Deb Downs of the world.  I'm in the middle of an ALH mTDI swap...made even
more interesting by my desire to swap from manual to auto.  I'm currently
projecting to have about $3500 into the entire project, including
re-gearing to a 3.27 R&P.  I'm always baffled as to why the focus is solely
on fuel mileage and not on torque, drive-ability, simplicity, reduced
flammability, etc.  If you don't want a diesel, don't buy one.  The rest of
us will bear this terrible burden for you.

On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:

> Is dieseling for you?
> http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pri_gnd_dcus_nus_w.htm
>
> Let's say your fuel consumption drops by 50%  optimistic estimate.
> Let's say you intend to drive your beloved another 100000 miles.
> Let's say that diesel will cost you 10% more per gallon than gasoline.
> Let's say your conversion cost is $5000 total.  Syncro is easily twice
> that.
> Let's say your fuel consumption  is18mpgg now.
>
> In the 100000 miles you will travel 100000/18 gallons of gasoline will
> be purchased.  Or 100000/36 gallons of diesel.  These are wildly
> optimistic figures.  The reality is that most diesel upgrades get you
> to 30 mpgd from 18mpgg.  Over these 100000/30 gallons of diesel you
> will spend 10% more per gallon.
>
> The sliderule will tell you how long before you amortise or save the
> 5000USD you spent to convert properly.  And you'll still have a 30
> year old car with custom motor installation that YOU will have to
> maintain.
>
> sticky wicket indeed.
>
> Y'all always wanted to fire up them spreadsheets.  Here's the chance.
>
> Pensionerd.
>
> On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >       There's one in every crowd  . You're in for a lot of work and the
> > return for the Diesel is a longtime coming . You will and up re gearing
> the
> > trans and the other sneaky issues that come up with an engine conversion
> .
>

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Casey