WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS SERIES?!?!?!

I wouldn’t apologise for providing an information heavy video, it is necessary for engine selection and providing the overall background of the engines. I think your engine would be sick in the Jeep pickup.

@onetruebob_tj

4 жыл бұрын

💯

As someone who owns a big turbo 1st gen cummins and a 2015 2.0 CR tdi, i'm ridiculously excited to see where this goes. Ive been toying with the idea of a tdi powered disco for a long time now, and with the 55mpg i get out of my stock emissions-riddled tdi, I cant even imagine how much fun id have with a comfortable and efficient overland rig that makes all my favorite noises.

@xxmeanyheadxx

Жыл бұрын

v10 tdisco v10 tdisco v10 tdisco !!! edit: nvm you said efficient

I can't be the only one who wants to see this series finished. Thanks for your time and the content you put out . Hopefully, all is well

Nate's working his butt off with all the video's lately.

@rigomartinez7217

4 жыл бұрын

I mean we all been locked up at home for weeks... nothing better to do lol

@jlo13800

3 жыл бұрын

make it into a 2 stroke:kzread.info/dash/bejne/naOom6mScsipeps.html

@jerrybear3081

3 жыл бұрын

@Alexis Daniel you sound really insecure and should probably allow her some privacy.

I love the fact that you TDi size swap everything

I’m a hard core “buy American” guy but it’s hard when people are charging thousands of dollars for wore out 4BT’s that need a complete rebuild. I’m very happy to see to see alternatives. If anything it’ll help bring the cost of the other engines down. Competition is a good thing.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Cummins but I'm not a fan of the 4bt. Let me rephrase that, I like it in other people's vehicles just not mine lol. I think the 6bt is a way better option these days. Smoother idle, more power and cheaper!

Nate! Has this gone anywhere? Patiently waiting for more!!

Throw it in the Jeep truck Nate! It would be cool to see what a TDI on steroids can do in a full size truck. :)

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Soo temping!

@4schitzangiggles

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely do it 👍. Give into the temptation. The J-TDI... the Jedi truck. Think about it.

@ati573

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@benitohernandez8666

4 жыл бұрын

Jeep truck

@johnmosby7368

4 жыл бұрын

J truck 100%...

Great information. I've been looking forward to this series. I've been trying to learn a lot more about the TDI engine since I first found your channel.

Back in my Suzuki Samurai days, the VW TDI was the ultimate engine swap! Never did one- I was focused on 1) wheeling 2) ultra-low gearing 3)suspension 4)armor. My VW fix is served by my 2019 Golf R toy and my 2003 GTI dd. Great channel!

Thanks Nate!! I picked up an 04 Passat for next to nothing, a month ago upon your recommendations when you pulled this motor. I am looking forward to your engine build. I know nothing of TDIs, but I love to learn!! Thanks again, and keep the great content flowing.

build a little pre runner pickup with the TDI

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

That would be bad ass 🤘

@jday343

4 жыл бұрын

Doooooo iiiit!

@kal1fornia

4 жыл бұрын

I agree...you don't have a prerunner yet...doesn't have to be super crazy...but a simple prerunner build would be cool and you would be learning along the way since you have mostly crawlers.

@rideakhomie

4 жыл бұрын

90s toyota tacoma with long arm front end and 4 link rear.

@TheBigTonk

4 жыл бұрын

Toyota truck!!

Tube frame rock crawler, super light and CG way down low

dude i currently have an 04 bhw tdi and im trying get everything around to put it in my 95 wrangler. was going to go with the om617 until i found your channel. ill be keeping tabs on this series for sure. keep up the awesome work :)

Needs to be swapped into an old Willy's Wagon or truck.

@4WillyD

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Nate listen to this man...

@canterburyfour

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I have a 1960 wagon

Again your content continues to amaze . It’s awesome to finally see someone who does all their own work . You truly know how to build your own stuff and it’s awesome . Can’t wait to see what you do with the new tdi motor . Would be cool to see you turn the Jeep truck into a Baja or sand buggy . Can’t wait to see what this build is going to look like when done . You have convinced me to want a TDI swap in my TJ. Keep up the great work !

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Kind words 🤘

Would be interested in a cost comparison with a new R2.8 TD Cummins complete engine MSRP $7699.

