pan-d-man
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Great thread. It is so good to see others take on this challenge. I am working through a similar build but have a little different parameters to work through. I have sourced a 1.9L 150PD TDI from Quality German to start from. I am using a GTA2056VK turbo that I converted to vacuum actuated. This setup will get me to the target output of 200hp at the crank.
I will be using the exhaust/engine cooler and air cooler from a Yanmar 4LH-DTE. I had the adapter manifold pieces water jet cut.
Building a water cooled exhaust cooler from scratch is a bold endeavor. I have done 3D modeling for molds and you are correct, it is not as easy as it sounds.
For me, the big advantage to using the Yanmar parts is all seawater wetted parts are B61 or better bronze, including the air cooler.
I will more than likely fabricate my own wet elbow though. The Yanmar version is pretty corroded. I prefer to use all 316SS.
I have yet to start working on the mount system. I have a bellhousing and input shaft from a stock gearbox that I will adapt to connect to a Hamilton Jet drive system. The hydraulic clutch will be converted to cable actuated.
I do plan to start a thread on this project but am still collecting parts for the assembly process.
I am still in search of a good somewhat local ECU programmer to help me get mine worked over. There are many things that will not exist on this engine that normally send signal to the ECU such as fuel tank pressure, EGR system, immobilizer, and on and on and on. I have sent out several inquiries but no one has bitten yet.
Keep the thread going, this is great to see...
I will be using the exhaust/engine cooler and air cooler from a Yanmar 4LH-DTE. I had the adapter manifold pieces water jet cut.
Building a water cooled exhaust cooler from scratch is a bold endeavor. I have done 3D modeling for molds and you are correct, it is not as easy as it sounds.
For me, the big advantage to using the Yanmar parts is all seawater wetted parts are B61 or better bronze, including the air cooler.
I will more than likely fabricate my own wet elbow though. The Yanmar version is pretty corroded. I prefer to use all 316SS.
I have yet to start working on the mount system. I have a bellhousing and input shaft from a stock gearbox that I will adapt to connect to a Hamilton Jet drive system. The hydraulic clutch will be converted to cable actuated.
I do plan to start a thread on this project but am still collecting parts for the assembly process.
I am still in search of a good somewhat local ECU programmer to help me get mine worked over. There are many things that will not exist on this engine that normally send signal to the ECU such as fuel tank pressure, EGR system, immobilizer, and on and on and on. I have sent out several inquiries but no one has bitten yet.
Keep the thread going, this is great to see...