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21 posts · Joined 2006. #8 · Jan 31, 2006. After reading a lot about OM617 engines on the net, it seems like the rear main seal is a relatively uncommon problem, but the oil filter housing gasket to the block is a common problem, and it will soak the left rear of the engine and then the transmission. I'll try a real power wash and then cross ...

As an info about the OM 617: The OM 617 starts his live 1974 ! as the biggest Diesel engine in a Mercedes Sedan Modell 240 D 3.0 (W115) as a non turbo engine. Data: OM 617 non turbo pre 1979. Bohrung 91 mm, Hub 92,4 mm, Hubraum 3005 cm³. bore: 91 mm stroke 92,4 mm, Capacity 3005 cm.YJ OM617 Turbo Diesel. This is my first post to this forum, but I thought that this would be the best place to get the information that I am looking for. I am looking into buying a YJ that has the Mercedes I5 Om617 turbo diesel already installed in it. I have been looking for a YJ for a little while and decided that I wanted the 4.0 I6.Introducing the HE221 for Classic Mercedes Diesels. October 11, 2020 by Rodney McCabe. Back in September, we completed our HE221 kits for the Mercedes om602, om603, om604, om605, and om617 engines. The creation of the kits was a direct result of customers asking for an easier way to utilize this particular turbo in non-OEM …Mercedes OM617 Turbo-Diesel 5-Cylinder 3.0L Engine with high-performance components.This motor is re… Add to Cart. Forged Performance Engine Piston Kit, Set of 5, OM617 Turbo Diesel. $2,015.00. High-performance set of forged pistons for OM617 Turbodiesel Engines, and a set of rings. ...I had been searching a long time for a good donor truck for an OM617 Mercedes turbo diesel swap. I had mostly been looking at pre-1995 Pickups with the gear-driven RF1A transfer case. While cruising Facebook Marketplace I stumbled on a semi-local 1986 Toyota 4Runner that had already been swapped with a 1985 OM617.The OM615 is just at the 4-cylinder version of the OM61x engine series, the OM616 being the 5-cylinder and the OM617 being the 6-cylinder versions. (Ignore the OM611/OM612/OM613 as that is a much later/different engine series). All 404s have a plate between the bell housing and the engine block. This plate is a roughly 1/4" thick (6mm I believe ...for example OM617 will net you results of threads that have the term OM617 in it. search for OM617* and it will net results for OM617, OM617A, OM617.952 and so on. ... Does anyone know what kind of gas milage one should expect with the OM617 in a 404, is 20-30 MPG unreal? So right now all I have to decide on is if I should spend the bucks …

OM617 to H Series Land Cruiser Transmission Adapter. 4×4labs OM617 to Toyota Landcruiser H Series Transmission Use Toyota Landcruiser 4 (h41, h42) and 5 speed (h55f) manual transmissions behind the Mercedes Benz OM617 5cylinder diesel engine with our adapter kit. H adapter kits contain- Adapter plate Re-drill your supplied …The mbz om617.950 motor is already a huge improvement, by huge i mean costs less than rebuilding the 230, add to that todays fuels and oils with all the additives needed that i cant buy in California, diesel just seems best option and om617 is very similar in size, weight and power output plus fuel is cheapest with 2x better mpg.20mpg eh? <snicker> Justin has said that about the OM617 in that 40, but I don't know what he's basing that on. I did Argentine Pass on a run he was on with that truck a few months ago (three diesels on the RS 40's only run, the Mercedes, a 3B-turbo, and a 13BT) and didn't see it have any issues with power, but I did notice it was smoking more …400hp to your old diesel MB!!! Hi. We install 7mm elements to om601, om602, om603, om616, om617.... If you want more horsepowers to your old turbodiesel MB, contact us! prices from 600€.. MB w124 300tdt om606 with HX40 465hp/765Nm, now with HX52 -> even more power.2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · May 20, 2022. I am 17 years old and am om617 swapping my 1990 jeep yj. I have already done most of the heavy lifting as far as mounting the engine, transmission, and drive shafts. Now I have to figure out the situation with the wiring and vacuum lines. I was wondering if the stock vacuum reservoir in the jeep for ...OM617 into 89' YJ Hi guys, im getting everything together to pull off this swap. Found a low miles 82' 300TD that has little blow by and no leaks of anykind. YJ's 4.2L is getting tired, and it has a AX15. Seems like a pair of motor mounts and a bell housing adapter, fuel line swap, and some other trivial block grinding, oil pan hacking will be ...Location. Lancaster, Ohio, USA. Website. www.tlcperformance.com. Dec 19, 2008. #12. A diesel engine conversion should never be expected to pay for itself. A diesel swap is done for the same reason as any other swap, cause it's what the driver wants. Diesels get better fuel consumption (longer range) and more slow speed tork (for offroad) and ...Fuel Efficiency: The OM617 isn't a particularly efficient engine, it requires ~20% more fuel and air to produce power than a turbocharged direct injection engine. At the best point it requires ~250 grams of diesel per kilowatt hour for the OM617 vs ~200 g/kwh for the best direct injection engines.

