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Big Power Diesels??? Projects?
by
barrygti
on 04 Jul, 2009 02:32
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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?
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#1
by
ryanp
on 04 Jul, 2009 02:38
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the inline 5 cylinder audi/vw lumps are good. Old merc 300d's are monsters, loads above 500hp!
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#2
by
barrygti
on 04 Jul, 2009 02:41
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500!!!!!
I will go searching now, that would make a coooool daily drive hahaha.
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#3
by
Jay
on 04 Jul, 2009 03:03
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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.
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#4
by
barrygti
on 04 Jul, 2009 03:27
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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...
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#5
by
Jay
on 04 Jul, 2009 12:17
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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.
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#6
by
mystery3
on 04 Jul, 2009 12:53
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#7
by
the caveman
on 04 Jul, 2009 12:54
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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
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#8
by
RabbitJockey
on 04 Jul, 2009 13:35
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if i was using one of the big 3's diesels it would no doubt be a cummins.
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#9
by
molgrips
on 04 Jul, 2009 14:25
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Go for the V10. I covet that engine.
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#10
by
barrygti
on 04 Jul, 2009 14:30
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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
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#11
by
MJF
on 04 Jul, 2009 15:54
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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)
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#12
by
barrygti
on 04 Jul, 2009 18:27
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Very few of them too, I have seen the odd 300d non turbo for sale but never seen a turbo diesel.
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#13
by
monomer
on 05 Jul, 2009 00:34
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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)
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#14
by
barrygti
on 05 Jul, 2009 01:25
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I am completely lost with these Mercs.......
What is the "good" engine, inline 5 or 6 and 2.5 or 3l???