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September 30, 2011, 12:16:34 am

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1.6TD Turbo upgrade ?
« on: September 30, 2011, 12:16:34 am »
Hi Guys,
I'm looking for your advise,with the latest project I'm working on.
I recently purchased an 88 Fox wagon,which has a 1.6TD from an 85 Quantum installed.
I purchased this car as an incomplete project.
The 1.6TD has a Garrett turbo,with quite a bit of play in the shaft and while reading the  former owners build thread on the vortex "north americas first Fox turbo diesel"He mentions that a lot of oil  poured out of the turbo,when he removed it.
I'm trying to decide,if I should rebuild the Garrett,or replace it with a different turbo.
The engine isn't running yet,as I'm still gathering the necessary parts to complete the install.
I remember reading on this site,that the garrett was slow to spool up,but makes good boost.
This car will be my daily driver and definately NOT a hot Rod.
I'm thinking ,that maybe a smaller turbo,might be better for a daily driver-which will probably never spin over 3000-3500RPM.
Fuel economy and drivability are my goals,with this car.
Preferrably a small turbo,that bolts right in,with little or no modification ?
I need to replace the down pipe anyway,so this wouldn't be a major concearn.
Maybe there are some improvements that can be made to the Garrett ?
Honestly-this is my FIRST turbo diesel- so I'm all ears and open to your suggestions.
Maybe someone has a good used turbo,that may suite this project?
Thanks,Mike

Reply #1September 30, 2011, 03:49:29 am

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Re: 1.6TD Turbo upgrade ?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2011, 03:49:29 am »
The T15 from the AAZ - a turbo that most people junk because of it's tiny dimensions - maybe just what you require

Reply #2September 30, 2011, 08:05:17 am

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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2011, 08:05:17 am »
The T15 from the AAZ - a turbo that most people junk because of it's tiny dimensions - maybe just what you require

GT15/K03? that what your talking about? the tiny turbo?
92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.

Reply #3September 30, 2011, 08:38:18 am

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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2011, 08:38:18 am »
a k14 will bolt to a vw turbo exhaust manifold. nice turbo for what you want.  a k03 off of a tdi is also a good turbo for what you want.  i don't know how well these will fit a fox tho.
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Reply #4September 30, 2011, 08:42:14 am

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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2011, 08:42:14 am »
a k14 will bolt to a vw turbo exhaust manifold. nice turbo for what you want.  a k03 off of a tdi is also a good turbo for what you want.  i don't know how well these will fit a fox tho.

true, the K14 is the smallest turbo to use a standard VW longitudinal manifold..
92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.

Reply #5September 30, 2011, 09:18:18 am

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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2011, 09:18:18 am »
Transverse 1,6TD exhaust manifold will fit nicely in longitudal engine bay. It even came from factory in Audi 80 87=>
'74 VW Scirocco TD
'86 Audi 80q 1,9TDic
'01 Audi A6q 2,5TDI

Reply #6October 02, 2011, 11:10:58 pm

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Re: 1.6TD Turbo upgrade ?
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2011, 11:10:58 pm »
Hi Guys,
Thanks,for all your input !
Your thoughts and my research,come to the same conclusion-a K14 would be perfect.
Does anyone have in mind - a specific year and model VW,which came with a k14 that will bolt up to my 85 Quantum 1.6TD manifold?
It would be much easier finding the correct K14,with year,model and engine info.
The k14 turbos that I have seen pics of,don't have the same flange bolt pattern as my Garrett. ( 4 bolt flange-Not square-One side wider than the other)
I'm sure you have a term for it- ???  LOL
If anyone has a K14 that will fit and wants to sell it-Let me know.
Thanks agian ! 
Mike