At 12:26 8/30/98 -0400, ErikO@ebyte.com wrote:
>Bj�rn wrote:
>
>> I am not sure about the GTI conversion, because of the weight of the van. I
>> am looking for power from the bottom up and the GTI engine certainly does
>> not have the torque at lower revs.
>
>I disagree, my little engine hauls, it's only an 8v from an 86' GTI. Has
>plenty of torque. It would be cool to put in a TDI but I can't justify
>spending $3500 on an engine, that's crazy! People give away these 1.8L
>gas motors. Plus I don't think a TDI would have any more power than my
>current setup. Anyone want to race :)

I will put money on Bj�rn's TDI (to be) winning a race against your 1.8L or
my 2.0L gasoline powered Vanagon.  Torque is where the TDI has a *BIG*
advantage.  There is only a few FT/Lb less torque on the TDI as there is on
the VR6 plus the torque peek is at 149@1900RPM where the 1.8L is 110@3200
and my 2.0L is 135@2600.

Other than racing I agree that installing a 1.8L or 2.0L would be better in
the long run as they are cheaper to buy and easier to setup.  The initial
purchase cost will out weigh any fuel saving costs for a long time.

Would I install a TDI myself?  Yes, when the price goes down and
availibility goes up I will serious consider one.  But untill then I will
enjoy my 2.0L Audi engine.

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