New to the forums here, but i've posted in forums before.

Question: Has anyone ever tried to stuff the OM617 DT into the W201 190D chassis? I would also like to use the manual transmission if possible or any manual that works with this motor.

Personally I've had it with California smog certifications that thwart every attempt I have made to build a project that can both save me fuel and go faster. This so far shows the best promise of working it's way around that. Any suggestions?

 

Remains a Bad idea to "stuff" a different MBspecific engine into another MB model class. All kinds of problems will surface. Total engine area wiring harness change out; computer modules changes, lots of hasslesanywhere in USA if you need to get an emissions test, etc, etc. Do as you like, but it seems a BAD IDEA. Consider a different model with a different engine/trans preference of your choice and try NOT to mess up the MB factory setups of engine/model/trans.
Bill

 

Well, I don't mean to "cram" a motor into a chassis that it wouldn't fit. I was only hoping the 300DT block would fit in the engine bay of the older 190's since i've seen examples of the 190D with the 2.5 from the factory that roughly might be the same size externally showing that ample room for the motor might exist.
The good news with the older TD's is that there isn't any computer controlled ignition. It'sworks onmechanical injectionand is completly part of the block. I liked the idea so that I wouldn't have to do the cursed smog test due once every year here in California and each year it just gets stricter and stricter. They don't test diesels at all here.
If it wouldn't work, i'll take the word for for it. I was just hoping an example might exist.

 

Best bet would be trying 190revolution.net . They can tell you whether or not it works or not. I really like the idea.

 

Thanks for the link!