The 1.9L PD TDI powerquest

[gldgti]

I dont think rpm is any issue. The main danger is lots of boost and fuel at very low rpm (like if you are hitting 30-35psi at or below 2000rpm)

to give you an idea of the rod strength for rpm - I've seen video of a guy re3vving a 1.9D (like the cabby's engine) out to 7000rpm on a drag racing setup.... tdi rods

never get those rpms out of a tdi though - you need IDI for that

[kaanage]

I read somewhere that 300 bhp was the limit for our rods so with my plans, I'll be safe

[gldgti]

Yeah, easy I reckon.

Its not the hp that kills tdi rods, its the massive torques (you see them bent like bananas)!

[kaanage]

[gldgti]

Thinking exhaust pretty soon.... Was crawling around under the Skoda the other day, and theres just soo much room under there (since the body is ready for 4-mo system if required) that I thought... why not go 3" just for fun

[Jarred]

I ...I've seen video of a guy re3vving a 1.9D (like the cabby's engine) out to 7000rpm on a drag racing setup.... tdi rods ...

This, I have to see!

Thinking exhaust pretty soon.... Was crawling around under the Skoda the other day, and theres just soo much room under there (since the body is ready for 4-mo system if required) that I thought... why not go 3" just for fun

Sounds like a plan! Not afraid that 3" is a touch large? Compressor outlet is probably only 2" no?

[gldgti]

Sounds like a plan! Not afraid that 3" is a touch large? Compressor outlet is probably only 2" no?

turbo outlet is not even 2".... but doesnt matter really. I still have a bunch of 2.5" flanges and a couple of bends, so I might make the downpipe 2.5" and the rest 3". I dont think it would be too large - with turbo-diesels the general consensus is that you can't go too big

I will try to find the video later and post it

[gldgti]

ordered more exhausty bits (flanges etc) today from laser cutters in 2.5"... can't be bothered with the 3"

Also ordered myself some 1.9 PD intake flanges so I can make up an egr valve replacement/race pipe in stainless. I've ordered 4 flanges so if anyone wants a custom race pipe, nows your chance

[kaanage]

If no one else puts their hand up....

Are you running a catch can yet?

[gldgti]

I have had a provent on it since I got it pretty much

Once I've made and fitted up my egr delete pipe I'll take some photo's for you Greg.