@Redrockcab

2 жыл бұрын

I've considered doing the Cummins R2.8 in my 88 Ford Bronco 2 but with the TDI I can get adapter kits to mount it to my M5R1 transmission and I wouldn't have to change much except the fuel pump and lines to work with diesel. I currently get 15-20 mpg running gas, seeing 40+ on diesel would be awesome!

My vote is the low buck diesel truck. I wanna see if you can light up all four tires. Maybe even put a np242 t-case for full-time 4wd. Maybe tackle prerunner long travel suspension 🤔. It's awesome the way your growing this channel Nate. I specifically enjoy your willingness to tackle the hard compromises. Like Dana 44 over Tons. Diesel over LS. Aluminum over steal. That I believe is real progress, and can't wait for more. 🤘

What ever happened to this build? I was so excited to find this video, but I can't find more.

@faststanger1

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. What happened to this??????

Put it in the Disco

@markhendry1761

4 жыл бұрын

Yussss!

@stephenboehlke22

4 жыл бұрын

This!

@btoml00

3 жыл бұрын

I vote DISCO!

@sAINT898

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

MK1 RABBIT TRUGGY!!!! 40’s, 1 tons and 4 wheel steering. How many have you seen?

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Lol none

@markolsen9675

4 жыл бұрын

This could be awesome!!

@PoptartGenocide

3 жыл бұрын

I second this. There was a photo years back making rounds of a festiva rock crawler. Just make it a mk1 crawler. Just don't do a swallow tail or the purist will hunt you lol

I'm going to pick up my 05 Passat Wagon today!! BHW!! Just found your channel yesterday. been binge-watching. I have an 88 MJ it's going into. Looking forward to my build. so glad I came across this info....Thanks! definitely subscribed.

I’m excited to see this build. I love my stage 2 tune on my BHW. I even got slightly better mpg as long as I keep my foot out of it.

I'm really excited about this engine build! My Jeep was totaled over a year ago now and I haven't had the time or money to work on it. After seeing all these TDI videos you posted I decided I'm going to swap a TDI into my broken Jeep if the engine needs to be replaced. Can't wait to see how the build turns out!

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your wreck bro! But this could make a good opportunity for tdi swap it sounds like!

@JoeGarofaloII

4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle That's alright, I crawled out of the mangled pile of steel with only a few bruises and cuts so I'm very thankful. You're absolutely right, putting a TDI in it will be amazing along with all of the other upgrades I never got to do

My Wife had a 2004 Jetta TDI & it would get 60 MPG highway! I never new much about the durability of these and there wasn't a lot available at the time that I new of. I think it was brilliant using one in your TJ, no one else has one. I would stick it in the TJ?

I just picked up a 2005 TDI Passat to possibly use as a donor for my TJ build. I'll be following your 2.0 TDI build. I can't wait to see the next episode!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Awesome, can’t wait to see the engine build. I have a ALH that’s going into an early Willys as soon as I finish my current Jeep “trail” restoration.

This is EXACTLY what I needed for my jeep tj tdi build

My vote is for the low buck diesel truck! I’d love to see more episodes on that build!

This is awesome Nate, I'm picking up a B5.5 Passat BHW this weekend been planning and looking for months to find a good candidate. Look forward to seeing the rest of these videos.

Great topic. I’ve been waiting for you to go over these little diesels and share you tricks and tips.

An old Toyota pickup turned prerunner would be sweet. Any prerunner in general though seems fitting

Great video. I really like the idea of a TDI in a Jeep! As far as a muscle build with this engine a Rabbit Truck would be sick! How about a Comanche TDI race truck?!

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

I like where your head is at 👍

Super stoked about this, I have a 97 Xj that I've been debating on doing something...4.0 dropped a cylinder. I have a LS but the conversion kits are crazy expensive. So now I'm looking at a pre def VW tdi.

Don't stray from the dirt lifestyle....put it in something that will see dirt....crawler, sand rail, trophy truck....I vote trophy truck...what ever form you chose though, I am interested in the build... hunkered down in Tacoma waiting for more...lol

When is the rest coming I’ve been waiting😂

@sledfool1972

3 жыл бұрын

Soon maybe?

@skarbanan

3 жыл бұрын

Never 🤭😅

@sarourhossain8760

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah wtf been waiting

@NickOsterbaan

3 жыл бұрын

Nate I'll be upset if I get my high power BHW done first 🤣

I would love too see a pre runner I think that would be sick. Something really custom like an old Willys wagon with a custom tube Chassis.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Now we are talking!

