best engine for 90????

d90matt · Jun 23, 2012

hi all, mite be opening a can of worms here but what would be the best engine to swap my petrol 2.25 with in my 90 , its a 1985 . everyone have spoke to about it has diffrent opinions on 200tdi and 300tdi , am wanting a more economical engine as am only getting around 25 mpg from mine! and how easy the conversion is any advice would be a help, thanks , :dance:

blue beasty · Jun 23, 2012

Can of worms would be rubbish and helluva job to marry up to the bellhousing.....

Better than a 19j though

sparg · Aug 15, 2012

d90matt said:
hi all, mite be opening a can of worms here but what would be the best engine to swap my petrol 2.25 with in my 90 , its a 1985 . everyone have spoke to about it has diffrent opinions on 200tdi and 300tdi , am wanting a more economical engine as am only getting around 25 mpg from mine! and how easy the conversion is any advice would be a help, thanks ,

Hang on - you're getting 25mpg?

I only get 27 from a td5 (admittedly in a 110)
Seems a lot of work and expenditure for 2-3 mpg, unless you're doing humongous mileage?

best engine for 90????

d90matt

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blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

sparg

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