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Postby zedy1 » Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:35 pm

Which engine is more realible and powerfull is it the Transit 2.4 Duratorq or the Mercedes 2.2 cdi, Also how difficult is it to have a Cdi engine fitted in a rwd tranny chassis cab.
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Re: REALIABLE

Postby AndyG » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:51 am

For pulling power (torque) the Transit wins :!: :D :wink:
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Re: REALIABLE

Postby GadgetMan » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:52 am

Andyg wrote:For pulling power (torque) the Transit wins :!: :D :wink:


no question... I agree...

try towing my trailer at 110km/h with a merc... good luck! the transit does it fine.

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Re: REALIABLE

Postby lostpaul67 » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:26 pm

Top power versions of both:-

Mercedes Benz 2.2Cdi 150ps 244lb/ft@1800rpm :(
Ford 2.4 Tdci 140ps 277lb/ft@2000rpm :)

Torque wins every time for me :)

Ford 2.2 Tdci 140ps 258lb/ft@1800rpm :)
Ford 2.2 Tdci 130ps 228lb/ft@1800rpm :)

Looks like another win for Tdci power :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Re: REALIABLE

Postby Guy88 » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:34 pm

transit engine would pi$$ all over a merc 2.2

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