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1.9td or 1.9tdi?

Posted: 09 Nov 2012, 16:45
by mad morty
yo guys anyone know which engine is best...?
i want good mpg to power
but i dont know what to go for...

which is better on mpg?

any advice on what to go for?

cheers
Maddy

Re: 1.9td or 1.9tdi?

Posted: 09 Nov 2012, 17:40
by lloydy
Tdi miles better for power and mpg, but it costs a LOT more to install

Re: 1.9td or 1.9tdi?

Posted: 10 Nov 2012, 19:54
by faggie
tdi every time i would not drive a diesel unless it was a tdi the difference is chalk and cheese

Re: 1.9td or 1.9tdi?

Posted: 14 Nov 2012, 10:49
by Cyrus
^^^whs^^^^

Tdi is the best option but the most work involved, is your van a keeper/ good condition etc.
or are you just after a bit more torque? With Tdi you will have to upgrade the gearbox.
I'm considering a Tdi conversion as 1.9td are few and far between
But then should I just sort out the old IX and be happy?
Its a never ending question depending on how much money and time and skill you have

Re: 1.9td or 1.9tdi?

Posted: 14 Nov 2012, 19:42
by keith
Cyrus wrote:^^^whs^^^^

Tdi is the best option but the most work involved, is your van a keeper/ good condition etc.
or are you just after a bit more torque? With Tdi you will have to upgrade the gearbox.
I'm considering a Tdi conversion as 1.9td are few and far between
But then should I just sort out the old IX and be happy?
Its a never ending question depending on how much money and time and skill you have

I had the same dilemma....a good healthy jx that did me proud for four years.....to be ripped out in favour of an unknown tdi.
It is a fair outlay....especially if you add the extra grand for the gearbox refurb and mod.


But....if its a keeper....in my opinion.... and if you can find someone to do it properly its the best money you will spend on the van.....
Totally transforms how it drives, how fast it drives up banks, how well it pulls in 4th gear meaning that you don't have to keep dropping down....
And you are future proofing it to some extent as the tdi engines are plentiful.