Im not taking the risk, if i was flush with cash i would love to though. I like how I said id rather see someone put a d5 in than a t5 and suddenly speedy tried doing a deal with me that i did it...I accepted :O
The main dilemma would be engine management - Far simpler - I reckon a 340 with the 1.9 Renault TDI and a few choice modifications (stronger prop to deal with the low rpm torque) would go very well in a 950-1000kg 340
But again the main problem will be the large whollop of torque you get at very low RPM - I'd guess a fair bit more stressful on weak props than similar torque figures that are achieved gradually over 5000rpm in a valver