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• need links for installing an 86 1.6TD/5spd into 82 1.6/4spd? by VW on 24 Jul, 2008 14:27
• I just scored on a running 86 1.6TD with 5spd and want to drop it into my 82 2dr Rabbit that has a 1.6 N/A with 4spd. So I am looking for links on here for doing just that? I am mostly concerned about the tranny part.
  
  Thanks in advance
• #1 by Dr. Diesel on 24 Jul, 2008 14:44
• If it's 90mm drive flanges, then you only need to worry about putting 5 speed shifter bits into your car.
  You'll need to put the A1's passenger side engine mount/pump bracket onto the 86 engine. Alternately, just bolt the turbo stuff onto your N/A engine.
• #2 by VW on 24 Jul, 2008 15:02
• You can bolt the turbo stuff onto a N/A motor? Really? I has always thought that was a No-No??
  
  Thanks
• #3 by jtanguay on 24 Jul, 2008 16:05
• for more than stock performance you'd want to go true turbo.  but for stock turbo power there shouldn't be a problem.  although some have run turbo N/A's well beyond stock turbo power without much issues.  VW really likes to over-do things.  which is always good!
• #4 by Dr. Diesel on 25 Jul, 2008 05:34
• Consider the Callaway turbo kits available for gas Rabbits in the early '80's. They pretty well doubled the HP of an engine of the exact same technology as the n/a diesels, and the gassers didn't have steel reinforced ring lands.
  No worries. Assuming, of course, the engine is in good condition.
• #5 by Dakotakid on 26 Jul, 2008 13:34
• OK, the standard aluminum head could handle it. But, what about the valves? One would need to upgrade to new turbo-compatible valves, right??
  
  I just ran into a guy with an '84 turbo engine and crusher-worthy body. Supposedly destroyed head.
• #6 by Dr. Diesel on 27 Jul, 2008 03:10
• You could poke the TD's sodium cooled exhaust valves in, if you really wanted to. I don't think I'd bother though.