Diesel conversion - transmission options Options

[type11969]

Mulling over a tdi swap into my 914 while I should be working on dynamics HW . . . One big hurdle seems to be the transmission. 914 tranny isn't geared for a diesel and it would be expensive to re-gear it (if even possible). What other options are available? Seems like it would be convenient to use a VAG diesel tranny that was already set up for the tdi engine . . . but most are front engine front wheel drive. Anyone know of any VAG front engine RWD cars using a tdi engine? Old Audi, perhaps? I suppose a diesel Vanagon tranny might work but my guess is the gearing wouldn't be great in that either.

Other options? Linkage I figure I would do with cables.

Thanks,

Chris

[pktzygt]

I looked into a diesel swap for my pathfinder. Sounds easy since they sold diesel Nissan p/u in the U.S. and I saw diesel pathfinders all over Panama when I was there last summer.

I never got past the law that "supposedly" says that you can't put a diesel in a vehicle that was not sold with one in the U.S. Then I got my 914 and all but forgot about the idea. Maybe someday I'll find a loophole like putting my pathfinder body on a diesel p/u frame.

Don't ask me to find the law. I heard it from a guy who had done the project and was having trouble getting it registered on NPORA (pathfinder forum) I think. All I'm saying is that there might be legality hurdles in there somewhere.