I don't know why people care so much about going fast. No offense to the guys questioning his engine choice, but why do you care? If you want to go fast, get a motorcycle. As long as my DII can get me up a reasonable hill I don't care about speed. These aren't speed machines.

 

The OM617.912 was 79 - 88 HP
The OM617.950 was turbo with 110 HP
The OM617.951 and .952 variants increased to 125 HP, 180 ft/pounds of torque.

Compared to the 187 HP for a 4 liter Disco engine, you'll certainly notice it. But once you reach cruise speed you can run all afternoon wide open. The Benz is designed to run wide open on the Autobahn all day long. Stop light grand prix, not so good.

 

Update! Engine, Tranny, TC, Harness, ect.... out! mercedes is next.
After doing some research i will no longer be doing a r380 transmission. After i found the adapter and heard the price i quickly changed my mind. It is absolutly outragious! Anyways i will now be using a GM 700r4/4l60.

 

Looks pretty damn filthy for a 04 just saying.

 

Progress!

 

This is way cool. I've been stalking Discos for awhile and love the truck but fear the engine.

 

Jarek blew up his OM617. You might be able to buy the adapter plate off him if he doesnt plan on dropping another one in

 

I'm curious: That Mercedes is an '82 and you're using the engine in an '04 Land Rover? Will this cause emissions issues, or is there an easy way to bring a 30 year old diesel engine up to 2004 spec?

On a side note, I could see one major benefit of the swap if you convert it to a biodiesel / grease car. Practically free fuel!

 

different states have different rules about emissions. some you can get an exemption, some there are different reg stickers available etc.

 

When? Wasn't he driving it at Conclave?