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Offline lacrosse10604

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Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« on: October 15, 2005, 04:20:32 PM »
Hey everyone. I just joined up. Great site.

Here's my question: I'm looking at buying a Sidekick/tracker and converting it to diesel. Does anyone know if the VW TDI is easily swaped in? I saw Acme Adapters has kits but I didn't see anything on the TDI engine. Any thoughtss? Anyone done this?

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Re: Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2005, 05:11:27 PM »
Howdy, ksa421 on here just put in a turbo 1.6 in his tracker(acme did it.), just a one wire hook up, I think the one your talking about has more wiring to it but it can be done, give acme a call.
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Re: Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2005, 06:29:45 PM »
Actually the guys at Acme already wrote me back about it, few hour response.  They said the TDI is alot trickier but do able. The electrical work is alot harder. So I think I'm going to do 1.9 Diesel w/o turbo. New they're running around $4500, lower if you get them used.

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Re: Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2005, 05:30:46 PM »
if you are looking at the 1.9 non turbo then go with a 1.6 turbo. More available and way easier to get more power from.
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Re: Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2005, 11:52:26 PM »
I have the 1.6l Turbo in mine and I really like it. Another advantage of going with a non TDI motor is you can basically run these motor underwater...You dont have to really worry about frying your computer or wiring harness.. Also if you roll your rig you have to hurry up and shut the motor off.. becuase it will just keep on a running ;)
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Re: Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2005, 06:52:15 PM »
Thanks for all the info. Forums are great. Another question... anyone buy from these guys..

http://zsimports.com/Mechanical/index.htm

If the engine is a Europe import will it matter on the swap?
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Re: Newbie - Diesel Conversion Question
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2005, 10:26:11 PM »
I dont know the difference... i know my motor is out of a canadian car. I would ask the guys at Acme
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