Don't do it!

The 1.6 NA is a different block than the 1.6 TD - the TD has better cooling for the pistons and a few other upgrades. Why not just install a Quantum or Golf 1.6TD and do it the factory route?

I will be getting a 1.6TD equipped Transporter when I am in Germany later this week. The thing I want to play with is a BIG intercooler (Audi 200) and tweaked injector timing. With a 1.9TD and these mods you can almost achieve 1.9 TDI performance! The other thing I want to experiment with is the possibility of using Natural Gas under full throttle conditions for extra power - this is sort of like Nitrous Oxide for gasoline engines. Supposedly some of the big trucks out there are starting to go this route.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Radish150 Sent: February 11, 2001 10:48 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: aftermarket turbo/supercharger to deisel?

Was wondering if anyone had looked into adding an aftermarket turbo or supercharger to a stock vanagon diesel? IF this could be done for even a couple grand this might be a good solution for those doggy but solid diesels. Maybe I assume too much, are the stock diesels good enough to consider spending this sort of money on? Will they hold up under the increased power?

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