Just wanted to have a suggestion,I have 1984 126 with 300D Engine of 123 Model.Today i was going on Motorway and felt like driving it little fast..it went around 160Km/h but at that time when i saw the RPM it was around 60X1000RPM.. fast just it goes? becasue at 7000RPM The RED line starts...just need your inputs in..regarding 300D Engine..if anyone around has a 126 Converted to 300D Diesel Engine..
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Originally Posted by xeusviper
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to have a suggestion,I have 1984 126 with 300D Engine of 123 Model.Today i was going on Motorway and felt like driving it little fast..it went around 160Km/h but at that time when i saw the RPM it was around 60X1000RPM.. fast just it goes? becasue at 7000RPM The RED line starts...just need your inputs in..regarding 300D Engine..if anyone around has a 126 Converted to 300D Diesel Engine..
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Xeus.
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The IP governs the speed of the diesel engines. I've had my SD up to 105mph/169kph when it's supposed to be limited to 103/166kph. After 90mph she is just working too hard for me to feel right treating her that way.