TDIporsche
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Hello everyone!
So, this is the very eary stages of my idea. I've been quietly reading on here for a while.
I joined this so I can hopefully avoid problems and gain some insight on the best solutions for my application. I have this Porsche 924 Turbo project in my garage, that most of the engine is currently removed. The 924 is a hard one to add horsepower to without extremely expensive mods and the car doesn't get very good gas mileage as is. So, here's the thought - TDI's get 50 mpg's in a 3400 lb. Jetta, my car weighs 2300 lbs.
So, wouldn't I get better gas mileage?
Now some questions: (i am not an expert)
1. The 924 Turbo engine says vw/audi all over it, will I be able to use my current tranny and suspension and/or would I want to?
2. How possible would it be to put an AWD system under it? and which one would give most power/handling, also best mpg? -with power/handling.
3. I'm shooting for 200-250+ HP, without losing the awesome gas mileage. What mods/tuning need to be done to reach these numbers?
4. I gather that I am going to have to rewire my car...?
5. Do I need different gas tank?
At this point in the process I am puting down on paper everything, (or almost everything) I need to get this done. Feel free to leave me info regarding, whatever you think about doing this swap?
Thanks!
I will be keeping a photo journal and tech info updates throughout this process. And, by the way, on my budget this will probably take forever to complete. So be patient with me.
So, this is the very eary stages of my idea. I've been quietly reading on here for a while.
I joined this so I can hopefully avoid problems and gain some insight on the best solutions for my application. I have this Porsche 924 Turbo project in my garage, that most of the engine is currently removed. The 924 is a hard one to add horsepower to without extremely expensive mods and the car doesn't get very good gas mileage as is. So, here's the thought - TDI's get 50 mpg's in a 3400 lb. Jetta, my car weighs 2300 lbs.
So, wouldn't I get better gas mileage?
Now some questions: (i am not an expert)
1. The 924 Turbo engine says vw/audi all over it, will I be able to use my current tranny and suspension and/or would I want to?
2. How possible would it be to put an AWD system under it? and which one would give most power/handling, also best mpg? -with power/handling.
3. I'm shooting for 200-250+ HP, without losing the awesome gas mileage. What mods/tuning need to be done to reach these numbers?
4. I gather that I am going to have to rewire my car...?
5. Do I need different gas tank?
At this point in the process I am puting down on paper everything, (or almost everything) I need to get this done. Feel free to leave me info regarding, whatever you think about doing this swap?
Thanks!
I will be keeping a photo journal and tech info updates throughout this process. And, by the way, on my budget this will probably take forever to complete. So be patient with me.