@ericlee8231

4 жыл бұрын

Sick idea that would be one hell of a project

@dubCanuck1

4 жыл бұрын

+1 for a pre-runner

Awesome video! I have been debating on doing a tdi swap on my jku, so watching your videos really help out!

I'm excited for this build. I've really taken an interest in this TDI stuff and I have been tossing around the idea of swapping one into my 86 Comanche.

The Low Buck would be cool, but I think it would be cooler in something light and different, like a Suzuki Samy!

@matsherwood6277

4 жыл бұрын

Might be scary having that much power in a zuk. 😬

How to add more power...add fuel & air, or displacement, or compression. Now is up to you how you go about it. And if the internals/computer, and your wallet, can handle what you want to do.

Can't wait to see what you crank out of this motor. You inspire me to swap a TDI into one of my Jeeps, but I live in comiefornia and I drive them on the road so worried about smog issues etc.

This is awesome Nate. While two of my mates at this moment are swapping 6bt into their Y61 (GU) Nissan Patrol’s, I have been obsessing over making the lightest Patrol (y60, GQ) ever built. Most Patrol tourers (over landers) over here in Aus are so over weight that they are close to, or over, gvm before they put any gear, fuel or passengers in them. If I put one of these in my truck it will really rock the establishment, yet I can’t help thinking it would be a great idea. I hope you swap it into your Disco as that would be an ideal proof of concept for me👍 Keep up the great work brother.

400+ HP?!?! Let's see this beast scald some tires on a Trophy Truck 🤷‍♂️😉😀

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love it!

@dorsk84

4 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree with this idea.

@bghouse2853

4 жыл бұрын

Im liking this ☝️

@ktmfour1007

3 жыл бұрын

400hp and around 800ftlbs

I’m so happy dat I’m not the only one who’s having problems with my om617 dat swap in to my jeep tj

@senorarnold

4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious what kind of problems you guys are having with the om617 swaps?

@200Johnnyboy

4 жыл бұрын

Old Smokey Jeep i killed the rod bearing in my om617 and and it took out a trans. I replaced om617 and now the engine is running like crap.

@senorarnold

4 жыл бұрын

I've definitely had my fair share of tribulations with the swap in my cj but the engine has always ran good. It runs a whole lot better once I got the timing right. I've been plagued with transmission issues with the swap. The adapter plate a bought was part of that. That socks that your engine now runs like crap. Is it a whole new engine? Did it run well in the donor car?

@200Johnnyboy

4 жыл бұрын

Old Smokey Jeep the guy i got the engine from side run like crap because it sat for 14years and it has crazy amount of smoke coming from exhaust and popping from the exhaust so I’m done with the om617 engine. So this is my last try with a diesel engine and going to a om606 if this doesn’t solve my problem I’m going to put a ls5.3 in it.

Swapping & building engines is definitely my favorite part of automotive fabrication/customization. A diesel drag truck would be sweet I would love to see this engine in a drag truck! However tbh I would not be one bit upset if it went into the jeep truck or a crawler 👍🏼

im super pumped to see this ! i just recently replaced my bew in my jetta with a bhw i had to do a balance shaft delete to fit the 1.9 pan but it was a fairly easy swap I'm still using all the bew electronics and computer

Have you heard of Darkside in the UK? They build some amazing VW Diesel engines.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have 👍

You've already convinced me to do a tdi swap i they just don't make an adapter for my trans I have 😪

@StrayPoet

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Johnson make one yourself. I have made 3 adaptor plates in the past. Not too hard.

Build a mini trophy truck out of a Subaru Baja. Fabricate your own custom suspension, Exo cage. And still be a little family friendly for you. That or check out the Smyth UTE kits and convert a Jetta Ute to RWD as a fun little commuter truck or diesel drift machine 😂

Oh hell yeah! This is right up my alley. Put it in the Disco! I'm curious to see what it can do in there with that power, and fuel economy. Keep it coming Nate! 🔥

I would love to see that engine in a Suzuki Samurai

@1966cambo

3 жыл бұрын

EyeAmLuis lots of those out there!

