I'm in the preparations stages of an mTDI (one wire) build for my Bluestar,
so I'll get the best of both approaches; power/efficiency *and* simplicity.
I've owned and maintained at least a dozen or more VW and Mercedes diesels,
and see no downside to them whatsoever.  I prefer the simplicity of manual
injection pumps, so I'm also in the process of building a previously
electronic actuated injection pump 6 cylinder turbodiesel (no wire) swap
into my Mercedes wagon.  I just love the rhythmic sewing machine clatter of
an idling diesel. Some folks are just hardwired as dieselheads.

On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 5:38 AM, Peter K <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote:

> I had a lot of conversations with other diesel owners at BusFusion
> including TD vs TDI. To sum it up:
>
> If you want great power and speed you go TDI. And accept the added
> complexity that comes with it.
> If you want simple and reliable the you have AAZ written all over you.
> Simpler conversion, simpler to keep on the road. less power, not as fuel
> efficient.
>
> Neither is cheap, and while YMMV you'll still like that improvement.
>
> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> http://studiofstop.com
>
> On 2011-06-17, at 16:25, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote:
>
> > Van-illas,
> >
> > Please lend a hand if you have an informed [or uninformed but amusing]
> > opinion about the relative merits of TDIs vs AAZ diesels.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
>

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Casey