6000RPM Diesel Jeep Wrangler! Om606 JK Jeep Build

Hello everyone in todays video my great friend Matt and I swap his 2009 Jk jeep wrangler with a mercedes OM606 diesel engine. Its been a huge project although follow along in the build where I show brief segments on the fabrication and assembly. We used a Nag1 transmission which came stock in some JK jeeps, using an OF gear controller to make it shift. S364.5 turbo at 50 psi of boost this thing is nasty! Tons of fun to drive.
Stay tuned for the next video where I make a full stainless exhaust, we work on wiring, AC, and try some different turbos.

[@joerice6867]

I want this so bad!!!! excellent job.

[@Excavator_84]

Props to Eli and my dad for making an amazing build

[@Topnotch_213]

What’s Eli‘s IG handle buddy?

[@Excavator_84]

@@Topnotch_213 idk

[@matthewsowder7412]

same as here. Elisworkshop @@Topnotch_213

[@keen125]

I'm interested in doing the same to my Jeep. Can I get more info on how to get the engine?

[@gabekiakojori2392]

6:20 I saw “Eli’s Workshop” and was like “I remember that channel. Let me see what they’re up to, not even realizing this video was literally from that channel😂

[@wrxly707]

FINALLY A NEW VIDEO!!! please do more videos! really wanna see more of your tacoma aswell.

[@woodsandbarclay]

Very nice! Clean build.

[@chaseparker5387]

Planning on om605td swapping my Isuzu amigo next year just figuring out how to keep the stock MUA5 tranny (60* GM bellhousing) in it. Might have to fabricate my own adapters

[@adventurousairman]

Epic Eli!

[@undurdalip]

Love all the amazing work you do, the cool builds, all the custom parts, just awesome. Was wondering if you offer any engine building services?

[@edisongraves293]

Glad this vid features Milo quite a bit.

[@karans14]

Nice work m8!

[@ziptieracer]

So cool. If you guys get the a/c working too this will be the most legit engine swap ever.

[@matthewsowder7412]

The stock a/c compressor from the jeep bolts right up to the 606 with no alignment issues. It will be hooked up soon.

[@burgurboy]

​@@matthewsowder7412 seriously?? 3.8 or 3.6? Factory hoses can be used as well?

[@countryenduro4504]

I freaking love it

[@seansmith5836]

Great job Eli! I’m Very Proud of you! I’ll give you shout next time I’m in Kentucky! Hoping to move back there soon. Tell the fam I said hello. Be safe kid!

[@matteomania1857]

this is INSANE

[@joselu953]

Exelente swap uno de los mejor s motores el om606 pero sinceramente ese humo no hace falta no llega a quemar todo el combustible y pierdes potencia y se ve muy feo te lo digo por experiencia

[@quadzilla26b]

What an animal 😮 🔥

[@elaladwig]

Sweet!

[@TonytheCarEnthusiast]

Very nice build. Definitely change the thumbnail and title and watch views increase by alot. I have a standalone om648 engine attached to a 4l80e with a np241c transfer case. my question to you is this, If it was your idea, would you choose between a chevy 1500 pickup, Jeep xj or what car would you put this build on ?

[@markoconnor3944]

Love this build so damn much, I have a JKU that I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Have you guys tested this off-road on slow steep climbs? Wondering how it does when waiting for boost to kick in during the slow crawling stuff?? Also wondering what the MPG is like?

[@vee950]

A lot of $$$$$ and time into this build

[@nathanmirolo451]

Nice Build! Curious about what creature comforts of the JK you were able to keep and what you lost... did the build manage to keep the instrument cluster functional and more importantly did you lose the cruise control going to the mechanical pump?

[@matthewsowder7412]

Dakota Digtal is the new cluster we used. Its all bluetooth and does alot more than the factory one. Dakota also has a cruise control system I plan on installing.

[@tcolby29]

I'm curious about the wiring portion of the swap. I want to do this in my 13 Ram 1500. Did yall maintain factory gauge functions for use and aftermarket set up?

[@BlackBetty1125CR]

Awesome build, love that you covered a lot of the little technical details. I'm building something similar to this with an om605td + nag1 + jeep transfer case. I'm wondering which torque converter you used behind the om606?

[@BlackBetty1125CR]

Also where did you get the piston rings?

[@matthewsowder7412]

BenzeForce @@BlackBetty1125CR

[@BlackBetty1125CR]

Which torque converter did you end up using?

[@636STUNA]

Do a first gen Raptor next!

[@benholden4585]

Any clearance issues with oil pan and front axle?

[@SilverCreekpro]

Great job. Very impressive. How many hours into that build?

[@Elisworkshop]

Thank you! Quite a bit! Not exactly sure, if i were to guess it would be over 500 hours.

[@Merc-Rover]

Good luck with the Kangaroos Team manifold. Mine cracked.

[@countryenduro4504]

So I am wondering about om606 swapping my jkur any tips and or tricks Or even a good spot to find a decent on606 lol 😂 there aren’t many out here where I am

[@Dpow90]

I'm going to attempt a similar om606 swap into a Jeep JKU, and I have a question. Did you have to relocate anything (radiator) in order to make the OM606 fit into the engine bay? It's longer than the stock motor. Also, any chance you'd beinterested in fabricating and selling those inserts and/or engine mounts? I've never made engine mounts before and it's what's holding me back currently.

