What Engine Swap Is Better???

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Going over the 2 engine swaps, the TDI and 3.4L! What one do i prefer!?
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  • @yupitsmeagain8321
    @yupitsmeagain83213 жыл бұрын

    I'm still all about the TDI.

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @MrDan1509
    @MrDan15093 жыл бұрын

    Austin, i have to say, you and your brother Cameron are stand up people.. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys. As the days, months, yrs pass you two never change. The pages are the same as the day you guys started KZread. The High page likes has never gone to your head nor Camron's.. Big thanks for just being two cool dudes that like to make sick vids!

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I appreciate that!

  • @ckamina768
    @ckamina7683 жыл бұрын

    Team diesel here! The green truck is still badass though!

  • @whitefreeman5798
    @whitefreeman57982 жыл бұрын

    i dont know why this video doesnt have at least 10x the views and likes.. thank you for all the information and being transparent about it

  • @TheOriginalSpawn
    @TheOriginalSpawn3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching this build from the beginning you are the mad😈 scientist. A lot of people don’t really know how much work you are putting in. Mad Respect coming from your brothers page. I will be supporting your page 💯🔥👌🏽

  • @TheOriginalSpawn

    @TheOriginalSpawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not to be funny but I know you like trucks 🛻…. Build a Camry TDI they have them out right now

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dancornell4062
    @dancornell40623 жыл бұрын

    It's the TDI that brought me here... I stayed for all the detail and awesome videos you make! Please don't stop!

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @tonyjovanovic9259
    @tonyjovanovic92593 жыл бұрын

    Both are beautiful, great work Austin!

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @fsl4346
    @fsl4346 Жыл бұрын

    Both impressive and clean. Cant go wrong either way.

  • @DE-ok4ld
    @DE-ok4ld9 ай бұрын

    Very Nicely done on both trucks! Love your quailty of your work! Not sure I agree with a VW swap, but whatever its not my truck!

  • @philiptaylor2567
    @philiptaylor25672 жыл бұрын

    I would take the 3.4 5vz-fe supercharged any day. Such a good engine. Super reliable and smooth. Bolt on supercharger option. My 98 4runner had 249000 miles on it when I sold it, and the engine was all original and perfect. But that's impressive with the TDI mpgs

  • @carlosperalta9060
    @carlosperalta90602 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work 💪💪💪

  • @darciwalter3919
    @darciwalter39193 жыл бұрын

    Your trucks are soooo AWESOME 😎👍🏻🤠

  • @darciwalter3919
    @darciwalter39193 жыл бұрын

    Your trucks are soooo AWESOME 😎 👍🏻🤩

  • @planeflyer21
    @planeflyer213 жыл бұрын

    Another question that arises is "Which VW TDI: 1.9 or 2.0?" Most go with one of the 1.9 engines but more people are working with the 2.0s and getting excellent results.

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bhw for sure is a better motor than alh, however both are good!

  • @Nilezy
    @Nilezy3 жыл бұрын

    TDI for sure! Austin, the way you build, guaranteed the tdi swap will be reliable for a long time. The tdi build I was aiming at was to use the VW tdi with a crossflow head that runs better for efficiency and cooling, especially when towing. If I could get a 1KD-FTE I would do that swap for a Tacoma, pickup or 4runner but they are a lot more expensive than a tdi swap! the 1KD-FTE in a landcruiser prado is pushing around a lot heavier truck than your red truck on 35's and it probably drive like your red truck with the same performance and mpg and tow's without any issues with a smaller intercooler that is top mounted which is not ideal when 4wding

  • @johncoleman1935
    @johncoleman1935 Жыл бұрын

    Stumbled on to this video, wasn't' sure at first, turned out to be informative, thanks, : ))) Have an older 94 4-runner, 5 sp, with 335K and still going, been through a lot of "battles" and don't want to give it up. Wondering what to do in case the 3.0 (ugh) finally gives up and want some better MPG for exploring. Ran diesels for quite some time, (Peugeots 504, 505) and now the Dodge Cummings (does better than the 4-runner.) Currently running a Prius Gen II and still getting over 50 MPG with 190K. Maybe a blend of diesel/electric (used to work for the RR) that would be a hoot for sure. Sorry to ramble a little, you do that when you get older. Take care.

