So I went to the Ford dealer.....
The 80's vw's didn't come with turbos. So they weren't called TDI's.
Gas engines can run off of Alcohol with minor adjustments. And alcohol smells better than french fries.
I may not get 20 mpg but I can't think of 2 many diesel that do when pulling. My small block ain't no slouch though.... huh EBSteve???
Gas engines can run off of Alcohol with minor adjustments. And alcohol smells better than french fries.
I may not get 20 mpg but I can't think of 2 many diesel that do when pulling. My small block ain't no slouch though.... huh EBSteve???
EBSteve just likes to watch me break things.:-)
420HP and 775Ft lbs Now it is time to break things.
420HP and 775Ft lbs Now it is time to break things.
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mccutcheon4 wrote: Another reason is E85 and B100 would make our farmers very popular again.
That's got my vote. Having grown up as a farmer in the midwest during the late 70's and 80's and seeing how a lot of farmers got shafted. Maybe that would bring some value and respect back to farming.
Can't think of anything witty, intelligent, or cool to say...guess I'm just stupid.
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Your totally wrong. I have one, and my parent's neighbor has one as well. It is true that they wern't called TDI's but that is just because VW hadn't come up with that catchy name yet.ranger5.0 wrote:The 80's vw's didn't come with turbos. So they weren't called TDI's.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083760 ... e&n=283155
That is the factory service manual for VWs from 77 to 84 and it clearly states "turbo diesel" in the title. Click the picture for a bigger version if you aren't sure.
http://groups.msn.com/bellinghamdualsportriders
85 Longbed 4x4
94 4.0L V6, 4.56 welded rear, L/S front, 32" MTRs
85 Longbed 4x4
94 4.0L V6, 4.56 welded rear, L/S front, 32" MTRs
ranger5.0 wrote: My small block ain't no slouch though.... huh EBSteve???
You were getting about 10 MPG that day towing when I was getting around 16 but that was when gas was 2.40 a gal and diesel was 2.85 a gal and I still owned a Powerstroke. Maintenance costs on a diesel are not any more money with the exception of the fact that they hold a bunch of oil.
Matt, keep in mind if you go with a bio it's not going to be cheap for long. As soon as someone (oil Co.) starts buying the used oil from the restaurants they won't be giving it to you anymore and you are just stuck with paying someone.
Ranger 5.o, needing another project like Rosie O'Donnell needs another M&M.
The manual says "and turbo diesels" which weren't that common then. All the ones i have dealt with were naturally aspirated. I suppose the jetta's they would be more common in. I hung out with a rabbit and schirrocco crowd.
EBSteve just likes to watch me break things.:-)
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ranger5.0 wrote:The manual says "and turbo diesels" which weren't that common then. All the ones i have dealt with were naturally aspirated. I suppose the jetta's they would be more common in. I hung out with a rabbit and schirrocco crowd.
Yea the TD only came in Jettas and the trucks so far as I know so it would make sense that you hadn't seen them before. If you want to come check one out, I am in Bellingham right near the WWU campus.
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http://www.lynden.org/calendar/showEvent.php?id=112
Looks like the 13th next Sat.
There is also this:
Can-Am National Car Show
June 23 - 25, 2006
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
Lynden, Washington
For information call (360) 398-1327
Or visit CanAm on the web www.canamnationals.com
Looks like the 13th next Sat.
There is also this:
Can-Am National Car Show
June 23 - 25, 2006
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
Lynden, Washington
For information call (360) 398-1327
Or visit CanAm on the web www.canamnationals.com
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85 Longbed 4x4
94 4.0L V6, 4.56 welded rear, L/S front, 32" MTRs
85 Longbed 4x4
94 4.0L V6, 4.56 welded rear, L/S front, 32" MTRs
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Cummins 4bt, 4 cylinder turbo diesel
just saw this on craigslist and thought someone here might be interested.
http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/159044798.html
http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/159044798.html
Re: Cummins 4bt, 4 cylinder turbo diesel
Hey that's pretty sweet, I didn't know you could bolt up any ford small block tranny. HMMMMMMMMbartmantom wrote:just saw this on craigslist and thought someone here might be interested.
http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/159044798.html
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just looking through craigslist again and saw this. these are a little cheaper than the other one I posted.
http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/159200274.html
http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/159200274.html
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Check this story out, its in the Tacoma paper today.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/ ... 7719c.html
Bio-diesel, creates jobs at home, its better for the enviroment and
best of all, no money goes to the middle east.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/ ... 7719c.html
Bio-diesel, creates jobs at home, its better for the enviroment and
best of all, no money goes to the middle east.