The guru's seem to agree that the 320 turbo is good to 250HP and maybe more. I chose the CDI because it is totally electronic. It has so much power and potential yet gives excellent fuel economy. I worked on modding the Bosch Motronic ECUs and their engines for years and really like what they can do...

I am converting a 560SEL to a turbo diesel. I have a E300 TD motor but would like to use a 320 CDI motor to achieve around 250 HP also. I will be doing similar modifications including changes to the ECU software. Common chip modifications for the factory E300 TD ECU can increase the HP from 177 to 2...

Thanks for the info. This helps narrow down the choices. Although I might be wrong it seems like finding these engines is much easier in Europe. EDIT! I just found a 99 E300 OM606 Turbo motor nearby which might work. If I'm looking for modest gains in horsepower to reach around 250 HP without ruinin...

Hi Kindred Spirits I am working on a project converting a 560SEL to turbo diesel. Although I have various 3.0 and 3.5L 603 engines and parts cars and drive a 300SDL and 5cyl TD wagon, I am more interested in building an UberCruizer by fitting a 606 turbo into the 560 since it would offer more potent...