The Quantum turbo layout is not the best set up .
the Rabbit TD one is ..
and it's not that big a deal to modify the left engine cradle bar and
aluminum mount to clear the large turbo's used in that era.   Just an
altogether better layout- the rabbit TD one versus the Quantum one.

and ...hey ...
be glad to sell anyone a Quantum TD exhaust manifold ...I have at least two
I believe.

the 1.9 NA is pretty decent.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 6:55 AM
Subject: Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade

> Doing a turbo upgrade on one of these vans is tricky.  You have to get
> an engine from a Quantum Turbo Diesel for the turbo to clear the engine
> carrier.  Good luck finding one of those.  Then you would want to have
> it rebuilt including the turbo ($$$).
>
> A more affordable option might be to install a 1.9l NA diesel engine
> that can be installed in a 1.6l application.  We sell this as a kit and
> I have installed it myself.  It is a brand new engine and comes with the
> parts you need to install it.  If you are interested just pmail me.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
> On 3/22/2011 7:23 PM, ralph meyermann wrote:
>> I need more power but what do i need to do for turbo
>>
>> On Mar 22, 2011 4:59 PM, "John C..."<jcarp1910@gmail.com>  wrote:
>>
>> Hi Dave,
>>
>> I'm assuming you have a manual?
>> Also love to hear from folks
>> who have them with their auto's!
>>
>> I believe GoWesty will install them free
>> in their rebuilt Autos if you buy the
>> Trans&  LSD at the same time.
>>
>> best,
>> JC...
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM, David Vickery<david_vickery@yahoo.com
>>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Ben, thanks for your post, I got mine from Daryl too. As you might
>>> imagine, I did read thro...