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ianNJ Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2015 Posts: 149 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:15 am Post subject: OFFICIAL: Boxeer.com 2.0 TDI CR engine review thread |
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Anyone? I can't find info... wishfully thinking is that maybe they dont have a ton of problems? so no news is good news? _________________ --Hardwork Pays Off--
90 GL Frankenstine w/Boxeer 2.0 TDI CR, Peloquin TBD
RIP - 2003 Eurovan
Instagram @ian.Surfside
*if you known someone that struggles with addiction let me know.
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22668 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:39 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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This is a bit like making a post to a Bible Forum
“Who is Jesus”
Put some preamble about what information you seek and why or you will just get crickets _________________ .ssS! |
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9936 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:51 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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https://www.boxeer.com/
Diesel engine conversons, first with Subaru diesel engine, now VW diesel. |
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ianNJ Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2015 Posts: 149 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:52 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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I want to know if anyone on here has one and what their experience is. I have looked and can’t seem to find anything.
I posted a month ago about an engine swap and am heavily considering a boxeer TDI. _________________ --Hardwork Pays Off--
90 GL Frankenstine w/Boxeer 2.0 TDI CR, Peloquin TBD
RIP - 2003 Eurovan
Instagram @ian.Surfside
*if you known someone that struggles with addiction let me know. |
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GDTRFB> Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2010 Posts: 14 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:06 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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I am interested in more information as well. Other than the Boxeer site and Instagram pictures there is not a lot of information flowing. I have emailed Greg a couple times in regards to filtering of fuel and gear ratios but wanted to hear about real world experiences with the conversion. I am about to start a Syncro Westy build that will take me at a minimum through South America but most likely further. Id like to know more about parts availability, air filtering, exhaust issues, turbo oiling issues, wiring, tuning, etc. Instagram pics are great but without hearing of real world experience its hard to get an idea of where it stands. |
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MarkWard Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2005 Posts: 17153 Location: Retired South Florida
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:33 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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I don't have the experience you seek, but have run a TDI that I converted to. The electronics have proved reliable and if I have a problem in North America repair parts are available through the VW dealer network including engine electronics. It's my design, so I'm comfortable if I need to troubleshoot a problem. If I were going to South America, I might consider converting to a strictly mechanical system. Less parts to fail.
From what builds I have followed, the VW TDI used by the convertor you asked about is using a customized standalone engine management system to run the CR engine. So, if you had a problem you'd have only one person that could help you. That could be a problem. Get to South America and help is even further away.
Again I have no experience with his products and base my post based only on what information I've been able to read. There was a thread where a Samba member had one of these engines installed and was a world traveler I believe. If you can find the thread, you could message the member and ask how happy he is. The thread sort of faded without any final driving impressions. Good luck, TDI power is what the vanagon needed. _________________ ☮️ |
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3800 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:52 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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Aidan and Greg.Mills both run the boxeer in their vans. IG handles are aidan.klimenko and greg.mills.
I met Grégoire at Overland expo. Super awesome guy and he gave me a quick run down on his engine. Super awesome and friendly guy. If you can make the trip out to Nashville I'm sure it would be worth it. _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan |
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5078 Location: denver
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:18 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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Here's a full Syncro Westy build with one of their engines:
https://kustomcoachwerks.com/Forums/Thread/ultimate-vanagon/
EDIT: This is for the Subaru diesel, not VW. _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com
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benandmj Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2012 Posts: 550 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:46 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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I'm sure he'll chime in but Greg is excellent with communication. Call him or even better, go see him in Nashville! _________________ 85 Westfalia Weekender
91 Syncro Westy |
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ianNJ Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2015 Posts: 149 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:17 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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Yeah...trying to have a call. We exchanged some emails. But I need to talk it through. _________________ --Hardwork Pays Off--
90 GL Frankenstine w/Boxeer 2.0 TDI CR, Peloquin TBD
RIP - 2003 Eurovan
Instagram @ian.Surfside
*if you known someone that struggles with addiction let me know. |
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vanagonjr Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2010 Posts: 3431 Location: Dartmouth, Mass.
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:48 am Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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There's a guy here who had one of those offbrand diesels in his Syncro, but he pulled it in favor of a 1.8t. Not a "glowing" endorsement--bah dum tish!
I'm here till Thursday. Try the veal! _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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Parts availability on a non north american motor is an issue that I have heard. |
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mikemtnbike Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015 Posts: 2796 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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First of all, I'm blown away by what boxeer is producing and it'd be on my very short list if I had the $$. If it's what you want , GO FOR IT and know my next comment in no way takes away from boxeer's work.
