Swap Overview On My 4 TDI Diesel Builds! Jeep, Toyota, Chevy, and Dodge 1.9L TDIs All Together

With my builds so spread out over the years and so many videos I was seeing that people get lost on my page trying to look up a specific swap of mine, I figured it might be good to have a video encompassing the 4 current builds as they sit today. It is a longer video but there is a lot to explain with 4 custom vehicles. Hopefully this is good information!
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[@justiceozburn8052]

In the middle of putting an alh in my nb miata and your wiring video was a life saver man keep up the good work. Love to see the content

[@TDISwaps]

Glad to help, and thanks for watching!

[@flashgordon99999]

Thanks for the information. I have a BRM that is hopefully soon to be mated to a Ranger.

[@TDISwaps]

You will like that!

[@flashgordon99999]

@@TDISwaps I hope to. At least I can get any part body or otherwise for the Ranger. Getting panels for the Jetta has proven to be very difficult and the dreaded rust has been beating me. Will be nice to have a pickup again anyway. I am going 2wd as I have the SXS for offroading and hunting.

[@TDISwaps]

@flashgordon99999 perfect! I'm sure it will turn out awesome, and you can't beat 2wd mpg

[@TylerAnderson-xl6hb]

Eventually I'd like to swap my BRM into my 84 cutlass. Would be a funny daily driver lol

[@TDISwaps]

Ya it would!!!

[@canaldolazinho]

Hello goodnight. I'm talking about Brazil and I'd like to learn more about swapping TDi engines, here I work more with the old 1.6 D and 1.9 D. Do you have any contact details so we can talk if possible? Sorry if any words were wrong, I'm using Google translator.

[@TDISwaps]

No problem that works fine, do you have Facebook? My profile is facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014261163897&mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@ktmfour1007]

Tune it down a bit too get a solid 25mpg. Tires and gearing will make or break mpgs.too

[@TDISwaps]

Haha ya if I just take my foot out of it I gain 5 mpg 😂

[@montycrain5783]

A Audi 3.0 V-6 TDI would probably have been a better choice on the Dakota, especially since it regularly came with a gas V-6. Much more Torque as well for the heavier weight. Mileage would probably be similar.

[@TDISwaps]

Yeah I mostly did the Dakota as a hunting rig to where highway capabilities weren't really needed. I just wanted all the vehicles to have the same engine at that point. But I've given everyone some real world comparison getting it out on the highway and honestly it does better than I was expecting so it's a win-win for me but yes there are plenty of bigger engines that would do better.

[@Bouzoukiellas]

@@TDISwaps would a 3.0L Audi TDI fit in a 2005 ford ranger?

[@TDISwaps]

@Bouzoukiellas i mean it will fit, the problem is there aren't adapters for it to bolt to the transmission yet

[@brandonanderson4999]

You need to get a vw taro grill for that pickup. It was the Mexico vw/toyota partnership.

[@TDISwaps]

I've seen those! It would be a cool addition for sure

[@canuckcars]

Welp mid bew swap on a vw iltis, 24 to 12 v, standalone harness, your wiring vid was pre handy to have!

[@TDISwaps]

That sounds like a challenge!

[@canuckcars]

@@TDISwaps its not terrible, but cutting into the harness sketches me out abit lol. Never done this before

[@TDISwaps]

@canuckcars yeah my first two harnesses I stuffed the whole thing in the swap cuz I was afraid to cut it LOL

[@canuckcars]

@@TDISwaps haha fair enough,

[@bigmo450]

I love tdi swaps. I hope to own one someday soon

[@TDISwaps]

You won't be disappointed!

[@jopeterson1211]

the dakota is cool

[@TDISwaps]

Thanks!

[@herseyjake1]

If I had a do over with my 04 wrangler I would move the engine forward. It is definitely a job working in that tight space with so many important system to deal with. Pump, vacuum lines, temp sensor, water lines and fuel lines. I usually get from 24 to as high as 28.5 mpg although we have been trying to figure out the lack of power especially when cold. I 100% agree how a head wind saps the power. That Dakota looks like a factory build with the lack of clutter.

