VW Diesel Transplant?

[Sean cole]

It can be done.  I'm looking at doing this in my 90Q which is currently a
20v I5.  The bell housings on almost all vw/audi engines are the same,
except vr6's and some of the v8's AFAIK, and other vr variants.  The alh/BEW
(01-06 tdi engines) will bolt up to any 016 or 10E/A!  you use a A4 clutch
or Coupe GT for 016 and the matching flywheel.  Mounts might be tricky, but
can be done, I think t44's did come with 4 bangers in europe in FWD.

Now the 4 cylinder gives you tons of room up front for intercooler and
such.  You will need a different turbo then the transverse setup used, but
8v VW manifolds can be had in both versions.  If your using the stock ECU
you will need to match the turbo size or get it tuned for the turbo you
want.  The nice thing about the newer engines is they are much nicer for
everyday driving then the older motors.  They run smoother and use less
fuel.  Gearing the thing to cruise at freeway speeds will need to be done
with the correct transmission.  A 6-speed would be ideal, but it is a little
spending needing new mounts, shifter, trans, and axles.  a diesel 016 can be
found, but might be a little more then most would want.  a 5k box with 3.8
R&P isn't a horrible setup, but is a little short.

For a perspective a ALH code 8v TDI with injectors, tuning, IC upgrade, and
2260 turbo from a 3.0L TDI can make 200+WHP in a MK4 VW golf/jetta.  That
would be a potent little motor for a t44, yet still get mid to upper 40's on
the highway.

Sean

On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 11:11 PM, Richard Sargent <TurboQuattro at shaw.ca>wrote:

> Of course I'm thinking of running it on WVO. I've been running it in my
> Mercedes 300SDL for the past eight years, and am in the process of
> converting my Unimog, too. I don't want anything electrical, because I'm
> more familiar with mechanical injection pumps.
>
> My 5KTQ avant needs a new turbo (again, due to abuse of the shrapnel knob),
> and with the cost of premium fuel here at $6.80 a gallon (roughly US$7.17
> per Canadian gallon!) I'm looking for an affordable winter car. I don't want
> to use Audi's dog of a diesel, so I'm looking for something more reliable.
>
> At the moment this is just a thought experiment, but I've got all summer to
> do the swap, so who knows what I'll come up with.
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> Richard
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> To: "Cody Forbes" <cody at 5000tq.com>
> Cc: "Richard Sargent" <TurboQuattro at shaw.ca>; <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:25 PM
>
> Subject: Re: VW Diesel Transplant?
>
>
>  Might as well set it up for french fry oil while at it.
>>
>> The trouble is, I think the OP wants to use the modern super cool TDI
>> engine in their antique all wheel drive luxury car.
>>
>> On 5/17/2011 10:52 PM, Cody Forbes wrote:
>>
>>> Why not just buy a 5000 5cyl turbo diesel and swap the complete package
>>> into a 5000 Quattro chassis?
>>>
>>> -Cody (mobile)
>>>
>>> On May 17, 2011, at 3:46 PM, "Richard Sargent"<TurboQuattro at shaw.ca>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  I'm wondering if it is possible to swap a VW turbo-diesel engine into an
>>>> Audi 5000 chassis. It occurred to me that the match of the Audi galvanized
>>>> body with a rugged all-wheel-drive system, combined with the fuel-economy of
>>>> the VW turbo-diesel could be a great match for my needs.
>>>>
>>>> Is such a swap possible? Are the bolt patterns for the bell-housing the
>>>> same? What problems might I have mating the VW clutch to the Audi
>>>> transmission?
>>>>
>>>> I'm sure that there would be many small details to work out, such as
>>>> motor mounts and fuel delivery, but I'm curious what the list thinks of this
>>>> idea.
>>>>
>>>> Disclaimer: I've owned 7 type $$ Audis, and many turbo-diesels, so I'm
>>>> familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of both. I'm currently down to
>>>> only one type 44, but have 3 turbo-diesels.
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