Why Are TDI Swaps So Popular?! (TDI Swap Series)

[@HuckWizard]

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

[@jeremy8715]

Spencer R same

[@FishGoesWub]

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.

[@DashnCars]

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.

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

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. 👍👍👍👍

[@littlerhino2006]

Diesel makes the world turn

[@mnsterbruiser]

I love how educational yet entertaining the videos are. Gets the dream wheels turning.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! Happy to see you enjoyed it!

[@Jbennett070]

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!

[@LMLtrever]

I LOVE this video. I am atempting a BHW swap on my Comanche!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! I've always been interested in those trucks 👍

[@Whitt_Built]

Just picked up an XJ for a fun off road project, even with 33s on it it feels like a dog. Definitely considering a TDI swap after seeing this video. Would be fitting since the day to day job is a diesel mechanic on larger trucks. Will definitely watch if you make this a series. New subscriber also, jealous your at 55k, im just shy of 50k haha.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother! I'm happy you found the channel 👊

[@Snailmailtrucker]

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.

[@kevinsavas7173]

Awesomeness! I have a samurai I want to swap a TDI into. Looking forward to more.

[@austinwinkles3146]

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!

[@kevinsavas7173]

@@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$.

[@crusTodd]

ACME ADAPTERS is a specialist for the TDI/ Samurai/Toyota pu swaps. Check'm out👍

[@andrewb1986]

Turbocharged Direct Injection... for others (newbs) out there who aren't completely familiar with the acronyms...

[@cjjohnson3939]

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 👌

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! Forget the haters! Build what you like. That's what I do 👊

[@daveg4963]

Anybody with a TDI BHW 2.0 do yourself a favor and DELETE THE BALANCE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NOW! They all fail. Will kill engine.

[@dre04mach]

As soon as I find a comanche that's not 10 grand (I blame Matt solely for driving the price up on those), i'm eyeballing a TDI swap... would be a bitchin' daily driver IMO with some 31s and decent fuel economy...

[@quadpit]

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.

[@roccobro]

Another great thing for the swappers interested, passats are DIRT CHEAP. Like free sometimes! I bought 2 complete, driving ones for under $500.

[@05glisedan]

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......

[@user-ju3ns2cz1u]

@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

[@slateslavens]

I have a 1948 Willys CJ2A with a two foot stretch we could stuff it into. Currently powered by a 67 Dauntless...

[@actorzone856]

I have a 2013 2.0 VW/Skoda TDI engine, trouble is they use CanBus ecu's, complicated electronics, i pulled out 3 complete wiring looms from 3 cars, it all sounds like a good idea but i bet its going to be a headache to put engine's like that into something else, although the engine wiring is complete to the ECU, but i'd imagine the problems start when connecting the ecu to the instrument cluster and what wires can be cut out, big job, hopefully yours from a 2005 engine is less complicated in the wiring.

[@MrZimmaframe]

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.

[@megarafjogos]

Here in europe 1.9 TDI swaps are pretty comon, because diesel is super popular here. But the best swap I have ever seen is the inline 6 diesel from a bmw 5 series (m57 engine). kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoasf6msm9-Xq6cm40s y60 patrol, this thing would go side to side with the v8s in the drag race. Depending on the version, you can get 400hp and 800nm from a stock engine with just a straight exhaust and EGR delete. This one came stock with around 184hp, and with only an hybrid turbo and exhaust is doing 250hp and around 600nm.

[@infantryfreak]

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.

[@rickrayn]

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.

[@themechanicsingh4159]

gave me inspiration to tune my Suzuki ddis 1.2 diseal engine in my 2012 swift,(India) same as tdi, also two of the best engine are Gd series Toyota and 2.5 Isuzu inter cooler. Best 4 cylinder engine.

[@TheBibleExplorer]

Now I know I gotta do it in the XJ ,😊 just have to wait till the 4.0 dies but with only 235,000 mls I only have to wait another 750,000mls... Everyone I've ever had has been like a cockroach and won't die as long as the fluids are keep up....lol You got me motivated once more brother 😁👍

[@MrDudeCZ]

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.

