It is excellent result in my opinion. I have a 4.2 td 24v Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series, quite different ratios - 3.7 ring and pinion, 0.88 fifth gear (manual), 255.85.16 Toyo MT tires and with 110/120 km/h i am at same 12.3 to 12.5 liters. Very nicely restored G class, congratulations. :) I am with Cruisers for many years, the current is my 8th, but i like these particular G wagons too. :)
Yes, I did not expect that either. When I was rebuilding G I was expecting ~15, but my result is at the level of my previous engine (om603 no turbo) and that is more than satisfying. When I was in Norway (Nordkapp trip) I made almost 8000km and I was driving a little below norway speed limits (very restrictive) I came even below 12 liter/km. My mother worked in Toyota Motor Poland for 30 years, so I have sentiments for Cruisers/Hilux ;) Before G-Wagon I had Unimog 404 and this was whole another story ;) Cheers!
@@MercedesOffRoadClub I reviewed most of the videos in your channel yesterday, fantastic trips around Norway and Finland. Obviously, besides excellent mechanical skills you have "an eye" for shooting videos and photography as well. :) Again, congratulations for the project. I like approaches like yours where everything is performed clean and up to level from start to finish with a very good and completed idea in mind. The G is equipped with all necessary for travel, close to the original look, without being over "decorated". :) One question (have many actually) - why did you decide on the 6 speed manual from BMW? Why not the 6 speed manual from Mercedes? Talking about vehicles and as you mention Toyota, i have a very beloved 80 Series (my fifth and 8th cruiser in total, after 3 Patrols and 1 Defender) but my next desire is a Sprinter 4x4 project. :) Cheers and have a great week! :)
Thank you for this comment, very much appreciated. Yes the color idea of this project was to keep it tasty/simple/no fancy as much as possible. Gray body paint and everything else black mat, simple two color. Now the hard question about bmw gearbox. So I have around 18 tkm done with G and yes my only concern is this single mass flywheel. So when I was ordering engine parts (IP pump and turbo for om606) I also bought this adapter and clutch for this bmw gearbox. it was supposed to be stronger than Merc boxes. This was my first ever rebuild of that size, so I wanted to have at least this out of horizon long todo checklist (I didnt know dual mass would keep up om606). At that time bmw and this adapter plate seemed to be a reasonable choice. Now after many kilometers I would never go with a single mass flywheel for manual gearbox and almost 3 tone overlanding vehicle. Winter is coming and this is on my todo list - I will swap to merc box with dual mass flywheel or keep bmw box (I have all the mounts, driveshaft, gear stick done) and try to fabricate some dual mass - fits from Sprinter V6. I need to make some updates to video about swapping this bmw gearbox to G as well. Now I would go with Merc box. But I guess this is going to be my learning curve. Cheers and greetings from Poland to you and all your overlanding Cruisers and Sprinter project! ;)
I have heard about this event but to be honest I did not plan to participate this year. I was planning other trips, but nothing is certain yet, so I will consider!
10/10 video. Curious, about how much did this build cost in $USD? I’m wondering if it’s cheaper to do the conversion in the US or import one from somewhere from Europe
Thanks!! I can tell you that for the complete engine and gearbox I spent ~13000 EUR. This includes buying used engine, complete engine rebuild, machining shop work, all the nessecery replacement parts, seals, gaskets, bearings, IP rebuild, gearbox adapter plate and clutch, turbo etc. I think I put summary of engine rebuild costs in one of my previous videos - somewhere in the end of long video about the engine swap.
For boost pressure I welded fitting in factory aluminium intake manifold. For oil pressure I made T fitting just below oil filter. So I have two oil sensors there next to each other, factory and additional one. EGT sensor is just before turbo - inside adapter between turbo and exhaust manifold For oil temp I made another T fitting from turbo oil feed, close to engine block
@@MercedesOffRoadClub Wow really nice I am looking to make a G class with this motor and 6 speed ZF transmission. Thanks for the information. Really cool build.
The most expensive and most capable 4x4 ever 💪🏼
Yeees power ;)
This is very informative, I drive 810km / 80ltrs / full tank land rover defender 300tdi.
Much love from Uganda❤
Thank you, greetings from Poland!!
Your car is BEATIFUL Also you have done an amazing job to restore it .Greetings from Greece .
Thank you very much for your comment, I really appreciate it. Greetings from Poland!
Fantastic video showcasing your beautiful G! Great shots and the overall trip vibe. Keep up the great content!
Thank you Tomek for this comment, I very much appreciate it!
It is excellent result in my opinion. I have a 4.2 td 24v Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series, quite different ratios - 3.7 ring and pinion, 0.88 fifth gear (manual), 255.85.16 Toyo MT tires and with 110/120 km/h i am at same 12.3 to 12.5 liters. Very nicely restored G class, congratulations. :) I am with Cruisers for many years, the current is my 8th, but i like these particular G wagons too. :)
Yes, I did not expect that either. When I was rebuilding G I was expecting ~15, but my result is at the level of my previous engine (om603 no turbo) and that is more than satisfying. When I was in Norway (Nordkapp trip) I made almost 8000km and I was driving a little below norway speed limits (very restrictive) I came even below 12 liter/km. My mother worked in Toyota Motor Poland for 30 years, so I have sentiments for Cruisers/Hilux ;) Before G-Wagon I had Unimog 404 and this was whole another story ;) Cheers!
