I just lost it at hearing your mom "woo hoo" at that last climb you did. That is awesome. Your jeep is insane, takes a lot of balls and knowledge to build your own axle housing. I'm seriously impressed.
Khorsathedark thanks! She had a great time lol the rear axle was a big project dude, took alot of measuring and rechecking to make sure it stayed true.
Khorsathedark don't listen to this troll, and keep being positive brother. This dude espouses ignorant comments on the internet to fill the hole left by his shity parents. Thanks for watching :-)
I'm glad you talked about RPM to Peak torque ratio, many people don't realize how important it is to place your torque where you need it. 500lbs of torque or HP means nothing if your not at the RPM you need it.
the 1.9 tdi from VW is the most amazing engine you could find to your project. In europe, we have those engines making 200cv with huge torque reliably on those engines. Great choice.
Nate Bleepinjeep it might be in the US, because in Europe it's considered one of the all time greats, because of it's dependability-performance-economy
I'd give you 2 thumbs up for a totally original and killer TJ build but friggain You Tube only allows one.. well guess what? I'm giving you 2 anyways 👍👍!
That is really cool. Haven't seen any TDI swaps. Heard them mentioned when people talk about going diesel but not much other than that. Really neat. "Built, not bought".
Hmm I was thinking of one of thos 3.3 Cummins in a build, but now I might have to reassess the engine idea. I want to go diesel for torque and economy. Nice rig!!
I love this walk-around and I also hope that you do a VERY detailed how-to series on the diesel conversion. however I know that projects are not easily started and done, especially filmed. I will ask that you do another detailed walk-around style video on just the conversion. what to expect when pulling the engine at the junkyard, what to expect as far as fitment on the frame, to the trans, the turbo placement, and wiring. I (along with everyone else) are VERY curious about trying this conversion!
The TDi is a near perfect engine for the a Wrangler. I have an 05 LJ with an ALH 1.9 TDi. It definitely has more power than the 4.0, not to mention it gets double the fuel economy. (I know you don't buy a Jeep for fuel efficiency, but it's a bonus)
love the build! however if you were really looking to loose the weight you really don't need a full size spare when your offroading, especially in places like Moab and KOH where you literally have 300+ lbs of spare tire pulling you back down climbs and trying to pull the jeep every which way. If you do by chance get a flat you can fix it with a tire patch/plug and a CO2 tank. I actually just got back from Moab and a buddy of mine has a TJ on 37's. The first day he ran hells revenge/fins n things with the tire on along with 2 spare gas cans and a rack and that night we ended up stripping off all the excess weight and we rolled the spare tire into our hotel room lol. I figure as long as those rock rings aren't an issue with applying a tire patch than thats the way to go, around town it doesn't matter much but once you get into some serious obstacles it makes a HUGE difference as you have seen from making everything aluminum and putting in a lighter motor. Matt even has a video on why he doesn't run a spare in his XJ lol. Awesome rig love the diesel swap!
Colton Doyle I'm filming the atlas video right now, this might be the most detailed video I've done so far so there will be a ton of information here! I'm super excited to get started on the Dana 60 build but I'm so busy with the J10 and a couple other top secret projects that I probably won't start it until the fall. But you never know I might be one broken Dana 44 away from starting to 60 early LOL
looks great, I've been debating buying a welder, I think you convinced me to (never welded before, but If I can figure it out it will save me a ton of $$$)
WoOsKii 1 get a welder asap! The ability to build things yourself and work with your hands is so fulfilling. At first your just sticking metal together, then it slowly becomes an art form that you love practicing
Do it! There’s lots of quality videos to learn, check out Chucky2009 he’s great and doesn’t make things to complicated and he’s schooled and certified in all welding
Hey, I am looking for a 98 Jeep Wrangler TJ and found a deal. I need your help to decide if that's a good deal or not. Kindly let me know how I can reach out to you. Your help is appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks for making this video. I’ve been playing with the idea of a TDI in my Scrambler rock crawler project. Very informative, and a great rig! Good work!
I’m thinking about building a carrier like what you have done here. Any advise you got? Can’t bring myself to spend 1000$ on one. Going on a Jku rubi carrying a 37 for now
awesome diesel swap, extreme off roading machine but not one aftermarket off-road life or lights?? Which headlight so you're running? This things a monster
aa999xyz I haven't decided which lights to go with. The headlights are some off-brand I got on Amazon. I would like to add some aftermarket lights, I'm just a little picky about how it makes the Jeep look plus I don't want to spend an arm and a leg LOL you could drop a grand on lights easy
Nice looking rig!.... And at the end, sounds like my mom when she doesn't get to drive one of me or my brothers vehicles ... she would rather drive'em then be a passenger
Christopher crooker glad to hear from a local 26 brother! Follow me on Instagram and I will be announcing when I go on trail rides around here. You're more than welcome to come wheelin with me dude! Bleepinjeepnate on Instagram
Could get chromoly bolts for the drag link, stronger than the grade 8 How do you get that 40” spare off the tire carrier? 35 spline in the rear, what’s the spline count on the front? Wait, you’re in the pnw? I’m in southern Oregon...one day I’d really like to see your rig in person, if the opportunity presents. I’ve been looking into diesel options, the tdi being one I’ve been exploring. Thanks for sharing, Nate!
