VW Diesel in a Yota'?

livelarg · 10-03-2003, 07:05 PM

I was reading about the VW TDI engine. The stock out of the Passat makes 115 Hp and 180 ft/Lb of torque. With bigger injectors and a chip, you can easily get about 150 hp and about 210 ft/lb of torque. And it will still get about 40-43 Mpg.
So I am wondering how it would be in my 4Runner? There have been other engine swaps, why not VW? More power and way more milage.
How dows that compare to the stock engine?
ANy thoughts?

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CRogge · 10-03-2003, 07:08 PM

And you could run bio-diesel too!

kyle_22r · 10-03-2003, 08:05 PM

i don't know how you'd mate a transmission to it, since pretty much every volkswagen is a FWD piece of junk(i sit on a high horse with my rear wheel drive cars, much as i do with trucks that have solid axles)

EricM · 10-03-2003, 08:14 PM

I'd go drive one in a VW first... I almost bought a TDI Jetta a few years back as a commuter car. It's gutless at low RPMs, so you might find that you need to change your gearing to get decent performance. Now if you could squeeze a DuraMax in....

Churnd · 10-03-2003, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by livelarg
And it will still get about 40-43 Mpg.

I have no way of knowing for sure, but I'd be willing to bet that mileage is from having the engine in the VW car itself. I doubt it would do that well in a 4Runner. For the trouble, I'd just as soon rather swap something else in.

kyle_22r · 10-03-2003, 10:51 PM

i think the main problem would be that volkswagen makes no rear wheel drive cars that i know of, so there's no bellhousing that would fit a truck tranny. and you'd have to be insane to put a transaxle in a truck!

Victor · 10-04-2003, 04:48 AM

I have a 2001 TDi Jetta and am somewhat familiar with the engines in question. I know of a couple of people who have put TDI's in other vehicles (a Samurai, assorted small cars). You can mount a side mounted engine with a tranny behind it but these people fabricated their own engine mounts and bell housings. There is a 5 cylinder TDi available in the Vanagan in Europe that would meet our needs here in the States and it is also the same 5 cyl that got doubled up to make the v10 TDi in the new Toureg.

What we need to find is someone who bought a VW copy of the Toyota pickup. The 3rd gen body style (89-95) was licensed to VW from Toyota, used the Toyota diesel engine (4 cyl), but VW diesel technology was applied to it to increase mileage and performance. If there is a stockpile of those engines somewhere then perhaps they will be an easy swap. I don't think with our high profile and boxy styling that our mileage will be 40+ but I could see our trucks getting around 30 with an efficient diesel.

Cmar · 10-04-2003, 06:47 AM

Why not just try and get the Yota 1KZ-TE engine. Approx. 135hp and 240lb/ft.

It's what I have in my Japanese Hilux Surf. And I get 28 - 32mpg

HudsonJM · 02-01-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle_22r

i don't know how you'd mate a transmission to it, since pretty much every volkswagen is a FWD piece of junk(i sit on a high horse with my rear wheel drive cars, much as i do with trucks that have solid axles)

Dude - you are an idiot!

scuba · 02-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Ummm, Your an idiot for bringing up a thread from 6 years ago IMO.....

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HudsonJM · 02-01-2009, 04:55 PM

you'r probably right on that, but anyone who thinks that an engine from a FWD swapped to another vehicle... never mind - whatever - I'm an idiot

Dublin · 02-01-2009, 04:55 PM

You could get a VW Taro, they came in diesel (Toyota Diesel) that is. then you'll have your VW 4Runner.

Hayes · 02-01-2009, 05:58 PM

a link

It's been done before

scuba · 02-01-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HudsonJM

you'r probably right on that, but anyone who thinks that an engine from a FWD swapped to another vehicle... never mind - whatever - I'm an idiot

no no, anything is possible, And im there with you on that, but no need to bring up a 6 year old thread, Since the start of this year, thats all its been, Bring up old thread year...(See Sigline)...

10-03-2003, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,981	i don't know how you'd mate a transmission to it, since pretty much every volkswagen is a FWD piece of junk(i sit on a high horse with my rear wheel drive cars, much as i do with trucks that have solid axles) __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-03-2003, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
EricM Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 53	I'd go drive one in a VW first... I almost bought a TDI Jetta a few years back as a commuter car. It's gutless at low RPMs, so you might find that you need to change your gearing to get decent performance. Now if you could squeeze a DuraMax in.... __________________ 2003 4Runner V8 Sport 4WD 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Ex. Cab 4x4 Duramax/Allison

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kyle_22r Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,981	i think the main problem would be that volkswagen makes no rear wheel drive cars that i know of, so there's no bellhousing that would fit a truck tranny. and you'd have to be insane to put a transaxle in a truck! __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-04-2003, 04:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Victor Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,705	I have a 2001 TDi Jetta and am somewhat familiar with the engines in question. I know of a couple of people who have put TDI's in other vehicles (a Samurai, assorted small cars). You can mount a side mounted engine with a tranny behind it but these people fabricated their own engine mounts and bell housings. There is a 5 cylinder TDi available in the Vanagan in Europe that would meet our needs here in the States and it is also the same 5 cyl that got doubled up to make the v10 TDi in the new Toureg. What we need to find is someone who bought a VW copy of the Toyota pickup. The 3rd gen body style (89-95) was licensed to VW from Toyota, used the Toyota diesel engine (4 cyl), but VW diesel technology was applied to it to increase mileage and performance. If there is a stockpile of those engines somewhere then perhaps they will be an easy swap. I don't think with our high profile and boxy styling that our mileage will be 40+ but I could see our trucks getting around 30 with an efficient diesel. __________________ "Turtle" - Green 94 4Runner Looks like one and about as fast JDM altimeter/clinometer, 2002 Sport wheels, 265/75r16 MT/R, , OME stabilizer, BJ Spacers, Cruiser Coils, removed sway bars, rattle can paint for all that peeling clearcoat! Lockright front and rear.

10-04-2003, 06:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cmar Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: County Kildare, Republic of Ireland Posts: 304	Why not just try and get the Yota 1KZ-TE engine. Approx. 135hp and 240lb/ft. It's what I have in my Japanese Hilux Surf. And I get 28 - 32mpg __________________ Ciaran 1997 Toyota Hilux Surf 3.0 Turbo Diesel Limited

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CRogge Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 48	And you could run bio-diesel too!

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scuba Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On the rocks, near Temecula, Socal Posts: 10,797	Ummm, Your an idiot for bringing up a thread from 6 years ago IMO......... __________________ SHUT UP AND WHEEL. My 99 Tacoma Single Cab build. Now representing All-Pro Off-Road. Call us for all your suspension and armor needs. 951-658-7077 Last edited by scuba; 02-01-2009 at 04:42 PM.

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HudsonJM Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	you'r probably right on that, but anyone who thinks that an engine from a FWD swapped to another vehicle... never mind - whatever - I'm an idiot

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Dublin Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 892	You could get a VW Taro, they came in diesel (Toyota Diesel) that is. then you'll have your VW 4Runner. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

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Hayes Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 2,022	a link It's been done before

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