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Sort me out on engine swap 1.9/2.0 TDI vs Ecotec
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:43 am    Post subject: Sort me out on engine swap 1.9/2.0 TDI vs Ecotec Reply with quote

As the title says... I can get a hold of a complete donor car with the tdi in it or pay 4500 for a turn key ecotec.

I'm wanting to do a engine swap on my Baja build. Purpose is running through desert and fire roads. Possible commuter . Tires 31 to 33in on 4 corners.

Question is the tdi is great on fuel. Endurance is important because I want to keep rear seat installed.

Thoughts?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:51 am    Post subject: Re: Sort me out on engine swap 1.9/2.0 TDI vs Ecotec Reply with quote

I would go TDI complete car would have lots of small useful parts
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Sort me out on engine swap 1.9/2.0 TDI vs Ecotec Reply with quote

So if I can get the complete donor car all I would need to do is pull the wiring harness and reflash the ECU and it should work in a Baja swap
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