  • @matts_.4494
    @matts_.44943 жыл бұрын

    I own both a Volkswagen with a TDI engine and a third generation 4runner with the 3.4 gas engine. I am seriously considering a TDI swap for my Toyota.The 3.4 is one of the most reliable and durable engines you can buy.The TDI has some shortcomings, such as cams that can wear prematurely, but, with some work they can last half-a-million miles. Some of the TDI engines can put out 300+ lb/ft with just a tune and still deliver 30 mpg. I can’t think of a better combination.

  • @omarramos8288

    @omarramos8288

    Жыл бұрын

    Where can i buy that 3.4 engine you speak about. Where can i find info on that engine?

  • @midnightzombie2811
    @midnightzombie28113 жыл бұрын

    I was always wondering why the TDI swap over the 3.4L, you explained a lot in this video. Would you be able to do more videos on the 4x4 conversion on the newer (green) tacoma? I am thinking of doing a 4x4 conversion.

  • @mrme300
    @mrme3003 жыл бұрын

    I hope you get your hands on the Cummins R2.8 someday. I would love to see you install one.

  • @johnnycashh7148
    @johnnycashh71483 жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool, I wonder for the TDI, if you could run an inline oil cooler...adds volume and could help.

  • @woxiduswoxidus1167
    @woxiduswoxidus11673 жыл бұрын

    great job, if enough space under the hood, you should prefer BMW M57 diesel (single 204 hp or. biturbo 285 hp) for swap instead of 1.9 TDI and results be much more impressive comparing to 3.4L petrol engine.

  • @Jmonzy1
    @Jmonzy13 жыл бұрын

    Love the Red Diesel truck.

  • @RandomlnternetGuy
    @RandomlnternetGuy3 жыл бұрын

    You should make a video about you, what you do, what you have for hobbies, how you got started with car work... stuff like that

  • @LiquescentAdventures
    @LiquescentAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    prepping to put a mildly tuned PD130 ASZ in my VW syncro. TDI all the way, efficiency, reliability and low down grunt ...Great work to put in a Toyota though!!

  • @oldowl4290
    @oldowl42902 жыл бұрын

    I want to do a 1UZ or 2UZ.. hell, maybe a 3UZ swap in my 94 ex-cab. For roughly the same mpg as the 3.4 it just makes more sense. And the 5VZ has well known head cracking issues, likely from the exhaust crossover. When I got my flywheel resurfaced the guy told me about it, said its very common and showed me 3 cracked heads..all in the same location between the two back cylinders (passenger side). Ive also read about the issue in many forums. So for me its v8 or diesel for sure. Your TDI is sick AF. Too bad I hate VW’s lol.

  • @trevornarvasa4550
    @trevornarvasa45503 жыл бұрын

    Do a 4.7 swap in a pickup after the Tacoma lol

  • @SunShyne_Culture
    @SunShyne_Culture3 жыл бұрын

    I saw the race (but your bro was being careful), both builds are very impressive, but being a petrol head I'm leaning towards the green truck.

  • @stevewhyte8476

    @stevewhyte8476

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have heard Dawn dish soap will get petrol off yer head !!

  • @Torch4ya
    @Torch4ya Жыл бұрын

    Hey, Austin. Great videos. Do you think the TDI would serve well pushing a toyota motorhome, 6000 lb.? You mentioned high EGTs.

  • @blowinkk9396
    @blowinkk93963 жыл бұрын

    My VW swap cost like $1500 CAD, I used all Toyota parts. No need to buy a different power steering reservoir no need for a different overflow tank. The only "part" that isn't Toyota in my truck is the engine itself sooo.

  • @SOLDADITO76
    @SOLDADITO763 жыл бұрын

    Gear ratio will effect all builds, either gas 4cyl, diesel 4cyl, 3.0, 3.4, and V8. My 20R converted to EFI, a manual 5speed, and 3" lift on 33" tires, was useless on the trail and on the highway with 4:10 gears. re-geared the diff's with a set of 5.29's and that made a world of difference. A lot of time gear ratio in diff's and transmissions are over looked.

