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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: vwhess on January 01, 2006, 03:18:15 pm
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Do you guys know anything about them.......This is my first diesel and I love it........but I dont know a lot about them.....a few questions i have....
What do they sound like with exhaust????
What kind of Turbo/intercooler upgrades can you get...if any???
What should I keep close tabs on.....
Are these rare?? I was told they were...
It is slower than an 8v gas.....should it be????
thanks guys...
JEss :P
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Are these rare?? I was told they were...
Yes - only 47 made, IIRC.
It is slower than an 8v gas.....should it be????
An Ecodiesel? It's not meant to be fast, it's meant to be efficient ;)
What kind of Turbo/intercooler upgrades can you get...if any???
First, you're gonna want to upgrade your IP so that you've got the TD-spec IP. That way, you can actually get some performance out of it. Then, read through this section.
What should I keep close tabs on.....
Keep the thing from overheating, for starters. Then, just keep on top of all of the maintenance stuff, *ESPECIALLY* the timing belt. Every 60,000 miles is the recommended interval for changing it. If it breaks, kiss your valves, possibly your head, and even possibly your pistons goodbye.