@jonathanthompson1023

3 жыл бұрын

Put it in my vw beetle

@andrewwest2417

3 жыл бұрын

You can do that?

So on the crank position sensor, do you have room for a 12 point box wrench? That should work if you have the clearance for one.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Not enough room. I need my socket!

Love the video as always man! Lots of great info. Can always come here and learn something new. Loved the intro video btw!

Omg Nate. I’m so happy you have your own channel. You have me chompin at the bit to see more of this tdi build!! Can’t wait to see this build! Thank you!!

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Make a mid or rear-engine pre-runner on a tube chassis. Use the front space savings for suspension and cooling.

The j10 deserves that engine !

Love what you do in your videos and the awesome level of detail you share. Thinking about a swap for my TJ so watching this with interest as here in the UK we have a good supply of VW diesels.

I just got an 05 Passat for my JK. Same engine. I have done some swaps before, but I’ll be enjoying watching what you do with the BHW

Throw it in a Daihatsu Rocky!!!

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!

Plz build a tube chassis with stickies and a tdi

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

I would love that!

@michaelcaroline8217

4 жыл бұрын

I think we would all love to see this in a sweet light weight buggy build

@johnodell9841

4 жыл бұрын

You could get crazy with the tube bender and the TDI.

dude! currently lifting my mk4 wagon with the PD BEW! Really looking forward to the cam shaft episodes. So pumped to have found your series!

I'm definitely doing this to my TJ! I'm really into engine building and I'm really looking forward to this series! But that wont be for a few years...

what 4x4 transmissions have these been successfully swapped to? Is your jeep still running the AX15?

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

My jeep is a nv3550 but for the kind of power I will be building I need something way stronger

Hey Nate, I’ve got a 2012 JKU 6 speed, would you recommend doing the swap to diesel? I’m on the fence but I love the idea of mpg and low end torque!

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

A diesel swap is great if you have the time money and patience 👍

@sportyboy19

4 жыл бұрын

Did you keep your stock trans in your TJ?

I love that you’re doing this build. It may not be as powerful as those turbo Ls engines people keep bragging about, but it’s way more interesting and cultured.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👊

I would love to see that TDI monster in a small 4x4 pickup build. Preferably something old and uncommon like a Ford Courier or Datsun 620. Cant decide if i prefer the crawler or prerunner idea. I suspect the only way this could be competitive as a prerunner is building it on a very light chasis, somehow i think your proclivity toward aluminum and proper design vs overbuilding brings that much closer to reality. Your content has absolutely convinced me to TDI swap my Wrangler, and possibly my Cherokee as well. Keep it up!

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 620 for awhile. I loved that truck. 👍

Throw that thing in a prerunner that would be awesome

I think the motor would be sweet in a Toyota Land Cruiser

Love the info Nate! I'm all about information heavy vids. Love them!

You have been a source of a lot of good and real information! What to you think about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL engine? What are the pitfalls, common issues, and things to worry about?

I would love to see it in the truck, but it just doesn't match it's purpose I feel.

4 seat family buggy. Get your wife and kid/s on the trail with you.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

This is secretly in future plans 👍

@josephvavken3235

4 жыл бұрын

I agree try to make it a rear engine all around buggy basically a oversized side by side that seats 4 😂

DRAG TRUCK !! Put it in the Jeep pickup, paddle tires on the back, small smoothies on the front, Dana 20 or 30 front axle... light weight... 9 inch Ford in the rear... Auto transmission 2 speed slap shift.... ugh ugh ugh yeah.... lol SAND DRAG MACHINE ! 100 YARDS OF FLAT OUT.... they also are cool if you put paddles all around and at full throttle literally skim /fly across the top of the mud pit.... looking forward to seeing what the outcome is...

I'm thinking a beater MJ if you could find one. I do like the idea of a caddie though........ooooooh, maybe a beetle. Just wanted to like your style dude, I'm mostly into Jeeps, but Ive had my share of vw, both watercooled and aircooled. Awesome content fellow Washingtonian. Thumbs up from Bellingham.

@DirtLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👊

Put it in the tan jeep

Personally, I would go with the Cummins family, but this seems like a viable diesel option for those who are swapping their truck.

I FREAKING LOVE THIS! I’m a diesel mechanic, and an off-road and diesel enthusiast so a diesel crawler or race truck is always ok with me!!!!!!!

