Author Topic: NA vs. TD performance specs (Read 3504 times)

Adam · « **on:** January 17, 2006, 07:31:50 pm »

How much faster is a 1.6TD compared to a 1.6NA?

I can't seem to find any Canadian TD's around, but there's tons of the NA's.. how noticeable is the acceleration difference between the two?

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:13:32 pm »

About 16 horsepower (52 HP/71 lbs-ft tq for ME; non-turbo, 68 hp/98 lbs-ft tq for MF; turbo). Acceleration from start isn't overly noticeable, but at 2800 RPM when the turbo kicks in, it's a lot of fun, and definitely noticeable.

935racer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:58:19 pm »

TD has a lot more tuning potential, so if you want to build something get the td, but for a economical driver you can make the NA a lot less slow. I just did the governor mod and some other pump tuning mods for a customer with a old 1.6 NA rabbit with a 4 speed. He can actually ACCELERATE in 4th up a hill now, it is signifgantly faster, getting to 140kmh isn't too hard now either. He is all smiles

Adam · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2006, 10:11:27 pm »

Alright, so I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for a TD then.

I can't find any diesel Jettas or Golfs in Auto Trader; there's tons of gas ones, but I guess gas prices are reason enough for people to cling to their diesels.

zagarus · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2006, 11:41:57 am »

Quote from: "935racer"

TD has a lot more tuning potential, so if you want to build something get the td, but for a economical driver you can make the NA a lot less slow. I just did the governor mod and some other pump tuning mods for a customer with a old 1.6 NA rabbit with a 4 speed.

you are so modding my fuel pump and boost this summer, heck i might even be moving down into maple ridge!!!

chrissev · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2006, 06:15:44 pm »

Quote from: "Adam"

Alright, so I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for a TD then.

I can't find any diesel Jettas or Golfs in Auto Trader; there's tons of gas ones, but I guess gas prices are reason enough for people to cling to their diesels.

check the vortex www.vwvortex.com

also check the TriAd news if you're in Ontario.

If you're on the west coast check craigslist, lots of old VWs listed there. I found my Jetta in the TriAd news for $900

bhtooefr · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2006, 07:33:55 pm »

FWIW, there's hope.

I found my Jetta in AutoTrader for $1200 (USD, of course

)

However, your chances of finding a TD here in the US? Well, OK, if it's a Mercedes, but the VW TDs weren't too common, from what I've seen. Canada's another story, though.

Adam · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2006, 08:03:47 pm »

Which is why I'm looking for a Canadian TD (due to the living in Canada part haha)

They're damn rare around here, which isn't cool.

Hell, if I could find one, I'd settle for a TD Passat, but the insurance is crazy.

zagarus · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2006, 09:33:45 pm »

wow i thought they were common, guess i was lucky to stumble into the one i have, and damn right lucky, this thing hasn't had a problem yet!!

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2006, 10:45:09 pm »

They are pretty common around here, but you have to stab someone to have them give it up.

zagarus · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2006, 12:21:05 am »

guess thats why mine cost me 4300. I even got the price down 900, damn dealerships. Oh well, i have no regrets for this car, it has been nothing but a nice ride, except for the disappearing brakes, i gotta get my new master cylinder pretty soon, 22mm, nothing wrong with a little extra brakeing force. Makes me have to practice not locking up my wheels more, natural ABS as you will.

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2006, 12:30:43 am »

You sure your M/C is done? The brakes on diesels are usually a little spongy when you first start them up. Once you've revved up to driving speeds, they should be nice and firm. Have you checked for leaks in your front and rear cylinders?

I usually just replace the rear cylinders as they are like $7.00 each. You have to bleed the brakes again, but if you're hearts-set on putting in the 22mm M/C, you may as well do them too. It'll give you a chance to inspect the rear brake lines.

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2006, 12:31:43 am »

Just realized that the post was about performance. Sorry to jack. I'll just shut up now.

jtanguay · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2006, 12:43:06 am »

Quote from: "dubCanuck1"

They are pretty common around here, but you have to stab someone to have them give it up.

hehe...

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2006, 12:48:50 am »

No joking. I have a friend who has a 92 TD and it's not working. I've been working on him for over a year to sell it to me. He's only just coming around now.

But I have to throw in my old ME IDI to seal the deal... go figure.