Aborted Challenge Project: Miata + 300TD engine.

If I had the money, this would be MINE...

I have wanted a Diesel LoCost for a LONG time.

all the bits I need, in one package.

You gonna be able to see over that motor?

The 240D 4 speed will work, I dont know the details though.

I always had the idea of taking one of the turboed mercedes diesels and doing work on the boost. It would be cool to put more boost in it and blow black smoke out the tailpipe. This was my idea to get back at the smog man though.

A mercedes manual is very rare, they weren't an option in the US I think. The funny part about the 4speed at least in my car, is that it starts out in 2nd. So it is basically only uses the top 3 gears. Some say if you stomp the gas it will start out in first but hell if I know.

Good luck, at least you could always pull the engine and sell it to a diesel head.

Charlie,

Give me a call when you get a chance. 770-778-7368.

-Les

I see 4 speed manual 240D cars all the time, but yes other than that mercedes manual trannys are rare.

This guy needs money for toys for the Subie!

Bump for somthing that NEEDS TO BE COMPLEETED BY SOME ONE HERE!!!!!!

I so want this but I have absolutely no place to keep / finish at the moment.

Price drop. $900.

I'm spending WAY too much time in NASIOC's Classifieds section.

This. Is. AWESOME.

Why didn't i notice this before i bought the Escort?

Diesel + miata + much boost = black smoke hilarity!

Bump.

I cannot believe this hasn't sold yet. It seems like the perfect project for this crowd.

I think this is one that GRM needs to complete. Just because... . well Just because it would be fun to read about!!!!

dyintorace wrote: I cannot believe this hasn't sold yet. It seems like the perfect project for this crowd.

Luke wrote: Wow, even by GRM standards, that's batE36 M3 insane. In the second photo, look how much engine sticks out of the car

Bump for an awesome project........How much power did those engines put out again??? Charlie I may have a buyer for this with the right answer. :) no pressure.

Makes around 120hp...

Sucker's still for sale!

hmm guess I'll google the tq and rpmm, my old man is talking about putting a small diesel in his f150 with a shot motor..... I mentioned I might be able to find a 3ltr 5 cyl for cheap.... I'll keep u updated.

a miata greasecar. Wow, why hasn't that already been done?

TJ wrote: a miata greasecar. Wow, why hasn't that already been done?

Does halfway count?

C'mon folks...Charlie needs the $$$ from this to continue funding his Subie build.

dyintorace wrote:

TJ wrote: a miata greasecar. Wow, why hasn't that already been done?

Does halfway count? C'mon folks...Charlie needs the $$$ from this to continue funding his Subie build.

Scratch the Subie build, Charlie needs funds to begin his apparently sooner than expected move from Gainesville.

Well, the Subie still needs polishing, too.

To that end...

The final price drop for this is what I have in it: $775. That's a freakin' steal, and I want and need it gone. Come get it!

DUDE WHAT? whyya runnin away? all nighter's the night b4 the challenge scare u that bad?

I don't guess you would what to trade for three MG Midgets?

96DXCivic wrote: I don't guess you would what to trade for three MG Midgets?

If only...

Still fpr sale???

Yes.

Shoot me an email.

Price dropped! See original post.

This ones got a new home!