Date:         Sun, 15 Sep 2013 15:33:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Comments: To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>
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Is dieseling for you?  http://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pri_gnd_dcus_nus_w.htm

Let's say your fuel consumption drops by 50%  optimistic estimate.
Let's say you intend to drive your beloved another 100000 miles.
Let's say that diesel will cost you 10% more per gallon than gasoline.
Let's say your conversion cost is $5000 total.  Syncro is easily twice that.
Let's say your fuel consumption  is18mpgg now.

In the 100000 miles you will travel 100000/18 gallons of gasoline will
be purchased.  Or 100000/36 gallons of diesel.  These are wildly
optimistic figures.  The reality is that most diesel upgrades get you
to 30 mpgd from 18mpgg.  Over these 100000/30 gallons of diesel you
will spend 10% more per gallon.

The sliderule will tell you how long before you amortise or save the
5000USD you spent to convert properly.  And you'll still have a 30
year old car with custom motor installation that YOU will have to
maintain.

sticky wicket indeed.

Y'all always wanted to fire up them spreadsheets.  Here's the chance.

Pensionerd.

On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:
>       There's one in every crowd  . You're in for a lot of work and the
> return for the Diesel is a longtime coming . You will and up re gearing the
> trans and the other sneaky issues that come up with an engine conversion .