*cough* Actually, the Finns have been TRIPLING the output from 60x engines. Like, 450hp from a 603 and 500hp or more from a 606. The really scary part? I think those numbers are at the rear wheels... meaning if you compare apples to apples, they may be approaching FOUR TIMES stock output. Merely doubling output is child's play for them. I'll be happy when I can just max out my stock pump (20-25% power gain)... beyond that requires pump mods that, AFAIK, only the Finns have perfected.
Back to the 240D topic though. Turbocharging the 240D was a good option back when the car was NEW. That's because the price differential between it and a 300D was significant, and slapping a turbo on was a relatively cost effective way of boosting power by maybe 20%. Fast forward 20+ years, and it's a very different situation. If you want/need more power, just buy a 300D turbo - they're plentiful and cheap. The stock 240D engine, without oil cooled pistons etc, is just not worth messing with - IMO. :-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 260kmi (Sportline) > ------------------------------ > Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:49:53 -0500 > From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D TURBO, YES TURBO > > > The crazy Finns make claims of improved mileage and double power > from 60x engines with larger turbos and intercoolers. >