An OM617 equipped Mercedes C-111 test car was able to set a diesel-powered world record. It reached just over 203 miles per hour on the Nardo Ring test track in Italy in 1978.You can convert an MPG video file into one or more JPG files, thereby extracting still images from the video clip. Once you convert the video, you can use the images as normal JPG ...The NHTSA just hiked fines for automakers who don't hit their MPG targets. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. I agree ...The goal is to build a very fuel efficient diesel little pickup. So after I seized up the 2nd om617 in that truck I decided to go with an om616. Truck was getting 30.7 mpg average between city and highway with the om 617 and a 4 speed. The new build is getting a 5 speed Toyota trans and an om616. I got a lower mileage om616 from the junk yard ...

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Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) So I’m finally getting around to writing up my project. Had my 88 MJ since august of 18 and put a lot of work in it making it my own. Added a RC 4.5 lift and their steering stabilized, and added new 15” method wheels and new 31” MT tires. JCR bumpers front and rear with their headache rack.OM617 EGT's Fueld and boosted. Ok, short and simple. This is just an FYI post relating to the ability to fuel and boost a stock OM617. So, Im running an OM617 from an 81 merc sedan and it has the alda turned up to MAX, and the boost has been raised to 15psi. It makes a huge difference in power on my 6000+LB UNIMOG so you can imagine …Weight should be no more than the stock weight of the 4.0 + 10% (~600 pounds) - less weight would be an advantage. For gasoline engines, some sort of variable valve timing is highly desirable, and fuel injection mandatory. For diesels, mechanical injection is preferable to reduce complexity inherent in the wiring of CRDs.I am getting 10-11mpg from a 355 SBC, turbo 400, 4:10's, 33" . The 3 speed tranny is what is killing the mpg. I figure 15mpg if I went to a 700R4, or 4L60E. Of course that is if I drive like I own it, instead of like I stole it. …

G-Wagen, type 461 (military) uses engine OM617.933 equipped with injector assembly A0020172221. The nozzle used in this injector assembly is MB part number A0010174612, which corresponds to Bosch number 0434250120, which is the type DN0SD261. ... There is no benefit in power or fuel economy and your engine will be …Jun 18, 2012 · I think if the only thing changed is the engine (keeping the 4 spd behind the 617), your MPG would not be what it was with the 4 cyl. I am not familiar with the OM617 numbers, but if it is a turbo, you would need to change the rear end ratio (higher=lower numerically) to get anything close to 30 MPG. PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion: OM617.952 fuel economyNov 8, 2020 ... More tuning on the TDI Swapped Toyota Pickup! Also checked the MPG we are getting on the first tank!4. Poorly tuned or worn engine/engine components. Converting your diesel to run on veggie oil does not make mechanical problems go away. The requirements for an efficient and reliable conversion are a healthy and well tuned engine. If not, then converting to veggie might just give you loss of power, poor fuel economy, excess smoke and harder ...The Mercedes-Benz OM617 engine family is a straight inline 5-cylinder diesel motor with a 3.0 L (2,998 cc) displacement and was produced from 1974 to 1991. Download: Mercedes Benz OM617.95 Engine Service Manual. Mercedes OM617 Turbo Diesel Engine Download: 61.4 mb, 532 pages, .pdf Application: W116, W123, W126 Includes Exhaust Recirculation ...OM617.95X engine application (and with manual trans). Has anyone ever experimented by deleting a turbo from a turbo'd engine to see how the MPG ... The VW TDI (turbo) gets better fuel economy than the VW SDI (non turbo). More power + improved fuel economy = win-win. About the only exception to this rule, is stationary industrial engines …58 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Apr 17, 2011. A 4BT is great, a little heavy but great. A Cummins 3.3 a smaller lighter 4cyl is another popular swap in Jeeps. I think you can get a brand new 3.3 for under $4000. I am in the middle of a Mercedes 5cyl turbo diesel swap. Not as much power but for me it was priced right at $100.Brent Leary chats with Don Schuerman of Pega for his latest one-on-one interview. Don talks about keys to a successful virtual conference. Like everybody else I’m attending a bunch...11 posts · Joined 2017. #7 · Feb 3, 2017 (Edited) I need to check on my current axle ratio, but I am almost positive I have the stock 1988 YJ axle, most likely 3.07. The OM617 adapter plates are roughly $400. I can get an adapter plate for the following manual transmissions: AX-15.