  • @stephenaldridge4919
    @stephenaldridge4919 Жыл бұрын

    Please tell me what are those headlights on the red truck? I really like how the front end of that truck looks.

  • @charlesgraham7088
    @charlesgraham70883 жыл бұрын

    I like the TDI better. They sound good and better torque and fuel mileage. Of course, a V6 sounds good with a good exhaust.

  • @diegoalonso225
    @diegoalonso2253 жыл бұрын

    The red one is asking for 6x6!!! Great vídeos!!!

  • @evelcustom9864
    @evelcustom98642 ай бұрын

    Are there any concerns with the specific gearing when using that Toyota truck tranny with the TDI? Are Diesels usually geared any different to maximize the low end?

  • @trenttiedeman2630
    @trenttiedeman2630 Жыл бұрын

    What would you say you would do first if you got a bone stock truck, sas or engine swap? Trying to frigate out how I’m going to budget my 94single cab build

  • @doyrayburn2668
    @doyrayburn2668 Жыл бұрын

    Still love the green truck. The 3.4l bolts to a stock 5 sp?

  • @keegan-nc4vn
    @keegan-nc4vn Жыл бұрын

    How how much HP does the red truck have I’m thinking about doing a TDI swap on my 1997 Mazda B4000 just looking for ideas where to start

  • @freddygarcia1833
    @freddygarcia18333 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I have an 83 pick up and am really thinking about doing the TDI swap, wat resources do you have that could help along the way? Thanks in advance!

  • @kevinnoblitt2625
    @kevinnoblitt26257 ай бұрын

    I'm running.579s w/ 37s but I'm thinking about a motor swap. I heard these little skid steers have small Diesels 2.0-2.4?

  • @conservativeokie
    @conservativeokie3 жыл бұрын

    Ok Austin, I have decided for you (you’re welcome by the way) the next big project! Ford GT-500 style, super-charged COYOTE SWAP into something like a 1987 to 1991ish Mazda B2600 4X4!!!!!!! Building a crazy, off-road, power-beast!!!

  • @Tony-tk4ht
    @Tony-tk4ht3 жыл бұрын

    That red truck is bussin

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sheeeeesh

  • @turboimport95
    @turboimport953 жыл бұрын

    so is TDI more cost effective vs a 2jz swap? 2jz just needs right bellhousing and bolts right up, It has to be way cheaper then the TDI. Plus it would make a lot of tq because of displacement. Put a turbo cheaply on the 3.4 and then do another comparison.. most people cant afford 1k adapter. Not hating on you or anything man I love your truck its sweet. Heck put the TDI against a turbo Toyota 2.4 for comparison.

  • @fishingmontana1564
    @fishingmontana15643 жыл бұрын

    Doing the 3.4 now but just comment that I wish I did the tdi from the start and a hour later you come out with this

  • @chadliggett286
    @chadliggett2863 жыл бұрын

    Brother, Horse power and torque of both engines? And what ecu piggy back brand name?

  • @bonifacioportilloaguilar5562
    @bonifacioportilloaguilar55623 жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @blastingweevil2968
    @blastingweevil29683 жыл бұрын

    depends on what you want to use the trucks for in my opinion Diesel engine all day for offroad/or grunt work towing ect ect if you just want to pose and drive around and the black stuff go gas. then after 300,000 miles see which engine is still good :) guarentee it will be the diesel.

  • @turboimport95

    @turboimport95

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tell that to my 97 Tacoma 2.4 with over 300k miles runs like a champion....🤣🤣🤣 diesels are good though.

  • @skyking252
    @skyking2523 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say that the TDI holds much greater interest to me. I think if I wanted a 3.4, I’d just buy a Taco. Full disclosure, I brought a BHW home last week. Now please finish your swap so I can learn from any mistakes you might make along the way…

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha awesome!!

  • @dennisleroy4648
    @dennisleroy4648 Жыл бұрын

    Do u have a video on how u did big red engine swap?

  • @matts_.4494
    @matts_.44943 жыл бұрын

    One more thing. If you operate your vehicle in places like Colorado or Northern Arizona and it has the 3.4 naturally aspirated V6 it is going to be down quite a bit of power because of altitude.. The 190 hp V6 will lose about 30 hp at 5000 feet and 65 hp when crossing high a mountain pass. The turbo diesel, on the other hand, will retain all of its power.

