[Vwdiesel] rare diesel van

[TexasTDI]

Some info on the Nissan Diesel engine code LD28:

http://www.veggievan.org/stories/veggiecar/tech/index.php

Displacement 170.35 cu. in. (2792cc)

Bore x Stroke: 3.327x3.268in. (84.5 x 83mm)

Type 4-cycle, OHC Compression Ratio: 22.0 : 1

Combustion: Swirl Chamber

Cylinders: 6, in-line

Horsepower* approx. 93 at 4400 rpm without Turbo approx. 116 at 4400 rpm with
Turbo

Torque approx. 148 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm without Turbo

Christopher J. Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 241k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 99k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <LBaird119 at aol.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] rare diesel van


> My big question is where to find info on the engine. I don't know what
size
> it
> is. I've heard of SD28's. This is a 1/2 ton conversion van; I figure it
has
> to
> be over 3 liters, right?
>
>
>   Close, I think that's a LD28.  It was in Maximas in the US as well.
Fairly
>
> rare, good engine AFIK.  It's a 2.8L diesel version of the 280Z engine.
I'm
> passively considering one of those or a S something 3.3 TD from a Scout,
> for my daughter's '37 Chevy truck project.  IF we do an engine swap.
> Both came highly recommended and I've heard strong recommendations
> on the Nissan diesels before as well.
>   If you can find out what/where/how the adapter came from I'd really
> appreciate it!  Would make mating one up to her tranny much easier!
>      Loren