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So a long, long, time ago I floated the idea of an OM606 into a Defender.
There were some offerings and examples out there but progress on that front had been very slow and there weren't a lot of options or information on the completed swaps.
Happened across some photos of a swap the other day and went back down the rabbit hole.
So here it is:
OM606.962 from a 1997-1999 E300 specifically these models received the OM606.962 Turbo Diesel putting out 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp), 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft)
The E300 sedans from this generation are pretty common and sell on the low end for $1500 for complete cars. Probably pick one up at auction with relatively low mileage for less than that.
These also came with the pretty ubiquitous (because it was Daimler- Chrysler at this time) 722.6 5 speed Auto that you can still find being using in Chrysler/Jeep cars today.
Now you need to buy:
OM606 Land Rover Engine Mounts ($200 K2 Fab)
Alternator Relocation Bracket (K2 Fab $200)
DLS 1 Standalone controller for OM606 $650 (saves you from swapping to a mechanical IP from an OM603)
For Transmissions you have option 1(722.6 Auto):
722.6 Transmission controller $900 (apparently this has integration to the standalone DSL1 ECU controller via canbus)
722.6 to LT230 T-case adapter by Red Winches $900 (allows 722.6 to mount to the LT-230 without a 'divorced' or a u-jointed prop shaft, eliminated some fabrication
Or option 2 (R380):
Diesel Pump UK R380 to OM606 adapter kit $1500
Presuming Option 2 would allow you to re-use your Transmission crossmember (or relocate it) this would be the most straightforward solution.
Some basic exhaust fabrication ($300), maybe new prop shafts ($800), some fiddling with the LT-230 lock mechanism ($?) and you would be good to go.
Basic figures indicate this swap would cost you:
$3000 for the engine
$1050 for the electronics, and mounts, to get it running in a defender
Option 1 (722.6 Auto) $2000 plus some fabrication to secure the transmission
Option 2 (R380 Manual) $1500
Figure $1K-$3K in various parts (hoses, intercoolers, engine rehab ect) to make it dead nuts reliable.
Really you are talking about a sub $10K engine swap that puts out 175bhp out of the gate with readily available parts worldwide and stateside. Many people tune these past 600HP (though it would shred a R-380 at that point, the 722.6 could handle a much higher output).
Just thought I would put this all together for anyone considering it
There were some offerings and examples out there but progress on that front had been very slow and there weren't a lot of options or information on the completed swaps.
Happened across some photos of a swap the other day and went back down the rabbit hole.
So here it is:
OM606.962 from a 1997-1999 E300 specifically these models received the OM606.962 Turbo Diesel putting out 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp), 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft)
The E300 sedans from this generation are pretty common and sell on the low end for $1500 for complete cars. Probably pick one up at auction with relatively low mileage for less than that.
These also came with the pretty ubiquitous (because it was Daimler- Chrysler at this time) 722.6 5 speed Auto that you can still find being using in Chrysler/Jeep cars today.
Now you need to buy:
OM606 Land Rover Engine Mounts ($200 K2 Fab)
Alternator Relocation Bracket (K2 Fab $200)
DLS 1 Standalone controller for OM606 $650 (saves you from swapping to a mechanical IP from an OM603)
For Transmissions you have option 1(722.6 Auto):
722.6 Transmission controller $900 (apparently this has integration to the standalone DSL1 ECU controller via canbus)
722.6 to LT230 T-case adapter by Red Winches $900 (allows 722.6 to mount to the LT-230 without a 'divorced' or a u-jointed prop shaft, eliminated some fabrication
Or option 2 (R380):
Diesel Pump UK R380 to OM606 adapter kit $1500
Presuming Option 2 would allow you to re-use your Transmission crossmember (or relocate it) this would be the most straightforward solution.
Some basic exhaust fabrication ($300), maybe new prop shafts ($800), some fiddling with the LT-230 lock mechanism ($?) and you would be good to go.
Basic figures indicate this swap would cost you:
$3000 for the engine
$1050 for the electronics, and mounts, to get it running in a defender
Option 1 (722.6 Auto) $2000 plus some fabrication to secure the transmission
Option 2 (R380 Manual) $1500
Figure $1K-$3K in various parts (hoses, intercoolers, engine rehab ect) to make it dead nuts reliable.
Really you are talking about a sub $10K engine swap that puts out 175bhp out of the gate with readily available parts worldwide and stateside. Many people tune these past 600HP (though it would shred a R-380 at that point, the 722.6 could handle a much higher output).
Just thought I would put this all together for anyone considering it