I have noticed my 300TDI is gutless up hills (bad when you live in the mountains) and lacks power for acceleration. Do I go for a tune up, new turbo, new intercooler etc on my existing, low milage good condition 300tdi; or do I go for a V8 conversion? What are the pro's and cons?
V8 or 300TDI
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ferretboy
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it would be worthwhile checking pump timing and valve clearances etc also a worn and ineficient lift pump will give low power ,, also worth changing fuel filters return pipe etc while your checking these things give all turbo and intercooler hoses a check as a small leak there will give drastic losses of performance etc ! if your vehicle is used to traverse mountains etc then try using low ratio in g/box ???
Beast o Bodmin
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pimp up the fuel pump and increase turbo pressure....
Medusa
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Low miles and good condition you say. OK, I'll swap you my V8.
Seriously though, whats the fuel costs like in Austria? I get 130 miles to £50. :doh:
average is 1 euro a liter (for diesel) . not cheep, especially when its all bloody hills
storm99
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Hehe...makes the uk look very expensive....which it is...
.I'd stick with a diesel....theres a limit on how fast you can go up anyway with various stuff coming down at warp factor 8...those Austrian passes are spectacular, although lethal!
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Any thoughts on an EGR blanking kit for £6?
Langers
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An older 3.5 litre V8 on carbs isn't going to give you a massive improvement on performance, but you'll take a massive hit on running costs.
A 3.9 with megasquirt might be worthwhile, but could be expensive.
I would suggest you take the advice here, EGR blanking plate and tune up your fuel injection as BoB suggested. Maybe fit a K&N air filter and make sure it's well serviced.
A 3.9 with megasquirt might be worthwhile, but could be expensive.
I would suggest you take the advice here, EGR blanking plate and tune up your fuel injection as BoB suggested. Maybe fit a K&N air filter and make sure it's well serviced.
