boyt Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 That's there old one Ross, there now running a newer Shape mercedes with even more power out of the om606 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I now want to see three trucks, this, Nige's JE 90 and Ash's Cummins powered 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 slightly old video but is one of there current car surprised this hasnt been posted yet? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-w124-e300-turbodiesel-508bhp-/331229298925?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d1ece00ed http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Om606-Turbo-Manifold-W124-G-Wagen-/331214592373?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d1ded9975 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-OM606-6-CYLINDER-DIESEL-ENGINE-3-0-PROJECT-EXPORT-/271521373701?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f37ef5e05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 BSR had a slight issue at Gatebil, last i seen is they bought another 606 & were doing an engine swap to get back out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 worth a watch even if it just for the subtitles, there is a good part with them building up the injection pump in a flow bench & showing how little changes make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash.Witty Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I quite like the sound of the om606 conversion, with a few tweaks it has the drivability of a petrol. If I had known about this engine before I did my 6bt swap there's a good possibility it could have ended up powered by an om606. Although I do like the huge amount of torque delivered by the cummins when it hits boost I can't help to think the transfer box, prop shafts and axle components are enjoying the 800+ft lbs of torque when my right foot is buried through the bulkhead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-w124-e300-turbodiesel-508bhp-/331229298925?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d1ece00ed Graph is a bit peaky on that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Yeah I know Andy, but the W123 is FAAAARRRR cooler 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Check this out http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thread-Norwegian-OM606-build?page=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector-boy Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi, My idea of getting a late model rrc has not worked out. So sticking with my two door. Would a manual gearbox from a td5 discovery take the pounding from an om606. Its just auto box are not to common around my neck of the woods. Thanks Hb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Doubt it very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Depending on tuning, i would expect it to just grenade in short order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector-boy Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks guys. I had my doubts but needed to check. Can you recommend a manual gearbox that would take the load. Did land rover make a manual gearbox for the v8 of the early 90's. I guess they did but not too common. Thanks Hb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The manual box would have been the LT77 in the early 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 .....and the Santana 5spd for the V8 90 . It's a long first motion shaft and bell housing so it would make for a long combo with an OM606 cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks guys. I had my doubts but needed to check. Can you recommend a manual gearbox that would take the load. Did land rover make a manual gearbox for the v8 of the early 90's. I guess they did but not too common. Thanks Hb Yes - the LT77. Remember that Diesels make torque; petrols make Horsepower. It's Torque that trashes gearboxes/strips halfshaft splines. An old Rover V8 puts out a *lot* less torque, and about the same BHP, as a stock TD5. If you're looking for a gearbox to go behind an OM606 I'd suggest something like an "A727" Chrysler Torqueflite auto with 11.75 in torque-converter: the torque-converter will cushion the rest of the drivetrain from a lot of the shock-loads and 'shunt' effects you can otherwise get with engines which go from nothing-to-masses of torque over a very small throttle movement. The A727 is - all these years on - still beloved of the drag-racer/monster-truck types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The lt85 wasn't available in the early 90s as far as I know steveb..... It was the lt77 behind v8s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 My C plate V8 90 has one which is an original fit , I thought all V8 90 and 110's had the LT85, but I might be wrong Cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 `my C reg 110 had one as OE , and i only took it out about a month ago ! the LT85 has a 11.5 inch primary shaft , as against 10.5 inches for the R380 as used in P38 2.5 diesel. thats from the bellhousing mounting face . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I know Steve, they were lt85s. I read it as 90s being the years rather than vehicles.... Think wires are crossed somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 My C plate V8 90 has one which is an original fit , I thought all V8 90 and 110's had the LT85, but I might be wrong Cheers Steveb The first V8 110s had the LT95 four speed. I had one as a work vehicle once. Those were good days! It's a strong box which can be made stronger but I don't think it was ever designed for a big diesel. The Chrysler Torqueflite mentioned above sounds like a good move. There was a similar box fitted to the first auto Rang Rovers. I know little about them (other than having driven one and not liking it...) but it might mean fitting could be straightforward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Torqueflite is old..... 4L80(E) is way more modern and very very strong. You would need either manual shift valve body or compushift. Does give you an overdrive gear and TC lockup. TH400 is plenty strong too but no overdrive gear or TC lockup. I'd like to see a well built 700r4 behind a mild (250-300hp) OM606. Lowest first gear, manual lockup possible on all gears except first and an overdrive. Full hydraulic box too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Why not use the 722.6 6 speed autobox that comes with the 0m606, its a superb and strong box, still used on the big AMGs. Use a remote input shaft to couple it to the LT230. Its exactly what im doing right now with my Vovlo C303. You will need to check the length though as the 606+722.6 is quite long. Dont forget theres also the om605 5 cyl, its a bit shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That's an electronic tranny isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 It is, but there's an after-market standalone controller available for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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