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Deacon328
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 Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:41 am Post subject: Question about possible Diesel VW project |
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I am currently saving up for an AeroTrike kit. The Aerotrike is a fiberglass clad reverse trike that normally uses a Goldwing engine for a powerplant.
I thought about using a VW diesel motor to improve gas mileage. I know the VW diesels have a reputation of being underpowered but think that wouldn't be a problem in this case because of the significant weight loss.
If I were to fabricate a motorcycle frame to house a VW diesel do you think it would be powerful enough? The entire vehicle including passengers would weight less than 2000 pounds. |
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mike yapps
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:21 am Post subject: |
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| Use a TDI engine and it won't be underpowered! |
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Deacon328
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:44 am Post subject: |
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| I wonder if you can modify a TDI to fit a VW Bug transmission? |
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mike yapps
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| I've seen it done for the gassers, so why not for a diesel. You'll need to get an adapter made for sure. |
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ManxBug
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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We have a guy in our club that mounted a Turbo Diesel into his Baja Bug.
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Deacon328
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:28 am Post subject: |
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| ManxBug can you please ask the member if they used a commerically available adapter? I would LOVE to use a VW Golf TDI mated to a VW bug Tranny on the reverse trike. The gas mileage would be awesome! |
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ManxBug
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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No they used a custom made adapter plate
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V-driver
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| Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:41 am Post subject: |
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Deacon,
Have you checked out Kennedy Engineered Products? They can adapt almost any automotive powerplant to the bug tranny.
www.kennedyeng.com/
Paul in Memphis. |
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visibleink
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:54 am Post subject: |
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| No they used a custom made adapter plate |
And probably changed the ratios on the tranny. Diesels require totally different gearing.
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ManxBug
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Actually he didn't change the ratios. Old ACVW engines and Diesel engines both operate in lower rpm ranges. But you would probably want a freeway flyer if you intend to do allot of highway driving.
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