[@RobinAlmqvist]

Amazing video! i´ve missed these alot, do you still have your tacoma?

[@Elisworkshop]

Thank you! That means a lot, oh yes of course! I drive it almost everyday!

[@AlexWayne1]

@@Elisworkshop glad to hear that!

[@TheShotgunExpresss]

I want this setup on my 07 jk!! Would y’all consider doing it? Seriously interested!

[@Elisworkshop]

Hello! Yes sir I can for sure do it. 606-282-2700 is my number. Give me a shout I'd be happy to do it!

[@user-er6xc8kk1r]

Just had a few questions. I am doing the exact same build on my 2013 jeep jk. It's the best build imo. First your video was great. I have been talking with sound german automotive about the trans controller. Did you use them or the OFgear controller? Have you seen the One gauge dash gauges? that's what i plan to use. Also where did you get he torque converter specd at? Thanks.

[@Elisworkshop]

Thank you! We used OF gear, and ATS refreshened the converter for us. We are swapping it all out for a mvb 4l80 though.

[@BlackBetty1125CR]

​@@Elisworkshop do you have the parts number for the converter?

[@XxAvengr]

This thing fuckin rips lol

[@lukeragan8833]

Can we get an over all cost of this build? Thinking about it

[@Prettyalrightgarage]

I’m in the midst of doing an OM606 swap into my Jeep XJ. I was curious about your inconel inserts. I’m sourcing parts right now and I’ve got two 606s, so I’ve got spare pre chambers. Do you sell the inserts?

[@matthewsowder7412]

Eli sells the inserts many ways to contact him

[@Elisworkshop]

Yes, 606-282-2700 you can contact me and I can get you some inserts.

[@DaleDanErnie]

ELI POST THE RECENT 4L80 TACOMA BUILD BROOOOOO

[@200saluma]

Would you sell these mounts? I’m swapping a jk

[@nathanbailey6475]

Where u located ??? I'm in north Carolina,,,,, was wondering how much clearance issues u had with the fire wall and radator????? Any mods to fire wall , trans tunnel , radiator support ect ???

[@matthewsowder7412]

No mods to any stock parts for fitment except the trans mount. Used stock engine mounts on frame along with stock radiator support.

[@TonytheCarEnthusiast]

@@matthewsowder7412did you use stock oil pan or om648 pan?

[@evanmajor5651]

Would you be interested in finishing an om606/jku?? Guy started mine and hasn’t finished

[@Elisworkshop]

Yes! Reach me at 606-282-2700

[@tigremonterroso2929]

How much you charge diesel swap on the Toyota pick 1990

[@Elisworkshop]

You'll be around 15k in parts to do it right.

[@louisbabycos106]

Arent diesels pretty low reving by nature ? To get 6000 RPM is a very high RPM . How did you get it to rev so high ? Are there any trade offs for it reving so high ?

[@rickyjohnston1247]

6000 rpm is stock redline, some people get 7k rpm out these with better valve springs but at that point your running out of efficiency range with diesel

[@daviddias9683]

Om606 engine revs high from factory

[@gageboysgarage6059]

What was the bell housing from? It's this tranny the wa580 nag 1 that come stick in my 2013 JKU

[@matthewsowder7412]

The donor car that engine came out of.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

@@matthewsowder7412 any chance you would share the car info?

[@matthewsowder7412]

98-99 e300td

[@buzzbustillos3016]

Bad MF🥃

[@bonecc4061]

How much power does it make?

[@liamholcroft7212]

looks like a pretty extensive build, when DPUK does his big turbo builds he usually gets 400+ hp, I'd guess this is running the same, my money is on 430-450

[@kylecoletta3464]

What size turbo is that

[@Elisworkshop]

S364.5

[@ricwilliams2876]

Awesome build, did you keep the Jeep Canbus with ABS?

[@user-iv6lv7pi7p]

Gran motore

[@DolphinDivingChamp]

basically bolt in 🤣

[@jakedavis8924]

I’d like to talk to you on your build I would like to do this to my tj I don’t think your terribly far away from me

[@Elisworkshop]

Yes I can do the build for you! Shoot me a text. 606-282-2700

[@mattfreimark5248]

This thing needs nitrous in a bad way.

[@drmaglocks]

360p gang!

[@TheMajictech]

Don’t be so proud of the idiotic coal rolling, some of the rest of us would still like to do a diesel conversion.

[@marshallborges9606]

Am I wrong or is it Daddy making everything and this kid is just narrating?

[@Elisworkshop]

Darn... how did you guess :(

[@richardpool5850]

Believe what you want but I live about 15 minutes from his shop and I assure you it’s not “daddy” making everything” 😂 @marshallborges9606

[@woodsandbarclay]

You're definitely wrong. Eli is one of the most talented om606 builders in the country. Your comment makes you look like a fool.

[@matthewsowder7412]

Actually Eli’s did most of the work. It’s my jeep. But the only 18year old I know that I could trust to do a top notch job. Working with him everyday makes projects an work flow very easy. If most 18 year olds has his determination you wouldn’t have to ask about daddy’s money. 🤷🏻‍♂️….