Well I'm about to get a Rabbit LS diesel. And I have a few questions. I currently drive a 96 Jetta 2.Slow. And I dont think I could drive a car slower then that. Are there any mods to do these diesel engines to give them extra power?
Theres tons of info on this around here, please use the search function.
Some NA engines are already fast, it's weird. Change the t-belt and have the timing set properly. New injectors go a long way in preformance and economy.
You can get a turbo kit for it and as long as you keep the boost conservative the engine will last
Good tires and a good tranny will make a huge difference as well
don't expect the NA diesel to be fast, and i don't imagine it will be any quicker than your mkIII. you could send the injection pump to giles for his NA mods. you could install a 1.6TD from an 82-92 car, or a 1.9TD from an 93-97ish car. you could have giles work on the turbo pump then you'll start moving..
My stock mk2 TD has trouble keeping up with my friends 2.0 with a header if that gives you any idea.
Driving a rabbit is a completely different experience though and I'm sure you'll fallin love with it the first "fast" corner you take