Diesel / TDS Conversion - Anyone?

[stilljester]

Just curious if anyone has converted their car to a diesel in the past? Source the parts from the UK? Any real hang-ups? I've done this swap on several vehicles in the past and I'd love to do it to my wagon.

[brick8]

Great idea. I wish you luck. I would like to do the same to mine (along with a 5 speed).

[stilljester]

Great idea. I wish you luck. I would like to do the same to mine (along with a 5 speed).

You should do it as well. I can't wait for 40MPG

[Paul in NZ]

maybe cheaper to get one from europe with a hitch?Or arecompliance issues high?Isnt there a guy on here from new york with a tds?

[stilljester]

Yeah I believe he bought one a German family had imported, which is different set of laws. Buying and physically getting the car here into the states isn't the issue – Its all the certifications and hoops you’d have to jump through to register it. (DOT & EPA = $$$$) Ultimately we’re not talking about a $100k car so it would be hard to justify the costs. If I was to just purchase and import the drive train and install it myself the lo$$ probably wouldn’t be as bad.

[SnakeyesTx]

Diesels are usually emissions testing exempt so that shouldn't really be an issue when it comes to import to the US. I was looking for a diesel/5 or 6 speed E34 before I bought my 525. Really wish I found it :(

[Ross]

How about a big ol' rattlin' turbo Cummins in there? One of a kind!

[///M-Power 3\\\]

I am going to keep this thread alive by asying that i have indeed thought of doing a diesel comversion, but using the motor from a E28 524td and putting it in an E30 325e, with the 2.73:1 rear or whatever they have, and a 5 speed.
The thing would be a dog, but probably get like 45 MPG on the highway

[zwarbyt]

Just buy mine!

9K obo :)

[RallyD]

I am going to keep this thread alive by asying that i have indeed thought of doing a diesel comversion, but using the motor from a E28 524td and putting it in an E30 325e, with the 2.73:1 rear or whatever they have, and a 5 speed.
The thing would be a dog, but probably get like 45 MPG on the highway
there was a e28 524td on long island craigslist last week

[colo525i]

If you can get something 15 plus model years old (so 1992 or older) you can get it into canada with few troubles, it is exempt from any vehicle emissions etc. Some states like vermont will let you register a car with an out of state address (pretty funny, but they will do it). The only hurdle to the US is importation from canada, which i've only done with a 20 year old motorcycle. If a car is anything like that, it takes 10 mins and they send you on your way.

[stilljester]

Just buy mine!

9K obo :)
Where are you locacted? E34 TDS?

[zwarbyt]

Rochester NY

[Tiger]

Uh oh! Now Winifred is gonna yank his enging out of his truck and stuff it into his E34.

[stilljester]

Rochester NY
Black sedan right?
I think I saw some picture of your car on another forum. If every go to sell it let me know. I'm out in Albany, NY

[zwarbyt]

oh, i'm willing to sell, I just bought a house and have put it on the backburner, I could really use the money! heres some pics...

http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0427_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0428_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0429_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0430_%28Medium%29.jpg

[zwarbyt]

http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0431_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0433_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0434_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0435_%28Medium%29.jpg

[zwarbyt]

http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0437_%28Medium%29.jpg
http://gci.goatco.org/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/100_0445_%28Medium%29.jpg

[zwarbyt]

PM me if intrested, anyone

[zwarbyt]

and yes its a cloth 5spd, ~140k miles

[VentoGT]

What motor is in that car? Has it been federalized?

[stilljester]

What motor is in that car? Has it been federalized?

M51 . Clear NY title.

[zwarbyt]

2.5 turbo inline six

[zwarbyt]

every car I own is turbo ;)