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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by goldentaco03, Dec 30, 2019.

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  1. Dec 30, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    I saw this on Facebook this morning. Guy did a TDI swap in his first gen. Anyone know who he is?

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  2. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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  3. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    Sup, Nerds!!!!!?
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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  5. Dec 30, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    Found this the other day too, not a Tacoma but an old Hilux that this guy TDI swapped and made a whole series on the build
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    That is my truck that ive built from Stock two years ago.... So yes? ha
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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    So my question is, why TDI? Why not go with reliability rather then a little bit more power and diesel. Also, are you running a stock setup with Ko3’s and so fourth?
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    Well you see, the tdi is reliable. and has more power (tq) than the 3.4...… I need to dyno the truck but I shot for 350FT/LBS torque/160HP to the wheels at 2500rpm.... (the 3.4 doesn't make power until 4500 rpms which is shit) Engine has a GT1856 VNT turbo (2.5' stainless mandrel bent exhaust by myself, 2.5'' Intercooler and pipes, large nozzles and a tune from Malone tuning. In my eyes, after 1000 miles in Baja, 20,000 miles since the conversion, and multiple trips to places it shouldn't have gone..... I have the reliability and the power I was seeking. You seem to have the wrong idea about tdi….
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    Oh and I forgot my favorite part of the build, 28MPG average with hard-shell RTT (my company makes and is releasing the tent to the public in 2020) and loaded for long distance adventures! For those that are wondering I am from NC and am currently out testing the tent in CA.
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    No Smog in NC?
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    Sounds like you should start a build thread @Sirmeeps i think I’ve only ever seen one or two other diesel swap first gen build threads on here. People would love to see more pictures and info about it. Very cool!
     
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    What's a TDI? Tacoma Driveline Improvement?
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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  15. Dec 30, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    Cleverrrrrrrr. Lets go wheel and see whos driveline works better! You bringing RCV front axles?...….
     
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    As far as I know SMOG is only in California.
     
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    Lol all this time I thought TDI was turbo diesel injection
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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  19. Dec 30, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    Awesome, I junked an old tdi for the transmission to swap into my daily driver, 2004 Jetta wagon with the slushbox auto. I have the engine disassembled with the intentions of swapping it into something. A first gen looks like the perfect setup!
     
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