Behind the intercooler is the vent that goes up the side of the van.  I did
back to back tests with a Jetta III TDI (AHU engine) and a Vanagon Syncro
with an AHU and the intercooler is just as effective in the Vanagon at that
location as the Jetta III.   My TriStar has a Permacool fan behind the
intercooler that forces a LOT of air though the intercooler and it is MORE
efficient than the original Jetta III application.  I seldom see temps over
60C on the longest hills with my setup.  Without the fan temps around 70 to
75C can be seen momentarily on LOT and STEEP hills.  99% of the time it is
within the spec called for by the TDI engine.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Vince S
Sent: September 17, 2004 8:19 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI]
Conversion Kit

Dave,

Isn't the radiator looking thingy on the left the intercooler? Should it
not be cooled by a ducted air stream or forced air with some sort of
fan? I don't know how much air flow is in the engine bay of the Vanagon
in motion.

- Vince

http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net
1989 Vanagon GL Camper
1993 Mazda Miata (for sale)
1996 Land Rover Discovery
2005 Mini Cooper S

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of David Marshall
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 11:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion
Kit

Volks,
I know there are a few people out there awaiting the full engine
conversion kit for the 1999 to 2003 ALH TDI Engine to be ready.  Here is
a photo of a prototype installation in a customer's 2WD Westfalia.

http://www.FastForward.ca/VanagonConversion/alhprototype.jpg

The kit is *not* ready yet as there are still some improvements to be
made - those with a sharp eye will see that the EGR system is missing
from this install.  The final version will have an EGR valve in order
that people who have to pass emission tests will be able to.  I think
the final kit will be ready in early 2005.

I am quite impressed with the ALH motor over the 1Z / AHU, it seems
smoother and it seems to have more power too - today I drove a 2km 8%
grade in 4th at 110km/h with stock gearing and stock tires - I have
never done this in a Vanagon before.  It is also a lot less cluttered
than the 1Z / AHU as well. To see a typical 1Z / AHU installation see:

http://www.FastForward.ca/VanagonConversion/PicturesAHU/ComponentLocatio
ns.j
pg

Comments, suggestions are always welcome!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

Internet: www.fastforward.ca   Email: sales@fastforward.ca
Phone: (250) 992 7775           FAX: (250) 992 1160

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- Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation
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