looking at an old diesel G wagen...
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87 190E 5 speed
looking at an old diesel G wagen...
hopefully i can pick it up for a hell of a good deal... if it works out, what can i do to get more power out of it? can the injection pump be modified simply for more power?
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early 80's.... i don't know too mnay details on it yet. (long story as to how i'm acquiring it). i have yet to even see the truck.
there are different diesels in them?
there are different diesels in them?
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08 S65, 06 M3 CS(stick), 02 BMW X5 4.6iS, 07 R1 Raven, 08 F-450 4x4, 08 CooperS JCW
A chip will net you gains, rest of the engine and trans will hold up, just don't go too crazy...think no more than 50hp 50tq...
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This is likely to have the same engine as a 300D, probably non-turbo. You could install a turbo engine from a later 300D car pretty easily. The non-turbo 300D engine cannot have turbo added, as many modifications to the basic engine are required for turbo use.
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i didnt' think the old ones would be electronically controlled but it kinda would be nice! plugnplay boxes are wonderful!
oh well, i guess i'll forget about extra power....i just plan to off road it almost exclusively anyway.
oh well, i guess i'll forget about extra power....i just plan to off road it almost exclusively anyway.
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1987 SDL; 2001 Chevy 2500HD CC, 8.1L, Allison special order; 1970 GTO LS2, 4L60E, under construction
But even with the old non-t, it'll still be faster than the king's ride...
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Anyway, if you are going to do mostly offroad I'll be worried about suspenssion, tires, and radiator. Off course if you want to do the Baja 1000, buy a thropy truck!!!