I'm huge on this swap. I've been convincing a lot of engine swap keyboard warrior type on the gospel of diesel. We bought a diesel Porsche Cayenne last year, 700 miles to a tank of fuel. Plus it'll tow my racecar and still get 20 mpg.
I saw a similar setup with a Cayenne that was hauling a porsche track car. I remember being very impressed that it was towing the car, spare tires and all the other gear that comes along with it. I also loved the plate it said GOALS. 👍👍👍👍
I thought about LS swap but this is going in a whole other direction. Gonna stop looking to v8 and see how this swap goes.. Really looking forward to mission......
@Joe man ,If it is any help I currently have a stretched YJ on 37s D60 rear ,D44 front 5.3/4l80e single turbo . depending on your aptitude and goals /funds you might find a clear winner between the the LS and TDI . If you have never done a swap before it is important to factor in figure out what swap has the most support info wise and parts. Depending on where you are in life ...wife/kids/work, time my be limited so easily sourced answers and parts is a game changer or say prefabbed engine mounts, like say Novak . I have mocked up an engine and had it tacked in on a Saturday morning, vs engine in and out 20 times and taking all weekend and all your brain and your still not sure you like it lol . My experience with the LS 5.3 was a massive improvement over the 4.0l like driving a peppy newer chevy truck thats with proper gearing.(bought a complete truck for $1200 running and driving like stated in the video it is way easier that way. won't nickel and dime you so bad) , but not life changing, but I wanted dirt bike like power so I have sense put a cam and a single turbo. if I were to do it again . I would do just the 5.3 and a cam. The diesel looks very appealing though . I will most likely put one in my other jeep. Just because I cant help myself. Plus I have a cool wife @ dirt lifestyle, great videos you speak and present well. you are great to watch
You have a natural ability to communicate clearly and efficiently, which is hard to find on YT, or anywhere. Not a second wasted and all the information is useful, much appreciated!
I looked into doing a 1.9l swap into my XJ, then looked at the OM617. But I wanted to keep my AW4 and not have to worry about a shift controller, etc. So, the 4.7 stroker build stood out the most for me!
My brother has a 1990 jeep Cherokee and months ago I found out about tdi swaps into jeeps. So he decided that would be the way he's gonna go. Excited to help him out with it and see how it turns out so maybe one day I'll do it to one of my vehicles
I am a Jeep owner that works at ECS Tuning. I am so ready for this series to really get my gears moving on ideas. Thank you for starting this, and I have to say the focus on RUclips as a Job, has turned into a nice step in quality of the videos you are doing.
Where was this vid a year ago? I'm in process on small block swapping a 95 xj on a super tight budget... Good video. short sweet and to the point. Keep it up. Good seeing you doing your own thing.
interesting fact for off road swap, with the first gen TDI you could swap a pure mechanical injection pump that was available in european light trucks and get rid of the engine computer, electronic pedal, wastegate controller etc a friend of mine did it and could run is engine all the way up to 5500 rpm
I can't wait ! Nice one Nate , I am almost finished on a 1978 CJ 5 frame off rebuild I love the sound of my Jeep . I have a 1986 Suzuki Samari that needs a motor. " You have my full attention!!!"
I would Really love to do one of these to my 79 Cherokee Chief, 40's, 3 linked in the front , 63's in the rear, A respectable 5000 Lbs. I Would love to be able to cruise around town without throwing my entire wallet in the fire, I've done some research and most people are averaging around 10mpg on 40's with A typical LS Swap. I currently get around 5 With the original Amc 360. Definitely need to do a little research on this little diesel motors.
Ok I know you just started this channel more or less but I just found it last week and this is some goooood content.... I'm not sure why, fun to watch, helpful info, not alot of info you don't need or stuff everyone knows but enough to help people and be informative and interesting and applicable... Idk I usually get bored of these car vids with alot of ... Time lapse that's too far away to tell what's happening, or it'll be rambling about someone's plans later on but not what they're doing in the video, thanks man I'm stoked about the next episode!
I bought a 2002 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI Automatic Trans last year for $2,100.00.. No Reverse and the trans was acting up. The seller included a spare 1.9 TDI engine with 163,000 miles on it with another Auto trans that was supposed to be good....Plus 3 large wooden crates with other VW TDI parts from that spare car. I found a guy like you who had done a 1.9 TDI swap into his Toyota pickup truck...he wanted my spare 1.9 engine and offered to put a 5 speed manual trans into my original 2002 Jetta for my extra 1.9 engine and parts... I jumped all over that deal as the parts were just in my way and the trans had recently lost 4th gear. 2 days later he brought my 2002 back with a sweet 5 speed manual and I have been smiling ever since ! 45mpg makes me smile...... pretty quick too ! I also have a 2004 VW Jetta TDI that I bought after I bought the 2002 above. It started and ran but has Low oil pressure. It's a 2004 1.9 BEW (I think) TDI Wagon with 99,000 miles on it...not sure what direction to go with this 2004.
