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 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 OM616 is a bored out version of the 2. Mercedes-Benz OM615 engine, which it replaced. The abbreviation ¨OM¨ stands for ¨Öl-Motor¨ (Oil Motor), which refers to the fact that it runs on oil. This method of naming is still used on Mercedes-Benz diesel engines today.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.
Can I convert a normal engine to a turbo?
Technically, you can put a turbocharger in almost any car, but it’s not always practical or safe. A turbo forces more air into the engine, increasing power, but the engine, fuel system, and transmission must be able to handle the extra stress. Cars with turbocharged engines often cost more to insure because they cost more to repair than their non-turbocharged counterparts. They also have more power and speed than a standard engine, increasing the risk of an accident.