[MrDave]

So I dynod the Rabbit on the weekend...

specs: 2002 ALH TDI engine, 1982 Rabbit pickup
custom intercooler, tall-ratio 020 with 3.42 R&P
.205 injectors, ASV ECU, Rocketchip 3.1, 10mm injector pump

They didn't have a way to read the rpm off of the diesel,
so I had to do the calculations myself.

More detailed posthttp://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?778864] over in the Hybrid/Swap forum

Why is it whenever I give someone a ride in the Rabbit,
they end up smiling real big, getting all giddy, and say that it
can't be a diesel?

-Dave

 

[MRVW00]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[todye4]

Re: (MRVW01)

Quote, originally posted by MRVW01 »

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Jeramiah]

Re: (todye4)

So underrated is the deisel. Nice numbers man. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[dr. locktopus]

Re: (todye4)

276 ftlbs of torque!?!?! JESUS!!
I thought HP and Torque lines are supposed to cross at 5252rpm?
Nice numbers

 

[The Nothing]

Re: (cottageboy)

thats some hot shiz right there

 

[need_a_VR6]

Re: (cottageboy)

Quote, originally posted by cottageboy »

276 ftlbs of torque!?!?! JESUS!! I thought HP and Torque lines are supposed to cross at 5252rpm?

They would if he could rev to that.. probably around 50whp/50lbft.
Sick torque though, time to get a tow bar and haul around stuff.

 

[vfarren]

Re: My Rabbit TDI dyno: why bother with a VR6? (MrDave)

You did an awesome job with that swap. I remember following the updates with anticipation. Great to see your results. That is awesome, exactly what a truck should be. Now, build a high revving, hp monster and tow it around with your caddy!

 

[jonny_breakz]

Re: (PDX Cabby)

Quote, originally posted by PDX Cabby »

thats some hot shiz right there!!

Nice Work man.....that is awesome....I gotta get a ride next time we meet!!

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[germantoydeux]

Re: (jonny_breakz)

ever considered running the 2.5tdi motor from europe??
ps hows the massive wheel spin

id be doing horror shows if i had that much torque

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[ADIDAS16vGTI]

Re: (germantoydeux)

Torque wins races, horsepower sells parts http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[A1DUB]

Jesus.. those are crazy tq #.. nice job tho

 

[pineapplegti]

Re: (A1DUB)

any quarter times on that caddy, what kinda 0-60 times?? can u say torque steer

 

[Der Kommissar]

Re: (cottageboy)

TDI= http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[Colovion]

wow - awesome

 

[83Caddy16v]

Re: My Rabbit TDI dyno: why bother with a VR6? (MrDave)

very nice - something for those considering swapping from a diesel to a 16v or 8v ABA. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[retrorabbit]

Re: My Rabbit TDI dyno: why bother with a VR6? (83Caddy16v)

Quote, originally posted by 83Caddy16v »

very nice - something for those considering swapping from a diesel to a 16v or 8v ABA. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

yeah, that would be me....

i dunno, cant argue with the numbers

 

[white rabbit]

Re: My Rabbit TDI dyno: why bother with a VR6? (MrDave)

And what kind of mpg are you getting?

 

[Craige-O]

That is crazy!!

 

[MrDave]

Re: My Rabbit TDI dyno: why bother with a VR6? (white rabbit)

Quote, originally posted by white rabbit »

And what kind of mpg are you getting?

It's been about 5.3L/100km, 53MPG(imp), 44MPG(US) for the last few tanks. Warmer weather and summer diesel should make a bit of a difference.
Of course, the mileage all depends on how far you push the throttle.

Torque steer hasn't been all that bad. The tranny has the Peloquin 80% limited slip, which seems to help a bit. The scary part is hitting a patch of ice or sand under full throttle at speed and having one wheel start spinning.
The suspension and brakes aren't setup yet, so most of my spirited driving has been straight line.
No quarter mile, 0-60, or 60-90 times as of yet.
The calculators on the web would suggest an ET in the high 14s with a trap of 92 for the quarter. 'Course, I'd be at the top end of 4th gear by then.

-Dave