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by GSENN
Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel
Replies: 31
Views: 30575

Re: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel

I was originally told that Kennedy Engineered Products could make an adapter (http://www.kennedyenginc.com/Pages/default.aspx) NICE! Thanks for the link!! I no longer agree with my original statement that the IDI and TDI are equivalent in terms of operational RPM's, the IDI's can operate safely at ...
by GSENN
Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel
Replies: 31
Views: 30575

Re: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - convert to 1.6 turbo diesel?

Your conclusions seem to be the same as mine. Yup, with regards to option 1 and 2.. But what about option 3? The adaptor plate? Early on in the thread you, you pointed out you already have a 1.6L 4cyl diesel, and were talking/asking about using an adaptor plate to mount the it to the existing trann...
by GSENN
Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel
Replies: 31
Views: 30575

Re: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - convert to 1.6 turbo diesel?

NOOOoo...! Say it ain't so! I just, and I mean just, in that it is being shipped as I type A 1986 Quantum Syncro with the dif locks.. Super clean inside and out! The guy was selling it cheap, because he said the motor runs a little rough.. But I didn't care because my plan was to swap out the 5cyl g...
by GSENN
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: VW Dasher engine swap from 1.5L to 1.6L turbo Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 3997

VW Dasher engine swap from 1.5L to 1.6L turbo Questions

First things first.. I am new to VW Dashers! So please forgive anything I say below that is in error! Know that every statement I make is more of a question than a statement!! A LITTLE BACKGROUND I have known about the early VW rabbit diesels excellent 45+ mpg for years! I love it when so 'greenie' ...