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ConnClark · 06-22-2009, 06:48 PM

I have seen pickup conversions that have put in a Mercedes OM617 turbo diesel. The OM617 is a 3.0 liter engine. I suppose the smaller 2.4 liter OM616 would work but its not turbocharged and lacks power.

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ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 231 Times in 160 Posts	I have seen pickup conversions that have put in a Mercedes OM617 turbo diesel. The OM617 is a 3.0 liter engine. I suppose the smaller 2.4 liter OM616 would work but its not turbocharged and lacks power. __________________