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- Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:59 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel
- Replies: 31
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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 ...
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:48 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel
- Replies: 31
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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...
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:52 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1987 VW Quantum Syncro - Convert to 2.0 turbo diesel
- Replies: 31
- Views: 36878
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...
- Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:14 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: VW Dasher engine swap from 1.5L to 1.6L turbo Questions
- Replies: 1
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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' ...