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Brainstorming for a custom Fuel efficient DD

just newer, with more efficiency and power. An even newer one would be better but may not fit your 10K buget mark with the rest you would need. I know the older ones (70's)are no fun to drive so in a truck theyed be worse. None of the truck diesels are really GOOD on mpg. just better than a compareable gas motor in the same vehicle. the car motors were designed for high mpg and still have power. plus they arent nearly as LOUD under the hood.:D
 
I'd look for a newer than 97 wrecked one of these.. (Copied from an article i found)

But the recent arrival of a 3,835-pound Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan, which can go 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds, was no cause for mixed emotions because this Mercedes carries a mileage rating of 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.

It's the new E320 CDI diesel-powered Mercedes, and if you already have an opinion about diesel engines this car will change it. The car is quiet, there is no diesel smell, and the acceleration is better than the comparable gas-powered E320, which gets gas mileage that is 40 percent worse.

With its mileage and 21-gallon fuel tank, the 2005 E320 CDI -- available at dealers now -- should take you from Portland to San Francisco on one tank. For that extra mileage, you pay $1,000 more for the CDI than the gas-powered E320.


The new technology controlling engine fuel intake is what has really changed diesels in the last few years. In late 1997, Mercedes-Benz introduced the world's first diesel engine with CDI, which stands for "common-rail direct injection." The first truly electronic fuel injection system for diesels, the CDI system provides more precise control of injection quantity, simultaneously making more power, lower exhaust emissions and quieter operation.

The power ratings of the E320 CDI give an indication of this power: The car's turbocharged, 3.2-liter, 24-valve inline 6-cylinder is rated at 201 horsepower and 369 ft-lbs. of torque -- a torque rating typically found on a big V-8 gas engine. Unlike previous diesels, power is available quickly with this engine -- enough acceleration to push you back in your seat.
 
Just as an FYI if you're gonna be using not a tiny light vehicle I used to get high 20s in my Regal (3400#) w/ a 307 olds, non OD trans and like 2.41s.
 
shady said:
I'd look for a newer than 97 wrecked one of these.. (Copied from an article i found)

But the recent arrival of a 3,835-pound Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan, which can go 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds, was no cause for mixed emotions because this Mercedes carries a mileage rating of 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.

It's the new E320 CDI diesel-powered Mercedes, and if you already have an opinion about diesel engines this car will change it. The car is quiet, there is no diesel smell, and the acceleration is better than the comparable gas-powered E320, which gets gas mileage that is 40 percent worse.

With its mileage and 21-gallon fuel tank, the 2005 E320 CDI -- available at dealers now -- should take you from Portland to San Francisco on one tank. For that extra mileage, you pay $1,000 more for the CDI than the gas-powered E320.


The new technology controlling engine fuel intake is what has really changed diesels in the last few years. In late 1997, Mercedes-Benz introduced the world's first diesel engine with CDI, which stands for "common-rail direct injection." The first truly electronic fuel injection system for diesels, the CDI system provides more precise control of injection quantity, simultaneously making more power, lower exhaust emissions and quieter operation.

The power ratings of the E320 CDI give an indication of this power: The car's turbocharged, 3.2-liter, 24-valve inline 6-cylinder is rated at 201 horsepower and 369 ft-lbs. of torque -- a torque rating typically found on a big V-8 gas engine. Unlike previous diesels, power is available quickly with this engine -- enough acceleration to push you back in your seat.
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That sounds pretty sweet if i can find a wrecked mercedes cheap but it seems like everything wrecked 2000 and up goes to some special junkyard because i never see it at pick n pull :dunno:. Also a motor that high tech could be pricey to install.

Stomis said:
Just as an FYI if you're gonna be using not a tiny light vehicle I used to get high 20s in my Regal (3400#) w/ a 307 olds, non OD trans and like 2.41s.
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Thats damn impressive. As i recall you were going to swap a mercedes diesel into a s10 or something or am i thinking of someone else?
 
you have to look at salvage car auctions for the newer stuff... some go real cheap. like rollovers
 
shady said:
you have to look at salvage car auctions for the newer stuff... some go real cheap. like rollovers
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oooh :deal: . Well i'll have to check those out. I probably wont start this project for at least 6 months so no hurry. Anyone else got any other ideas?
 
You mentioned the 2.2 Isuzu diesel. I had one in an 82 Isuzu P'up and it got around 35 mpg, but it was only rated at 58 HP and when you throw it in that bigger truck, it will be struggling. There is a turbo version from the Troopers, but it only had around 20 more HP.

I would vote for the Merc diesel as well because it is a 3.X liter and can compensate for the heavier truck with that added displacement.

Might also look into one of the Isuzu box truck diesels. One of the guys here dropped one into a Blazer and was happy with the results.
 
swettysblazer said:
A Prius.

:haha::haha::haha::haha:
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KansasTwister said:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=391741
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That thing is sweeeeeeeeet. 5.7 vortec wont quite give me the mpgs im lookin for though. But his story sounds just likes mine. A old international crew cab sitting caught his heart as well.

desertrat67 said:
You mentioned the 2.2 Isuzu diesel. I had one in an 82 Isuzu P'up and it got around 35 mpg, but it was only rated at 58 HP and when you throw it in that bigger truck, it will be struggling. There is a turbo version from the Troopers, but it only had around 20 more HP.

I would vote for the Merc diesel as well because it is a 3.X liter and can compensate for the heavier truck with that added displacement.

Might also look into one of the Isuzu box truck diesels. One of the guys here dropped one into a Blazer and was happy with the results.
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I do recall a guy dropping a izuzu box truck diesel into his rig and having some pretty decent power/mpgs. Ill have to go find that thread again.

Found stomis's thread but couldnt find the box truck diesel swap :(
 
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gotblazers said:
That sounds pretty sweet if i can find a wrecked mercedes cheap but it seems like everything wrecked 2000 and up goes to some special junkyard because i never see it at pick n pull :dunno:. Also a motor that high tech could be pricey to install.


Thats damn impressive. As i recall you were going to swap a mercedes diesel into a s10 or something or am i thinking of someone else?
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Yeah that was me but I wound up with my 442 and ditched the project. Im possibly setting my sights and ditching the truck and going with a first gen trooper starting with a 2.8 5 spd truck and upgrading to a 3.4/5spd/SYE s41/narrowed 60 and 14b on 37s.
 
Well im ditching this idea to turn my dodge into a DD/Wheeler with a sweeeet interior :D. Im thinkin full widths on Goodyear Duratracs right now with 2-4'' of lift.
 
No doubt jetta. Not newer. I paid $1000 for my '90 wolfsburg coupe with 140;000 on it. I pulled the natural 1.6L out and drooped a rurbocharged 1.9L out of a '93 jetta low miles. Still get easy 40mpg and with the fuel turned up and a slightly larger turbo it hauls ass too. All in for a few thousand and I run wmo filtered and cut with about 15% gasoline. Oil is free from work and monthly fuel bill is just a few dollars.


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Greg72 said:
Be careful.....that last truck boner ended up in your own a$$.


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My truck boner may have made contact with my anus the first time around, But the 2nd time around i stuck it into fresh virgin poontang that made it all worth it :deal:



















And yes you can use that for your signature :flipoff7:
 
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