Secondly, though, OP- you're in NJ. Maine is a lot closer than TN. Why not FAS and their TDI kit? It's pretty dream-tastic too. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL 2.1 AT Westfauxlia. "Frankie" Totaled https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764510&highlight=carnage
1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual |
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0cean Samba Member
Joined: February 29, 2012 Posts: 1149 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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I have a Subaru EE-20 from Greg. Its in place but waiting on some other things to be fixed before I fire it up. Working with Greg has been great. He will be there for you after the sale if needed. Its a good company you can trust. _________________ I'm not a mechanic, I just play one on the internet
Cluster Rebuild:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569920&highlight=
Left for Dead the Resurrection Story Build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=613669
(Number of Different Donor VW Vans Body Parts Used: 12)
(Number of completely different vehicles parts used: 3) |
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9610 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: boxeer engine review?? |
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GDTRFB> wrote: |
I am about to start a Syncro Westy build that will take me at a minimum through South America but most likely further. |
Resist the urge to "over-engine" especially going far from home. Pick some "max" like 130 HP? 130 is too much as well, but 90HP being too little, what can you do? Actually 90 HP would be fine for RTW tour but its not about logic, cuz there is no logic in choosing a valuable 30-yr old antique for RTW travel. Logical is usually "less fun." _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb
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0cean Samba Member
Joined: February 29, 2012 Posts: 1149 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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mikemtnbike wrote: |
Secondly, though, OP- you're in NJ. Maine is a lot closer than TN. Why not FAS and their TDI kit? It's pretty dream-tastic too. |
107 HP from FAS vs +150 HP from BOXXER for the same price... Hummm…. Not sure its a apples to apples sort of comparison.
O.P. You will need a Subaru Gears trans for this conversion. Even 107 HP diesel engines will eat up a stock VW trans or a rebuilt/ Regeared VW trans. _________________ I'm not a mechanic, I just play one on the internet
Cluster Rebuild:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569920&highlight=
Left for Dead the Resurrection Story Build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=613669
(Number of Different Donor VW Vans Body Parts Used: 12)
(Number of completely different vehicles parts used: 3) |
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ianNJ Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2015 Posts: 149 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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[quote="0cean"]
mikemtnbike wrote: |
O.P. You will need a Subaru Gears trans for this conversion. Even 107 HP diesel engines will eat up a stock VW trans or a rebuilt/ Regeared VW trans. |
Greg from Boxeer said that stock should be find but he would recommend a taller 3rd and 4th. _________________ --Hardwork Pays Off--
90 GL Frankenstine w/Boxeer 2.0 TDI CR, Peloquin TBD
RIP - 2003 Eurovan
Instagram @ian.Surfside
*if you known someone that struggles with addiction let me know. |
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elnatron Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2016 Posts: 21 Location: Maine
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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I have a Boxeer CR 2.0! I’m driving it to Mexico from Maine as we speak. She chugs right along, pulls up hills at 70mph and consistently gets 26-27mpg. I got 29mpg in the summer.
I am working closely with Greg to give him every bit of feedback possible. He takes his engines very seriously and is constantly looking to improve his product in any way possible. I personally believe this is the best TDI option out there!
Feel free to ask me what you want to know _________________ 1984 Westy with Boxeer 2.0 TDI. |
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ianNJ Samba Member
Joined: December 31, 2015 Posts: 149 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer engine review?? |
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elnatron wrote: |
I have a Boxeer CR 2.0! I’m driving it to Mexico from Maine as we speak. She chugs right along, pulls up hills at 70mph and consistently gets 26-27mpg. I got 29mpg in the summer.
I am working closely with Greg to give him every bit of feedback possible. He takes his engines very seriously and is constantly looking to improve his product in any way possible. I personally believe this is the best TDI option out there!
Feel free to ask me what you want to know |
This is exactly what I need to know! I spoke with another guy today who is doing all of South America with his....I dont trust driving my current WBX an hour from home.
Anything you could share would be good...how many miles on it, did you do anything with the trans? _________________ --Hardwork Pays Off--
90 GL Frankenstine w/Boxeer 2.0 TDI CR, Peloquin TBD
RIP - 2003 Eurovan
Instagram @ian.Surfside
*if you known someone that struggles with addiction let me know. |
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