  • @turnerables
    @turnerables Жыл бұрын

    I really want to do a bhw tdi swap on my 89 4runner. I have very little mechanical knowledge but my roommate is a mechanic so I really hope he’s down to help me try this out

  • @channghiem5012
    @channghiem5012 Жыл бұрын

    how is the rig at freeway speeds? overtaking?

  • @waltercuellar5070
    @waltercuellar50707 ай бұрын

    austin niemela , you will do that swap fot someone else ? im intersted , i got a pickup T100 1994 with 3.0 and i wan to swap to 3.4

  • @krieger6974
    @krieger6974 Жыл бұрын

    What year is the green Tacoma

  • @caseyhanas3311
    @caseyhanas3311 Жыл бұрын

    It would be awesome to see you fab up a Mercedes OM606 or OM605 swap for your four door Tacoma! Then, write up a build guide for guys like me!

  • @tkeboys9399
    @tkeboys939911 ай бұрын

    Can you tell me what part number the oil pan is?

  • @migangr736
    @migangr736 Жыл бұрын

    So I kinda got lucky with a 3.4 I bought one with 85k miles in a wrecked truck along with the wiring harness, and ecu, and engine wiring harness. All for 700 dollars

  • @markreeves5352
    @markreeves535228 күн бұрын

    Where could i get a doner car for that cost or less......and where could i get an adapter plate?

  • @matts_.4494
    @matts_.44943 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t heard anything about the differential gears, particularly in the TDI swap. What ratios are you running?

  • @jameswarner8874

    @jameswarner8874

    Жыл бұрын

    All relative to your tire size really.

  • @Phil00661
    @Phil00661 Жыл бұрын

    For the tdi how did you get passed emissions?

  • @skookumbuilds3282
    @skookumbuilds32823 жыл бұрын

    3.4 for the win

  • @fishingmontana1564
    @fishingmontana15643 жыл бұрын

    Also when will you have large Grey mtga shirts back in stock

  • @elrancherochido9116
    @elrancherochido91163 жыл бұрын

    What diez are the weels in the flat bes Truck

  • @dtemplman7816
    @dtemplman78163 жыл бұрын

    Did you rear gear for the 35" tires - We did 3.4 swap on 2nd Gen 4Runner

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the red truck I have 35’s and 4.88

  • @jemscars1447
    @jemscars144711 ай бұрын

    What MPG and City of Hw? 1.9 or 3.4

  • @ctech14367
    @ctech143673 жыл бұрын

    Just wondering why you did the TDI swap, with the rising cost of diesel. And it doesn’t look like the red truck gets a good workout...... way too purty both trucks look great though. I’d put a dump bed on the red truck.

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gas is going up too! And I’d take 27mpg over 17 any day

  • @CB-hr6zs
    @CB-hr6zs3 жыл бұрын

    Red truck is bad bro a conversation starter no question

  • @thegonger1
    @thegonger13 жыл бұрын

    What about emissions testing?

  • @jorges2000
    @jorges20003 жыл бұрын

    Love the green truck. Is AVR your company?

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes it is. www.avrcustoms.com I have a few things on the site

  • @thulanisikhosana1732
    @thulanisikhosana1732 Жыл бұрын

    But jetta is fwd,how do you fit it in a rwd

  • @user-gi2jf5sf2v
    @user-gi2jf5sf2v2 жыл бұрын

    А что у вас 1kz не продаються???? Это один из самых надёжных дизелей как 1Hd или Td 42.

  • @NoResults-NoCharge
    @NoResults-NoCharge11 ай бұрын

    Did you change the gears in your Red truck with the tires and engine combo? I'd like to build a 30+MPG with 31" tires. Maybe the stock turbo etc. Thoughts?

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes 4.88 gears! I’d upgrade turbo and injectors for sure

  • @NoResults-NoCharge

    @NoResults-NoCharge

    11 ай бұрын

    @@austinniemela Sorry about that question. I later found the vid of your gear change. Even at 4.88's with 35's you're still under geared from normal. Makes me wonder if I couldn't get away with 4.3 instead of 4.56 for my 31's. If so, I could find some e-lockers from the junk yard to put in front and back!

