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Christ · 10-06-2014, 09:47 PM

After lots and lots... [and lots] and lots of thought... I'm probably not going to do this, at least not any time soon.

I will take all the relevant measurements, since I have a spare trans laying around that I can match up to the VW engine and check for clearances, etc... as it turns out, without changing major components during the swap, I'd need to run 31'' or larger tires to keep the diesel from revving out of control going down the road... not gonna be any good for mileage, and I certainly can't afford $1500 or more for a 6sp Subaru trans that's geared for a diesel engine.

Guess I'll keep the diesel swapping for the Festiva.

Oh, and I put my TDi back on the road today. Maybe I'll remember to update the fuel log for it sometime.

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Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	After lots and lots... [and lots] and lots of thought... I'm probably not going to do this, at least not any time soon. I will take all the relevant measurements, since I have a spare trans laying around that I can match up to the VW engine and check for clearances, etc... as it turns out, without changing major components during the swap, I'd need to run 31'' or larger tires to keep the diesel from revving out of control going down the road... not gonna be any good for mileage, and I certainly can't afford $1500 or more for a 6sp Subaru trans that's geared for a diesel engine. Guess I'll keep the diesel swapping for the Festiva. Oh, and I put my TDi back on the road today. Maybe I'll remember to update the fuel log for it sometime. __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"