68 Camaro Turbo Diesel Conversion/Restoration

[68sscamaro]

Hi,

I'm converting my Camaro to a Turbo Diesel. I can be followed on this webpage: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=389513

Some may not agree with what I'm doing, however it's something different and I see many benefits to the build.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbNou1lXBck

[lilcraigford]

Funny my Dad mentioned this to me just yesterday. He spent time over on TDIClub while dropping a diesel in a first generation Saturn SL2. I'm sure your project is going to stir up controversy, but in your defense you didn't sacrifice a "perfectly good" Camaro. I'm a sucker for unique stuff, so I'll have to sit down and go through your thread at some point!

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by 68sscamaro

Hi,

I'm converting my Camaro to a Turbo Diesel. I can be followed on this webpage: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=389513

Some may not agree with what I'm doing, however it's something different and I see many benefits to the build.

Really have you taken a look around here?? We don't leave much alone, stock what's that?? Have at it post lots of pictures we love different.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

NEAT!

If you aren't going to post photos and stuff here, be sure to at least update us so we can go and check your build thread.

[68sscamaro]

Quarter panels came in AMD and front fender put on.

[raustinss]

Well let's state the obvious...weird..but ummm ok...just a question...If you wanted better weight balance,fuel economy and power why not out a ls motor in even a stock ls motor with only 350hp you can very easily get 20-25 mpg depending on if you throw a 6 spd in and what rear end gears you have. Then the car will still have some "pedigree "
Ryan Austin

[ArisESQ]

Interesting engine choice. Any particular reason you went with the Volkswagen motor? I've seen a first gen with a Duramax, but never anything like this.

What do those things weigh, and how much hp and torque are you expecting out of it?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

we need some pictures over here too cowboy

[groovyjay]

Torque is what moves the car and there's plenty of that in those TD's! Keep us posted!

[Tuske427]

I say this is cool. I like different. You'll definitely stand out amongst a crowd of LS equipped camaros (and firebirds). I do agree with the other folks, though- post some pics here, too.