  • @squarebody8269
    @squarebody82693 жыл бұрын

    Damn I'm only getting around 8 mpg in my squarebody chevy 😂

  • @c1l490
    @c1l4903 жыл бұрын

    Hey man can this swap be done on a 98 frontier?

  • @jackw3235
    @jackw3235 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know if you got asked this question. What is the hauling capability ?

  • @hoga8478
    @hoga84782 жыл бұрын

    sold 3.4l thank you

  • @notanexpert5010
    @notanexpert50103 жыл бұрын

    What gearing is In the TDI?

  • @Frostbyte911
    @Frostbyte9113 жыл бұрын

    I want your green 1990 truck so bad..... very jealous

  • @carlosparedes2525
    @carlosparedes25253 жыл бұрын

    How much for the red truck

  • @AK-Dwiggles
    @AK-Dwiggles11 ай бұрын

    I got a 1989 toyota u-haul I want to 3.4 swap so I can make it into a camping hunting rig for alaska. Will it make enough power

  • @jooseppi1983
    @jooseppi19835 ай бұрын

    toyota 2lt 2.4diesel. nice strong motor and original

  • @pabloaguilar7386
    @pabloaguilar73863 жыл бұрын

    La tienes en venta ?

  • @diyjeff1838
    @diyjeff18383 жыл бұрын

    3.4. I have owned many vw/Audi. Current have an allroad with a 6spd swap. European cars are not easy to work on

  • @randyabogadie9509
    @randyabogadie95093 жыл бұрын

    TDI for sure, sell me one!

  • @dan8426
    @dan84262 жыл бұрын

    Man I want to do the tdi swap on my 98 4runner

  • @chocolate8994
    @chocolate89943 жыл бұрын

    Can we see a 22re race build

  • @princenoah21
    @princenoah212 жыл бұрын

    I want that green truck. :(

  • @carni6319
    @carni63193 жыл бұрын

    Green truck all day. The red truck build was sick though.

  • @dundeeecroc
    @dundeeecroc2 жыл бұрын

    TDI, more torque and better mpg and last forever when well maintained.

  • @Anthxoy
    @Anthxoy3 жыл бұрын

    TDI = pog

  • @jd301251
    @jd3012513 жыл бұрын

    wish i could do this to my 99 taco but its my daily

  • @brandonknight7240
    @brandonknight72403 жыл бұрын

    Man lol why you showing those raggety flowers

  • @notchbak
    @notchbak3 жыл бұрын

    wanna 3.4 swap my 89 4runner? 3.0 is gone in it ...

  • @overlandbulgaria4x46
    @overlandbulgaria4x463 жыл бұрын

    Supercharge the 3400 and it will fly out the TDI.

  • @danitopan2764
    @danitopan27643 жыл бұрын

    Wow mantap...bos.

  • @charliebruceortega8447
    @charliebruceortega84473 жыл бұрын

    3.4 reliability

  • @haydenerlandsen8295
    @haydenerlandsen82953 жыл бұрын

    Would you ever consider a 4bt cummins build or a 12 valve build?

  • @jim9310
    @jim93103 жыл бұрын

    Two great beautiful builds. I still would love to buy the red tdi from you. Please let me know if you're interested in selling. Money could be used for a bigger badder truck. Please let me know, I've always enjoyed that body style and with everything you have done it just makes it that much better!!!

  • @austinniemela

    @austinniemela

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m not planning on selling right now but if the right offer comes around I might say yes. And thank you!! 👍

  • @jim9310

    @jim9310

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@austinniemela what do you feel would be a good offer? I am a serious buyer. I understand not wanting to sell, the truck is a part of you. At least that's how I always felt after my builds in the past, But I'm getting older and not as mobile as I used to be. Great looking trucks

  • @Who011
    @Who0113 жыл бұрын

    TDI all the way.

  • @RobBread1
    @RobBread13 жыл бұрын

    TDI ftw. I wonder if we can find diesel engine in the US that toyota used in their hilux trucks. That would be a cool one to build.

  • @hogarstrasni3141
    @hogarstrasni3141 Жыл бұрын

    Om 606

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