| Subject: | Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine... |
| From: | David Marshall |
| Date: | Thu, 20 Jan 2000 08:29:37 -0800 |
Just to clairify things for Michael and the other list members who have p-mailed me on this issue - I am *not* knocking what Michael is doing - I think it is great and I agree with all of his reasons and I could also think of a few more. It will be one hell of a van when it is done! It's the big pockets and free time factor that I am missing! :) Once again good luck with this great looking project! At 08:39 AM 20/01/2000 -0500, Michael J. Sullivan wrote: >Actually, the reasons I'm REALLY doing it: > >1.) the challenge >2.) the fuel economy (i.e. range) >3.) the power >4.) the cool factor >5.) all-VW solution >6.) modern engine in the ultimate SUV >7.) it's a show car, folks >8.) I love diesels > >Would I recommend that anyone else do it? >Not unless you can justify all seven points above! >(and you've got some pretty big pockets or lots of free time) > >Cheers, >MJS > > >At 02:06 AM 1/20/00 -0600, Jay & Kim Schmidt wrote: >>Walmart sells range enhancers really inexpensively. They are red with a >>spout. Not to rain on your good idea, but this can't be the reason? >>Jay >> >>>For me - the most important benefit of the TDI transplant is the greatly >>>increased RANGE the vehicle will have. >>> >>>The ability to go the distance - can, at a critical time - be so much more >>>important than the difference in consumption costs. >>> >>>Those of you who travel high up in Northern Canada or perhaps deep into the >>>Aussie outback - or maybe Mexico - will know exactly what I mean. >>> >>>Of course - the drivability improvements are good too! >>> >>>Marshall Ruskin >>>84 Westy >>> >>> >>> >>>>Good listing of stats and it all looks very impressive! My only thing >>>>would be what you are doing is VERY expensive and is above the average and >>>>even the fanatical Vanagon owner. It is going to take a lot of savings at >>>>the pump to break even after you finish paying for the transplant. TDIs >>>>are wonderful engines but I personally wonder if they are worth the hassle >>>>and expence to get installed. >>>> >>>>If I had $5000 US to play with, I would be installing a 2.8L VR6 in the >>>>back of my Vanagon. 172hp @ 5,800 RPM and 173 ft-lb @ 4200 RPM. The >>>>installation of the VR6 is not nearly as complicated as the 100% "drive by >>>>wire" TDI and there is more than enough power in both engines to totally >>>>destroy your transmission in under six months! There is also the >>>>"de-tuned" VR6 that is found in the Eurovan - something like 153hp but a >>>>*heck* of a lot more torque at the bottom end! Yes, the TDI does beat the >>>>VR6 on bottom end torque, but I am not complaining about the get up and go >>>>of my 2.0L equipped Syncro. >>>> >>>>Please don't take offence to this... just stating my $0.02 worth! Good >>>>luck with the project - it sounds like lots of fun! >>>> >>>>At 09:10 PM 19/01/2000 -0500, Michael J. Sullivan wrote: >>>>>Dear List, >>>>> >>>>>I have created a quickie website explaining, in spreadsheet form, the >>>>>reasons why a TDI makes so much sense for my Van. I truly believe this >>>will >>>>>indeed be the ultimate engine for my Vanagon -- both off and on road. >>>>> >>>>>The URL is: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon/why_tdi.html >>>>> >>>>>Comments please! >>>>> >>>>>Cheers, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Michael J. Sullivan >>>>>IPS "SWATteam" Architect >>>>>Open Market, Inc. >>>>> >>>>>********************************************* >>>>> phone: 781.359.7624 >>>>> work: http://www.openmarket.com >>>>> scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning >>>>> vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon >>>>>********************************************* >>>>> >>>> >>>>-- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- >>>>-- 78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet -- >>>>-- 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab -- >>>>-- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- >>>>-- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- >>>>-- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) -- >>>> >>> >> >Michael J. Sullivan >Marshfield Hills, MA >Tierra del Fuego 2000 or bust! > >'87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) >'89 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro Wagon "Wizard" (soon to be for sale) >'96 VW Passat TDi "Teddi" (46mpg) > >********************************************* >work: http://www.openmarket.com >my vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon >scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning >********************************************* > -- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- -- 78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet -- -- 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab -- -- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- -- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) --
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