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  • Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:03:10 -0500
    ...optimal for maintaining one's dignity >> when >> the temps run high. >> >> Casey >> __________________________________________ >> '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel >> '94 100CSQ Avant >> '90 90Q >> '89 Bluestar >> > >
  • Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:19:00 -0700
    ...I added the SAAB 9000 Blackstone intercooler for charge cooling mounted in the driver's side rear well. I also added a oil scavenger...
  • Fw: VDO OP Guage install?(long)
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Mon, 10 Nov 1997 12:58:19 -0600
    ...to take a reading from? I'm also wondering if the intercooler unit > that trys to balance oil temp and water temp could be...
  • Re: engine conversion question...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 16:24:26 -0400
    How does the Audi 2.5L TDI with intercooler compare to these? TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Marshall" <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
  • Fw: VDO OP Guage install?(long)[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:53:06 -0600
    ...to take a reading from? I'm also wondering if the intercooler unit > that trys to balance oil temp and water temp could be...
  • Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 07:22:00 -0800
    ...the transmission bellhousing there would be plenty of room for an intercooler. Do you think if I went this route I would need a...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:56:30 -0600
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my radiator, but behind the intercooler. GregM -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:13:17 -0700
    ...I added the SAAB 9000 Blackstone > intercooler for charge cooling mounted in the driver's side rear well. I > also added a oil scavenger...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:06:32 -0500
    ...The problem of making up some mounts is not trivial but not much harder than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works...
  • Re: Turbo for Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:17:12 -0800
    ...good turbo installations like an intercooler ...yet more plumbing and complexity. have fun ! Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl Christensen" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE...
  • Re: � � Re: � � � Expe riment (Musings)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:43:54 EDT
    ...Anyway, this works very well with current sensors, a turbo, intercooler and a VW non-crossflow head. Less effective in the 16V head. Frank...
  • Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:54:41 -0700
    ...Bought a few things mostly what stuck in my mind is a same-side out intercooler for dirt cheap. Perfect for Vanagons. Anyway, welcome...
  • T5 sighting
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 2 Nov 2004 12:22:41 +1100
    ...The newest version of the TDI sees it sporting a larger intercooler and the 5Cyl Diesel now boasts 128kW of power. Standard wheels now...
  • Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?-No but here's my .02 worth (long)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:45:51 -0800
    ...I'm running higher than stock boost (max 14psi) without an intercooler. I do consume a little oil (1/2 qt every 2500kms or...
  • Re: '82 Diesel features and price
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:08:28 -0500
    ...minutes! I rebuilding the engine and installing a turbo with an intercooler. That was like buying your grandmother track shoes and expecting her to...
  • Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:46:31 -0400
    ...I added the SAAB 9000 Blackstone intercooler for charge cooling mounted in the driver's side rear well. I also added a oil scavenger...
  • Re: AC Controls
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 18 May 2008 10:08:27 -0400
    ...Has twin intercoolers on the roof too. You should get it from me. They only made 6 of them, honest. Rare factory prototype. Showroom...
  • Auto Trans Leak Location
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:05:35 -0700
    ...I finally gave in, and was going to go for the dreaded coolant-to-trans intercooler, figuring that the o-rings in there had...
  • Re: Over heated and need more power!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 08:32:05 -0700
    ...I am > installing an intercooler. Short of installing a TDI is there anything I > can do to get more power or torque from this...
  • Re: Bostig Turbo update
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 4 Jan 2011 23:25:25 -0500
    ...Kit came with the Turbo, intercooler w/2 fans, piping, hardware, heat shields, DashDAQ unit for data logging, Zeitronix logger, Saab APC, Wideband O2...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:28:34 -0500
    ...there is another cooling system > >> > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is > >> > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:00:43 -0600
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my radiator, but behind the intercooler. > > GregM > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:16:34 -0400
    ...enhacing the flow through either an oil cooler or an turbo intercooler positioned down where the duct shaft exhausts. Provided the other side of...
  • Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
    Historical mailing list - Scott Dempster
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:23:24 -0700
    ...mostly what stuck in my mind is a same-side out intercooler > for > dirt cheap. > Perfect for Vanagons. > > Anyway, welcome again. I hope your...
  • Re: Turbo Diesel 1.9L mounting in a Westy
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 23:53:29 -0700
    ...I have documents here from Germany stating 85hp without an intercooler and without increasing the boost beyond the factory 10PSI. The only problem that...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:50:55 -0600
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my > radiator, but behind the intercooler. > > GregM > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
    ...This was optimized while keeping the overallintake tract volume after the intercooler as small as practical inorder to minimize turbo lag. Actual torque and...
  • Off topic VW LT/Mercedes Sprinter question
    Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:18:49 -0800
    ...The only differences are the grilles and headlights and the Mercedes/Freightliner has 3 slots on its right fender probably for the intercooler. Everything...
  • Re: Syncro recently moved to Massachusetts
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:27:47 -0700
    ...Always there for > > backup. > > > > > Casey > __________________________________________ > '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel > '94 100CSQ Avant > '90 90Q > '89 Bluestar > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship...
