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by Vento James
17 Apr 2009, 18:54
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Tdi into T25
Replies: 9
Views: 4005

Re: Tdi into T25

Cheers for the continued information HarryMann, I guess the turbo could be repositioned with an adapter off of the manifold, as some exhaust system would probably have to be fabricated any way. Still do-able with a budget, it seems like mounting at 1.6TD angle is the easiest option now. I've been re...
by Vento James
16 Apr 2009, 21:57
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Tdi into T25
Replies: 9
Views: 4005

Re: Tdi into T25

Again great reply, much appreciated :) I'll look into mounting it as originally positioned in the T25 then; it does seem like an easier option. I was just a little bit worried about oil starvation. I'm fairly confident with electrics, it'll take some time to get my head around but do-able with a cou...
by Vento James
13 Apr 2009, 10:03
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Tdi into T25
Replies: 9
Views: 4005

Re: Tdi into T25

Thank for that information Aidan, very informative indeed. So I guess that the standard T25 box is able to handle the extra torque/power and it's just a case of economical gear ratios. I would prefer to keep the engine at its designed angle, so some kind of bell housing adapter needs to be fabricate...
by Vento James
12 Apr 2009, 23:03
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Tdi into T25
Replies: 9
Views: 4005

Tdi into T25

Firstly I'm new to this forum, so hello my name is James :) I currently own a '97 Vento Tdi GL, it has a good engine which is very economical (you can probably see where this is going) http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e20/james_si/P200309_114901.jpg I've been interested in campers vans for over a y...