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Jul 18, 2020 23:53:35 GMT
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Hello,
Since you guys seemed to like my Giulia with the jtd engine i thought i would share a few pictures from another project I'm working on.
This opel kadett belongs to my friend Nick. He is a car hoarder who owns something like 40 cars and many of them are modified in some way. Engine swaps are very common. Appearances are always on second place, performance comes first.
The kadett was purchased in Belgium and was in a very good condition. Paint has surface rust due to standing under a tarp but the car has no rot. Very rare for a kadett. It had been in a barn for the last 25 years or so, that probably helped.
Being 40+ years old makes it tax-exempt in Holland so the decision was made to put a diesel in it. Plenty of power and torque that makes for a nice daily driver to replace his golf mk1 tdi.
Same as with my alfa we decided a 4 cilinder is no good, sounds like curse word. Luckily we have some experience with the vag 2.5 tdi found in early audi 100/a6. These were also used in volvo 850.
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The engine came out of a volvo. It has a shortened aluminium oil pan from a volvo 6 cilinder diesel and also the bellhousing from that engine. Via an adapterplate a getrag 265 is fitted.
There are bigger nozzles for the injectors and a big vnt turbo from a 210bhp iveco daily. Engine will het a vw t4 loom and ecu to control it and should make around 250 bhp and 500nm. Enough for a 1000-kg car.
Mini Cooper discs up front with porsche 4 pot callipers and vented rear discs for stopping the car. Braided hoses every where and a hydraulic handbrake. Front axle boxed in and pu bushings everywhere.
Rear axle is a custom affair. Based on an alfa 75 rear axle but modified with bmw parts like hubs, driveshafts and diff. Has a lsd and long final drive to use the torque.
We hope to finish the car in the next few months. I'll update the story then. 😉
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drseg
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why caravan?
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That is the name the germans gave the stationwagon. 😉 |
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drseg
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Jul 20, 2020 10:59:59 GMT
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ah ok thanks when i clicked on post expected something with beds or a high top!
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Jul 20, 2020 12:41:38 GMT
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😂 Didn't realize that would cause confusion until i saw your replie.
Edited the title so not only the people who like caravans will have a look. 😉
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drseg
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Jul 20, 2020 23:18:38 GMT
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i must admit to being a little disappointed it wasnt actually a caravan, still a well cool car though
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Such a cool car! 3-door stationwagons, is there any concept that is more retro than this?
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Current:
1983 Volkswagen 1200 Mexico
2021 Kia Niro Hybrid
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Former:
1989 Volkswagen Jetta
1990 Volkswagen Golf Madison
1996 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Happy Hour
2006 Fiat Panda 100HP
2006 Toyota Avensis Wagon
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lightyearman
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What a lovely project! I'm really impressed with the rear suspension / axle arrangement you've fabricated there. I believe this is the same / similar engine as in the 2000 VW LT35 2.5tdi ive just acquired... I like the sound of 200+ horse powers! Mine is only the 88bhp version, although I've been given some injectors from the 102bhp version from a chap I work with. I've stuck a cone filter on it, chopped off most of the exhaust and got rid of the cat (I've no ethical issue with this as it was doing absolutely nothing anyway.) I've blanked off the EGR, replaced all the vac lines and fitted a boost gauge - it peaks at 12psi but tends to hover around 9psi under load. I've just ordered a cheapy bleed valve to see what I can wind the little turbo up to but I'd like to fit a big turbo to it and go for some daft boost. I think I might be limited in boost pressure by what the standard boost sensor can handle, or so I've read somewhere? I was thinking of a truck turbo, maybe something off a 6 cylinder Cummins or Iveco like yourself, I've bookmarked this now to see what you get up to but i'm really interested in any engine work you have planned, tips and tricks  |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
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'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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These engines were used in Audi 100/A6, Volvo 850/V70/s70 and VW T4. Not too sure about the LT2. We have converted some old LT's to these engines as they are a lot better then the 2.4 6 cilinder diesel engine.
Volvo engines are often the 140bhp version and could be chipped to 170bhp. Engine is capable of more.
Kadett engine is a Volvo one. Wiring loom from a golf mk4 tdi modified to work with the Volvo injectionpump.vw T4 ecu is easier to map and gives vnt turbo control. Turbo is changed to BMW E60 3.0d one modified to vacuüm vnt. Bigger injectors to provide enough duel.
Car did it's first donut and allready runs quite good. No mapping was done, just immo off on the ecu. Probably limp mode as well since there is no maf available.
Hopefully the owner will be able to get it registered soon so we can get it mapped.
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Jun 22, 2021 20:19:17 GMT
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The Opel has been on a journey to the north off the Netherlands totdat, to Marum, where Van Vught Tuning is located. We fitted bigger injectors and an electric liftpump to make sure it got enough fuel. After linearizing the map sensor and fixing some other maps it made 252 bhp and 510 Nm. It sure moves now...   |
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Dat is een snelle Kadett!!
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Jun 24, 2021 20:36:00 GMT
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Loopt best aardig ja😊
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bazzateer
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Sept 8, 2021 20:43:17 GMT
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Needs the headlamp wipers reinstated.
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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Sept 9, 2021 17:19:56 GMT
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Needs the headlamp wipers reinstated. He sold those, almost payed for the car ☺️ |
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lightyearman
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Jan 19, 2022 12:20:30 GMT
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What an awesome machine!
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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