1994 Landcruiser with Mercedes Benz turbo diesel running

Dieselway · 09-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Hello everyone,
We have just performed the test run of our 1994 Landcruiser with a 1985 Mercedes Benz 3.0L Turbo Diesel installed. The engine is bolted to the Landcruiser automatic transmission and transfercase through our adapter plate. The 4x4 is fully functional. We did not have to lift the body to get clearance for the oil pan away from the front diff. assembly. We designed and built a custom pan and oil sump pick up. We built a turbo back exhaust out of 3" 304 stainless steel with V-band joints, all TIG welded. Here is a link to the short clip of the test run. I'll put up some pics. and more videos as we proceed through further tests.

What does everyone think?

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Dieselway · 09-10-2009, 11:59 AM

Ron Helmuth · 09-11-2009, 08:10 AM

mad props sir. nicely done! looks like it was designed to fit in there

RMA · 09-11-2009, 08:26 AM

Looks good man , congrats.

looking forward to seeing more pics .

crazy_85 · 09-11-2009, 03:40 PM

killer swap any other pics or vids of it?

Dieselway · 09-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Some pics. More to come including video!

Buhundred · 09-12-2009, 09:12 AM

How much torque does it have?

JamesD · 09-12-2009, 09:38 AM

I like what you did and your install looks very professional and clean but personally I would have went with a 4BT Cummings which is more powerful than your Mercedes engine. Those Mercedes diesels are bulletproof though. Nice work!

Dieselway · 09-12-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Buhundred

How much torque does it have?

170lbs/ft.

Dieselway · 09-12-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

I like what you did and your install looks very professional and clean but personally I would have went with a 4BT Cummings which is more powerful than your Mercedes engine. Those Mercedes diesels are bulletproof though. Nice work!

Thank You very much. We spent alot of time making sure we had something that looked "factory". I'll put up some pics. of the machined parts and other goodies. The 4BT has more torque which would help the cruiser get off the line better. But the cruiser's transmission has a bit too high of RPM for the 4BT to be comfortable and still produce good mpg's on the freeway. We also wanted to have something that any "home mechanic" can go to a junk yard and pull parts from an old Benz for very little money.

Yeah, the OM617 has been quoted many times as "possibly the most reliable mass produced diesel ever" We have owned alot of them and know them inside and out with our eyes closed.

crazy_85 · 09-14-2009, 03:49 PM

ok in here you state that you wanted to build something that any back yard mech can do... just curious did you build the oil pan yourself?
if so can we see some progress pics of that?

Buhundred · 09-14-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

I like what you did and your install looks very professional and clean but personally I would have went with a 4BT Cummins which is more powerful than your Mercedes engine. Those Mercedes diesels are bulletproof though. Nice work!

Fixed it

crazy_85 · 10-25-2009, 04:06 PM

bump for pics of the pan .......

freddy · 10-25-2009, 05:59 PM

bump....

pattho · 11-19-2009, 12:52 AM

Gorgeous

So are you planning on selling a kit or something?

ISLANDER 80 CRUSHER · 11-19-2009, 08:22 AM

Looks good and snug. How is the Torque and Power?

09-11-2009, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 1,339	mad props sir. nicely done! looks like it was designed to fit in there __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd- Fact. Rr. Locker/Diff Breather Ext. Old Man Emu lift springs- 881 fronts/890 rears O/M/E shocks- N91s fr./N86 rr. All Pro Off Road welded sliders-prevent body damage! ARB"Taco"bumper/Gamiviti clear lenses/Hella 500s Redline Tuning hood struts/Bushwacker Extend a Fenders all my photos are over on Facebook now-I gave up on photo hosting sorry.... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=5795132731

09-11-2009, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	Looks good man , congrats. looking forward to seeing more pics . __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

09-12-2009, 09:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
JamesD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,829	I like what you did and your install looks very professional and clean but personally I would have went with a 4BT Cummings which is more powerful than your Mercedes engine. Those Mercedes diesels are bulletproof though. Nice work! __________________ New Tacome V6 transfer case http://www.yotatech.com/f107/sale-br.../#post50755569 Various Toyota truck/4Runner switches for sale http://www.yotatech.com/f109/various...trucks-148139/

10-25-2009, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
freddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 155	bump.... __________________ 4"lift,31 AT goodyears,20mpg on HW!!

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crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	killer swap any other pics or vids of it?

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Dieselway Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13	Some pics. More to come including video!

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crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	ok in here you state that you wanted to build something that any back yard mech can do... just curious did you build the oil pan yourself? if so can we see some progress pics of that?

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crazy_85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29	bump for pics of the pan .......

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pattho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Gorgeous So are you planning on selling a kit or something?

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ISLANDER 80 CRUSHER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 13	Looks good and snug. How is the Torque and Power?