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I picked up a low mile N/A 617 that I want to put in a 91' reg cab-short bed 4x4 Toyota pickup. I know that I can make the adapters to bolt it to the Toyota w-56 5spd, my question is how reliable of a power plant would this be for a little truck. I am not really going for power, but more for economy and it being somewhat unique.LOTS of cutting and fitting but maybe it's an easier fit in a Ranger. The exhaust is pretty simple - just a pipe out of the engine bay. The first section of the Mercedes pipe will make the exhaust work easier. Any radiator for a 5.0/Ranger swap should handle the cooling. Diesels are not generally hard to cool.It can do 70-75 (GPS measured).. and I have been in one doing 100 indicated downhill.. but really it is happiest at 60-65mph as it goes from 18 mpg back to …Mercedes Benz OM617TD Diesel Swap. Ok, so I have a line on a MB OM617 turbo diesel with a bad rear bearing. Guy says if I pull it, he will let it go for $200. Sounds reasonable as long as I can get all the accessories to go with it. I plan on upgrading the turbo, modding the injection pump, adding an air to air (or air to water, still undecided ...You can use the software that came with your HP Photosmart all-in-one printer to create CD covers and then print them on the discs. For this to work, the CD must be printable, and ...10 posts · Joined 2009. #9 · Mar 12, 2010. 4-speed manual mpg. My '83 240D with a 4 speed gets 28-30mpg in mixed driving. The best I have ever gotten was 34.5 mpg. I usually count on 32mpg for highway only. The manual transmaission makes all the difference for the 240D. Many things effect MPG.Jan 13, 2007 · tompaah7503. Parts may fall off. Join Date: Dec 2006. Location: Sweden. Posts: 255. Newbie vacuum questions (OM617) Hi all.. I bought a OM617.912 engine and was left wondering (*) about the vacuum system on the engine. I think the previous owner just removed or cut off the majority of the vacuum hoses and this doesn't exactly clarify things for ... Product Description. This high-performance diesel Mercedes turbo kit Includes a Holset HX30 turbocharger and a complete charge cooler kit for installation with the Mercedes-Benz OM617 turbodiesel engine. Also includes a manifold spacer. This kit will bring a huge boost in power while maintaining low EGT's. A great accompaniment to other high ...I am an old MB diesel fan and like the simple robust design of the OM617 turbo diesel engine. 30 mpg is pretty easy to achieve in the S class 4k lb sedan. I have a couple of donor engines and have found this company that offers a kit.The successor of the OM617 engine family was the newly developed straight-5 diesel automobile engine OM602 from Mercedes-Benz used from 1980s up to 2002. With some OM602 Powered Mercedes-Benz vehicles exceeding 500,000 or 1,000,000 miles, it is considered to be one of the most reliable engines ever produced, a success which is …

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The first swap was the Mercedes OM617 in a Cherokee, next was the 89 Ranger, this time I went with the Kubota V2203 2.2l DI turbo. This motor made the Mercedes seem like a much smaller motor, what I thought was a fairly sweet motor now was under powered and got considerably les mpg.The Insider Trading Activity of Gray David M on Markets Insider. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksWhen I originally started my 4BT project, I read where everyone was getting 28+ MPG out of Jeep Wranglers with 33" tires. So, I bought a Jeep Wrangler and started my build. ... 1991 Toyota Pickup, Mercedes 300D OM617 diesel 1969 Land Cruiser project in progress with 4BT 1989 Land Cruiser project in progress with 4BT 2010 KTM 450 …The other consideration is fuel economy: the TDI is absolutely more efficient, and weighs nearly 200 pounds less, further improving city fuel economy as well as …Brent Leary chats with Don Schuerman of Pega for his latest one-on-one interview. Don talks about keys to a successful virtual conference. Like everybody else I’m attending a bunch...Feb 14, 2009 · Theres a fine comprimise between being unique, and just throwing money away, this swap would be teetering that line hard. If all you want is fuel economy, swap in a 2.3L with a 5sp and some high gears, youll get more MPG then the diesel and be a helluva lot cheaper and eaiser. If you want power a V8 is your best option. That extra 5" is big as the OM617/transmission transfer case measures 70", which is really pushing the envelope lengthwise as