I've been debating what motor to swap into my samarai and I think this may be the winner. Love driving that little thing but man it's a gutless wonder!
@@austinwinkles3146 the 1.9 TDI is a popular one. There are some good Facebook page groups that will give you a lot of help too. Suzuki samurai owners and Suzuki Diesel. I definitely know what you mean about the lack of power. That little 1.3 gets a workout turning the 33s. I seen a couple months back on the Facebook market place a 2003 VW bug with the bad transmission but a running 1.9 for 500$.
I have been dreaming of LS swapping something for a couple years now. Didn't expect one video to conviince me i should start boosting/rolling-coal instead. Awesome video!
I have a '95 Rover D1 with a 300TDI (Rover motor), Discos are pretty heavy for a 2.5l diesel a 1.9l is going to have to be pretty heavily modded. At least you won't be stuck with the R380 trans.
The Passat is a nice vehicle. Common rail direct injection changed the game. Stick it in the Land Rover, wind up the boost and let it breathe. Very cool swap.
Watching you on the trail to sema this year made me want to go diesel. But put one in the same kit lj that Ian johnson built for the trip. Now if I only had the skills and space to build one. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series.
As a happy owner of a TDI Golf I thought I knew everything I needed to know about these wonderful little engines but, seeing a TDI powered Jeep with 40 inch tires drag racing I guess V8 powered 4 x 4‘s really opened my eyes and now I know exactly what I engine I need for my third generation Toyota 4runner.
I have always hoped you were going to talk about this swap! I remember hearing your jeep diesel clatter down the trail during a video quite some time ago. Another youtuber did a video or two on this swap, but I don't recall a whole lot of details on how it was accomplished. All I remember is one headache after another. This series may just change the world, Nate! Good on you, Bro!
I've driven VWs since I could drive and have had a few TDIs. A few years ago I purchased a 96 TDI Passat (1Z) for $600 and drove it home from Boston to Detroit on ONE TANK OF FUEL! Parts I sold off the car more than paid for what I had in it. Great engines!
As a former Seattle native, your shop area is incredible, you have MASSIVE space for fun and excitement. I’ve moved to CA near the Rubicon Trail, and I don’t miss the Seattle area weather one bit, I did my 40yrs. I love Swap videos, especially diesel, so go for it. VW, Mercedes, Cummins, its all good in my book...all pre-DPF bullshit.
Enjoyed the video, when I bought my 05 LJ brand new, my build plan was to put a VW TDI in it when the 4.0 gave out, life got in the way and I sold the LJ, still a future plan of mine when I find another LJ, after i'm done building the wife's JLUR.
I had a 2004 VW Golf TDI with the BEW motor. It would get 52+ mpg on summer diesel and was probably the best, least maintenance motor, I have ever had. I pulled a trailer with (2) quads like it was nothing but I could feel a 2-up covered clamshell snowmobile trailer on the back when I hauled because of the wind resistance. It was a great car and loved driving 85 in 5th and feeling acceleration when I floored it and no downshifting. I would love to someday do a TDI to TJ swap some day in the future as I think that would be a great project. Thanks for the post and I have also subscribed.
i seen a couple of your videos on the bleepin jeep channel and thought it was hella awesome. i got a 84 ford ranger that i plan on swapping a TDI into it. a few of my friends keep hinting at putting a 5.0 into it, but im not budging. i wont be able to for a while, but ill get to it one day after i get the space to do so. gona love every second of it. watching your videos convinced me to do so, thanks!
YESSSSS!!! I have an ALH in my crawler with a British Rover mechanical pump, 5spd W56, and dual 2.28 geared cases turning 37's. At only 110:1 it crawls over boulders at dead idle & will still spin the tires well if you get the turbo spooled up as you dump the clutch and that's without any mods other than the smoke screw in 1.5 turns & fuel pin indexed. Can't wait to actually turn it up!
Awesome! I just got my project truck running, a 1966 land rover series 2a with a bhw swap. Glad to see someone else out there is keen on the bhws for swap!
Love what you’re doing Nate. The knowledge that you have is vast and in my opinion it’s underrated. And the courage that it took you to quit plumbing was insane. Keep up the good work boss.
Nate... I've done a number of swaps and a complete wiring merge even before I was finished competing my auto degree years ago. That being said, I would still be very curious to pick your brain one day about your TDI swap and might like to do something similar in my TJ build. Maybe one of these days I'll make it out to one of your tahuya/elbe trips and bug you about it. Big fan dude, keep up the good work!
