brady rogers
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2013
- Location
- oklahoma
- TDI
- 03 jetta 5sp TDI, 2010 bmw x5d, 81 1z MTDi Caddy, 97 jetta tdi
Ok guys, I have some questions about swapping in a TDi driveline (eng & trans) out of a 1997 Passat into my pickup. I want the truck to look entirely stock including the wheels and interior(aside from a few gauges), thus the M-tdi. My main question is what 5th gear should I run as the truck will have the stock 13" rims. It will spend most of the time on the hwy @ 65-70mph. The other question is what turbo I should run. I am going for optimal mpgs.
Please review my thoughts:
Engine: Alh pistons, arp head studs, repair the crank sprocket, full rebuild w/ new bearings, Giles mtdi pump, lightly upgraded injectors, ?turbo?. I think Ill bite the bullet and get the s&P automotive radiator+intercooler setup unless anyone has ideas otherwise.
Transmission: mainly stock, will need gearing upgrades as recommended by ya'll.
The rest of the swap in I think I can handle, and if I get stumped Ill post!
Im 18 and going to college full time so, I wont be able to actually do the swap until summer 2018, but I still want to get my ducks in a row!
Please review my thoughts:
Engine: Alh pistons, arp head studs, repair the crank sprocket, full rebuild w/ new bearings, Giles mtdi pump, lightly upgraded injectors, ?turbo?. I think Ill bite the bullet and get the s&P automotive radiator+intercooler setup unless anyone has ideas otherwise.
Transmission: mainly stock, will need gearing upgrades as recommended by ya'll.
The rest of the swap in I think I can handle, and if I get stumped Ill post!
Im 18 and going to college full time so, I wont be able to actually do the swap until summer 2018, but I still want to get my ducks in a row!