I'd have to say that most of the people out there with the 1.6 TD or 1.9 TD have
opted for a different final drive ratio (air cooled vanagon tranny) which should
drop the RPM's quite a bit. (and noise!)  Joel

karl wrote:

> The 1.9's are slightly quieter, IMO. I would recommend a 1.9NA, as it will
> bolt right in. Add some taller tires as an inexpensive way to lower the
> gearing ratio. The 1.9 has much more torque than the 1.7 or 1.6.
>
> Karl
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cook, Thomas <tcook@ROVERS.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, September 25, 1999 8:01 PM
> Subject: Diesel Westy Engine Replacement Suggestions Wanted
>
> > Hi-
> >
> > I have read many of the diesel engine replacement posts in the archives
> but
> > few of them talk about real life improvements in driveability.
> >
> > I have an '82 diesel westy with a blown 1.7NA diesel that I put in last
> > fall.  I never really drove the van with the 1.6NA so I cannot compare the
> > two but I do know that the 1.7NA was a little loud at highway speeds for
> my
> > taste... especially for the people in the back seat.  I made some attempts
> > at sound proofing with some rigid insulation over the engine compartment
> and
> > along the back of the storage compartment under the rear seat.  This
> helped
> > a little but I am really interested in hearing people's comments regarding
> > whether the 1.9NA's or 1.9TD's are louder or quieter than the 1.6's?
> >
> > Also, how much did the swap improve acceleration and top end?  I do not
> > think that I can replace the tranny right now so the new engine will have
> > the same tranny to drive the van but will I be able to cruise faster than
> > the 62mph that I had with the 1.7?
> >
> > Lastly, comments on mileage would be helpful as well.
> >
> > Any and all comments will be greatly appreciated and I will try to
> summarize
> > and post to the archives/web so in the future people can refer to the
> > summary instead of a group of over 100 various posts.
> >
> > Thanks-
> > TJC
> >
> > Thomas J. Cook
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