1.5 Potential...

[addautomotive]

Question for the 1.5 netsperts:

If the 1.5 & 1.6 bore is the same, can a 1.6 TD block be used with 1.5 crank & pistons to build up a proper 1.5td?

Looks like I found my answer:
http://www.vwdieselparts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6190

Anybody made this swap 1.5 internal parts into a 1.6 block??
Thanks Dean

Yes, there have been a few people who over the last couple years have  put 1.5 internals in a 1.6 block and let us know about it.
 I've been thinking about this setup with a turbo. It does provide better fuel economy and I've wondered if an eco turboed 1.5 could give hagar a run for his money in the search for high smileage.... and help provide a little more needed power.... it might be a good setup with the stronger 1.6 block wrapped around it.

[Turbinepowered]

Now there's an idea... make a real, honest 1.5TD.

Now I have a project for the next turboblock I find. Then I'll probably do something crazy, like stick it in an old Beetle or Ghia.  :lol:

[addautomotive]

Now there's an idea... make a real, honest 1.5TD.

Now I have a project for the next turboblock I find. Then I'll probably do something crazy, like stick it in an old Beetle or Ghia.  :lol:

Or Porsche 914. Mid engined, so the additional weight wouldn't ruin the handling. Plus, there are plenty of cooling setup precedents, because of the chev V8 swaps.

Ya, not that I've thought about this or anything....

[Ziptar]

This thread has me wondering..

If I wanted the highest possible MPG while interstate cruising.. Which would be the way to go?

1.6TD Eco

1.5TD Made from a 1.6 TD Block, 1.5 Crank & Pistons, Eco IP (No LDA 8MM Plunger) Eco injectors, K14.

1.9 TDI-M Stock 10MM IP, .184 Injectors (auto TDI) K14.

1.5 - 1.6 N/A That is made to breathe well, maybe use 8MM IP


In other words... What is more efficient for constant highway load with occasional passing? i sit so small between them all that it's moot??

[Turbinepowered]

Now there's an idea... make a real, honest 1.5TD.

Now I have a project for the next turboblock I find. Then I'll probably do something crazy, like stick it in an old Beetle or Ghia.  :lol:

Or Porsche 914. Mid engined, so the additional weight wouldn't ruin the handling. Plus, there are plenty of cooling setup precedents, because of the chev V8 swaps.

Ya, not that I've thought about this or anything....

Yeah, but the old VWs are much, much cheaper to acquire.

[935racer]

This thread has me wondering..

If I wanted the highest possible MPG while interstate cruising.. Which would be the way to go?

1.6TD Eco

1.5TD Made from a 1.6 TD Block, 1.5 Crank & Pistons, Eco IP (No LDA 8MM Plunger) Eco injectors, K14.

1.9 TDI-M Stock 10MM IP, .184 Injectors (auto TDI) K14.

1.5 - 1.6 N/A That is made to breathe well, maybe use 8MM IP


In other words... What is more efficient for constant highway load with occasional passing? i sit so small between them all that it's moot??

TDI-M will get better fuel economy, use a t3 turbo though.

[RabbitJockey]

1.6td hydro block, 1.5 internals, 1.9 head, and a pump built to rev... it'd be an interesting setup.  i wonder how it would compare to a 1.7td with a 1.9 head.  someone needs to start building these frankensteins.  if i had the shat i''d go for it haha.

[Audi80]

I´ve got 1,9 block, 1,6 crank, 1,9 NA pistons, modded 1,6 mech head and high revving 12mm pump

[RabbitJockey]

why the 1.6 head?  and did u need custom rods?  haha and i know ur motor performs.

[Audi80]

I wanted to use 1,9 head, but got no money for it now So I used what I already got. And yes, custom fitted Nascar Carrillo rods