Nate, I always enjoy your videos and this was no exception. Just one point of clarification (and I'm going to nerd out here for a sec, sorry)... trains are diesel electric - they aren't pulling a load with the diesel, that just turns a generator to power the electric motor that moves the train. If you want to talk torque, I'd love to do an electric swap some day!
Very interesting, I was unaware! And diesels are extremely torquey!... still nothing compared to electric lol. Electric is the future, everything else is history
Loving the content Nate, going to follow your build all the way through and taking notes along the way. Thank you for choosing to document this and bring us along. Glad you are taking the plunge ...and going full throttle RUclips. I hope others see the same value and learning that I'm seeing in your videos.
Make sure to check for the oil pump drive. They came with a chain from factory, but were replaced with a gear setup as a known issue. That one's a 2.0L btw.
Yep. The PO did a couple updates on the motor during his ownership and this is one of them. The 2.0 is pretty rare as far as the pump duse is concerned. I'm super happy to get my hands on one 👍
I am actually going to do this because what you have done. My plan to use a Cummins has changed since I started watching you ! Awesome content and awesome job you do with your build videos.
I've been thinking about a TDI swap in my TJ so this is perfect timing . Looking forward to your next installment . Thanks Nate . Until next time take care .
My favorite video so far. Im interested in swapping a diesel into my lj after my 4.0 heads out so these are what i get most excited about👍🏼 great video
I had 3 Jetta diesels. The last was a 2002, It got rear ended at 375,000km on it. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee (1995) with a 4.0L in it. Wish I had know about this as an option. My daily driver is a 2017 Escape which is nowhere as much fun as I had with the Jetta nor does it give the fuel economy.
Actually the heaviest loads are moved by electrical motors which are run by diesel engines like a train but close great video my brother keep them coming
had a alh i built in a golf, vnt 17/22, pp 150 nozzles kerma tune and a auto pump swap, thing was the most fun vw ive driven regularly put the hurt on vr6 cars
Love your commitment to the videos and will be here often. Cant wait to see how this series folds out bc I've always thought of engine swapping my 2.5l tj bc I'm stuck on 33s and 4.10s and it's still just barly keeps up with traffic. Tdi vs ls hmm,
i have no desire whatsoever to do this swap. but i will say, man i love the content. great tips and tricks that can be used regardless. looking forward to the next video!!!!!! from richmond, ky
Love it! I've been considering doing a swap... I just rebuilt the 4cly that's in my tj, and it's ok, but not what I'm looking for. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
Look forward to this series! I hear you on the Deby downers out there! I want to do that exact engine in my XL7 and all the net searching I just see crybaby's or people asking why? Or that's stupid. I say "torque and fuel economy of course." Anyways, you rock Nate and this one definitely speaks to me! I'm excited for this series as I just got my project XL7 for Xmas 👌
I had no idea TDI's were up over 300 ft/lbs with upgrades. I've been eyeballing trying to find a 4BT, but those things are up near 750lbs so there isn't any weight savings. I might have to do some more research around TDIs. Great information, Nate!
Nate once again you're killing it with these videos it's a good thing you left bleepinjeep because you do really well on your own man these are awesome videos and I'll let you know I'm not going to put a TDI in my Cherokee I got a 4.0 and and it's just fine the way it is but I'm still really interested and you're very knowledgeable and easy to watch so keep it up
Love your channel. Currently in the middle of a 4bt bolted to a 47rh auto trans going into a 93 jeep XJ. Found this xj last summer with only 99,000 original miles on it. After 3 years of a 2500 diesel ram cant do gas any more. Looking foreword to more of your videos.
nice vid. I'm doing a MK6 into a Caddy. I've done this job on this very car. Built several of these wrecked. Bad trans indeed. Very good diesel talk as well.
Back in 2005 I thought about swapping the Isuzu 4BD1T from my old Isuzu NPR into my '91 YJ but I just love the 4.0L too much. Then about 8 years ago I got a '03 Jetta with the little 1.9L ALH with plans to swap that into my Jeep mainly for the fuel mileage. Well once again my love for the 4.0L was still too strong. Now that complete 1.9L ALH is just sitting in my shed going to waste... Several years ago I began modifying an extra K-member for one of my Miata's to swap the ALH backed with the AX15 that I have from a 2wd Jeep XJ. Lost interest in the idea even though the engine and trans fit the Miata pretty well. Someday the little ALH will find its home. It just won't be in the engine bay of my '91 YJ. Maybe in a boat... LOL
Seriously can’t wait for this series! I saw it on my timeline when it was posted but didn’t click it because I just thought it would be an quick look at the engine swap you’ve already done. I have no idea where to start with an engine swap and this will be super interesting! Look forward to seeing this, especially because here in the UK we have loads of cheap Land Rover discovery’s and VWs.
