Building the MOST powerful TDI in America! 450hp? 500hp?
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- čas přidán 19. 04. 2020
- Today we are continuing our TDI swap series! I'm officially announcing my attempt to make the most powerful 4 cylinder TDI in America! So... what if I don't make it...Who cares?! Lets push ourselves and build some cool stuff in the process! I really believe VW makes some of the best Diesel engines available. The BHW Pumpe Duse is a great platform to start with. I would like your recommendations on what vehicle we should install this 400hp monster into. Baja Bug? Rock buggy? Drift truck?
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS SERIES?!?!?!
Nate's working his butt off with all the video's lately.
I mean we all been locked up at home for weeks... nothing better to do lol
make it into a 2 stroke:czcams.com/video/kot9GYBeCJ8/video.html
@Alexis Daniel you sound really insecure and should probably allow her some privacy.
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.
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
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.
💯
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. :)
Soo temping!
Definitely do it 👍. Give into the temptation.
The J-TDI... the Jedi truck. Think about it.
Great idea.
Jeep truck
J truck 100%...
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.
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.
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!
I love the fact that you TDi size swap everything
build a little pre runner pickup with the TDI
That would be bad ass 🤘
Doooooo iiiit!
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.
90s toyota tacoma with long arm front end and 4 link rear.
Toyota truck!!
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!
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 :)
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.
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 !
Thanks buddy! Kind words 🤘
Needs to be swapped into an old Willy's Wagon or truck.
Agreed. Nate listen to this man...
I was thinking the same thing. I have a 1960 wagon
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.
Same here. What happened to this??????
This is EXACTLY what I needed for my jeep tj tdi 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.
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.
Tube frame rock crawler, super light and CG way down low
Nate! Has this gone anywhere? Patiently waiting for more!!
Awesome video! I have been debating on doing a tdi swap on my jku, so watching your videos really help out!
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 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!
Sorry about your wreck bro! But this could make a good opportunity for tdi swap it sounds like!
@@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
Would be interested in a cost comparison with a new R2.8 TD Cummins complete engine MSRP $7699.
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!
Great topic. I’ve been waiting for you to go over these little diesels and share you tricks and tips.
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.
MK1 RABBIT TRUGGY!!!!
40’s, 1 tons and 4 wheel steering. How many have you seen?
Lol none
This could be awesome!!
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
Put it in the Disco
Yussss!
This!
I vote DISCO!
I agree!
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.
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!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
My vote is for the low buck diesel truck! I’d love to see more episodes on that build!
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?
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.
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
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?!
I like where your head is at 👍
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! 🔥
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.
When is the rest coming I’ve been waiting😂
Soon maybe?
Never 🤭😅
Yeah wtf been waiting
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.
Now we are talking!
Sick idea that would be one hell of a project
+1 for a pre-runner
Love the video as always man! Lots of great info. Can always come here and learn something new. Loved the intro video btw!
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 👍🏼
I would love to see that engine in a Suzuki Samurai
EyeAmLuis lots of those out there!
Put it in my vw beetle
You can do that?
The Low Buck would be cool, but I think it would be cooler in something light and different, like a Suzuki Samy!
Might be scary having that much power in a zuk. 😬
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.
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!!
Thanks man!
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.
Not enough room. I need my socket!
400+ HP?!?! Let's see this beast scald some tires on a Trophy Truck 🤷♂️😉😀
Yes! I love it!
I wholeheartedly agree with this idea.
Im liking this ☝️
400hp and around 800ftlbs
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.
Thank you 👊
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.
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.
Have you heard of Darkside in the UK? They build some amazing VW Diesel engines.
Yes I have 👍
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!
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...
You've already convinced me to do a tdi swap i they just don't make an adapter for my trans I have 😪
Tyler Johnson make one yourself. I have made 3 adaptor plates in the past. Not too hard.
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
I'm curious what kind of problems you guys are having with the om617 swaps?
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.
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?
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.
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 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!
I had a 620 for awhile. I loved that truck. 👍
The j10 deserves that engine !
what 4x4 transmissions have these been successfully swapped to? Is your jeep still running the AX15?
My jeep is a nv3550 but for the kind of power I will be building I need something way stronger
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.
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
Make a mid or rear-engine pre-runner on a tube chassis. Use the front space savings for suspension and cooling.
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!
A diesel swap is great if you have the time money and patience 👍
Did you keep your stock trans in your TJ?
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?
Plz build a tube chassis with stickies and a tdi
I would love that!
I think we would all love to see this in a sweet light weight buggy build
You could get crazy with the tube bender and the TDI.
Throw it in a Daihatsu Rocky!!!
That would be awesome!
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!
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 !!!!
Throw that thing in a prerunner that would be awesome
I think the motor would be sweet in a Toyota Land Cruiser
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.
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!!!!!!!
I’m going to look into swapping my cherokee!
@@ryanwright7635 hell yeah brother
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.
This is secretly in future plans 👍
I agree try to make it a rear engine all around buggy basically a oversized side by side that seats 4 😂
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 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 🤘
Personally, I would go with the Cummins family, but this seems like a viable diesel option for those who are swapping their truck.
This would be so bad ass to do to a KJ to replace that God awful 3.7L or VM CRD
This is great since I've been thinking about a VW TDI/AX15 for my Nissan Pathfider
I've been dreaming of doing a TDI swap with an r32! Definitely the first big project I am going to undertake when able. Are planning on doing more videos in this series? Honestly some of the best work I've seen on youtube period. Thank you!
Put it in the tan jeep
When ever my wife and I got married , typical male " cant remember the date thing" ?
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 .🤙
Definitely looking forward to this series 👍
About time TDI is getting some attention. I love cranking up my Stage 2 TDI and watching people become confused from the whistle
Great subject matter on all your videos. You're killing it.
Can’t wait to see more on the tdi swap stuff!!
JeepTruckJeepTruckJeepTruck!!! Build it killer, keep it sleeper! And seriously man, don't shy away from the information-heavy videos. You've got a lot of experience to share and you do a great job of getting it across.
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!
I’m waiting for my 2.5 to die I’m my YJ then do a diesel swap. Now I’ll be able too look back at your build to figure out what I can afford to install. Can’t wait for more of this build up
me too.
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
Awesome Build! Im building nearly the exact same thing, less the nitrous. I got a lot of go fast parts from Darkside Developments out of the UK. The exchange rate isn't great, but the shipping wasn't too bad considering it was basically overnight shipping. I got a ported cylinder head, race camshaft kit, GTB2260 turbo and manifold, machined and ceramic coated pistons, and race nozzles for the PD injectors. It will go in front of a TKO 600 and probably being swapped into my E30 BMW. I am also thinking of building an Exocet Off Road and putting it in there. That might be a good project for you to swap it into.
Love the BEW in my YJ! Great video as always!
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 😂
J truck or tube frame rock crawler for sure! Leaning towards the J truck myself but I would LOVE to see you do a series on a tube frame crawler.
I'm super into this new project. You can break it into as many episodes as you want. The more the better. :) PS put it into something that moves fast.