Can you turbo an OM617?
Massively transform your Om617’s factory 65bhp (yes you read that right, get your 617 n/a on a dyno) up to over 180HP! This add a turbo kit is designed to be used with the stock N/A manifold as found on W123 300D and W460 300GD Mercedes vehicles. The OM617 was a breakthrough for diesel engines in passenger cars, providing better performance than its four-cylinder counterparts while maintaining great fuel economy. The OM617 was praised for its bulletproof reliability, often exceeding 500,000 miles with routine maintenance.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.The OM617 is considered to be one of the most reliable engines ever produced with engines often reaching over 1,000,000 km (620,000 mi) without being rebuilt and is one of the key reasons for Mercedes’ popularity in North America in the 1980s, as it was powerful and reliable compared to other automotive diesels of the .The OM617 was based on the straight-four OM616, but with one extra cylinder. Manufactured by Daimler-Benz, the engine debuted in 1974 and ran until 1991. The OM617 itself is naturally aspirated, while the OM617.
Why is a twin turbo V6 better than a V8?
Turbo V6 pickups deliver better fuel economy than naturally aspirated V8s. Turbocharged engines lose about half as much power as you go up in altitude. Turbo engines are MUCH more tuner-friendly, you can gain 100 hp for less than $1000. The bottom line is that turbocharged engines are more fuel-efficient versus V6 models on Orchard Park roads and beyond. So when shopping for a new or used vehicle with a 4-cylinder turbo vs. V6 engine, keep a few things in mind if you’re curious.
What are the disadvantages of a V6 engine?
V6 disadvantages Despite having the same number of cylinders as the inline-six, the V6 engine lacks the same inherent balance. Effectively, it consists of two inline threes joined together, requiring balancing shafts with specially placed weights to counteract unwanted inertia. Some believe that six-cylinder engines, being more “high-tech,” are more expensive to maintain. However, maintenance costs are generally comparable between V6 and V8 engines, and in some cases, six-cylinder engines may be less expensive to maintain.