Hey Man not sure if I saw any of you videos on BleepinJeep. But I love you videos you are putting out. Great content and edits! Honestly you are the first channel I have ever turned on post notfications. You're doing a great and hope all the best for you. Excited to see your channel grow!
I wish you got more of the TDI logo in the thumbnail :P, i really enjoyed the video and being a VW Golf owner i can say that the TDI's are great, i regularly get 50 MPG out of my 2.0tdi. I use to own a 1.9 tdi and wish i still had one, if i had one i'd do a EGR delete, larger turbo and injectors. Ow and if it was a second hand engine i would clean as much carbon build up out of it as i could. Intake, exhaust manifold, valves and so on.
All I can say is that I'm a fan, I have done cummins swaps, (one if those on my fj80), v8 swaps,(one on my jk) this has my full attention, great videos, looking forward to the next one.
Nate....you are such a great RUclips-er I'm so happy every time a new video comes out....this is going to be such a quality build series. Hell...i kinda want to tdi swap my zj already and we just got into the pre beginning of this
So I bought an '06 BRM Jetta long before considering to build a crawler. I installed a bigger turbo, Stage 2 cam, and tune on it. Watching these videos really makes me want to rip the motor out and drop it in a YJ or TJ
Nate, I'm so on the same boat with you on TDI swaps. I have swapped the old diesel in my Cherokee XJ for a BMW M57 inline 6 common rail turbo diesel and it kicks some major ass. And I have not done any tune to it yet. It is only a 3 liter and the economy is great. Don't get me wrong, I love my hemi WK but this diesel is half the size engine and will outperform it any time.
Love all the information and cant wait to see what you decide to put it in! Hoping to TDI swap my 2015 2dr JK but not sure how to go about it with all the computer crap it's got. Hope these videos will help me figure some of that out
I own 101 performance garage in FL. We build rally cars and Jeep's. Our main rally cars are Audis. I don't know why I never thought of swapping a TDI into one of our Wranglers. We were getting ready to do a 4bt. But now TDI looks like a better option. Look forward to watching the rest of the series!
Thanks Nate, this was a good one!!! I have a Land Rover disco 1, so I am really hoping you put the TDI in the disco!!!!! I’m stoked on what you are doing.
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Nice one Nate! As someone who hopes to do a TDI swap one day this is a gold mine of information! Can't wait to see how the build goes
Spencer R same
I love how educational yet entertaining the videos are. Gets the dream wheels turning.
Thanks! Happy to see you enjoyed it!
I'm huge on this swap. I've been convincing a lot of engine swap keyboard warrior type on the gospel of diesel. We bought a diesel Porsche Cayenne last year, 700 miles to a tank of fuel. Plus it'll tow my racecar and still get 20 mpg.
I saw a similar setup with a Cayenne that was hauling a porsche track car. I remember being very impressed that it was towing the car, spare tires and all the other gear that comes along with it. I also loved the plate it said GOALS. 👍👍👍👍
Diesel makes the world turn
I thought about LS swap but this is going in a whole other direction. Gonna stop looking to v8 and see how this swap goes..
Really looking forward to mission......
@Joe man ,If it is any help I currently have a stretched YJ on 37s D60 rear ,D44 front 5.3/4l80e single turbo . depending on your aptitude and goals /funds you might find a clear winner between the the LS and TDI . If you have never done a swap before it is important to factor in figure out what swap has the most support info wise and parts. Depending on where you are in life ...wife/kids/work, time my be limited so easily sourced answers and parts is a game changer or say prefabbed engine mounts, like say Novak . I have mocked up an engine and had it tacked in on a Saturday morning, vs engine in and out 20 times and taking all weekend and all your brain and your still not sure you like it lol . My experience with the LS 5.3 was a massive improvement over the 4.0l like driving a peppy newer chevy truck thats with proper gearing.(bought a complete truck for $1200 running and driving like stated in the video it is way easier that way. won't nickel and dime you so bad) , but not life changing, but I wanted dirt bike like power so I have sense put a cam and a single turbo. if I were to do it again . I would do just the 5.3 and a cam. The diesel looks very appealing though . I will most likely put one in my other jeep. Just because I cant help myself. Plus I have a cool wife
@ dirt lifestyle, great videos you speak and present well. you are great to watch
You have a natural ability to communicate clearly and efficiently, which is hard to find on YT, or anywhere. Not a second wasted and all the information is useful, much appreciated!
Thank you! I appreciate the positive comment 🙏
I looked into doing a 1.9l swap into my XJ, then looked at the OM617. But I wanted to keep my AW4 and not have to worry about a shift controller, etc. So, the 4.7 stroker build stood out the most for me!
