83 240D engine swap into mazda b2200 - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dealwithit · #16 01-31-2009, 01:51 AM

so i found the truck im swapping the motor into, a 91 b2200 cab plus automatic

1500 bucks and i can probably get about 500 for the motor and tranny when i take it out.

KAdams4458 · #17 01-31-2009, 06:24 AM

Nice B2200, even if it does look like a previous owner went crazy in the accessories isle in Autozone. MOOO!!! Heh. Loving the cow seat covers. LOL!

Aside from the rust through on the doors, (easy fix), that looks like a pretty straight truck.

I love these swap threads where people don't just talk about it, but get right to slicing, dicing, and splicing. Keep us updated!

DIESELVOLVO · #18 01-31-2009, 01:50 PM

I hope you checked out the frame good. I used to have a b2000 and the motor could have gone another 200k but the frame gave out.

dealwithit · #19 01-31-2009, 01:56 PM

yah i own 3 mazdas right now, and i always check the frame before i buy them. right under the back of the cab is where they tend to rot and crack, and this one barely has a touch of surface rust. feel free to check my build thread in my signature to see what i built out of my other truck

before i heard the diesel calling lol

Brad123D · #20 01-31-2009, 11:01 PM

I have a similar truck and have contemplated a 74 benz diesel swap into it. I will be watching to see how you handle the front sump benz engine to mazda frame crossmember and steering drag link interference.

Where are you located, so the closest member here can start planning on picking up the mercedes remains of your swap ?

dealwithit · #21 02-01-2009, 01:45 AM

well guys i thought i had hit the jack pot before, ha that was just the tip of the iceberg!!!!! my friend works at a scrap yard, where i usually get most of my freebies from. so yesterday he tells me a of an old 300D diesel benz that had showed up, ok cool. so i went in there today and not only had an old haggard 300D come in, but also a mint condition 300SD TURBO diesel!!

the thing was this car was not supposed to be parted out, and just crushed as it was part of some scrap it program. the engine ran so nice, and the car looked so mint (before the other guy went at it with a hammer lol) and only had 220k on it. i ended up paying the head guy 150 and dropping off the old engine from my pathfinder for the scrap weight!!!!

such a score!!!! its only about 2" longer front to back due to the cylinder arrangment, but i bet it makes about 130+hp and probably 180-200flbs of torque!!!

so this gonna be used in my new truck, and ill probably just sell the 4cyl benz diesel.

man i cant wait to have 2, yes 2, turbo charged mazda B's!!!!! so i have some new pics, of the new motor and the cars i checked out

where my buddy works

the haggard old 81 300D non turbo, not even sure if it ran.

still a 5cyl, but no turbo

the nice(was mint before they took the hammer to it, the perks of a scrap yard job lol) 82 300SD that i robbed of its goodies

the starting of the removal

in the back of my truck

some close ups of the engine/tranny on my engine hoist

turbo

a little bigger than the 4cyl one, thats good

the weird front sump these engines have.

drool......lol

the weird driveshaft setup on these motors

the new motor running in the car

this project just went from cool, to flippin awesome!!!!!! i mean this engine will allow me to tow stuff!!!! and still get pretty good milage!!!!

KAdams4458 · #22 02-01-2009, 02:08 AM

Damn scrap programs! At least that SD didn't end up a complete waste. Shhh! I won't tell anyone!

Yes, turbo 5 cylinder > NA four cylinder. $150? Way too good to pass up! I can't touch a running turbo motor in my neck of the woods for less than $750, and for that money, they never run worth a crap!

dealwithit · #23 02-01-2009, 06:29 AM

yah man, i was willing to pay up to like 400 for that setup and the guy comes back with "how about 150? does that sound good?" i was like hell ya!

t walgamuth · #24 02-01-2009, 08:37 AM

Looking at all the leaks I would probably run a compression test before going to the trouble to install it.

That sd motor is about a hundred pounds heavier and twice the power and torque of the 240 motor too. Now you are about double the weight of your little truck's motor. Not what I would do.

KAdams4458 · #25 02-01-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Looking at all the leaks I would probably run a compression test before going to the trouble to install it.

That sd motor is about a hundred pounds heavier and twice the power and torque of the 240 motor too. Now you are about double the weight of your little truck's motor. Not what I would do.

Heavier front springs may be in order, eh? The thought did not immediately enter my mind, but is worth considering.

Cr from Texas · #26 02-01-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dealwithit

hey all, newby here. i recently aquired an 83 240D automatic non turbo with lots of body damage from a front end accident. the engine runs strong and full of life, barely any smoke and it doesn't miss a beat while running. so my plans for the engine are, being im a crazy mazda pickup guy, to swap the engine and tranny into a 86-93 mazda b2200 ext cab. being that the car is 4400lbs and the truck is only about 3200lbs i should pick up alittle performance right off the bat with the lower weight. i know the engine is abit of a slug, i just want something reliable, cheap on fuel, and in a b2200 chassis. i do lots of fabrication and have built several custom vehicles in the past.
so my question is i've been reading up and i've heard that the tranny can be adjusted to pep it up a little bit? i've never owned a diesel before but have wanted one forever. any other tips on getting alittle more performance out of this motor? did the 4cyl ever come with a turbo setup on it? thanks

ken

also the rest of the car will be parted out really cheap as i don't need any of the parts beside the engine, tranny, driveshaft, maybe abit of the wiring.

and a little pic of it running.

Do I see a 123 crack free blue dash? If so, how much?

t walgamuth · #27 02-01-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KAdams4458

Heavier front springs may be in order, eh? The thought did not immediately enter my mind, but is worth considering.

My main point is weight distribution. A nose heavy vehicle is inherently unstable unless its front drive.

KAdams4458 · #28 02-01-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

My main point is weight distribution. A nose heavy vehicle is inherently unstable unless its front drive.

Valid point. Of course, it never stopped me from dropping a Chevy SB in to an S-10 that originally came with a 4 cylinder.

Yeah... Spring change was expected and required, even though it looked pretty cool with the nose squatting before I changed the springs.

dealwithit · #29 02-01-2009, 02:49 PM

i might try to get some spring on shock helper setups, which should help the front end. i've seen many mazdas with big v6's or small v8's in them, without to many problems.

hey sorry, but i already sold the rest of the 240D chassis.

the engine runs really good, not much smoke, i sure hope its not in need of a rebuild. it only had about 220xxxkms on it too. and the car was in mint shape.

Brad123D · #30 02-01-2009, 11:00 PM

Dealwithit, I like your "Getwithit" attitude,but I am wondering how far you are going to have to cut and move the center of the firewall back on that truck to get a 5 cyl. to fit where 4 in a row was meant to be ? I think your plan for a 240D swap was a better idea...or at least easier.
I don't mean to seem negative...just contemplating the swap along with you.