[Vwdiesel] diesel conversions

[pmdolan at sasktel.net]

Why not install a 6.2 or 6.5/700R4 in the Packard?  You could do that for very little money and without destroying the car.  They will fit easily where a SBC would live, and it would still give you reasonable performance.

The problem with any IDI engine is they cannot come near the efficiency of direct injection technology, making all of the older engines a second tier choice.  Little ones (such as the VW 1.5/1.6 and Isuzu 1.9) are just plain gutless.  Going to 5.7, 6.2 or 6.5 litres helps, but you need a lot of car or truck (such as a Patrician) to handle it.

----- Original Message -----
From: William J Toensing <toensing at wildblue.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:55 am
Subject: [Vwdiesel] diesel conversions

> I haven't done this myself & lack the ability & tools to undertake 
> this, but I have frequently thought about this. That said, unless 
> you can find an adopter to mate a VW diesel to some other 
> transmission & driveline, it might be easier & cheaper to find a 
> good diesel & automatic transmission from a Peugeot, Mercedes, or 
> small diesel pickup. If you could find an Isuzu diesel from a car 
> or pickup, it might fit. The problem with Mercedes & Peugeot is I 
> think they have closed driveshafts like pre 1949 Ford V-8s so 
> finding an open driveshaft adopter might be a problem. The Isuzu 
> diesel was an option for the 1980s era Chev Chevette & GM does 
> have a tie in with Isuzu, or at least used to. According to my Old 
> Cars Price Guide, GM started the Chev S-10 line in 1983. There is 
> a book called the Hollander Exchange manual which shows what part 
> from one car will fit in another. Junk yards are primary users so 
> you might check with a local junk yard or local library as these 
> books are expensive. Hop
> I have one fantasy. Install a Chevy duramax diesel in a 1956 
> Packard Patrician I own. However, I don't have the money to follow 
> thru & will probably sell the car instead. It is a high number 3 
> condition car with new correct upholstery & rebuilt Ultramatic, 
> but the electric shifting is bad.
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