[Vwdiesel] Turbodiesel pistons and other parts

[Kurt Nolte]

(God, one of these days I'll figure out how to check who I'm replying to 
on these things.)

Tony and Lillie wrote:
> Well, I happen to be an Audi fanatic. Also have two VW Diesels. Are 
> you turboing a gas or diesel?
>

Turboing a diesel. It's a CN block from (I think) and '81 5k; I also 
have the transmission for same and utterly no need for it. (Hint hint! ;) )

Loren:

That's all well and good to try keeping the gas temperatures under 900, 
but...

See, the plan right now is to turbo-compound it so I can maintain a 
constant, mid-range (Nothing like the 30+ psi of boost some 1.6ers are 
doing) boost from a low level onward, without making the turbo 
absolutely scream. By turbocompounding I should be able to maintain good 
longevity for the parts and a good performance level.

It's being hooked up to a AWD drivetrain, and will very likely see some 
trailer duty on at least a monthly basis if not more frequently. Like I 
said, I'm just looking at parts longevity here, with the oil jets and so 
forth. Was intending to get a machine shop to do the mill work for me, 
as I have neither the space nor the funds for a mill (Much as I'd love 
to have one).

-Kurt

	
	
		
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