* Diesel engines for Planes New/Used *

tonymtroy · Post by **tonymtroy** » 09 Oct 2003, 20:19

Hi Guys hope you do not mind .

I am in a Group that plan on using diesel engines in Planes, about 70 members mostly in Australia.New Zealand.America in these countries no Aluminium block Diesel Engines are sold.
We want to buy engines NEW/Used but are finding it hard to get good information.
Needing
Weights/drawing/sizes.
Engines from 1.2Lt to 2.2Lt all aluminium.
What are the best models/years
Used engine direct injection
New PSA HDI 90/110bhp with computer, are these mega expensive New?
or VW 1.2/1.4 TDI
The main thing is weight the lightest engines from 60hp to 100hp
Yes there are diesel planes already flying,one even with a 1.7lt Isuzu Cast Iron engine.
http://membres.lycos.fr/dieselis/
Diesel car engine plane group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chas11nz/
Than you for your time, hope to hear from you soon.
Also any online diesel manuals just for the engines.
Bye Tony

tonymtroy · Post by **tonymtroy** » 09 Oct 2003, 20:38

Oops sorry guys I was replying to the other thread and end up with a new one ??????.
Anyway thanks for the replys and thanks Jeremy for the link , cool Flash.
Have i got it right all the 1.4 ltr motors are aluminium new and old?
Are the 1.4ltr direct injection good/reliable.?
Do they come with turbo/non turbo?
How do they handle extra boost , more power?
Where can i get a HP/Torque chart?
Are there any on line manuals?
Some people do not like the HDI motors ??
How much does it cost to have a 1.4 direct inject diesel reconditioned/.
Anyone with experience VW lupo 1.4 versus 1.4 HDI ??
Sorry for so many question and the mix up.
Tony