400CDI versus 300TD versus 606 conversion?

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Wed, 07/08/2013 - 10:48
montreal
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Well....I'm looking for opinions regarding which is best to upgrade to.

My criteria are value for money, re-sale value, driving experience and MPG.

I use my car mainly on road in a hilly area but also tow small trailer and drive (at speed) on the motorway. I do go off road but any 'G' can handle where I go.

I plan to run it sometimes on Veg oil and I know that the 400CDI is not suitable but it's not a must have.

Any problems with this big V8 engine long term?

I dont mind left hand drive but does anyone have experience of bringing a lefty in from Europe, insuring and registering? Any problems or big costs. I know speedo has to be changed and lights adjusted at least.

I'm looking at cars upto the £18k mark in the EU and it will be alot less than this (including my 280ge original cost) for a 606 w460 conversion.

Would my very original 1984 280ge still be desirable to G people in 5 years time with a 606 fitted or should I 'upgrade' now to a factory w463 turbo diesel and leave my car as the factory intended?? Oh...and dont suggest a 350TD please.

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Wed, 07/08/2013 - 12:09
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Re: 400CDI versus 300TD versus 606 conversion?

VFM on a G????? cheeky

V8 Problems - PM a member called Gooch, he has had one. From what I understand there can be a few, but they are very nice trucks.

300TD - A very capable machine and can take a change in fuels, but a good condition one will be holding its value.

606 conversion - Only ever been out in one, and would say if you looking for something close to a V8 performance with better MPG, well worth considering. 

HTH

Spider1V

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Wed, 07/08/2013 - 12:16
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Re: 400CDI versus 300TD versus 606 conversion?

What would be the cost of a 606 conversion. Any ideas?

 

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Wed, 07/08/2013 - 13:16
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Re: 400CDI versus 300TD versus 606 conversion?

Yes Mr. V8, The 300TD's are highly priced/prized in realtion to spending a bit more and gettting a 400V8.

Do they overheat and generally f.....about like the 350TD.

Come on Gooch tell us about your time with the 400

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Wed, 07/08/2013 - 14:45
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Re: 400CDI versus 300TD versus 606 conversion?

How well do you want it done?

Bodge it in there with a gaffa and a prayer - a few grand.

Professional conversion to factory standard £10K ish (more depending on options) - speak to axel606 here if you are serious about this, he does probably the best conversion going.

Race spec, 450+ HP / factory standard - ask me in a few months... (it'll be much faster than 400 though wink)

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Wed, 07/08/2013 - 14:49
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Re: 400CDI versus 300TD versus 606 conversion?

Piggy Sims had one too

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