Charles Coffman the only way to remove a spare tire off that size is to have many good friends! Oregon huh, I'd like to come down to Tillamook sometime and check out the wheeling there. I just started an Instagram that you can follow me on to find out when and where I wheel. I'm going to start having trips with bleepin jeepin people. Bleepinjeepnate on Instagram
das hasguns unfortunately I do not! I didn't start filming my projects until about a month after I was done with the TDI swap... I think about it all the time how much of a missed opportunity that was. However... this will not be the last TDI swaswapped Jeep I build!
All this complaining about wheeling in the Pacific Northwest and here I am in the swamps of Houston. If us Houstonians want any kind of topography it pretty much becomes a weekend wheeling trip. Anyway, that is one bad ass jeep you have Nate. So far I've watched all your videos learning a lot and getting inspiration for my current XJ and my future TJ builds. Keep up the good work!
Amazing build brother! Took my dad on the shake down run of the CJ7 to the Rubicon. Good times! It's got a Klune-V 4-1 with a Dana 300 and a 727 auto. I've yet to find a need for low low though and rarely use the 4-1. Having a 360 V8 it's kinda overkill. Front digs are no worries with the 9" front and CTMs, but again, rarely needed. Definitely my favorite rig and contributor on BJ!
Oh I forgot to say I've seen many people hurt by that stock windshield spreader. I run a family YJ rollbar in the CJ and no spreader because of the crap I've seen. I know I should have a front cage, but I'm pretty low and have nothing to prove. I'll back out before doing stupid shit.
Have you had a chance to test out those poison spider cage stanchions yet? I've heard they fold easily so I'm considering full tubes to the floor. If they'll hold up, I'd love to salvage my foot Room
A guy from 'Jeep TJ Nation' on Facebook mentioned you when I posted the question, 'why don't Jeeps come with at least a diesel option?' I just saw this vid and one other of yours and all can say is 'Holy Crap!!' Not to blow too much sunshine up your kilt, but you are a freakin' genius!! Your technical knowledge and abilities are far from normal. The average 'Joe Dude' out in the world couldn't even conceive of the stuff you've done, much less actually do it. I've been a gearhead for fifty years now and honestly, I couldn't stand in the same room as you! When I was a youngin we were building big-block Chevys with all of the cool hot rod mods, backed up with four or five-speed gearboxes and either 12 bolt GM, Dana, or Ford 9" rears. A decent street-rod in those days was running eleven second 1/4 miles. Nowadays a factory Cadillac is running low tens!! With the a/c on!!! I'm freakin' old. Millennials aren't all crybaby wussies. Some of you are pretty sharp. With folks like you around, maybe the human race will actually survive! Cheers, Tim
Rarely do I see a well built offroader,my fj 40was so overweight,everything upgraded 475auto ,327chevy hp, just too much,for the Minnesota trails.the diesel is the way to go,I'm running a280kb Isuzu ,.😊
Luis Miguel Villarreal it's close to triple. First day in Moab last year, I went wheeling all day with a buddy who had a 4.0 Cherokee on 35s and we did all the same trails. At the end of the day he filled up and needed 5.8 gallons and I needed 2.6. The TDI is extremely efficient, and very powerful!
As the newer 2.0 TDIs become available used they'll be great too. Bone stock they make more power and torque than the "official" Cummins swap kit, and that's in North Ameircan configuration. A stage 3 with the bigger European turbo turns them into a beast. The fuel system is common rail. And STOCK they have an air-to-water intercooler bolted right to the intake manifold. It just uses engine coolant. Warms the charge air off boost, and cools it on boost. Not the best for drag racing, but it'll never heat soak. Nice and compact too. No extra plumbing.
I have two tdi vw's and can tell you stay far far away. The blocks last but everything else breaks constantly turbos, egrs, turbo coolers, wiring harnesses, injectors, glow plugs. Just get the 4.0l and run off ammonia. Especially now that diesel in 2022 is the highest price it's ever been in history and goes over $5 gallon.
i have a 2012 VW passat TDI with 199000 miles on it. i am about ready to get a new car but what i am wanting to do is have the TDI rebuilt and and put it in a 4 runner or jeep. I would like to pick your brain and get tips from you when time comes.
Hey Matt you see a lot of rig so if I may pick your brain for a second? I have just bought a 2013 jk 2dr sport. I only have a budget for one or the other up grade which one is better to start: bigger tires (33s-34s max) or rear locker. my terrain is mostly trails either dusty or muddy or snow/ice (remember I can only do one) also it's my daily driver but only on gravel roads to work?
