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November 11, 2007, 03:06:15 pm

jauguston

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'89 1.6 TD power upgrades ???
« on: November 11, 2007, 03:06:15 pm »
I am about to stuff a 1.6 TD into my Samurai and wonder what you fellows do to upgrade the power output. I am a 40+ year heavy equipment and truck mechanic but have zero experience with this little engine.

Any ideas or links to other sites would sure be appreciated. The only thing I know about this engine is it is a low mile VW factory reman short block and it has a T-3 turbo. I will probably build  a small version of the home brew propane injection I have on my ISB Cummins. I have all ready drilled and tapped the exhaust manifold for a pyrometer.

Jim
Bellingham, WA


Installed a '89 1.6TD into my '87 Suzuki Samurai. My design propane injection.

Reply #1November 11, 2007, 03:12:17 pm

jimfoo

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'89 1.6 TD power upgrades ???
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2007, 03:12:17 pm »
There is a lot written in the FAQ section-How to make your 1.6TD a faster car.
Jim
1966 Land-Rover 88" with 1.9 1Z which has been transformed to an M-TDI
TFO35 mechanically controlled VNT, IC , and 2.5" exhaust.
Driven daily

Reply #2November 11, 2007, 04:23:21 pm

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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2007, 04:23:21 pm »
Thanks jimfoo.

My bad for not reading them first  :oops:

Jim
Installed a '89 1.6TD into my '87 Suzuki Samurai. My design propane injection.

 

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