My brother has a 1990 jeep Cherokee and months ago I found out about tdi swaps into jeeps. So he decided that would be the way he's gonna go. Excited to help him out with it and see how it turns out so maybe one day I'll do it to one of my vehicles
I am a Jeep owner that works at ECS Tuning. I am so ready for this series to really get my gears moving on ideas. Thank you for starting this, and I have to say the focus on RUclips as a Job, has turned into a nice step in quality of the videos you are doing.
Thanks! I've bought a number of vw specific things from you guys over the years. Enjoy the series man 👍
Where was this vid a year ago? I'm in process on small block swapping a 95 xj on a super tight budget... Good video. short sweet and to the point. Keep it up. Good seeing you doing your own thing.
interesting fact for off road swap, with the first gen TDI you could swap a pure mechanical injection pump that was available in european light trucks and get rid of the engine computer, electronic pedal, wastegate controller etc a friend of mine did it and could run is engine all the way up to 5500 rpm
I can't wait ! Nice one Nate , I am almost finished on a 1978 CJ 5 frame off rebuild I love the sound of my Jeep . I have a 1986 Suzuki Samari
that needs a motor. " You have my full attention!!!"
I would Really love to do one of these to my 79 Cherokee Chief, 40's, 3 linked in the front , 63's in the rear, A respectable 5000 Lbs. I Would love to be able to cruise around town without throwing my entire wallet in the fire, I've done some research and most people are averaging around 10mpg on 40's with A typical LS Swap. I currently get around 5 With the original Amc 360. Definitely need to do a little research on this little diesel motors.
Ok I know you just started this channel more or less but I just found it last week and this is some goooood content.... I'm not sure why, fun to watch, helpful info, not alot of info you don't need or stuff everyone knows but enough to help people and be informative and interesting and applicable... Idk I usually get bored of these car vids with alot of ... Time lapse that's too far away to tell what's happening, or it'll be rambling about someone's plans later on but not what they're doing in the video, thanks man I'm stoked about the next episode!
I bought a 2002 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI Automatic Trans last year for $2,100.00.. No Reverse and the trans was acting up. The seller included a spare 1.9 TDI engine with 163,000 miles on it with another Auto trans that was supposed to be good....Plus 3 large wooden crates with other VW TDI parts from that spare car. I found a guy like you who had done a 1.9 TDI swap into his Toyota pickup truck...he wanted my spare 1.9 engine and offered to put a 5 speed manual trans into my original 2002 Jetta for my extra 1.9 engine and parts... I jumped all over that deal as the parts were just in my way and the trans had recently lost 4th gear. 2 days later he brought my 2002 back with a sweet 5 speed manual and I have been smiling ever since ! 45mpg makes me smile...... pretty quick too !
I also have a 2004 VW Jetta TDI that I bought after I bought the 2002 above. It started and ran but has Low oil pressure. It's a 2004 1.9 BEW (I think) TDI Wagon with 99,000 miles on it...not sure what direction to go with this 2004.
I have a tdi and a little project waiting for it. the information will be appreciated. I will be waiting with popcorn for this series !!!
Torque gets the job done. That's why we're glad to have the 2.8L diesel in the jk from stock in Europe 😉.
Awesomeness! I have a samurai I want to swap a TDI into. Looking forward to more.
I've been debating what motor to swap into my samarai and I think this may be the winner. Love driving that little thing but man it's a gutless wonder!
@@austinwinkles3146 the 1.9 TDI is a popular one. There are some good Facebook page groups that will give you a lot of help too. Suzuki samurai owners and Suzuki Diesel. I definitely know what you mean about the lack of power. That little 1.3 gets a workout turning the 33s. I seen a couple months back on the Facebook market place a 2003 VW bug with the bad transmission but a running 1.9 for 500$.
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I have been dreaming of LS swapping something for a couple years now. Didn't expect one video to conviince me i should start boosting/rolling-coal instead. Awesome video!
I have a '95 Rover D1 with a 300TDI (Rover motor), Discos are pretty heavy for a 2.5l diesel a 1.9l is going to have to be pretty heavily modded. At least you won't be stuck with the R380 trans.
I LOVE this video. I am atempting a BHW swap on my Comanche!
Nice! I've always been interested in those trucks 👍
When my 4.0 shits out this is my plan. Keep em coming man. 👍🏻 now.... to find that doner...
Great video Nate. Been looking for a 4cyl 5 speed jeep to replace the one I "accidentaly" sold.... tdi swap sounds like the way to go.
Looking forward to see the engine build. I have a 96 Passat and have been thinking about swapping my 4Runner. Thanks for the info.
The Passat is a nice vehicle. Common rail direct injection changed the game. Stick it in the Land Rover, wind up the boost and let it breathe. Very cool swap.
My 86 CJ7 needs this swap. I like how you always go against the grain and do your on thing. Keep up the good work.
I love he didn’t throw parts in a big pile, hate when good parts get cut in half and turned into scrap. Someone will need or want almost everything.
