danj8608 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Im building up a escort van with a tdi engine air con and a fmic I got a ex royal mail van and a late tdi escortHeres some picshttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/1366489102633_zps8ef5ab9f.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/1366489097689_zps046402c6.jpg The van wont win any prizes for looks I can tell you that much but recaro interior.. elec windows aircon and other bits and bobs will make it a nice place to sit. Engine will be tuned so it should go alright for what it is. Finally got to make a start on the van over the weekend, previous owner did block paving so van was full of soil an crap. Soon got into stripping it, there was a bad power steering leak so engine bay was minging. Few bits of welding needed and body is covered in dents but it will do for what its intended. Some pictures..http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130427_180016_zps6f51f38c.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130427_180023_zps90fd31ba.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130427_180146_zpsc4fff0bb.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130427_180645_zps80387b06.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130427_193044_zps35a8803e.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130427_193033_zps38906bdb.jpg Still loads to do thought id have a look at how the fmic would sit with the air con rad etchttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130428_140349_zps5237333f.jpg With a packed engine bay its going to be fun routing the pipe work but I dont mind a challenge. Doner car is 90% stripped now just need to remove interior loom then the swap over can commence. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 what sort of power u looking to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Various people say a fmic... upped boost and fueling. . Decat can yield 150bhp so once I have done all that im putting it on the rollers to see how much it does actually do as 150bhp looks unobtainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 150! ur havin a laugh arent u. theyre like 60 standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingeRS2K Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 150! ur havin a laugh arent u. theyre like 60 standard 1.8D - 60hp1.8TD - 70hp1.8TDi - 90hp I've heard of one being tuned to near 140 or so but wouldn't expect real eye opening performance/BHP. I'd be more interested in torque and economy when buying a diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malfis Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You can't tune Endura Diesel. It has mechanical fueling or something. Cant be chipped also. Dumb ECU... Better transplant N7A or if you like challenge, try some TDCI engine or TDI from VW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Like I said a few people people have said 150bhp is possible so with an open mind I will see how far off I will actually get out of it. Malfis it has a mechanical pump so the fueling can be adjusted as they run fairly lean. Will be run up on a dyno dynamics rolling road.. 130bhp would be enough but im prepared to push on an see what it has in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingeRS2K Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'll be following this thread to see how you get on. Have a 1.8D Escort Van myself and wanting to convert to TDi for that extra omphh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mess Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 TDI engines can definitely be tuned, not sure about the 150bhp though.The main thing is getting the fuelling right, remember what they say "if there's no smoke, there's no poke" I had similar plans when i had a TDI estate, i got as far as buying an intercooler before it got sold lol I'll be following this with interest, love the Mk6 vans, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You could always try a larger turbo........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 You could always try a larger turbo...........Why not? It's gonna go through some blowers anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) A mate of mine had a hybrid turbo on his silver escorts estate but still the top mount ic his was pretty quick but wasn't put on the rollers.. another guy I know fitted a iveco daily 2.2 tdi turbo on his van but I'm sure he blew it up with too much boost. Like I said at the top I think its out of reach but im willing to give it a try. Edited April 30, 2013 by danj8608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 any updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Got the engine and stuff fitted today along with suspension.. rs2000 brakes and braided hoses. Next is fitting the loom an making sure the air con works. Few pics http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130518_182444_zps725c7fce.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130518_182456_zps9f693def.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130518_182503_zps58feb764.jpg Intercooler fits nice with the rads just got to work out a route of the pipe work as the engine is mighty tight for space..http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/danieljackson8608/20130518_182516_zps6666057b.jpg Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 And..........does the air con work? Brakes look good. Whats the rim next to the car? Looks rather wide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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