[@TDISwaps]

Yes I am very much enjoying the Dakota even with the issues it's had fixing everything is easy with the space around the engine

[@mkj.]

Could you give a partnumber to the volvo turbo? Im in Finland myself and have never come across it.

[@TDISwaps]

Yes its a Honeywell 818183-0030

[@jacobkurtz9020]

With the Jeep, did you leave the transmission in the factory location? How far forward would you move it

[@TDISwaps]

I should have moved it forward, but mine is is factory location.

[@ydocproductions5593]

Such cool vehicles man. It’s neat to see the break down and compare what weight/size of vehicle does to that tiny little engine. What are your thoughts on the bew (or any pump deuce tdi engine in general) compared to the Alh? I know they cost quite a bit more to maintain because of the different fuel system etc. etc. but in your opinion is there any benefits to the bew over the Alh?

[@TDISwaps]

Power potential is the biggest difference, and if you can get used parts for them the cost becomes about the same, ALH injection pumps are about the same price new as the BEW injectors. The both wear out cams eventually, but BEWs more often. So it's really a toss up, I always go back to whichever you get the best deal on running is the best TDI for you.

[@ydocproductions5593]

@@TDISwaps I’ve heard you don’t really want to go above 180-200hp for an Alh. What would you say the bew can handle safely? Also have you seen a wild mpg difference between the two engine platforms?

[@TDISwaps]

@ydocproductions5593 the BEW can possibly do a little better mpg in the car, but they are very similar. With proper tuning I have nearly 250 HP worth of fuel to my ALH in the Toyota, but it has to be limited below 2500 RPM, the BEW can handle upwards of 300-350 HP so that is the main advantage.

[@John-p3v4l]

Do a Subaru

[@TDISwaps]

That would be a challenge I think

[@derekmoore1612]

Where do you get your donors from? Here in the midwest, they're around, but people want too much for the whole car.

[@TDISwaps]

Lots and lots of time on marketplace lol

[@jancarloscruz1047]

Greetings from Puerto Rico, I would like to do that same project, where can I get that engine?

[@TDISwaps]

Ha ha I was just in Puerto Rico in January! I am not sure where the closest place to there that you could import them from. I didn't see many VW cars there when I visited.

[@jancarloscruz1047]

It's good that you visited Puerto Rico, there are many VWs but old ones are brought out when there are events, I have a VW Jetta with a 2006 BRM TDI engine.

[@TDISwaps]

@jancarloscruz1047 ahh, yes the 2006 engine can also be used, but the ones in my swaps came in cars up to 2003

[@jancarloscruz1047]

Alh

[@TDISwaps]

Yes my 3 swaps are ALH

[@cornrelish1781]

I planning to put a ALH in my 98' 4runner but my TDI doesn't come with any of the wiring. I thinking of doing a M-TDI since I don't have any wiring for the engine but not too sure what mechanical pump to run. I heard of people from forums of running a older vw idi diesel from like a 1.6, 4bt ve pump and other mechanical pump that people run. I know I not going to make much power and torque as one with factory vw bosch pump with the mechanical pump. I know I going to beef up the motor for some boost like around 30 pounds or more to make some power. Main goal is to get better fuel efficiency and more torque than the 3.4 V6 that in it and it'll be rolling on 33s and with R150F transmission.

[@TDISwaps]

You can buy all the parts for the wiring harness new for about $50 and used ECU for $50, still the best option

[@cornrelish1781]

@@TDISwaps Ok be a little more expensive for me cause I live in Canada and I probably order those online or go to a scrapyard and pull one. Definitely be cheaper and easier get it to run but have to get it tune correctly to run as I wanted to. Also run a 11 mill pump from the automatic cars.

[@TDISwaps]

@cornrelish1781 ya I have mostly everything to set you up if you can't get it shipped to Canada, it's about $35-50 shipping extra

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

love this stuff . i would like to swap of somthing one day old c10 pick up may be like 64 or a old toyota i agree if its real big i would go with a different engine i used to drive a 4 door f350 1990 flat bed 2x4 7.3l non turbo 5 speed manual and it got about same as your dodge real good mileage that engine was mint and pump was nice no black smoke at all i miss it

[@TDISwaps]

Ya I would have been much better off using a stock dakota for better MPG results lol. I have a 59 F100 on the list next, but that is staying low to the ground

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

sweet God bless@@TDISwaps

[@TDISwaps]

@overbuiltautomotive1299 you too!

