Engine Conversion

1
Hello,
I'd be glad to hear from anyone who's done an engine conversion using
the Toyota 2CT or 3CT engine into their synco.

The Toyota Minivan - Lucida also known as the Estima in some markets
carry an engine which is not pretty like the Subaru but would fit in a
Syncro.
I am speaking theoretically, but I am about to make that conversion.

So write me...let's colaborate

Greg
2
Greg,
 
Get onto the South Africa Syncro.  They have a lot of them with this conversion.
 
Les Harris
 
----- Original Message -----
From: "gregtt2003" <gregtt2003@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 3:02 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Engine Conversion

> Hello,
> I'd be glad to hear from anyone who's done an engine
conversion using
> the Toyota 2CT or 3CT engine into their synco.
>
3
Hi Greg,

well, i am wondering that nearly every syncronaut except the european
ones won´t install a turbodiesel-engine.

Imho a turbodiesel has only advantages:

1) strong torque from idle speed
2) low fuel consumption
3) nearly insensible against spray water

My 16" Syncro had a wbx-motor installed and i replaced it with a 5-
cylinder turbodiesel from the old audi 100/200. The motor is running
great!

My girl-friends syncro has a TDI 4-cylinder (motor-code 1Z from the
vw golf 3) with a mechanical injection-system, turbocharger from the
1,6 liter golf gtd (water cooled turbo charger) and a water cooled
aircooler.

To compare benzin-engines (we are not talking about V8-Motors) and a
turbodiesel: if you are driving offroad the turbodiesel has a great
advantage with its nice torque curve.

If you have further questions, just let me know,

Dirk
4
> well, i am wondering that nearly every syncronaut except the european
ones won´t install a turbodiesel-engine.



The only diesel engines available here are Golf 1977-1980 1.5 litre
and a few 1.9 TDI from 1996 (only about 10 imported)

There are no Audi diesels here and no T25 diesels.
>
5
Hi

Stay away from the 2ct many heating problems not powerful enough. The 3 ct is great although not the best for sustained high speed driving. Top speed is limited to about 100 Km/h anything over that the engine is not happy,(revs too high.)  Off road it performs exceptionally well - much better than the 2.1 Wasserboxer. Exceptional torque, good economy and minimal electronics to get wet or go wrong. I have spent a lot time researching various engines as mine has blown up. I ruled this out as I travel long distances mostly on tar and our national speed limit is 120 km/h. I like to cruise at 120 for hours on end, going to 140 to overtake.

I'm currently leaning towards an audi V6 2.6 - but this may change. I have owned a 2.1 flat 4, an audi 2.6 5 cylinder and the one that blew up now was a Golf 2.0 straight 4. This is my second choice if the v6 proves too costly.

Good luck - after which tyre works best the engine choice illicits huge volumes of discussion! There isn't a perfect solution depends on your usage etc.

Thomas
Cape Town, South Africa.
Wanda - http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/thomas/wanda/default.htm

 ----- Original Message ------
 From:gregtt2003
 Sent:Thursday, February 16, 2006 04:02
 To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com;
 Subject:[Syncro_T3_Australia] Engine Conversion

Hello,
I'd be glad to hear from anyone who's done an engine conversion using
the Toyota 2CT or 3CT engine into their synco.

The Toyota Minivan - Lucida also known as the Estima in some markets
carry an engine which is not pretty like the Subaru but would fit in a
Syncro.
I am speaking theoretically, but I am about to make that conversion.

So write me...let's colaborate

Greg







Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro_T3_Australia/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
Syncro_T3_Australia-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/