How much HP can OM606 handle?
An om606 turbo engine (6mm edc equipped) can make up to 300hp with nothing more than a ecu tune and bigger turbo. We suggest our hybrid turbo, or a full turbo kit if you are running it in the 98-99 e300 w210. To make more power than this, you need more fuel, which means a bigger element injection pump. Om606s are the superstar motor, but the cdis are now just being figured out and making even more power! An om606 can run a full mechanical pump, where you can put it in anything without a computer and with any transmission. Without opening the motor, they’ll handle 400-500 whp reliably and still get around 30mpg!An OM606 turbo engine (6mm EDC equipped) can make up to 300HP with nothing more than a ECU tune and bigger turbo. We suggest our Hybrid Turbo, or a full turbo kit if you are running it in the 98-99 E300 W210. To make more power than this, you need more fuel, which means a bigger element injection pump.
Is the OM606 engine worth the money?
OM606 Reliability and Proven Performance The Mercedes OM606 turbodiesel is celebrated for its extraordinary durability and dependability. Its iron-block construction, sturdy internal components, and well-engineered cooling and lubrication systems allow it to withstand harsh conditions and deliver long-term reliability. The OM613 is a turbocharged straight 6 diesel engine produced by Mercedes-Benz. It is the successor to the OM606 and was replaced by the OM648 engine in 2003.