Watching you on the trail to sema this year made me want to go diesel. But put one in the same kit lj that Ian johnson built for the trip. Now if I only had the skills and space to build one. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series.
YES! Thank you, Nate. I so want to do a TDI swap and now there will be no excuse, well except money and time....
As a happy owner of a TDI Golf I thought I knew everything I needed to know about these wonderful little engines but, seeing a TDI powered Jeep with 40 inch tires drag racing I guess V8 powered 4 x 4‘s really opened my eyes and now I know exactly what I engine I need for my third generation Toyota 4runner.
Dude I'm glad you stopped working to make more videos now I dont have to wait so long to watch new episodes keep it up
Lol thanks man
I have always hoped you were going to talk about this swap! I remember hearing your jeep diesel clatter down the trail during a video quite some time ago. Another youtuber did a video or two on this swap, but I don't recall a whole lot of details on how it was accomplished. All I remember is one headache after another. This series may just change the world, Nate! Good on you, Bro!
I've driven VWs since I could drive and have had a few TDIs. A few years ago I purchased a 96 TDI Passat (1Z) for $600 and drove it home from Boston to Detroit on ONE TANK OF FUEL! Parts I sold off the car more than paid for what I had in it. Great engines!
I've been looking into a TDI or Chevy Cruze Diesel swap for a year now, I'm glad to see you doing a video series on it
As a former Seattle native, your shop area is incredible, you have MASSIVE space for fun and excitement. I’ve moved to CA near the Rubicon Trail, and I don’t miss the Seattle area weather one bit, I did my 40yrs. I love Swap videos, especially diesel, so go for it. VW, Mercedes, Cummins, its all good in my book...all pre-DPF bullshit.
Looking forward to seeing this project progress. Hope you're getting good family time now too.
Absolutely! I see my family way more now! It's awesome 👍
I can't say again how great this channel is . Keep up the great content . I've got an 06 rubicon that needs a tdi swap bad !
Enjoyed the video, when I bought my 05 LJ brand new, my build plan was to put a VW TDI in it when the 4.0 gave out, life got in the way and I sold the LJ, still a future plan of mine when I find another LJ, after i'm done building the wife's JLUR.
I had a 2004 VW Golf TDI with the BEW motor. It would get 52+ mpg on summer diesel and was probably the best, least maintenance motor, I have ever had. I pulled a trailer with (2) quads like it was nothing but I could feel a 2-up covered clamshell snowmobile trailer on the back when I hauled because of the wind resistance. It was a great car and loved driving 85 in 5th and feeling acceleration when I floored it and no downshifting. I would love to someday do a TDI to TJ swap some day in the future as I think that would be a great project. Thanks for the post and I have also subscribed.
i seen a couple of your videos on the bleepin jeep channel and thought it was hella awesome. i got a 84 ford ranger that i plan on swapping a TDI into it. a few of my friends keep hinting at putting a 5.0 into it, but im not budging. i wont be able to for a while, but ill get to it one day after i get the space to do so. gona love every second of it. watching your videos convinced me to do so, thanks!
This kind of explaining makes it a lot easier 👍👍👍
Cool project! Looking for the final results! However, here in Kazakhstan, those tdi aren't the best option for swap, due to diesel fuel quality!
Kazakhstan?! Wow your on the other side of the world! Do you have much of a 4x4 or offroad culture where you live?
YESSSSS!!!
I have an ALH in my crawler with a British Rover mechanical pump, 5spd W56, and dual 2.28 geared cases turning 37's.
At only 110:1 it crawls over boulders at dead idle & will still spin the tires well if you get the turbo spooled up as you dump the clutch and that's without any mods other than the smoke screw in 1.5 turns & fuel pin indexed.
Can't wait to actually turn it up!
Do the balance shaft delete for reliability.
TDIClub is a good place for lots of info, including swaps.
I'm planning a BHW swap into a Ranger.
I have an older Nissan d21 so this looks like it might be an option for a good run about /overland vehicle
Awesome! I just got my project truck running, a 1966 land rover series 2a with a bhw swap. Glad to see someone else out there is keen on the bhws for swap!
One of my favorite Jeep channels
Love what you’re doing Nate. The knowledge that you have is vast and in my opinion it’s underrated. And the courage that it took you to quit plumbing was insane. Keep up the good work boss.
Thanks man! We really appreciate the support 👊
Nate... I've done a number of swaps and a complete wiring merge even before I was finished competing my auto degree years ago. That being said, I would still be very curious to pick your brain one day about your TDI swap and might like to do something similar in my TJ build. Maybe one of these days I'll make it out to one of your tahuya/elbe trips and bug you about it. Big fan dude, keep up the good work!
