[Vwdiesel] TDI in an Allroad Quattro

[Tad]

Thanks Tony.

No way I'm doing an auto, so that makes the project even less likely...
although I kinda assumed the trans/final drive ratios would be different
for diesel vs gas anyway.  If I went the euro engine route, I'd probably
want to bring the trans too.


On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Tony and Lillie <
tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Scott Dewitt in Corpus Cristi. Look up advanced automotion. I've visited
> with him in the past, and he get's very high reccomendations from me. Very
> nice, though he is a busy guy.
>
> He sells the complete TDI swap as well, both US and Euro versions. I
> bvelieve the Euro version is the way to go, as it eliminates a few of the
> "extra" systems that we get here.
>
> BTW, most of the Allroads have auto transmissions, I'd highly recommend
> replacing at least the torque converter during the swap. Common failure
> item. If you can find a 6-speed one, that's the way to go, but they are
> somewhat rare.
>
> I'd take a 6-speed with a 1.9 ALH, plenty of torque. Can't imagine it
> would be slower than the 52hp MK1 I have. And, tons more modification
> potential for additional power if one wanted.
>
> Tony (in Houston)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] TDI in an Allroad
> Quattro
>
>
>
>  Hmmm I'd forgotten about the v6 in the Touareg, but finding a wrecked
>> specimen would be a tall order.  I see 2 listed in the whole country on
>> car-part.com (both halfway across the country).
>>
>> The other issue with the V6 would be mating a newer engine with an older
>> chassis.  If Wikipedia is to be trusted, the C5 chassis (Audi A6) was
>> never
>> available with the 3.0 TDI, only the 2.5.
>>
>> Any hints on how one goes out about finding European wrecker that's not
>> going to screw you?
>>
>> Pat - the only way I'd consider a 1.9 would be if I could rod the heck out
>> of it... I know you can get quite a lot of power out of an ALH if you try,
>> but then I guess reliability might be an issue.
>>
>> Any further info on the TX swap you mention?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
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