Beetle Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I have a VW LT35 Conversion with 2.5 5Cyl. Diesel engine, Unfortunatly the none Turbo model, Any technifobes out there know how I can boost power for going up hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 HI You'd be better off putting this on the Motorhome forum bit as this area is mainly meant for people to give hints and tips not request them so you might have a long wait otherwise. Regards Mel B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Thanks Mel. I'm a complete novice at this sort of thing (forums etc.) so if I don't get any luck here I'll try that tomorrow night. Sleep tight. :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chapman Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Hello Beetle, To save you having to repost, take a look at the website for Van Aaken, in Bracknell Berks, who are specialists in tuning all types of diesel engines. They are very approachable and knowledgeable and have several solutions depending on engine and injection type. Regards, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 depending where you live - you might also check out TB Turbo - Lancaster, and if you're thinking of visiting any MH shows you'll probably find reps there B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Trevor, What type of 2.5 or is a 2.4 did you fit, and what year. If you have the Code No that will do. I need this information before I can advise. Regards, Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapple Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Some one on another Forum has just stated that Van Aaken are in trouble. I have not seen this confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingpete Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Van Aken ceased trading at Christmas time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hi Beetle, My last 'van was an Autotrail Cherokee 'L' on a VW 5 cylinder, it was fitted with a T.B. Turbo by a previous owner. Went very well but performance no where near as good as my Legend on a NON TURBO Transit 2.5 diesel. But I must admit I don't know what the performance on the VW was like before the turbo was fitted, so I can't say if it was an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvynT Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I drive a Transit 2.5 Non Turbo Diesel Van, with 150,000miles on the clock, I find it's more important to be in the correct gear, than try for outright speed. Mine will pull up most hills easily, including the twisting 1 in 4's over the Strines (Penistone to A57) but it will not accellerate up them. Just keep in a mid gear and let the engine pull away steady. B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizken Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 A turbo would be the best option, but it may be possible to re-programme the engine management system (CHIP). TB Turbo at Lancaster would be best for advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyler Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I have owned 2 X 2.5 Transits. One went much better than the other after changing the injectors to Stanadyne. Do not ever fit recon Lucas. Argyle Deisel Electrics in East Kilbride did this and tuned the van. I now own a 2.0L Turbo Peugeot to which they fitted a Stienbauer "P" box. Simple to fit and you can take it to the next van (if same make of injector system). Therefore a better bet than chipping. Great improvement in performance and slightly better MPG. Will pul at 30mph in top and goes up any hill in one gear highter than before. Awra best from Bute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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