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Re: New turbo diesel locost

Hi Dave,
The engine is a rebuilt VW 1.9 TD. Code AAZ. A 1993 turbo diesel without
computer. I got the fuel injection pump modified to push more fuel and a larger
turbo. I believe that this engine produced 145 lbs-ft @2000 rpm.

Transmission came from my Suzuki Samurai. 5 speed. mated through ACME adaptor.
Tue Jun 2, 2009 6:48 pm

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Hello Group, I have now completed my build which departs from the conventional book locost in several ways: all welded steel construction (except the nose... 		Philippe
oneiraca2004
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
10:37 am

Nice. I was just looking at the Kinetic Vehicles site. That's you, right? ****************************************** Just because everything's changing Doesn't...
Raymond McGill
raymcgill
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
1:54 pm

Nope, not Phillipe. You're thinking Jack McCornack, who owns the Kinetic Vehicles site. Congrats Phillipe! I remember when you first started your project, ...
Josh
mottzdman
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
2:05 pm

Thanks for you interest. Yes some of the points I argued here turned out to be OK. The all steel (no rivets) approach that got me in so much trouble for...
Philippe
oneiraca2004
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
6:44 pm

Wrong! Kinetic Jack 's diesel is based on a Kubota. Mine is based on a 1.9 TD VW Jeta. Not the same size of engine. Jack however gave me the idea to go diesel....
Philippe
oneiraca2004
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
6:25 pm

Fantastic, Phillipe! I look forward to seeing more! ****************************************** Just because everything's changing Doesn't mean it's never been...
Raymond McGill
raymcgill
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
2:13 pm

... You have me curious what engine and tranny did you use? Dave [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
wragie
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4:52 pm

Hi Dave, The engine is a rebuilt VW 1.9 TD. Code AAZ. A 1993 turbo diesel without computer. I got the fuel injection pump modified to push more fuel and a...
Philippe
oneiraca2004
Offline Send Email 		Jun 2, 2009
6:49 pm

hi could u post some pics of how you went about with the Transmission from my Suzuki Samurai. 5 speed. mated through ACME adaptor. will prob help me with my...
Amit
blueoyster2001
Offline Send Email 		Aug 5, 2009
10:15 am

I don't recall taking pictures of the samy transmission being mated to the VW engine. What specifically to you want to see? I am sure that the yahoo diesel...
Philippe
oneiraca2004
Offline Send Email 		Aug 9, 2009
1:13 am

I remember when this car was topic of conversation. Nice to see it is finished. I, however am still working on mine after a 2 year hiatus. More pics would be...
Anthony
antmauriz
Offline Send Email 		Jun 3, 2009
10:43 pm

Thanks for your good words. In our hobby a long hiatus is not uncommon. Good luck in your build. I have posted more pictures on the link indicated previously....
Philippe
oneiraca2004
Offline Send Email 		Jun 4, 2009
11:37 am

I know all about hiatus, I built my Lotus 7 clone over a period of 20 years. I don't hold the record, I have a friend who bought a Caterham kit new in 1979 he...
eskoa@...
opto_mech2000
Offline Send Email 		Jun 4, 2009
11:43 am

Yes, what matters is not the car, it's the process! Philippe...
Philippe
oneiraca2004
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4:24 pm
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