

| Subject: | Re: Unexplored engine swap possibility? |
| From: | Zeitgeist |
| Date: | Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:33:40 -0700 |
Well, this is slightly off-topic, but since we're "blue-skying" possibilities here, I thought I'd offer up my two favorite diesel options: 1. Mercedes OM602 2.5L 5 cyl turbodiesel. It puts out 121hp in stock form and can be bumped up to 350+hp with proper persuasion, and still return 32-40mpg in MB sedans. Probably tricky to impossible to shoehorn in there under the lid, but I can still dream. 2. Audi 5 cyl turbodiesels found in the first generation 5000 sedans. A bit low on hp and torque, but a few tweeks could fix that, and it would fit relatively easily with the SA installation hardware. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (209k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)
Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »