DatRustSun Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hey everyone. So with having the rebuild on the floor and rockers planned out and parts found im not moving onto what engine to put in it. Being also a VW fan, i am thinking of trying to install a TDI 1.9l. Been trying to find conversion kits and tip and doesnt seem like anyone has done it before. Any input would be nice. Ive started looking at other swaps for nissan 200sx and 240 sx and so on to see if i can use current existing conversions. Any input and advice with be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I can’t say I’ve seen that swap done. Seems like most tdi engines are fwd so I’d think that might be the first hurdle? Correct me if I’m wrong, I don’t know much about vw’s. Although I did own a golf tdi for about 4 years and then dieselgate made the buy back too appealing and away it went. Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I swear I remember someone talking about swapping in an Audi/VW engine... I think it might have been heywier427 but I could be mistaken... looks like he hasn't been on in a while either. Im all for doing things to be different --- like carbs on a twin cam KA --- but also fully on board with keeping it "in the family" and not creating unneeded complications and work... KAs, SRs, CAs, FJs, are all documented swaps that are pretty straight forward and tried and true. Your definitely not going to find a swap "kit" for an Audi engine into a Datsun... there just isnt the market for it.... Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Well, even if somebody else DID a TDI swap, there surely wouldn't be a kit available. Only "kits" on the market I've seen are for the most popular swaps ie KA, SR from a couple USA suppliers ie CX Racing& a CA kit out of Australia. I like the idea! Have a VW buddy in Michigan that has done TDI swaps in non-TDI VW's & the Audi TT's................ Quote Link to comment
Datsun71 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 https://tdconversions.com/nissan Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 https://tdconversions.com/nissan 1 Quote Link to comment
Datsun71 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks for putting up a better link. 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Woah...........surprised to see that! Are TDI swaps really that common? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Woah.. that’s crazy!! Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) On 6/16/2020 at 9:14 PM, Draker said: Woah.. that’s crazy!! +1 They must not be FWD then.. Edited June 29, 2020 by Duncan Quote Link to comment
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