Dubdoc
VW Rabbit Pickup turbodzl
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- Jan 3, 2011
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Well, looks like about time to insert a thread about my pride and joy. It's a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup built in Westmorland Pennsylvania.
I picked up this little jewel about 6 years ago and have been working on it every since. It started out with a nice 1.6 turbodiesel, but that never seemed to be enough, so back to the engine shop. It now has a built 2.0 liter turbodiesel running balanced innards, a ported head, Garrett T3 turbo, Giles pump and injectors, ARP throughout, an ACT clutch setup and a custom 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust. This little bear makes 147 wheel horses and 255 ft lbs. Just right for driving a 1600 pound pickup, though it is a little hard on axles and tires.
It's not a competition diesel, but it sure does annoy the ricers in their 9000 rpm Honduhs.:rockwoot:
The 1.6
The 2.0
Inside
Outside
I picked up this little jewel about 6 years ago and have been working on it every since. It started out with a nice 1.6 turbodiesel, but that never seemed to be enough, so back to the engine shop. It now has a built 2.0 liter turbodiesel running balanced innards, a ported head, Garrett T3 turbo, Giles pump and injectors, ARP throughout, an ACT clutch setup and a custom 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust. This little bear makes 147 wheel horses and 255 ft lbs. Just right for driving a 1600 pound pickup, though it is a little hard on axles and tires.
It's not a competition diesel, but it sure does annoy the ricers in their 9000 rpm Honduhs.:rockwoot:
The 1.6
The 2.0
Inside
Outside