Nate, I always enjoy your videos and this was no exception. Just one point of clarification (and I'm going to nerd out here for a sec, sorry)... trains are diesel electric - they aren't pulling a load with the diesel, that just turns a generator to power the electric motor that moves the train. If you want to talk torque, I'd love to do an electric swap some day!
Very interesting, I was unaware! And diesels are extremely torquey!... still nothing compared to electric lol. Electric is the future, everything else is history
I have a 2.5L 97 TJ and would pay for a complete build up of parts, what you had to fab, expected roadblocks etc. live these builds
Loving the content Nate, going to follow your build all the way through and taking notes along the way. Thank you for choosing to document this and bring us along.
Glad you are taking the plunge ...and going full throttle RUclips. I hope others see the same value and learning that I'm seeing in your videos.
Make sure to check for the oil pump drive. They came with a chain from factory, but were replaced with a gear setup as a known issue. That one's a 2.0L btw.
Yep. The PO did a couple updates on the motor during his ownership and this is one of them. The 2.0 is pretty rare as far as the pump duse is concerned. I'm super happy to get my hands on one 👍
@@DirtLifestylelove that PD. So smooth.
Not to mention that famous TDI spooooool! I’ve had a few modded TDI’s 1Z/ AHU, and can confirm they are amazing 🧃🧃
I am actually going to do this because what you have done. My plan to use a Cummins has changed since I started watching you ! Awesome content and awesome job you do with your build videos.
I've been thinking about a TDI swap in my TJ so this is perfect timing . Looking forward to your next installment . Thanks Nate . Until next time take care .
My favorite video so far. Im interested in swapping a diesel into my lj after my 4.0 heads out so these are what i get most excited about👍🏼 great video
I had 3 Jetta diesels. The last was a 2002, It got rear ended at 375,000km on it. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee (1995) with a 4.0L in it. Wish I had know about this as an option. My daily driver is a 2017 Escape which is nowhere as much fun as I had with the Jetta nor does it give the fuel economy.
Really eager to see the install of this (into whatever)! Super excited about this channel's potential.
your shop is actually pretty clean
Actually the heaviest loads are moved by electrical motors which are run by diesel engines like a train but close great video my brother keep them coming
had a alh i built in a golf, vnt 17/22, pp 150 nozzles kerma tune and a auto pump swap, thing was the most fun vw ive driven regularly put the hurt on vr6 cars
Love your commitment to the videos and will be here often. Cant wait to see how this series folds out bc I've always thought of engine swapping my 2.5l tj bc I'm stuck on 33s and 4.10s and it's still just barly keeps up with traffic. Tdi vs ls hmm,
i have no desire whatsoever to do this swap. but i will say, man i love the content. great tips and tricks that can be used regardless. looking forward to the next video!!!!!!
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Thanks brother!
Love it! I've been considering doing a swap... I just rebuilt the 4cly that's in my tj, and it's ok, but not what I'm looking for. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
Look forward to this series! I hear you on the Deby downers out there! I want to do that exact engine in my XL7 and all the net searching I just see crybaby's or people asking why? Or that's stupid. I say "torque and fuel economy of course." Anyways, you rock Nate and this one definitely speaks to me! I'm excited for this series as I just got my project XL7 for Xmas 👌
Thanks man! Forget the haters! Build what you like. That's what I do 👊
I had no idea TDI's were up over 300 ft/lbs with upgrades. I've been eyeballing trying to find a 4BT, but those things are up near 750lbs so there isn't any weight savings. I might have to do some more research around TDIs. Great information, Nate!
Nate once again you're killing it with these videos it's a good thing you left bleepinjeep because you do really well on your own man these are awesome videos and I'll let you know I'm not going to put a TDI in my Cherokee I got a 4.0 and and it's just fine the way it is but I'm still really interested and you're very knowledgeable and easy to watch so keep it up
Love your channel. Currently in the middle of a 4bt bolted to a 47rh auto trans going into a 93 jeep XJ. Found this xj last summer with only 99,000 original miles on it. After 3 years of a 2500 diesel ram cant do gas any more. Looking foreword to more of your videos.
You should do a video on cost break down for TDI swap. Similar to the dana 30,44 and 60 video you did. Pros and Cons of the swap
nice vid. I'm doing a MK6 into a Caddy. I've done this job on this very car. Built several of these wrecked. Bad trans indeed. Very good diesel talk as well.
Back in 2005 I thought about swapping the Isuzu 4BD1T from my old Isuzu NPR into my '91 YJ but I just love the 4.0L too much. Then about 8 years ago I got a '03 Jetta with the little 1.9L ALH with plans to swap that into my Jeep mainly for the fuel mileage. Well once again my love for the 4.0L was still too strong. Now that complete 1.9L ALH is just sitting in my shed going to waste...
