Weight, MPG, Driveability. All The Specs On The 1.9L Diesel Swapped 1 Ton Swapped Quad Cab Dakota!!

The 1.9L TDI Diesel Swapped 1 Ton Axle Swapped Dakota just keeps impressing me! way heavier than I expected, accelerates better than the 360 V8 did, and the MPG is blowing me away! Still some stuff to work out but this is gonna be a daily family rig 100%!
Swap adapters found here:
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Rail Shifter Here:
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[@roydykens7376]

Awesome! Good to see that these little motors can still move heavier vehicles like I have!

[@TDISwaps]

Yes they are amazing engines!

[@J.F.K.O]

I love how discrete it sounds you barely notice it has a turbo :P Or the opposite :) ALLLLLL of the turbo

[@TDISwaps]

It's a blast!

[@chucknelson1378]

I have a 90 nissian d21 4x4 manual and it gets 30 mpg, I have the tdi Cjaa in there and it’s been fun driving around. Thanks for the video and your info.

[@TDISwaps]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like a fun ride!

[@brockberry8343]

I’m looking to swap a 86 hard body

[@TDISwaps]

@brockberry8343 that will make a sweet swap

[@chucknelson1378]

figure out to see if the steering link is going to be in the way and also the front axle, I had to cut off my front axel from the frame and extend it 3" and I also dropped the steering linkage 3", its a lot a work but it can be done...good luck@@brockberry8343

[@louiludog]

Hey brotha my 1.9 ALH TDI tensioner failed and jumped timing, do you think I will need to replace the head? It happened coming off of a stop light. Sick build!

[@TDISwaps]

Unfortunately it is very uncommon to not have bent valves with a timing jump, there is just no clearance to allow off time

[@flashgordon99999]

Have you ever used the BRM engine for swaps? I have a very good one (new cam and all) and am looking to put one in a Ranger (if I can find one).

[@TDISwaps]

The BEW I used in the GMC swap is basically the same, my BRM cars are too nice to swap yet but I service 4 BRMs so I am very familiar with them

[@flashgordon99999]

@@TDISwaps thanks for the info. Sadly my Jetta is disintegrating and replacements are few and far between here. Not ready to give up on my diesel though.

[@TDISwaps]

@flashgordon99999 ya that does happen for sure, out here with no salt or humidity stuff lasts forever

[@spensehaworth1098]

Have you considered doing swaps for commission? I'm in your area. I'm looking to do a TDI swap on my 81 Toyota

[@TDISwaps]

I'm hoping to semi-retire in the next 5 years and do them part-time but I'm still a few years out from making that reality. My day job takes up most of my free time currently

[@jakehaskins8850]

What speedo/rpm gauge is that?

[@TDISwaps]

I was thinking I should have linked that haha. www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/

[@AltRockKing]

Where did you get the GTD2056? It’s a ball bearing turbo right?

[@TDISwaps]

I got it shipped over from Finland, I believe it is ball bearing yes

[@AltRockKing]

@@TDISwaps awesome, after doing a bunch of research, I was thinking this turbo could give my ALH Cherokee a bit of a boost but I can’t find them anywhere 🤣

[@TDISwaps]

@AltRockKing honestly the GTB on my Jeep is extremely similar

[@AltRockKing]

@@TDISwaps transient response wise? Interesting I though being Gen5 and ball bearing it would spool quite a bit faster.

[@TDISwaps]

@AltRockKing I also have the GTB veins slammed closed to make it spool up probably much faster than normal.

[@MobeandCo]

What's the best way about getting a motor for one of these swaps

[@TDISwaps]

I find the best deals on Facebook or Craigslist just shopping local or a few hours out. Takes a few months but usually something pops up

[@MobeandCo]

Is there any of the TDI motors you would avoid for a swap

[@TDISwaps]

@MobeandCo the newer they are the bigger your budget need to be for the swap and maintenance parts, other than that there aren't really bad TDIs 98+

[@MobeandCo]

@TDISwaps hey I'm a county over from you is there another way I could contact you and pick you brain about this a little more

[@TDISwaps]

@MobeandCo ya man you can find me on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014261163897&mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@ktmfour1007]

2500rpm plus is a bit too much for cruising. With max load. Engine is happy at 2000rpm power drops hard after 2500 i understand u kinda gota rev it more

[@TDISwaps]

Honestly with tuning I have no power drop off till almost 4,500 RPM and I gained four MPG by going from 2000 RPM cruising to 3000, these big rigs just need higher RPMs at least in the mountains from my experience

[@ktmfour1007]

@@TDISwaps yea iam sure its a weird dynamic i do get better mpgs around 2200 but iam pushing a semi aerodynamic car . gotten 33mpg with a trailer at about 1800lbs totall weight was 4760. Which barely slowed the car down . trailer was built too be aerodynamic with the car .

[@ktmfour1007]

After 30 mph wind drag is 70% of power used too maintain speed

[@TDISwaps]

@ktmfour1007 yeah these rigs are like brick walls on the highway LOL

[@TDISwaps]

@ktmfour1007 yep it's ridiculous how much wind my Jeep catches

[@user-mo5wu9hl9e]

3 bar?

[@TDISwaps]

4 bar map sensor tuned for 32 PSI boost

[@saleemcarr9501]

Ditch the v and just use a compound setup?

[@TDISwaps]

Honestly it's working great for what it is, I might build a compound setup when I retire lol

[@saleemcarr9501]

Besides mine being a mechanical pump and manual trans. You and I have mostly the same setup. I have .260 injectors as well, Dana 60. I'm sitting at about 1900lbs with the body swap and wood deck bed. My egts are like 600C ripping up hill unloaded. It's nice to see your hp estimate as mine is most likely in the same ballpark. But I have no idea. It "feels 😂"like 250hp/350tq. I haven't done much lately as I'm trying to sell my house. But I ripped out the AC, because its a convertible, who needs ac and it was in the way of alot of stuff. I thought I would have more room, but it was AC or compound turbo. So I ripped it out before it was a problem. I have to drive the SOB across canada soon, and I have a whole tote of stuff still to install. Wheelwells , speedo, washer fluid. Glow. Plug relays. Reroute the coolant after the ac ditch, install the hitch bar. Reclamp some fuel lines, cap light, new seat belts. Clean up the rats nest in the dash and insulate the cab. Oh and attach the hood. Just a day or two of work right.

[@saleemcarr9501]

What rpm do you highway tow at?

[@TDISwaps]

@saleemcarr9501 oh course! Just a couple hours 🤣

[@saleemcarr9501]

Also I'm running 3.73 , with a mazda m5odr2, 35x12.5 tires. Econ is 3L/100km with moderate amounts of coal. My turbo vanes are locked at about 80% and that gives me about 30psi at the top.

[@ryancollins3227]

Next build a excursion 1.9l swap lmao

[@TDISwaps]

Very tempting 🤣

[@ryancollins3227]

@@TDISwaps weve talked about it before in the comments. I have a 7.3l Ex but i have a chance at a 5.4l 4x4 excursion for 300 bucks so i need the how to on it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TDISwaps]

@ryancollins3227 yeah I just don't think it would work well in the summer or over 70 mph in general, every Hill would be a pretty serious task for these little engines 😬

[@ryancollins3227]

@@TDISwaps what if 2 inline 🤣🤣🤣

[@TDISwaps]

@ryancollins3227 there's plenty of room in there for 2! 🤣