Looking for Audi Diesel.

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Wait until the PDI comes to the USA, Direct Electronic Diesel injection or
Pumpe Deuse Injection. It uses individual electronic injectors per cylinder.
Something like 150 HP, and 285 Ft. Lbs of torque all while getting 40+ MPG.
I've seen pictures of a 300 hp PDI Golf, mileage drops to mid 30's though :(.

Scott

In a message dated 5/18/03 5:40:38 PM Central Daylight Time,
illuminaudi at attbi.com writes:


> George,
>    There was a 5000 Turbo Diesel imported between '83-'84.  This would
> solve
> the 'underpowered' problem of the NA diesel.  I have seen at least 5 of
> these
> in yards over the years, 2 with complete engines.  The problem now is
> finding
> ones that have their EMs on them since this is the one people scavenge to
> use
> when turbocharging the stock 4kq engine.
>    I have been interested in bio-diesel/WVO cars for a while, and had
> considered using a 5ktd engine in a 4kq for that purpose.  It isn't the
> greatest engine, but it looks like it could be improved a bit with a bigger
> bore/better engine management combo.
>    The current TDI engine is a good choice because there are many more
> performance upgrades available and there will probably be more to come.
> The
> TDI engine is also shorter than the I5 engine, so a lot less weight will be
> hanging over the front axle.
>
> BTW, there is a TDI Golf running in the SCCA ProRally.
>
> -Matt
> '86 5ktq
> > Agree here, and would add, that the ONLY vintage diesels I would consider
> > in this case (after all, the target seems to be to save $$$) would be an
> > older Rabbit Diesel, or ANY Mercyless Benz Diesel.  If you don't like
> > rust, I've seen an Audi or two with an MB diesel under the hood.  If you
> > go to Uruguay (diesel fuel heavily subsidized), you'll see everything
> > from Alfa's to Zimmers with Mercedes 190-300 diesel engines stuffed under
> > the hood.  I saw a nice Audi 200 Wagon last time I was in Montevideo, it
> > had a 1987 6 cylinder Mercedes 300TD under the hood, quiet and it moved
> > like a bat out of hell.
> >
> > I haven't looked very closely, but I think putting an ole rabbit diesel
> > engine in an Audi wouldn't take much McGuivering.  Won't be able to get
> > out of it's own way....but it'll burn the fryolator juice.  I think you
> > can get used to anything, the Russian Embassy in Guyana recently sold off
> > it's "limousine", an MB 126 SEL with a 190 Diesel in it....for those not
> > familiar with the 126, this combo is like a Sherman tank with a Briggs
> > and Stratton under the hood.
> >
> > BCNU,
> > http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
> >
> >
> > Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net> writes:
> > >
> > > The 5000 diesel was absolutely none of the above, and to boot, it
> > > had diesel pump problems.  That pump was extremely expensive, and by
> > > now guaranteed unobtanium.  You would be FAR better off with another VW
> > > TDI, at least unit Audi decides TDIs would be a Good
> > > Thing(something that MIGHT happen with the A3).  Oh, did I mention the
> > 5000 diesel
> > > was pathetically underpowered?