I specifically called out the 2.5 TDI since its bellhousing matches the transmissions that bolt right up to the EVs. I suppose a complete 1.9 TDI engine/transmission from a transverse Golf/Jetta/NB could also be fitted, but I don't know if the gear ratios would be a good fit for a big heavy brick. On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 2:24 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > would there ne a great deal of fabrication needed to put a 1.9 TDI in? > Not knocking the 2.5 TDI am guessing the 1.9 is easier to find? > > On 8/8/12, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > > It'd be a nice inexpensive base platform for a 2.5 TDI and five speed > > manual swap. > > > > > > -- > > Casey > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
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