This is now sitting in my yard. I figured you gear heads would enjoy seeing it. I hardly know anything about the engine (I have some info on the web page listed below) but will start some detective work soon.

http://www.lightweightmiata.com/projects/benz/

 

Neato! So where does the turbo go?

 

The hell is it?

What was it used for?

EDIT: I got the link to work for me.

That's hella interesting. Call them up and tell them you have the only other one and see if they will buy it for a small fortune.

Whats the max RPM it ran at to pull 7 tons? Bore x stroke?

 

No idea. I did get to see a 41,000 CI engine this weekend. Pretty neat...

 

Neat

 

Looks like a 4 cyl diesel. I would imagine they incorporated a dry sump system to allow lubrication at that angle. Pics of individual components.

 

I would put it in my living room with a sheet of lexan over it and use it as a coffee table.