[@datraktorman69]

I have a 2002 1.9 tdi beetle,if I ever get sick of the beetle or crash it I plan to put it in a small 2wd truck. I don't plan to mess with all the wiring so I would be changing the injection pump to a aaz pump and run a bigger wastegated turbo. I would be bolting it to a th350 or 700r4 also. I can't find any tdi engines in junkyards other wise I would get one from there.

[@Dilworth-vj9nj]

TDI into the Land Rover....I have selfish reasons, I have a D2 and would like to put a TDI into mine

[@XzzXINSANEXzzX]

So many doubters on diesel power, currently swapping a 2.0 BKD golf motor into my xj, in Australia we play different

[@worldhello1234]

@11:14 Without a significant amount of horsepower you cannot move the wheel regardless of torque figures. It is actually the most important factor. Fuel economy is an important factor of a hauling business. 🤔

[@baileyerickson6544]

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

[@vaitx]

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.

[@narrowjay0]

Fabrication I don't know how to do. I can rebuild engines all day long. Rebuilt my 94 wrangler into a stroker but now that I have a tj, I'm looking to upgrade. Not sure if stroking is better than tdi.

[@jasonjones7321]

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

[@ruggedoutdoors8524]

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!

[@nickstewart1218]

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

[@leskobrandon538]

Been thinking of a Cummins 3.9bt in my jk with a g56 6sp from a 05 Dodge Ram

[@paulus387]

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!

[@gavilan578]

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.

[@timsully8054]

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!

[@trevordavis4728]

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.

[@ashtonmariefranklin725]

That land rover overlanding rig Look into a cummins repower 2.8L turbo diesel.

[@arloweyers5432]

I get that it works well but you can not take America’s best ww2 vehicle and put a German motor in it.!!!

[@thomastaylor408]

Hey dude love the video! If you live common rail engines look at the isuzu 4jj1. They are a monster once tuned !

[@about17cheezits96]

gah dang plumbers! -from IBEW local584 AP1

[@rsvp6]

So I have been interested in doing a TDI for some time, but it has just got to be to much. 1st trying to find a donor car has been impossible in Spokane Washington 2nd I have a jeep xj with an AW4 automatic and would have to convert it to a 5 speed, but those are really rare as well, so will get along with the 4.0, maybe someday though.

[@MrMatt0184]

Your videos are very classy. Well done.............when in doubt, throttle it out.......

[@chriscary5302]

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.

[@maxst2]

Have a commander with blown 3.7.... tdi swap? Crd (wk diesel) swap? 6.1 srt swap? Or get a wreaked limited and swap hemi and driveline...

[@modifiedmetalworks4892]

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 !!!

[@stephenboehlke22]

Please please please swap the Disco!!! Us rover owners need a viable alternative for the thirsty and unreliable v8.

[@JoeGarofaloII]

My tj had a 4.0 and it was very noticeably underpowered just when I put 33s on it! I don't know how guys deal with it when they go even bigger

[@alabastardmasterson]

Regear

[@JoeGarofaloII]

@@alabastardmasterson I thought about it but I didn't want to put that much money and time into the Dana 30 and 35. Figured I'd upgrade axles first

[@geraldfletcher7225]

I plan on doing this to my suzuki samurai. Video is very helpful, thank you.

[@jkustockaphobia2421]

How much for you to slap a diesel on my jk 🤘🏼😅🤘🏼 lol

[@ThatCarGuyYT]

Search for Toyota lj73 tdi or Gomes tdi . It runs 42 treps easy

[@benrittenhousedotcom]

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.

[@DorianMartins]

In portugal we have tdi's pump douse on 550hp 600 hp on a 1.9 tdi

[@Mrsnipes57]

Make sure to delete/fix the balance shaft on that BHW. They are notorious to go and take the engine with it..