far as squeezing it into an FJ40 with a 90" wheelbase. With the L52, I was able to maintain a 20" rear driveshaft. Short, but do-able.All this thread was really intended for was the talk about the lowest temp you can depend on the om617 to start in. See the cold start thread for info about cold starting. "An engine properly serviced for winter driving will start without any problem, even at temporary temperatures of about -4F (-20C)."OM617 fuel economy. ... The engine I have right now is only rated for about 116 horsepower and about 140 torque. I thought that the OM617 had about the same horse power, but more torque. I also thought that the 300 cars that these engines came in …Jul 29, 2014 · I am an old MB diesel fan and like the simple robust design of the OM617 turbo diesel engine. 30 mpg is pretty easy to achieve in the S class 4k lb sedan. I have a couple of donor engines and have found this company that offers a kit. OM617.952 fuel economy. I turned back my ALDA to original spec and got 22.55MPG. With 1 full turn CCW I got 23MPG (lowest), sometimes 24, sometimes 25. I wonder how my turbodiesel fares with your turbodiesel (W123 only) in terms of fuel economy. Any other things I could do to increase fuel mileage? Best I could do was 27MPG.Aug 9, 2017 · The first swap was the Mercedes OM617 in a Cherokee, next was the 89 Ranger, this time I went with the Kubota V2203 2.2l DI turbo. This motor made the Mercedes seem like a much smaller motor, what I thought was a fairly sweet motor now was under powered and got considerably les mpg. ….

Dec 15, 2010 · 20mpg eh? <snicker> Justin has said that about the OM617 in that 40, but I don't know what he's basing that on. I did Argentine Pass on a run he was on with that truck a few months ago (three diesels on the RS 40's only run, the Mercedes, a 3B-turbo, and a 13BT) and didn't see it have any issues with power, but I did notice it was smoking more than our 3B-turbo up high, but not by much. So, that's the legend of the Mercedes OM606 diesel engine. It's an absolute beast, surprisingly reliable for a german product, capable of making big power on...OM617.95X engine application (and with manual trans). Has anyone ever experimented by deleting a turbo from a turbo'd engine to see how the MPG suffered (or not)? I've read a bunch where a turbo actually hurts MPG in a gas engine and some pro's and con's relative to a diesel engine.Get ratings and reviews for the top 10 lawn companies in Lochearn, MD. Helping you find the best lawn companies for the job. Expert Advice On Improving Your Home All Projects Featu...A-MB203 Adapter Kit. A-MB203 Adapter Kit. Our Price: $490.00. OM617 to Small Block Ford bellhousings with 164Tooth flywheels or flexplates transmission Adapter Kit. The Small Block Ford pattern was used in many Inline 6 cylinder engines and V8 engines through 1998. This kit will NOT fit V6 or Big Block Ford engines.I am an old MB diesel fan and like the simple robust design of the OM617 turbo diesel engine. 30 mpg is pretty easy to achieve in the S class 4k lb sedan. ... I have two '87 XJs that could be candidates for the om617. And, just happen to have a few spare 617s I've been hanging on for the day when my 300SD dies. I don't think that will ever ... Just go 22re or 3rzfe and turbo it, they can make a-lot more power than either of the v6’s with better mpg. If you dont care about brand or resale value, go with a 6bt, maybe a 4bt but that has worse mpg, an om617 would work too but not nearly as reliable as a cummins OM617, Good years for swap motor? Hello All, New to the forum, and to diesels. I am researching the best year OM617 for a swap into a Toyota land cruiser, and here is what I have found so far: This engine was offered (in the US) in the 300SD models from '79 to '85, and the model number for these engines ranged from the OM617.950 - .952. Om617 mpg, Mercedes Benz OM617 5-cylinder. The OM602 was, and still is an engine capable of delivering many miles of continuous use, but the greatest workhorse engine of the entire Mercedes Sprinter line-up is the OM617. The OM617 is a diesel-powered 3.0-liter engine produced between 1974.-1991. OM617 is widely recognized as one of the most reliable ..., I am in the planning stages of transplanting a Mercedes OM617 diesel engine into my toyota pickup. I am trying to figure out what gear ratio to run in the rear end of my truck to best accomodate a Mercedes diesel., Has been driven with this conversion for years and gets great mpg.