Are the block engine mounting points the same for the inline 6 engine as compared to the 606?
Give's 2.5-10 the nod of approval.
Hey man,
If I we're to do it again (I have swapped a OM603 into my W201 2.3-16).
Start with a 190E 2.6 or 190D 2.5 for the reasons stated above and the fact your going to have to rebuild the whole rear suspension because it's SLS and the front sway bar doesn't clear the engine you would need to upgrade to a 2.6 190E or W124 sway bar. But you do get that sweet body kit. That's enough for me but ask if it's enough for you.
Buy a 16v diff (you can change the gear out of any W124 with it for a better range) there are people that can make custom ones for any ratio.
Buy a 300E 3.0 or 190D 2.5 transmission use a flywheel off of a OM602 and clutch disk (spec sells and upgraded one for more power). Throwout bearing that matches the transmission (very important don't make the same mistakes I've made and left me with the project that sits).
Use Cut 500E springs and pads in the front. Take the weight no problems.
Do an inter cooler setup from the get-go cuz the stock flow pipe won't clear the hood and lose the trap oxidizer delete with a W140 exhaust manifold.
Wire it up so the pink/red goes to power (power for ECM) and violet is switched for starter, Hook up all the grounds and the power distribution block. Rig up the glow plug relay. Feed her some fuel and away you go.
Thanks,
Kozuka
Great information Kozuka! Do you have any photos of your car/project?
The OM606 does not have a crossover pipe, so hopefully, the height of the head should not be a problem. I will also fit the largest intercooler I can depending on the chassis chosen.
I am looking into what manifolds are available, and any links that you can direct me to would be fantastic. I might simply fit a different flange to the factory 606 manifold for now, or use the tiny factory turbo to get it moving if needed. An isometric merge collector type manifold should not be so bad to make for this engine either since there is some room available.
The turbo is looking like it will be a GT4502, largely because I had it in anticipation for upcoming projects like this one. It is a GT45R based turbo, with a T6 flange, and of the VGT type as well.
What about a 1992 300 CE?
Is that car better or worse than a 1988 300D for the swap?
(08-03-2009, 11:07 AM)606Power Great information Kozuka! Do you have any photos of your car/project?
The OM606 does not have a crossover pipe, so hopefully, the height of the head should not be a problem. I will also fit the largest intercooler I can depending on the chassis chosen.
I am looking into what manifolds are available, and any links that you can direct me to would be fantastic. I might simply fit a different flange to the factory 606 manifold for now, or use the tiny factory turbo to get it moving if needed. An isometric merge collector type manifold should not be so bad to make for this engine either since there is some room available.
The turbo is looking like it will be a GT4502, largely because I had it in anticipation for upcoming projects like this one. It is a GT45R based turbo, with a T6 flange, and of the VGT type as well.
What about a 1992 300 CE?
Is that car better or worse than a 1988 300D for the swap?
(08-03-2009, 11:07 AM)606Power Great information Kozuka! Do you have any photos of your car/project?
The OM606 does not have a crossover pipe, so hopefully, the height of the head should not be a problem. I will also fit the largest intercooler I can depending on the chassis chosen.
I am looking into what manifolds are available, and any links that you can direct me to would be fantastic. I might simply fit a different flange to the factory 606 manifold for now, or use the tiny factory turbo to get it moving if needed. An isometric merge collector type manifold should not be so bad to make for this engine either since there is some room available.
The turbo is looking like it will be a GT4502, largely because I had it in anticipation for upcoming projects like this one. It is a GT45R based turbo, with a T6 flange, and of the VGT type as well.
What about a 1992 300 CE?
Is that car better or worse than a 1988 300D for the swap?
Kozuka! long time no see,
I'm about to toss a 85' 2.3 8V manual behind my 602, what is a release bearing spacer? I havent heard of it
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Nice project and photos Kozuka, it should be a lot of fun. The engine appears to fit well enough in the chassis.
Did you mean the pilot bearing in the engine crankshaft, or is there a spacer that fits onto the clutch fork, providing the proper release bearing height?
So, the 300CE will weigh less or be 500lbs more?
(08-04-2009, 11:06 AM)606Power Nice project and photos Kozuka, it should be a lot of fun. The engine appears to fit well enough in the chassis.
Did you mean the pilot bearing in the engine crankshaft, or is there a spacer that fits onto the clutch fork, providing the proper release bearing height?
So, the 300CE will weigh less or be 500lbs more?
(08-04-2009, 11:06 AM)606Power Nice project and photos Kozuka, it should be a lot of fun. The engine appears to fit well enough in the chassis.
Did you mean the pilot bearing in the engine crankshaft, or is there a spacer that fits onto the clutch fork, providing the proper release bearing height?
So, the 300CE will weigh less or be 500lbs more?
ok, good info to know Kozuka.
Indeed, the release bearing height is critical for proper clutch disk release.
Do you happen to know what the lightest flywheel is available for the om60x or M10x engines is? Also, might there be aftermarket flywheels available? Any twin disk applications? I have one in one of my other cars, and really like it.
I may just end up getting a 300E with a factory 5 speed setup, depending on how things pan out. Although, if a good auto transmission car comes along, that is not out of the question.
(08-06-2009, 12:11 PM)606Power ok, good info to know Kozuka.
Indeed, the release bearing height is critical for proper clutch disk release.
Do you happen to know what the lightest flywheel is available for the om60x or M10x engines is? Also, might there be aftermarket flywheels available? Any twin disk applications? I have one in one of my other cars, and really like it.
I may just end up getting a 300E with a factory 5 speed setup, depending on how things pan out. Although, if a good auto transmission car comes along, that is not out of the question.
(08-06-2009, 12:11 PM)606Power ok, good info to know Kozuka.
Indeed, the release bearing height is critical for proper clutch disk release.
Do you happen to know what the lightest flywheel is available for the om60x or M10x engines is? Also, might there be aftermarket flywheels available? Any twin disk applications? I have one in one of my other cars, and really like it.
I may just end up getting a 300E with a factory 5 speed setup, depending on how things pan out. Although, if a good auto transmission car comes along, that is not out of the question.