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oldgittoo

New Member

• Jan 15, 2011

• #1

I have just bought a 1964 2a with a ford 2.8 v6 conversion, I want to put a n/a 2.5 90 diesel engine in. Will it go straight in? The 2a has a series 3 gearbox.
Hope you knowledgeable folks can help with advice.

Nev.

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Jan 15, 2011

• #2

If he hasn't changed the mounts ...yes...why not a 200tdi?

 

tomo-tdi

New Member

• Jan 15, 2011

• #3

my father in law put an isuzu engine in his 2a but id go with a 200tdi unless you wanted to go with the 300 tdi as im going to be selling one soon

 

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oldgittoo

New Member

• Jan 15, 2011

• #4

I only need a diesel plodder and I see this as the cheapest option but thanks for advice.

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Jan 15, 2011

• #5

oldgittoo said:

I only need a diesel plodder and I see this as the cheapest option but thanks for advice.

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Yebbut nobut...

In the long run the 200tdi will be cheaper....more mpg...you are replacing engine anyway...so for 200-250 quid for a 200tdi...it'd be daft not to..imho.

 

tomo-tdi

New Member

• Jan 15, 2011

• #6

the 2.5 n/a isnt that good on mpg mate

 

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oldgittoo

New Member

• Jan 15, 2011

• #7

Ok, I'm almost convinced, anybody got a complete 200tdi engine for sale?

 

tomo-tdi

New Member

• Jan 15, 2011

• #8

i will have a complete 300 tdi for sale

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Jan 15, 2011

• #9

look...if its had a conversion then its gonna be easy...i should imagine the original rad, fuel filter, exhaust have all been played with.

Rip it all out and put a 200tdi in...loads on ebay.

 

hughesy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #10

Gotta disagree to some extent with some of the above. Yes a 200tdi or 300tdi would be a fine engine to have, however the torque they produce might be the death of your ageing drivetrain. Also with standard gearing a tdi will not produce any more top end speed than a 2.5 n/a. You then want overdrive or maybe 3.54 diffs, then you find your brakes and suspension are not up to the higher speeds maybe. I reckon a 2.5 n/a or maybe a 19j turbo diesel(if you find a good one) is ideal in a series.

 

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UK_Akita

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #11

I put a 2.5 12j engine in my series 3. It was my first project, had to make the mounts but works a treat.

 

Spyderman

New Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #12

Got a 2.5 N/A in mine, works fine, big improvement on the old 2.25. Not too difficult to fit, only needed re-working 1 engine mount, moving the battery, throttle linkage, power to injector pump & electric fan.

 

dr pepper

New Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #13

300tdi is loads of work and welding.

 

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oldgittoo

New Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #14

Many thanks for the responses and advice, now it's decision time.