[@ohsee1346]

Just got a new 4.0 for my XJ and now im seriously doubting myself :P

[@alain99v6]

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

[@rideakhomie]

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!

[@jeepcollector91]

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

[@dylanwatson8468]

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,

[@derek4wheel]

Karma? Last week I commented on your other TDI/Jeep swap video asking "why not the CJAA TDI?" The very next day my GF's 2014 TDI sportwagen gets rear-ended, totaling the car :( Welp if you want to try swapping it into my '14 JKU lemme know lol

[@DirtLifestyle]

Sorry to hear about the accident! I hope everyone is ok!

[@tousyt7545]

You da Man! another Awesome clip...keep up the great work!!

[@caryrichardson338]

Those aluminum wheels are worth more than $40 just in scrap metal....

[@ec6933]

Hey man if I could pick your brain- my 95 YJ has a 2006 brm in it, and I have another Jetta with a 2006 brm in it too, it's an automatic, but I can't get it to do better than 30mpg no matter what I try? It's the worst mpg I've ever got in a tdi by a mile and I've had it since new... all my old ones never got less than 42.... and now I'm having a hard start issue with it I can't solve? It's more of a long crank, about 8 times no matter hot or cold... Fuel pressure from the tank pump was 5psi which from what I've read online is normal, .. could it be timing? I don't have VCDS but it's got a new fuel pump, no leaks... Except the EGR which has been leaking for years... Anyway it's just always been odd to me .. I was even getting down around 23mpg at one point, the best I've ever seen is 33, I know I drive a little fast and it has a 1.5 stage Malone time but even 33 is just absolute garbage????

[@DirtLifestyle]

Very hard to troubleshoot over the internet brother. I wish I could help!

[@ericmillier6652]

Looking forward to see the engine build. I have a 96 Passat and have been thinking about swapping my 4Runner. Thanks for the info.

[@phoenixblack2303]

Putting the dirty thought of tdi swapping my 4runner in my mind lol. I've got a SAS 3rd gen 4runner on 37s with the factory v6 with a supercharger. Gets like 12mpg on a good day doing 65 to the trail. How do you think the tdi would compare?

[@DirtLifestyle]

The TDI would be way better but you nee to put alittle time into performance. Tma turbo and injector upgrade should be all it takes 👍

[@tadstephen8802]

YES! Thank you, Nate. I so want to do a TDI swap and now there will be no excuse, well except money and time....

[@kevingilson7917]

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!!!"

[@joshcollard7834]

My bud at work told me about your channel this am, sub and like, I’m a big fan on TDI swaped 4x4’s I did an ahu into my sidekick but went caveman style and put a mechanical fuel pump from a rover 300 on it. Bigger injectors, a lot of fun and way better fuel economy than any gas motor I could’ve put on it. I agree with everything you said in this video, including the fabrication work needed even though you can buy a “kit”

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man! I'm glad you found the channel 👍

[@20tea]

What years do you reccomend for the swap? Got a sami I'm thinking about doing this to. The 1.6 tracker motor is ok, but would like more torque. Also have a 4.3 tbi laying around with the 700r4.

[@DirtLifestyle]

04-06 tdi. I like the pumpe duse platform 👍

[@MrVRDubber]

This is the build series i was hoping for when you first came on bleepin jeep. At that time I was looking into the typical LS swap for my cherokee then you dropped some source for info on tdi swappers and I was hooked. Currently doing a supercharged BEW build just north the border. Can't wait to see how far you take this motor! Curious question you mentioned upgraded injectors with your TJ, what did you go with?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Bew bodies with race nozzles 👊

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

Might have to start mine soon. CEL on my 3.6 and can't seem to keep it off

[@ec6933]

I've got one in my 95 YJ. 180hp 310tq, and 30mpg with 5.10s and 35. They're tough to beat power to weight

[@joryclouthier]

What gearing would you recommend for a 37" keeping in mind I need to drive highway... 6 speed 06 rubicon

[@MrZimmaframe]

What engine was in your 2003 Beetle which gave you 65mpg? 1.9tdi which engine code, that a super good xD

[@DirtLifestyle]

It was an ALH. It was good for really good for MPG 👊

[@mazevx2451]

Torque gets the job done. That's why we're glad to have the 2.8L diesel in the jk from stock in Europe 😉.