@ryanwright7635

4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to look into swapping my cherokee!

@savethedsms2449

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanwright7635 hell yeah brother

Well thanks , now you've basically talked me into a diesel tdi swap my xj, 🙄🤣🤙👍... Never fails to see your content , it's definitely mind refreshing, I was never a diesel guy, but a vw guy I always am, but I've always dealt my cards with all their gas engines ... Although vw diesels are amazing just by minor experience, I've never felt the way I do recently about them, they are one of kind engines truly .. I think my xj tdi swapped would awesome... It would be a new world for me. Awesome man, and awesome build can't wait to see more of this .🤙

This would be so bad ass to do to a KJ to replace that God awful 3.7L or VM CRD

When ever my wife and I got married , typical male " cant remember the date thing" ?

Good video, although at 7:99 in you mentioned about the torque numbers being the best out there with a mild tune than any other mild tuned 4 cylinder diesel you can buy in North america. I'm not sure about the 1.6L but the 2.0L turbo diesel that came in the 2014-2015 Chevy Cruze makes 280 stock and over 300 with a mild tune also.

wow excited to follow along on this build, I own a 2.8 duramax canyon, good potential, i want to see what can be done with small block diesels! great fun to watch, always very interesting! keep up the awesome work!

This is great since I've been thinking about a VW TDI/AX15 for my Nissan Pathfider

First, i love the info rich content, two i love that you are being so informative about making the swap work. Second, i think you should build a jeep truck that needs some help into a pre runner with that engine, light weight, 2wd, long travel front end, trailing arms and 4 link, coil overs and triple bypass though the bed on a rear framework. All the stops. Your jeep truck is complete and i think it warrants a tdi swap on a budget and do a step by step cam and lifter replacement, wiring install, trans adaptation. You got me interested in this entire tdi think and id like to know more. I think the high performance engine deserves a very high performance rig. And you could put sand paddles on the pre runner to do sand drags as well as just have a pre runner. Ultra light would be the best way to do it. Make the most out of the power that engine can give. Thank you for working hard on the content!

Ive Found a cheap BRM going to pick it up this weekend, Thanks again for the video, had my thoughts if Ive go with Vw engine

Love all the technical information Nate; very helpful planning my own TDI swap. BTW-An old-school BRAT with that diesel build would make a choice rock crawler.

If you are interested, I have a 1980 VW Caddy shell, straight but in need of major structural rust repair about the windscreen and strut towers. My long game is to marry the firewall forward of a Passat to the Caddy with something like what you are working on TDI wise. Mini trophy truck!

Can't wait to see where this goes. My vote would be drag / road truck. But just excited to see the engine build in general. I don't care what it goes in. Anything will be cool.

Great subject matter on all your videos. You're killing it.

Install it in the bed of the FSJ. Use the space under the hood as a storage area.

I have been wanting to get another jeep for a while and seeing your TJ with the VW diesel swap has really been driving that itch. I have been wanting to build a trail and rocks vehicle and had been leaning the LS direction but this has me thinking of going diesel.

I vote for the Disco. That's a ton of power to be making! Might as well use it to move that big old Land Rover around efficiently.

I'd like to see you install the VW TDI engine in a 1997-98 Subaru Outback wagon. Mine died a few years ago when the valves said "BYE BYE" after 215,000 miles. Been thinking about an electric conversion but a TDI that passes CA emissions, has 4' lifts & 29" tires could make a great Dirt-mobile. Excellent show by the way; very well thought out and fun to watch!!

I’m very excited to see this complete ,, just don’t forget , make sure to put a few performance product stickers on the fenders , that alone is 20 horsepower !!!!

I just want to say you are the reason 100% why I'm putting a tdi in my jeep yj but I'm gonna go with an alh because they are super common around here and donor cars are cheaper. Love your videos keep up the awesome content 🤘

I love different cool swaps like this I'm doing a similar swap not diesel but different . 450hp DSM 4G63t into a 1960 karmann Ghia

About time TDI is getting some attention. I love cranking up my Stage 2 TDI and watching people become confused from the whistle

I had a '93 Eurovan 5spd AHU swap and with the small turbo, would spool up and was happy with large air intercooler all day at 4k. I have to look at my records but I know I was above 170HP and 310TQ. I was thinking I'd love to put something like that in my current/stalled 924S project. :D