[Vwdiesel] 2.0 TDI swap, anyone?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/28/2008 12:22:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
punkvideo81 at hotmail.com writes:

> Has anyone heard of someone putting the 2.0 TDI into a Rabbit or other MK1?
> I would think the hp/tq numbers combined with the low weight of the MK1 
> would make for a very fast, yet economical car. I wonder how hard it would be to 
> get a hold of one of those engines and what it would cost. 
> 

  Diesels are at a premium in the USA right now.  Just type 
"nissan diesel" or "toyota diesel" into ebay motors search and 
see what prices they're getting (or at least asking) for the low 
mile Jap diesels.  Last I looked they were from just below $2K to 
almost $5K depending on size vintage and turbo.  Just for 
comparison I got TWO RD28's for $850.  The TDi brings more 
money than most of the Japanese diesels too, especially if you 
get all the needed electricals for a swap.
  Tempting to buy a container of low mile diesel engine!
     Loren


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