Several years ago I began modifying an extra K-member for one of my Miata's to swap the ALH backed with the AX15 that I have from a 2wd Jeep XJ. Lost interest in the idea even though the engine and trans fit the Miata pretty well. Someday the little ALH will find its home. It just won't be in the engine bay of my '91 YJ.
Maybe in a boat... LOL
Seriously can’t wait for this series!
I saw it on my timeline when it was posted but didn’t click it because I just thought it would be an quick look at the engine swap you’ve already done.
I have no idea where to start with an engine swap and this will be super interesting!
Look forward to seeing this, especially because here in the UK we have loads of cheap Land Rover discovery’s and VWs.
Tdi is super cool, but I think we all want to see a head to head om617 vs tdi. AKA the “cheaper” diesel swap vs the pricier one.
Once again. Awesome informative video. Its great seeing different options for engine swaps. So tired of the typical Ls swaps
Hey Man not sure if I saw any of you videos on BleepinJeep. But I love you videos you are putting out. Great content and edits! Honestly you are the first channel I have ever turned on post notfications. You're doing a great and hope all the best for you. Excited to see your channel grow!
Thank you very much! I'm honored to have your support 👊
I wish you got more of the TDI logo in the thumbnail :P, i really enjoyed the video and being a VW Golf owner i can say that the TDI's are great, i regularly get 50 MPG out of my 2.0tdi. I use to own a 1.9 tdi and wish i still had one, if i had one i'd do a EGR delete, larger turbo and injectors. Ow and if it was a second hand engine i would clean as much carbon build up out of it as i could. Intake, exhaust manifold, valves and so on.
All I can say is that I'm a fan, I have done cummins swaps, (one if those on my fj80), v8 swaps,(one on my jk) this has my full attention, great videos, looking forward to the next one.
I'll be tuned in for this specific video because of my dream of a TDI in my Comanche.
Good video I’m doing an Ls swap in my Cherokee now but bought the donor truck and made all my money back and some and go the free Ls swap complete
Keep up the great work Nate!
Would love to do this on my XJ, love the detailed information.
Nate....you are such a great RUclips-er I'm so happy every time a new video comes out....this is going to be such a quality build series. Hell...i kinda want to tdi swap my zj already and we just got into the pre beginning of this
Thanks buddy! I definitely appreciate you watching and I'm glad your enjoying the content. I have alot of one of a kind projects on the horizon 👊
So I bought an '06 BRM Jetta long before considering to build a crawler. I installed a bigger turbo, Stage 2 cam, and tune on it. Watching these videos really makes me want to rip the motor out and drop it in a YJ or TJ
I plan on doing this to my suzuki samurai. Video is very helpful, thank you.
Great video!!! Love watching motor swaps. Torq is everything 😉😉
Nate look forward to this build. I have an 08 jku that I'm considering my swap options; LS, rebuild and procharged the 3.8, or a TDI.
As a BHW owner myself I'm extremely jealous of how clean that engine is
ITS LIKE BRAND NEW!!
You put the Smack Down on the Scorpion Crawler😎
Nate, I'm so on the same boat with you on TDI swaps. I have swapped the old diesel in my Cherokee XJ for a BMW M57 inline 6 common rail turbo diesel and it kicks some major ass. And I have not done any tune to it yet. It is only a 3 liter and the economy is great. Don't get me wrong, I love my hemi WK but this diesel is half the size engine and will outperform it any time.
I would have never thought about a tdi swap until I seen this. This might make my ram 50 very interesting with amazing fuel mileage
Love all the information and cant wait to see what you decide to put it in! Hoping to TDI swap my 2015 2dr JK but not sure how to go about it with all the computer crap it's got. Hope these videos will help me figure some of that out
I own 101 performance garage in FL. We build rally cars and Jeep's. Our main rally cars are Audis. I don't know why I never thought of swapping a TDI into one of our Wranglers. We were getting ready to do a 4bt. But now TDI looks like a better option. Look forward to watching the rest of the series!
Already bought the donor car!
All your vids have been awesome. Can't wait for the next one!
Great video Nate!! Love this video series .....
Thanks Nate, this was a good one!!! I have a Land Rover disco 1, so I am really hoping you put the TDI in the disco!!!!! I’m stoked on what you are doing.
I’m am looking it to swapping a 300tdi, how do you think a Vw 1.9 would compare? It would be easer to get parts.
My disco will be a family adventure camp rig
This greatly interests me.. I have a 2003 landrover disco id love to do this to
Cant wait to see the rest of this build series!! I have a 07 JK and have been thinking about a LS swap, but maybe this will be the route i go!
Nice I've been wanting to do a tdi swap and this will definitely help.
Another great thing for the swappers interested, passats are DIRT CHEAP. Like free sometimes! I bought 2 complete, driving ones for under $500.
LOVE THIS!!! Thank you for starting this series!! 😍😍