  • HELP! Which Westy to buy for engine swap?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:26:29 -0400
    ...I'm interesting in mounting a turbo intercooler (OEM Ford) in the hole behind where the plate (tag) goes. I want to duct in...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:14:03 -0800
    ...there is another cooling system > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:16:03 -0500
    ...some mounts is not trivial but not much harder > than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of > small...
  • Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 15:50:42 EST
    ...d recommend a '86 up turbo motor, OR there is a intercooler kit that can adapt to the '82-'85 turbos. any non-turbo...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:07:05 -0400
    ...The problem of making up some mounts is not trivial but not much harder than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works...
  • Re: NEW owner 86, 1.6 TD
    Historical mailing list - meek
    Sun, 4 Oct 1998 02:26:38 -0600
    ...to get a little more out of it? What > about an intercooler has anybody tried it. > > I have many more questions but I will...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:31:27 +0100
    ...enhacing the flow through either an oil cooler or an turbo > intercooler > positioned > down where the duct shaft exhausts. Provided the other side of...
  • Re: looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 20:41:48 -0800
    ...I would sooner mount a VR6 than a 1.8T for the simple reason of air-intake / intercooler plumbing and expense of the motor...
  • Re: turbo diesel install info
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:26:05 -0400
    ...I've always had a interest in turbos and intercoolers. I have a large variety from a decade of Junkyard diving sitting nicely on...
  • TDD setback
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Sun, 15 Dec 2002 18:16:04 -0500
    ...Saab Intercooler installed. Exhaust designed, half finished, new battery, new starter, new cooling system, new CVs, new shift linkage, new anything rubber, etc. Also...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:18:27 -0500
    ...some mounts is not trivial but not much harder >> than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of >> small...
  • Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:11:08 -0700
    ...With intercoolers and synthetic oil I hope they are more > reliable now. > > > > Stuart > > > > From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September...
  • Re: wiring a vanagon for towing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:26:00 -0500
    ...WA >Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" >'87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) >'84 300D (218k) >Gashuffer: >'89...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:51:25 -0500
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my radiator, but behind the intercooler. >> >> GregM >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 21 Nov 2014 06:50:57 -0400
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my >> radiator, but behind the intercooler. >> >> GregM >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:11:31 -0800
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my > radiator, but behind the intercooler. > > > > GregM > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: new guy
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 28 Aug 2016 17:38:05 -0300
    ...by the way, with an intercooler and a little tuning, you can get 90 hp out of that engine. > On 28-Aug-2016, at...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:54:53 -0700
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my >> radiator, but behind the intercooler. >> >> GregM >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:16:16 -0500
    ...some mounts is not trivial but not much harder > than > some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of small...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:22:30 -0500
    ...some mounts is not trivial but not much harder >>> than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of >>> small...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:43:49 -0400
    ...enhacing the flow through either an oil cooler or an turbo > intercooler > positioned > down where the duct shaft exhausts. Provided the other side of...
  • Re: My New Ride
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:01:25 -0700
    well you coulda embaellished the story by having it be a killer TDI engine with bigger injector nozzles, water-cooled intercooler, special turbo, etc...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Bostig Turbo update
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:46:07 -0800
    ...Kit came with the Turbo, intercooler w/2 fans, piping, hardware, heat shields, DashDAQ unit for data logging, Zeitronix logger, Saab APC, Wideband O2...
  • Re: On TD and TDi Exhaust manifolds, mounts and risks!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 24 Apr 2005 15:37:08 EDT
    ...I also felt the intercooler and air plumbing was a cleaner solution with the exhaust blockside. > > 2. The Jetta TD version of the T3...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:00:40 -0400
    ...enhacing the flow through either an oil cooler or an turbo >> intercooler >> positioned >> down where the duct shaft exhausts. Provided the other side of...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:03:39 -1000
    ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my >>> radiator, but behind the intercooler. >>> >>> GregM >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Turbo Audi 3A Project Update: Scavenger Pumps
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 4 Oct 2001 02:56:45 EDT
    ...SAAB Al air-to-air intercooler and integrated mount with air inlet system. Looks stock. Turbo mount. Pressurized air ducting to throttle body. Addition...
  • Expert Comment on the Turbo Oil Drain Delimma
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:24:22 EDT
    ...I plan to run the stock 10.5:1 compression ratio, limit boost to 7 psi max and will use an Audi 5000 intercooler...
  • Re: Superchargers?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 12:11:33 -0700
    ...my own 88 740 Turbo volvo sedan, I4 with 2.3 liters..and a huge intercooler.. the size and shape of the radiator .. fine...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:10:00 -0500
    ...some mounts is not trivial but not much harder >>>> than some intercooler mounts. I have a friend who works on this type of >>>> small...
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:07:35 -0500
    ...of 1997 Jetta TDI Donor Car's Engine, ECU, Wire harness, intercooler, rebuilting the turbo, in to my 82 Diesel Westy- Thanks Paul my...