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bmwguru
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JAN 14, 06:34 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by JazzMan:
Yep, I too am holding out for a TDI swap, I've been wanting to do one for more than 5 years now but don't know where to start.
How expensive are TDI drivetrains to get ahold of? What years are good? I want the 5spd, of course.
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With the TDI swap, you can get away with buying just the engine, trans, computer and wiring. It is all very simple and self contained. You can get a decent TDI drivetrain from a 2000 Jetta for somewhere between $3500-$5000
Dave
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foxgapfiero
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JAN 15, 07:45 AM
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I dropped off a printed copy of this thread to a friend of mine, Jim Mamana. His company is called MMI Concepts here in Bangor PA. He builds a lot of real nasty VW's and has a VR6 drag car. He is really interested in what you are doing.
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BtotheB
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JAN 15, 09:29 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by JazzMan:
Yep, I too am holding out for a TDI swap, I've been wanting to do one for more than 5 years now but don't know where to start.
How expensive are TDI drivetrains to get ahold of? What years are good? I want the 5spd, of course.
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I'd stick with the 99.5-2003 ALH engines. Best for aftermarket as well as economy. Spend a couple grand - VNT17, PP764 nozzles, larger intercooler, larger downpipe and a tune and you're at 140hp/280tq... and still getting 50MPG. I'd love to have that in a Fiero...
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bmwguru
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JAN 15, 09:41 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by BtotheB:
I'd stick with the 99.5-2003 ALH engines. Best for aftermarket as well as economy. Spend a couple grand - VNT17, PP764 nozzles, larger intercooler, larger downpipe and a tune and you're at 140hp/280tq... and still getting 50MPG. I'd love to have that in a Fiero... |
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The ALH is the most common to come by. If you plan on maintaining it yourself, you will need the VAG-COM.
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JAN 15, 02:55 PM
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make a kit and I will buy!
this is by far the best swap EVER in a fiero
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bmwguru
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JAN 15, 03:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by crytical point:
make a kit and I will buy!
this is by far the best swap EVER in a fiero |
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bring me the car, and I will install........let me finish and test this one first. 
Dave
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JazzMan
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JAN 15, 06:13 PM
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. [This message has been edited by JazzMan (edited 04-14-2009).]
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FIERO1985
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JAN 15, 09:56 PM
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I am a vw tech here in columbus and I am very closely watching this thread, I have 3 buddies who all have turbo vr6 gti's on is bored to a 3.0 . This is a real cool swap cant wait to see some more progress pics
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bmwguru
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JAN 17, 09:39 AM
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This VR6 will be getting a turbo this summer. I'm not really happy with any kits out there. I'd like to try and run over 25lbs of boost with some slicks and see what this thing will do. Obviously, a cage and other safety measures will have to be met first.
I prepped the cradle this morning and I'm going to start fitting the engine today.
Here is a pic of the aluminum cradle bushings from John Stricker. I should have more progress at the end of the day. Also, note the difference between the heavy Fiero axle and the VW axle (it is half the weight).
Dave
 [This message has been edited by bmwguru (edited 01-17-2008).]
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bmwguru
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JAN 17, 11:12 AM
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Here are some pics as we break for lunch. Initial measurements were exactly as I had planned. There is plenty of room for the turbo manifold down the road....always plan ahead.
Dave
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