OFFICIAL: Boxeer.com 2.0 TDI CR engine review thread

[ianNJ]

Anyone? I can't find info... wishfully thinking is that maybe they dont have a ton of problems? so no news is good news?
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90 GL Frankenstine w/Boxeer 2.0 TDI CR, Peloquin TBD
RIP - 2003 Eurovan

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[Abscate]

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
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[crazyvwvanman]

https://www.boxeer.com/

Diesel engine conversons, first with Subaru diesel engine, now VW diesel.

[ianNJ]

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.
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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.

[GDTRFB>]

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.

[MarkWard]

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]

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.
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"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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[joetiger]

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.
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'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32

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[benandmj]

I'm sure he'll chime in but Greg is excellent with communication. Call him or even better, go see him in Nashville!
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[ianNJ]

Yeah...trying to have a call. We exchanged some emails. But I need to talk it through.
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--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.

[vanagonjr]

I believe he just started doing these (VW, not the Suby boxer ones that is) , so that's probably why there is not a lot of info on "da web" yet.
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FAQ thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525798

[Zeitgeist 13]

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!
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'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[syncrodoka]

Parts availability on a non north american motor is an issue that I have heard.

[mikemtnbike]

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.
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1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual

[0cean]

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.
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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)

[Sodo]

[0cean]

[ianNJ]

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[elnatron]

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
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[ianNJ]