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11-03-2009, 04:07 PM
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Hi Guys,
I'm just throwing this idea out there. I'm expecting to get 200,000km out of my car (Dinan claim they reduce the life expetancy of an engine by ~10% with their tune), but I have began to wonder about a 3.0L TT Diesel swap. Has anyone tried swapping the engines? does anyone have any clue how much work is involved? I'm thinking its mostly PnP for computers, modules, etc. The only thing that differs is Diesel Fuel Pump and DPF right? or is there more to it than I'm thinking.
Basically the car is a great platform (awd, 6spd), I was thinking to convert to diesel and enjoy the fuel savings? What are you thoughts about this?
I'm just throwing this idea out there. I'm expecting to get 200,000km out of my car (Dinan claim they reduce the life expetancy of an engine by ~10% with their tune), but I have began to wonder about a 3.0L TT Diesel swap. Has anyone tried swapping the engines? does anyone have any clue how much work is involved? I'm thinking its mostly PnP for computers, modules, etc. The only thing that differs is Diesel Fuel Pump and DPF right? or is there more to it than I'm thinking.
Basically the car is a great platform (awd, 6spd), I was thinking to convert to diesel and enjoy the fuel savings? What are you thoughts about this?
11-03-2009, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='1046471' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:07 PM
I was thinking to convert to diesel and enjoy the fuel savings?
11-03-2009, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='1046471' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:07 PM
I'm expecting to get 200,000km out of my car
I give you 3-4yrs tops
11-04-2009, 01:35 PM
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Why would you do that. Petrol is way nicer than diesel and the real world savings are only marginal.
11-04-2009, 01:41 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
You'll need to put in a urea tank and injector as well.
11-04-2009, 01:44 PM
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Let's not forget that this will destroy the warranty on your drive train.....I'm sorry but I fail to see the savings in that....
11-05-2009, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='1047229' date='Nov 4 2009, 05:41 PM
You'll need to put in a urea tank and injector as well.
, MB has the urea for cleaning up the emissions BMW doesnt.
11-05-2009, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='1046471' date='Nov 3 2009, 06:07 PM
I was thinking to convert to diesel and enjoy the fuel savings?
11-05-2009, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob525D' post='1048057' date='Nov 5 2009, 10:26 AM
You are surely taking the P!ss , MB has the urea for cleaning up the emissions BMW doesnt.
, MB has the urea for cleaning up the emissions BMW doesnt. but all other MB 09s use urea.the north america 335d & x5d both use urea injection. from the info i gathered tuning diesels with urea injection is impossible right now
11-05-2009, 02:36 PM
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I've read tons of articles on why diesel is better but it still isn't compelling enough. I guess my parents pay for my gas but they don't complain about the prices to fill up the LS 430 and GX 470. I guess I'm just fortunate.
People on this forum also said performance-wise, a 535d was more desirable than an i. Why the obsession over torque when the car is still slower?
People on this forum also said performance-wise, a 535d was more desirable than an i. Why the obsession over torque when the car is still slower?