T-3 Turbo Install - Troubleshooting - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• T-3 Turbo Install by BioDieselVW on 23 Jan, 2008 07:15
• Will a T3 turbo off a Mercedes Benz 300TD fit or work as an upgrade to my 1.6TD. Will it not have the right internals to work with the vw 1.6? or will the 1.6 have a hard time spooling it? Is it even a direct bolton? If anyone has tried or is running this setup feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks Paul
• #1 by burn_your_money on 23 Jan, 2008 08:18
• It's not a direct bolt on due to different turbo and downpipe flanges from my understanding
• #2 by subsonic on 23 Jan, 2008 09:40
• Thats what I am putting on mine.  My engine will flow a lot more than stock though.  I have a AAZ head that Dave has done the big port job on and a giles pump to go with it.  You also need to check which turbo you have, as there are 3 variations of that turbo on the 300td.
  
  BYM is correct. It will not bolt up with out modification.  I went with a different exhaust manifold.  A ATP 8V turbo manifold. Here is a link to what it looks like:
  
  http://www.aptuning.com/products.php?productid=718
• #3 by BioDieselVW on 23 Jan, 2008 15:22
• Thanks, I kind of figured it was to good to be true for it to be a direct bolton. Thanks Paul
• #4 by BioDieselVW on 24 Jan, 2008 06:40
• How are the T3 turbos that came with 1.6 TD. Are they too laggy? Or do they spool well and make good power on the 1.6TDs?
• #5 by burn_your_money on 24 Jan, 2008 12:50
• Quote from: "BioDieselVW"

  How are the T3 turbos that came with 1.6 TD. Are they too laggy? Or do they spool well and make good power on the 1.6TDs?

  
  
  From my experience on the 1.6 the spool around 3000 RPM with stock settings and light driving