[@ktmfour1007]

Whats needed for boost regulation

[@TDISwaps]

All computer controlled with the variable vane turbos

[@ktmfour1007]

@@TDISwaps well i have a disco pump what do i need a blowoff valve

[@TDISwaps]

@ktmfour1007 no diesels don't have a butterfly valve to make blow off valves work. You just need a turbo with a boost regulated wastegated, like an he200 or gt2052

[@ktmfour1007]

@@TDISwaps well that sucks lol that would require a exhaust manifold

[@TDISwaps]

@ktmfour1007 ya it's like $400-700 for turbo and manifold. That's why I recommend sticking with electronics. By the time you get the pump and the turbo setup you are 2-3x the cost of just paying me to make you a wiring harness 😬. I mean I get having a doomsday rig, I do have a mechanical pump I picked up, but I'm not worrying about that til the end of the world 😂

[@Speedy2222]

what kind of mpg do you get with the toyota?

[@TDISwaps]

25-30 depending on conditions

[@brycehill416]

On the gmc how’d you set the tv cable up? Also was curious about the motor mounts on it as ones I’ve found have been thicker.

[@TDISwaps]

I go over the motor mounts in this video, they are just a universal puck style mount. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWKmoqR-q5Z9kLc

[@TDISwaps]

And this video has the TV cable explained about halfway through.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWrFkJ-Khr-jr68si=ca6278YV0MJdiejT

[@brycehill416]

@@TDISwaps thank you much, I’m doing alh swap on a s10. Have found your videos very helpful, thank you for showing us along the way

[@TDISwaps]

@brycehill416 glad to help!

[@ktmfour1007]

Alot tougher w a samurai

[@TDISwaps]

Yeah those are such a small engine bay, I hear the ahu is a much better fit for those

[@ktmfour1007]

@@TDISwaps half the hp tq thou. I got the tdi300 landcruser pump.

[@TDISwaps]

@ktmfour1007 nice!

[@winru2]

Do you do your own tunes? And if so what software do you use?

[@TDISwaps]

I don't do my own tuning, but I know you can with WinOSL software

[@A2J_Tim]

only 20 mpg?

[@TDISwaps]

Lol on which swap, but yes again my elevation and speed is killer, I have seen averages in my stock Jetta as low as 32 mpg where I live and as high as 48 mpg just 3 hours east

[@A2J_Tim]

@@TDISwaps my TDI gets 25 mpg at wide open throttle, according the the fuel economy indicator. I just figured it couldnt get any worse than that if 25mpg is a max load.

[@TDISwaps]

@A2J_Tim haha come to Wyoming, it makes everything "rated" mpg get cut in half 😂😂😂

[@A2J_Tim]

@@TDISwaps it doesnt make sense to me that high elevation will produce lower fuel economy with a turbo engines, turbos self compensate for that drop in air pressure. Less power out put though does make sense.

[@TDISwaps]

@A2J_Tim well you are tracking, less power means more boost to make the same power, but more boost usually means more fuel, my tuning combats that some leaning the mixture, but most engines fuel mileage here just plummets. Gas engines can't hold speed in overdrive because of the loss of power, so many are running in 1 or even 2 lower gears almost constantly in the hills, which kills their fuel mileage even worse. Without tuning for the high elevation even turboed vehicle are often running more fuel than necessary because they are in a state of load usually reserved for towing or acceleration. It's literally like having a trailer behind you constantly lol

[@Speedy2222]

Watching your videos has made me really want to do a 1.9 swap in a conquest. I love the 1.9 in the 04 jetta i picked up and after watching people build these into the 400-500+hp i think a 250-300hp build in a 3200lb rwd car would we super fun to daily drive. Hopefully i could still get 40+mpg with that kind of power

[@TDISwaps]

The cool part is as long as you set the cruise control the TDI usually is not affected by power mods in lighter vehicles where it doesn't need the power. But just normal driving around it's pretty hard to not use more fuel when you have it right at your foot 😂