* $2,700 81five-3seven8-Onine5six Calls/text I would give him a call or text and hope he is responsive to bouncing off some questions. He may be able to help with any of the "unknowns;" the om617 gets swapped into a lot of vehicles so it can't be too complicated of a swap.., The OM617 engine is also known for its high torque output. This engine produces around 168–250 N⋅m (124–184 lb⋅ft) which gives it plenty of pulling power. Whether you're looking to tow a heavy trailer or climb a steep mountain road, this engine has the muscle to get the job done. Compact Size. Another great thing about the OM617 …, Just go 22re or 3rzfe and turbo it, they can make a-lot more power than either of the v6’s with better mpg. If you dont care about brand or resale value, go with a 6bt, maybe a 4bt but that has worse mpg, an om617 would work too but not nearly as reliable as a cummins , Theres a fine comprimise between being unique, and just throwing money away, this swap would be teetering that line hard. If all you want is fuel economy, swap in a 2.3L with a 5sp and some high gears, youll get more MPG then the diesel and be a helluva lot cheaper and eaiser. If you want power a V8 is your best option., 11 posts · Joined 2017. #7 · Feb 3, 2017 (Edited) I need to check on my current axle ratio, but I am almost positive I have the stock 1988 YJ axle, most likely 3.07. The OM617 adapter plates are roughly $400. I can get an adapter plate for the following manual transmissions: AX-15., ‘MPG’ stands for miles per gallon and is a measurement of how many miles your car can travel per gallon of petrol or diesel that it uses. Cars with good MPG figures can travel …, OM617, Good years for swap motor? Hello All, New to the forum, and to diesels. I am researching the best year OM617 for a swap into a Toyota land cruiser, and here is what I have found so far: This engine was offered (in the US) in the 300SD models from '79 to '85, and the model number for these engines ranged from the OM617.950 - .952., jbrasile. While the 603 is a much more civilized and powerful engine (148hp in the 300D Turbo and SDL) it does not come even close to the 617 as far as durability and reliability. The trap oxidizer is not the worst of its problems and because it is slightly more complex its operational costs are higher too., Project 4Reigner. in OM617 Swaps. Here is the in-depth write-up that I hope can serve as a how-to for OM617-swapping 96-04 Tacomas/4Runners (and T100's). I picked up this $600 1997 4Runner 5VZ/A340 4x4 (rear e-locker) with roughly 250k miles and it was SHOT! Completely rusted out even though the body doesn't show it., 2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · May 20, 2022. I am 17 years old and am om617 swapping my 1990 jeep yj. I have already done most of the heavy lifting as far as mounting the engine, transmission, and drive shafts. Now I have to figure out the situation with the wiring and vacuum lines. I was wondering if the stock vacuum reservoir in the jeep for ..., The OM617 into a Ranger has been on my list of ideas to do for a long time. I've had a lot of vehicles, but my favorites have been my '88 Ranger with a 2.9L V6 and my '84 Mercedes 300SD 3.0L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. My Mercedes is my daily driver, and the engine has 337K miles on it and the engine hasn't been rebuilt. I get 29 MPG, too., Jun 18, 2012 · I think if the only thing changed is the engine (keeping the 4 spd behind the 617), your MPG would not be what it was with the 4 cyl. I am not familiar with the OM617 numbers, but if it is a turbo, you would need to change the rear end ratio (higher=lower numerically) to get anything close to 30 MPG. , for example OM617 will net you results of threads that have the term OM617 in it. search for OM617* and it will net results for OM617, OM617A, OM617.952 and so on. ... Does anyone know what kind of gas milage one should expect with the OM617 in a 404, is 20-30 MPG unreal? So right now all I have to decide on is if I should spend the bucks …, Best MPG 617 or 4BT? Jump to Latest Follow ... Hey Jstncse what trans are you using behind the OM617? 