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• new project MTDI 5 pot in a manta A by snakemaster on 19 Apr, 2009 10:24
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• #1 by moise on 19 Apr, 2009 13:15
• nice manta
• #2 by golftd412000 on 19 Apr, 2009 13:45
• fun project
• #3 by alphawerks on 20 Apr, 2009 06:59
• Hey there,
  I had a firenza while I was in the uk abaout 10 years ago. Was a bit of a shed, as I was sarving student at the time. Still managed to tube frame the front end with fiberglass wings a rover 3.5,13 x 6 front and 13 x 8 rear allycats. Looked cool but was a lot of work as the engine was so far back I had to move the steering and pedals. Managed 52/48% weight distributionfor my effort though. An inline engine would be much easier.
  
  By the way what would a complete 2.5 tdi for an Mtdi conversion go for, with and without a LT box? hard to find? might be of intereste for future endevors as a 1.9 seems weedy for a truck.
  
  Keep the pics of the project coming!
  Ryan
• #4 by snakemaster on 21 Apr, 2009 04:22
• Quote from: "alphawerks"

  Hey there,
  I had a firenza while I was in the uk abaout 10 years ago. Was a bit of a shed, as I was sarving student at the time. Still managed to tube frame the front end with fiberglass wings a rover 3.5,13 x 6 front and 13 x 8 rear allycats. Looked cool but was a lot of work as the engine was so far back I had to move the steering and pedals. Managed 52/48% weight distributionfor my effort though. An inline engine would be much easier.
  
  By the way what would a complete 2.5 tdi for an Mtdi conversion go for, with and without a LT box? hard to find? might be of intereste for future endevors as a 1.9 seems weedy for a truck.
  
  Keep the pics of the project coming!
  Ryan

  
  
  nice project ryan , i was trying to get a firenza but could not get a rust free one , and then this manta A came along , so i got it (nicer looking car)
  In the uk 2.5 etdi engines are going for about £500  $780 and lt gear boxes about £80  $110  , i am going to build a mech pump to get rid of the fly by wire .
• #5 by lord_verminaard on 21 Apr, 2009 05:57
• Man I wish we had that engine over here.  It would just be the berries for so many different swaps.  That and the 2.8TDI.
  
  Can't beat that price either!  I paid $1200 for my 1.9 TDI!!!!
  
  Brendan
• #6 by jtanguay on 22 Apr, 2009 21:00
• Quote from: "lord_verminaard"

  Man I wish we had that engine over here.  It would just be the berries for so many different swaps.  That and the 2.8TDI.
  
  Can't beat that price either!  I paid $1200 for my 1.9 TDI!!!!
  
  Brendan

  
  
  a friend of mine paid about $3500 for a complete 2.5TDI in good condition.  its just not fair!!!  :lol:
• #7 by Pat Dolan on 29 Apr, 2009 20:02
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  ............ i was trying to get a firenza but could not get a rust free one , and then this manta A came along , so i got it (nicer looking car)
  In the uk 2.5 etdi engines are going for about £500  $780 and lt gear boxes about £80  $110  , i am going to build a mech pump to get rid of the fly by wire .

  you know just how much you are pissing off we colonials, don't you?
  
  BTW:  what gearbox are you using?
• #8 by snakemaster on 01 May, 2009 04:41
• the gearbox that i have is a LT 28 same as this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-LT-35-2003-2-5-DIESEL-5-SPEED-MANUAL-GEAR-BOX_W0QQitemZ290313207079QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item290313207079&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
  
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gearbox-Mercedes-Sprinter-Manual-5spd_W0QQitemZ170319404300QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item170319404300&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
  the gear box i have is made by Mercedes  same as above
  
  
  and the same as whats in the van above that you get in the US [/img]
• #9 by srbliss on 01 May, 2009 17:03
• In the uk 2.5 etdi engines are going for about £500  $780 and lt gear boxes about £80  $110  , i am going to build a mech pump to get rid of the fly by wire .
  
  Can you post some dealers information so us on the other side of the pond can try to get one?
  Steve
• #10 by snakemaster on 04 May, 2009 12:36
• Quote from: "srbliss"

  In the uk 2.5 etdi engines are going for about £500  $780 and lt gear boxes about £80  $110  , i am going to build a mech pump to get rid of the fly by wire .
  
  Can you post some dealers information so us on the other side of the pond can try to get one?
  Steve

  
  
  just do a search on ebay.co.uk for them as there is a lot off dealers thare and thay might be able to help with shipping , some examples
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-A6-TDI-turbo-Diesel-engine-2000-01-02-03-04-05-06_W0QQitemZ250370057878QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250370057878&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A6-2-5-TDI-97-05-150BHP-ENGINE-SUPPLY-FITTING_W0QQitemZ120405000304QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_localservices_car_vehicle_GL?hash=item120405000304&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
  the brakers i got my one from has none left , i got no ecu or wiring for that price so thats why it was £500,
• #11 by DA-BRT on 08 May, 2009 00:39
• I don't want to polute your topic, just want to tell you you're not the only one with a 5-cyl m-tdi project
  
  I started converting my Audi 100 1977 to a 2.0 5-cyl diesel for road admitance. After that I'm going to install a 2.5 TDI with 6-speed gearbox from a late Audi 100 or A6. I completely transformed all the motor supports. It is running and almost finished for the test. I only have to replace the front fender and do some other small welding.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• #12 by snakemaster on 23 May, 2009 12:13
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