disallow wrote:I'd be all for the 2.5L Nissan diesel, but going to sub 100hp would be a no go...
I understand, looking from the outside it seems like it wont work. Although when you compare numbers of the YD25DDTi and a the alh, you will see with just a tune and nozzles that an alh can easily match the 2.5 with 129whp and 239trq at the wheels compared to the 131hp and 224trq to the crank. if you add a turbo and you can easily hit +350trq reliably comparing it better to the the newer DCI. That paird with the vast availibily of parts and knowledge, makes a far better swap. I have a 4JG2 3.1 diesel in a toyota and somtimes parts become difficult for engines not in production in the United states.
I'v towed a camper loaded down 400miles with my little 1.9 vw xterra with no issue.
Also towed a Pathfinder 250 miles with a tuned TDI jetta with no power issues what so ever.