1961 Dodge Town Wagon Power Wagon- sold. 1978 FJ55 getting first gen dodge drivetrain project stage 1969 FJ40 getting MB diesel with 5 speed- project stage. Save Share. Like. J., The OM617 engine family is a straight-5 diesel automobile engine from Mercedes-Benz used in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a direct development from the straight-4 OM616. It was sold in vehicles from 1974 to 1991. , Christine Blasey Ford was interrogated over her fear of flying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Imagine, for a moment, that Elon Musk, founder and chief executive of Spa..., Tachometer for OM617. I found a couple of tach options for the Mercedes that I'm thinking about. Auto Meter makes two analog tachs, part # 2888, 2 5/8" dia with a black face, and part # 3788, 2 5/8"dia with a white face. Both have mounting cups and brackets to mount on the steering column or the dash. They both use a pick-up sender …, OM617 Swap. Mercedes-Benz is one of the most popular car brands in the world, renowned for its luxury vehicles and cutting-edge technology. One popular ..., The OM615 is just at the 4-cylinder version of the OM61x engine series, the OM616 being the 5-cylinder and the OM617 being the 6-cylinder versions. (Ignore the OM611/OM612/OM613 as that is a much later/different engine series). All 404s have a plate between the bell housing and the engine block. This plate is a roughly 1/4" thick (6mm I …, Tachometer for OM617. I found a couple of tach options for the Mercedes that I'm thinking about. Auto Meter makes two analog tachs, part # 2888, 2 5/8" dia with a black face, and part # 3788, 2 5/8"dia with a white face. Both have mounting cups and brackets to mount on the steering column or the dash. They both use a pick-up sender …, YJ OM617 Turbo Diesel. This is my first post to this forum, but I thought that this would be the best place to get the information that I am looking for. I am looking into buying a YJ that has the Mercedes I5 Om617 turbo diesel already installed in it. I have been looking for a YJ for a little while and decided that I wanted the 4.0 I6., Shortly after posting the results on YouTube or Facebook, I received a message saying the performance should have been higher. For what? How many [heavy] BMWs are out there to compare dyno results for a stock om617, AX15 manual, with a 3.23 gear ratio at my altitude? If so, was the load setting on their dyno the same as the one …, Just because Google runs the Android operating system doesn't mean that you have to sync your account to your smartphone or tablet. Whether you're preparing to sell your device or ..., Registered. Joined Jul 18, 2012. 29 Posts. Discussion starter · #26 · Feb 8, 2013. Oil Pan Clearance and EGR removal. Jeep Wrangler OM617 Diesel Swap: Oil pan clearance and EGR removed - YouTube. The above link is my youtube video showing my oil pan clearance and removed/blocked off EGR. Like., 10 posts · Joined 2009. #9 · Mar 12, 2010. 4-speed manual mpg. My '83 240D with a 4 speed gets 28-30mpg in mixed driving. The best I have ever gotten was 34.5 mpg. I usually count on 32mpg for highway only. The manual transmaission makes all the difference for the 240D. Many things effect MPG., Mercedes OM617 Turbo-Diesel 5-Cylinder 3.0L Engine with high-performance components.This motor is re… Add to Cart. Forged Performance Engine Piston Kit, Set of 5, OM617 Turbo Diesel. $2,015.00. High-performance set of forged pistons for OM617 Turbodiesel Engines, and a set of rings. ..., Apr 29, 2017. Thread starter. #28. I always remember seeing old-school hotrods and modified rigs where someone would find a way to shoehorn a 454 into a Vega, or big-block Buick into a Jeep. Based on how close the clearances are on this OM617/Toyota 5-speed/FJ40 swap are, don't know how, or why someone would try., Nov 21, 2009 · 3938 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Nov 20, 2009. The Iron 5 is hard to beat in durability and is proven to be capable of 300 - 500k miles. :thumbsup: The newer 606 is better in performance and requires less maintenance (no need to adjust valves). Some of the (aluminum) heads could develop problems but it is still rare. Like. , The car's best lap was 203.4 mph, and running at speeds between 195 mph and 200 mph, it still managed to get 15 mpg, according to Mercedes-Benz., I had been searching a long time for a good donor truck for an OM617 Mercedes turbo diesel swap. I had mostly been looking at pre-1995 Pickups with the gear-driven RF1A transfer case. While cruising Facebook Marketplace I stumbled on a semi-local 1986 Toyota 4Runner that had already been swapped with a 1985 OM617., tompaah7503. Parts may fall off. Join Date: Dec 2006. Location: Sweden. Posts: 255. Newbie vacuum questions (OM617) Hi all.. I bought a OM617.912 engine and was left wondering (*) about the vacuum system on the engine. I think the previous owner just removed or cut off the majority of the vacuum hoses and this doesn't exactly clarify …