You guys are driving my nuts!
Why doens't someone change the subject line to reflect the topic???

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Mullendore" <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD

> But again, are we talking about a USED 2.0 engine, or new? And, what about
> all the extras that are needed (wiring, computer, etc. etc.)? A free-flow
> exhaust and a minor boost tweak on the TD puts it at more torque than the
> 2.0, and a MUCH broader torque curve at that. Drive both a TD and a gasser
> back-to-back, you will love the always-on torque of the TD. Emissions? A
TD
> with a catalyst will surprise you how with clean it runs. Don't forget
also
> how easy diesels are to diagnose should there ever be a problem. Hey, do
my
> opinions sound slanted? You bet, within the next two years I will be
driving
> an all-diesel fleet. Nothing like a TD in my book.
>
> Karl Mullendore
> Westy Ventures
> 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD
> 1988 Audi 80 Quattro (soon TD powered)
> 1985 Transporter singlecab (soon 1.9TD  or 2.0TD powered)
> ......and there may be a diesel Unimog soon....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > Dealing with engines "out of the box" the 2.0L Audi or Golf engine would
> be
> > a better choice for both Horsepower and Torque.
> >
> > ENGINE  HORSE POWER             TORQUE
> > 2.1 WBX 95@4800         117@3200
> > 1.9 TD  75@4200         111@2400-3400
> > 2.0 Audi        115@5400                122@3200
> >
> > Yes there is a little more torque on the TD @ 2400 RPM than the 2.0L
> > Gasoline but the 2.0L gasoline engine can be had for about $900 USD
> > (Campbell Nelson in WA) where the 1.9TD is about three times that price!
> It
> > will take a lot of fill ups at the pump to make the TD pay off.
Recently
> > there has also been a lot of talk about how harmful Diesel emissions MAY
> be
> > as compared to gasoline.  I guess the TDI is not for sale in CA or NY
but
> > the 2.0L gasoline motors are...
> >
> > Both engines are really good engines, but the gasoline motor is better
> > suited for the gears and tires that you have install on there now as it
is
> > very close to the wasserboxer in the HP and Torque peaks.
> >
> > My $0.02 worth anyhow!
> >
> > David Marshall
>