Date:         Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:21:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Pedersen <mikeped@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Mike Pedersen <mikeped@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      FW: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
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From the Landcruiser mailing list...


I'm sure I'll get flack for this one, but the other day I was chatting
Diesels with a co-worker would been looking up engine swaps on heaps.  One
of my favorite engines for a while has been the TDI engines that VW makes.
How horrible an idea would it be (I don't have the money, so I'm just
theorizing) to put a 2.0L TDI in an FJ40?  The important specs are 134hp @
4,000 rpm, 247 ft*lbs at 1900rpm, which moves the 3500lb wagon pretty good.
For comparison the 2.7L 5cyl mercedes engine in the Dodge Sprinter Van makes
154hp @3800, and 243ft*lbs at 1600rpm. That moves a really big truck down
the road at a top speed of 90mph according to R&T, though it's got to take a
week or two to get up to that speed.  Performance specs aren't that far off
from a 2F, though the weight has to be about half, or less.  It'd make for a
nice light weight rig.  Part I'm having trouble with (other than the actual
mechanics of such a swap), is getting my mind around a 2.0L engine in a
Cruiser, even a 40.  The output specs. say it'd work.  But 2000cc????
Anyone want to kill my daydream?

Heath

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