Is there one installed in Vanagon that we could see and drive? Confirm the power
output?
Right now it's just "claims"
Leon
85 Subwagen westy

"Cookson, Noel" wrote:

> I see a lot of talk about converting from one gas engine to another gas
> engine and converting from one diesel engine to another diesel engine.
> However I do not see many people converting from gas to diesel, specifically
> TDI. The TDI looks like a very impressive engine. Are there any reasons why
> I would regret converting a gas engine to TDI?
>
> Noel
> 1988 Weekender
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karl M. [mailto:thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 10:18 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
>
> Folks,
>
> I'd like to let you know that one of my suppliers has just released a
> breakthrough in the TDI conversion idea. They now have available brand-new,
> 0-mile TDI engines, very complete, that are mechanically-controlled, NO
> computer and wiring nightmare to deal with. This company has developed a
> hybrid injection system that is similar to the one used on the 1.9 TD
> (AAZ-code) engines. Claims are made that the engine is as powerful,
> efficient, and clean-running as the drive-by-wire / computerized TDI engine.
> One person who has already installed one of these claims to have made some
> modifications to boost power output to the tune of 185 hp! These units are
> available for the price of $4150 plus shipping, which should be $100~175
> depending on your location. I agree the price sounds steep, but the ease of
> installation more than makes up for the cost. If you are interested, mail me
> quickly, as the first batch of 6 units may go quickly!
>
> Karl Mullendore
> Westy Ventures
> 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD