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Vanagon TDI Conversions






The ultimate powerplant for power, torque, and efficiency in a Vanagon.

28-33 MPG, and up to 130hp and 235 ft/lbs torque!

TDI Conversion Parts

Sag' adioe wasserboxer and hallo Sparsamkeit! We are now offering fully electronic 1.9TDI Vanagon conversions at 50* using stock diesel Vanagon mounting hardware. We utilize the 1Z/AHU (90hp 155ft/lb) TDI engine that allows for the engine deck lid to remain unmodified, as well as ground clearance to remain roughly the same as the original 1.9/2.1L wasserboxer engine. All of our conversions are done 100% in-house, including wiring harness and instrument cluster mods. Here are the options we are presently offering for this conversion:

Basic TDI Conversion:

*used 1.9l TDI engine (1Z/AHU) w/ compression of at least 450 psi or rebuilt

*new clutch kit using TDI flywheel/pressure plate and wasserboxer 228mm clutch disc, timing belt/roller/tensioner, Viton® fuel hoses, and injection pump seals/gaskets

*rebuilt/re-geared transaxle w/ 1.14 3rd gear ratio, and .70 4th gear ratio (built by German Transaxle of Bend, OR)

*stock diesel Vanagon mounting hardware

*custom high flow exhaust system

*intercooler and associated plumbing

*glowplug light and check engine light mods to instrument cluster

*working cruise control (all) and tach (if present), OBDII interface installed under dash

Basic TDI Conversion on a stock diesel Vanagon (82/83 only):
$11-12k
Basic TDI conversion 2wd Vanagon with A/C and P/S:
$12-14k
Basic Syncro TDI conversion with A/C and P/S:
$16-18k

Performance TDI Vanagon options:
Want to get even more power/performance out of that TDI engine? Here's a quick way to put your back against the seat and an even bigger smile across your face:

Stage I:
chip-tuned ECU (adds 15-25hp and 50-70ft/lbs torque)
$325
Stage II:
chip-tuned ECU *and*
Kermatdi PowerPlus 520 injector nozzles (adds 30-40hp and 80-100ft/lbs torque)
$675


Click here for installation photos!


Normal turn-over time for one of these conversions is 4-6 weeks at this time. We are usually booked out 2-3 months in advance. If you want to get in our schedule we request a 50% deposit up front to allow us to begin assembling the parts for your conversion. Please contact us here for more info or to get on our schedule. We are located in the quaint PNW town of Corvallis, OR. For lodging info check out www.brooklanecottage.com and www.visitcorvallis.com.

If the TDI conversion is a little out of your price range but you still have a burning desire for a diesel engine in your Vanagon, we also offer 1.9TD, 1.9NA and 1.6TD conversions, on a limited basis as engines and parts are available, please contact us for more info.

  

 
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