Go turbo for sure. Even if you go 1.9, go turbo.There is significant turbo lag. Far, far more noticable in the larger vehicle than in a golf/jetta/quantum. If you use a 1.6TD then use the K14 from an ECOdiesel (91-92) or from a 1.9AAZ. My TD camper has been OOC for a while with tranny trouble. When I finally get a round tuit and get the van up and running again, I will be retrofitting a VNT-15 from a TDI for instant boost and lots of it.I have the 5-speed tranny. 1st and 2nd are slow. 3rd and up, you are in boost instantly. I enjoy the manual, but look forward to the VNT.
I used a SAAB 900 (notice only 2 zero's) in the driver's side taillight area and added an air scoop on the side of the van there a la Mad Max.
The intercooler dropped max EGT's by 150 deg. And then I brought them right back up by increasing the fueling. If you simply add an intercooler without increasing the fueling you will not see any hp gain, but it would be better for your motor.Even with a low mileage motor, I would pull the head and inspect it. That would give you a chance to spend a bit more money on a 1.9 metal headgasket, total seal rings and raceware studs.Andrew
How are you going to run the cooling system on a bus with a stock appearance? Andrew
There should be a small line between the intake manifold snout and the injection pump.
you should make up a heat shield so that the radiator heat doesn't get into the engine bay, have the heatshield so there is an intake and exhaust you know, that'd be cool
ya know...alot of mustang guys have been picking up ford taurus fans at the j/y and using them. The pull a bunch of air, are cheap , real narrow to solve fitment problems and because they were put into a Taurus they will NEVER run out at the j/y. Now they are about 18" tall so Im wondering is a Tempo or Escort fan might be a better size. Like the Taurus they are a main stay of the auto recycling industrty.And if one goes bad...go back and buy another for 5 bucks. Ive seen more then a few black magic fans replaced with one of these when the B/M takes a vacation.