[@ec6933]

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!

[@jakemckee9303]

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

[@shua242]

that last snow we had a lady pulled out in front af me, and I t boned her @ 40mph, and I'm thinking this is a good time to redo my 05 LJ the way I want it, I found a whole bug tdi for 1000$ in lake forest park on craigslist, are you just doing an adapeter to the stock trans or running the vw? what other experiences am I looking forward too?

[@DirtLifestyle]

I used an adapter from cotybuilt in Canada. You have lots of fabrication work to look forward too 👍

[@BadSanta_AndCigars]

Hey brother, I’m glad you left that other channel. They were good to get you going and get your name out there but they’re a bunch of clowns. You’re content, knowledge, skill and presentation surpasses anything BJ produces - not to mention less annoying. Keep up the great work!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thaks buddy! I appreciate it!

[@WTF-oj6ez]

You put the Smack Down on the Scorpion Crawler😎

[@2121KJW]

Gonna be a sweet build Liking your channel 🤟

[@mountainlessmtb9940]

L83 and a 8l90 going into my jku but a diesel would be rad as well

[@eighthnotch_]

What are your thoughts on a TDI swap into a half ton dodge D150 pickup? It would be replacing the slant 6.

[@DirtLifestyle]

The TDI is capable of a TON power. Much more then the motor that came in the D150. If you put some time into the motor, it should work great 👍

[@rhyswilliams695]

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.

[@aaronyoung8028]

Kit... 🙄 Generally takes longer to 'modify' the kit to actual work, than it would to start with cardboard and fab pieces to suit! P.S. great video! Cheers Aaron

[@jakemitchell3535]

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

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother!

[@kunyrbayev]

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!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Kazakhstan?! Wow your on the other side of the world! Do you have much of a 4x4 or offroad culture where you live?

[@benwebb7754]

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!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Very interesting, I was unaware! And diesels are extremely torquey!... still nothing compared to electric lol. Electric is the future, everything else is history

[@matty8272]

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.

[@jnljnl8485]

Im suprised that people are not swaping in vtec honda motors in jeeps . the cam system gets great economy while just putting but they make good power when you stand on it. They make a reliable 400hp with a turbo. Are light weight. Best of all they are dirt cheap at scrap yards across the country and everyone makes parts for them.

[@DirtLifestyle]

They are good motors! I have a number of friends that would make 500 hp regularly and one who made 1000hp wheel! But the problem is these are no good offroad. All the torque is at really high rpm. You don't want to rock crawl at 6500 rpm to stay in good torque. Not to mention the amount of air they flow makes it easy to heat soak at slow speeds. For a light weight desert runner these would be beast! But for trails and rocks I don't think a Honda would be practical unfortunately. But you could try! I would love to be proven wrong on this!

[@200Johnnyboy]

I swap a OM617 in to my tj and it all some and I’m getting 28MPG. The 1.9 tdi is all some engine but the OM617 is cheaper than 1.9 tdi.

[@ricardosilva-yb8hq]

Hey bro how you doing I like the video and I have a question for you always want to diesel engine I can't afford I see you swap you think that engine it's going to work in a Dodge Ram 1500

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nice! I'll be building the to around the 250 hp mark. If your happy with a 250hp engine then it would work fine 👍

[@matthewhauke6975]

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

[@travistovani9892]

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!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much! I'm honored to have your support 👊

[@iangerrish6552]

I could bring my TJ down and we could put it into that. Just saying, if you’re having trouble finding a home for it. 😀

[@jesusvasquez3203]

Nice I've been wanting to do a tdi swap and this will definitely help.

[@duneattack]

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!

[@micahhaislett3792]

When my 4.0 shits out this is my plan. Keep em coming man. 👍🏻 now.... to find that doner...