Big Power Diesels??? Projects?

[barrygti]

What other engines out there are prime for tuning in the same way the IDI engines are?

I am thinking along the lines of a BIG power project. I don't mean a Cummins, something that may still fit in say an Audi 100/5000 or a BMW E30 etc etc.

Is the Chev V8 any good as it seems to put out pretty terrible power for size...... I assume a Turbo or two would help...

I know of a V10 Touareg engine but it's a bare engine and getting it running out of a Touareg would probably be a nightmare.

So what do you guys think?  Any great ideas out there?

[ryanp]

the inline 5 cylinder audi/vw lumps are good. Old merc 300d's are monsters, loads above 500hp!

[barrygti]

500!!!!! 

I will go searching now, that would make a coooool daily drive hahaha.

[Jay]

If you want cheap and cheerful tuning get a 1.9 PD, a simple remap will give you loads more power - let alone some real mods.

[barrygti]

I am running a 1.6/1.9 engine in my Skoda pickup that's cheap and cheerful hahaha, I was just interested in what else is out in the diesel world...

[Jay]

Reasonable prices the 1.9 TDI PD from the MK4/Bora/etc is decent and you can get some high figures from them.

The Chevy V8 is pants. Really.

If you can, give the V10 Toureg a go, it's all about getting the wiring sorted.

[mystery3]

Here's an e30 with a twin turbo v12.
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=116916&highlight=v12+twin+turbo
I'm sure that thing makes some big power, not diesel but wtf. Bmw didn't start making good diesel motors until a few years ago, the m21 was a good motor I guess but not good for big power.

[the caveman]

If you have room for a chevy v8 [which are garbage] why not a ford powerstroke ? I always wanted to put one of those into the 80's model mustangs

[RabbitJockey]

if i was using one of the big 3's diesels it would no doubt be a cummins.

[molgrips]

Go for the V10.  I covet that engine.

[barrygti]

The trouble for me at least is the availability of engines in New Zealand, most stuff is Japanese. Would be VERY hard to find a Powerstroke or Cummins. Seen a few Chev V8's and a fair amount of Farm/Boat stuff but not much automotive based stuff.

V10 Touareg engine is a non start really, would need all the ECU parts for it to run and then have to code out lots of features. A guy got it in to fit to a boat here and then realised it wasn't that simple.... But yes a great engine, not as good in my opinion as the Audi 4.2 TDi(except in the R50) and no where near as good as the V12 Audi

[MJF]

The trouble for me at least is the availability of engines in New Zealand, most stuff is Japanese. Would be VERY hard to find a Powerstroke or Cummins.

How about Mercedes 300 engines? om603 or 606 (w124 and w210)

[barrygti]

Very few of them too, I have seen the odd 300d non turbo for sale but never seen a turbo diesel.

[monomer]

The trouble for me at least is the availability of engines in New Zealand, most stuff is Japanese. Would be VERY hard to find a Powerstroke or Cummins.

How about Mercedes 300 engines? om603 or 606 (w124 and w210)

602 is more popular. inline 6's never came turbo'd.


190e 2.5 with the 5speed and a turbo from a 300 is most popular (manuals never came turbocharged either)

[barrygti]

I am completely lost with these Mercs.......

What is the "good" engine, inline 5 or 6 and 2.5 or 3l???