>I'm sure someone out there must have done this. In the late 80's Hot VW's
>published an article on how to install the turbo system from the 1.6TD along
>with most of the plumbing into a gas 1.8 8-valve engine. The engine
>configuration is very similar, right?
>
>I would be interested to hear from anyone who may have done this or has an
>opinion as to why it shouldn't be done in a Vanagon. Like putting it into a
>Tiico type conversion?
>
>Thanks,
>BenT

On a similar vein, turbos are fairly popular here on Nissan's old LD28
diesel six. This engine was never turboed as standard, but is a
slightly-modified version of the nondiesel 2.8 (LB28?). The 280ZX turbo and
manifold bolt straight onto the LD28, no modifications required.

Apart from the LD possibly becoming a bit delicate with the increased
heat/compression/power/torque, i haven't heard of any great problems.

With luck a VW diesel turbo unit may bolt straight onto a nondiesel?

Andrew Grebneff
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<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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