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Title: WTB Turbo kit for 1983 Rabbit 1.6na diesel.
Post by: acidtonic on June 03, 2017, 10:57:43 pm

I purchased a very nice MK1 Rabbit NA 1.6 diesel that I'd like to make into an Eco Turbo.

Looking for less of a headache by buying an entire kit. Header, intake, intercooler, turbo, downpipe, piping, etc.

Not looking for power really, just love the diesel sound and need a turbo whistle to complement it. Car is purely a toy and driving short distances from home literally as gentle as you could imagine just putting around on side roads going slow.

Located in Waterford Michigan 48328 for shipping.

Title: Re: WTB Turbo kit for 1983 Rabbit 1.6na diesel.
Post by: sawedoffgolf on June 11, 2017, 01:14:16 pm

I have some of the parts you will need. pm'd

Title: Re: WTB Turbo kit for 1983 Rabbit 1.6na diesel.
Post by: A2jettafreak on June 11, 2017, 11:13:13 pm

is it me or you shouldnt swap  1.6 turbo  into a stock 1.6 block/motor.  ??   


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Title: Re: WTB Turbo kit for 1983 Rabbit 1.6na diesel.
Post by: sawedoffgolf on June 12, 2017, 10:29:11 pm

Quote from: A2jettafreak on June 11, 2017, 11:13:13 pm

is it me or you shouldnt swap  1.6 turbo  into a stock 1.6 block/motor.  ??   


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From what i recall, the only major difference is the 1.6td has oil squirters for cooling the pistons.

Title: Re: WTB Turbo kit for 1983 Rabbit 1.6na diesel.
Post by: vanbcguy on June 13, 2017, 09:06:59 am

Lots of folks have done it safely. The TD blocks have different pistons, oil squirters and a different head however the NA is pretty stout in its own right. Keep EGTs below 1200F and it'll last forever.

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