@@MercedesOffRoadClub I reviewed most of the videos in your channel yesterday, fantastic trips around Norway and Finland. Obviously, besides excellent mechanical skills you have "an eye" for shooting videos and photography as well. :) Again, congratulations for the project. I like approaches like yours where everything is performed clean and up to level from start to finish with a very good and completed idea in mind. The G is equipped with all necessary for travel, close to the original look, without being over "decorated". :) One question (have many actually) - why did you decide on the 6 speed manual from BMW? Why not the 6 speed manual from Mercedes? Talking about vehicles and as you mention Toyota, i have a very beloved 80 Series (my fifth and 8th cruiser in total, after 3 Patrols and 1 Defender) but my next desire is a Sprinter 4x4 project. :) Cheers and have a great week! :)
Thank you for this comment, very much appreciated. Yes the color idea of this project was to keep it tasty/simple/no fancy as much as possible. Gray body paint and everything else black mat, simple two color. Now the hard question about bmw gearbox. So I have around 18 tkm done with G and yes my only concern is this single mass flywheel. So when I was ordering engine parts (IP pump and turbo for om606) I also bought this adapter and clutch for this bmw gearbox. it was supposed to be stronger than Merc boxes. This was my first ever rebuild of that size, so I wanted to have at least this out of horizon long todo checklist (I didnt know dual mass would keep up om606). At that time bmw and this adapter plate seemed to be a reasonable choice. Now after many kilometers I would never go with a single mass flywheel for manual gearbox and almost 3 tone overlanding vehicle. Winter is coming and this is on my todo list - I will swap to merc box with dual mass flywheel or keep bmw box (I have all the mounts, driveshaft, gear stick done) and try to fabricate some dual mass - fits from Sprinter V6. I need to make some updates to video about swapping this bmw gearbox to G as well. Now I would go with Merc box. But I guess this is going to be my learning curve. Cheers and greetings from Poland to you and all your overlanding Cruisers and Sprinter project! ;)
That is actually very respectable.
My G-Wagon with OM602 Turbo , mechanical Pump with 6mm Elements from Dieselmeken consum 8,7-10,7 Liter.
This is very impresive
Good video, the whole way from taking it all apart to performing tests now 👌🏽
Thank you!
You has built a very nice G-Wagon!!!!
Thank you!!
@@MercedesOffRoadClub kan you a G-amboree in Hungary? This Year ist 10 th Anniversary. Do you see yourself there?
I have heard about this event but to be honest I did not plan to participate this year. I was planning other trips, but nothing is certain yet, so I will consider!
Ależ wspaniała G klasa :) Zbieram na taką!
10/10 video. Curious, about how much did this build cost in $USD? I’m wondering if it’s cheaper to do the conversion in the US or import one from somewhere from Europe
Thanks!! I can tell you that for the complete engine and gearbox I spent ~13000 EUR. This includes buying used engine, complete engine rebuild, machining shop work, all the nessecery replacement parts, seals, gaskets, bearings, IP rebuild, gearbox adapter plate and clutch, turbo etc. I think I put summary of engine rebuild costs in one of my previous videos - somewhere in the end of long video about the engine swap.
I have the factory built G300. Lifetime average of 12.1 L/100km over 500tkm. Freeway/offroad/city, everything.
These are very good G Wagons!
Nice vehicle. What are the gages on the A pilar ?
Thanks, starting from top one:
Boost pressure
Exhaust gas temp
Oil temp
Oil pressure
They all come from Auto Gauge
@@MercedesOffRoadClub Thanks, and where you hook them on the engine ?
For boost pressure I welded fitting in factory aluminium intake manifold.
For oil pressure I made T fitting just below oil filter. So I have two oil sensors there next to each other, factory and additional one.
EGT sensor is just before turbo - inside adapter between turbo and exhaust manifold
For oil temp I made another T fitting from turbo oil feed, close to engine block
@@MercedesOffRoadClub Thanks, the gauges are from Auto Gauge Taiwan ?
fmic.pl/178305-wskaznik-new-auto-gauge-cisnienie-oleju-52mm-bur-355op-52-wp.html
They are from this premium 52mm diameter series
where dis you find the part to reduce the axle ratio?
i m building a G Wagon in morocco with big tires
I bought them locally in Poland from a guy who sells used parts for the G-Class. I bought some parts from him so I already trust him.
How many HP you run with this setup?
Not less than 300. But it is at higher rpms.
@@MercedesOffRoadClub Wow really nice I am looking to make a G class with this motor and 6 speed ZF transmission. Thanks for the information. Really cool build.
I also want to build an overlander with long wheel base. Real inspiration for me here.
Good luck with your build!
@@MercedesOffRoadClub Do you know the tourqe and wheel horse power with the setup of the turbo and upgraded injection pump on your rig?
where dis you find the part to reduce the axle ratio?
i m building a G Wagon in morocco with big tires
I bought them locally in Poland from a guy who sells used parts for the G-Class. I bought some parts from him so I already trust him.