I miss wheeling my '81 351W bronco. In WA. Moved to AZ a decade ago. Miss tromping around near Granite Falls, out on the Hoh and over in Eastern. That thing is a beast ✊👊
Question? I have a 97 tj w a 4" suspension and 3" body. It has the slip yoke but vibrants do I need to lower transmission to get away from vibrations? Awesome Jeep btw. Hope I can put the tdi in mine. Did you replace the motor mounts? Thanks for the information video
Wish you had a breakdown video of cost of front trust member adapter plates from start to finish of the tdi swap that's the big question that all of us in UA-cam land I've seen your rough estimate but never like turbo costs or trust costs we here in blue collarville have to buy piece by piece and hide the parts from our wives lol.. until we have enough hardware to start our build...thanks for the awesome video's this is where I go to dream of my build one day...
Nice job I’ve converted a 97 to with a 04 bew and the city built kit. I’ve had some boost problems I’ve been chasing. Do you have any pics of the aluminum pieces you built I’d like to get my engine bay cleaner looking
Awesome ride man,love that you built a lot of it👍🏿👍🏿 does anyone make a kit for that TDI motor swap or did you just make it work? Thanks for the info. Aww you answered me mostly in the video. And just saw you have a video on the swap,sweet
great vid mate,, love that jeep , love your fabrication / welding skills , great job all round,,,,, ( speaking as a european ) i can vouch for those engines, run easy 180 hp in the golfs here, ( think it needs more than just a turbo tho , think it needs some electrickery ( map / chip ? ) ,,, , but only 90+ " wheel base,, i see some others are running easy up to 110 ,, you say you are going longer, what steering box would you use for that , from what i can gather ( i think ) the later models ( TJ ) have the pitman pointing forward , so not just the same box as that would be reverse so must be total different box,,, i saw another guy fitted one from an old , ( early 80s i think ) Astro van ,, have you given any thot to that yet,, i would love to know.. ta R
How is this street legal!!! You are incredibly lucky to live where You do. If I tried this in EU - offroad use only :( All You are missing is snorkel for those mud pits.
another awesome video. I wanted to know about more about your TDI conversion been thinking serious about it or the Mercedes diesel this was the way to go mileage and Power it really good transplant into my 93 Grand Cherokee and you live close to my son-in-law they live up in Spanaway definitely like to learn some more about that TDI swap
I just started watching your videos whitout any expectation (Matt set the bar high enough) but as long as i advance watching you i have a lot of fun. You really are entretaining and fun and inspiring to watch. Tanks men.
Love the build. Had the idea last night of putting in a smaller turbo diesel last night so I can one day ship my rubicon to Greece and use as a beach car. Glad to see it’s done. Was wondering your thoughts of the Mercedes om647? I have the 5 speed manual
Love the idea of a TDI in a Wrangler. Had a TDI golf that was a beast. TDI for daily driving and 33” tires should be a decent thing. Keep the details coming. I know the post is old.
Hey , cool stuff . I’m a bit confused as to why The water to air intercooler is tapped into your cooling system . Seems a bit inefficient because your charge air is gonna be as hot as your coolant is .even on the cold side your coolant runs pretty hot . Especially when wheelin . Is there some logic to this that I don’t understand ? Was it to save space ?
Nate M thanks for the question! The air to water intercooler is on its own system with its own coolent, water pump and even it own radiator. So it stays way cooler than the engine coolent temp. I probably should have went over that a little bit more thoroughly. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching!
Joshua Odowd so brutal dude. I hope you guys were ok. The experience for me was very humbling and changed the way I take risks on the trail. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Have a Dana 35 front end that I have upgraded the crap out of.. Would you recommend just going straight to a 1 ton or Dana 44? Why not a Ford 9 inch in front?
Hey Nate. Could you give me the details on you rear seat bar? What type of kit did you get for it? I have a very similar set up on my TJ and the side to side is terrible without one. Thank you!
Hey Nate I just had some questions about how you built your rear 5 link suspension? Obviously the axle isn’t stock but the brackets look pretty close to the stock set up
the reason why people hate on that style radius arm setup is because so many people just found out it’s a radius arm style instead of long arms lol. sick as fuck build, hope you stick around on bleepinjeep. it’s a nice addition to the channel.
8EZ it helps in case of the vehicle going end over end. If you go to roll backwards, the idea is it should stop you from rolling onto your roof and either put you back on your tires or on to your side. Same for the front.
Did you use a Jeep or vw alternator? I’m in the home stretch and can’t figure out how to get the circuit right so it will shut down with the fast forward wiring.
I just lost it at hearing your mom "woo hoo" at that last climb you did. That is awesome.
Your jeep is insane, takes a lot of balls and knowledge to build your own axle housing. I'm seriously impressed.
Khorsathedark thanks! She had a great time lol the rear axle was a big project dude, took alot of measuring and rechecking to make sure it stayed true.
Khorsathedark don't listen to this troll, and keep being positive brother. This dude espouses ignorant comments on the internet to fill the hole left by his shity parents. Thanks for watching :-)
lol, thanks. I don't mind keyboard warriors. I would be bitchy too if I only had access to shitty 4x4s.
I must admit Matt as always been my favorite on this channel. But so far I'm loving your content. Most unique tj on youtube
I'm glad you talked about RPM to Peak torque ratio, many people don't realize how important it is to place your torque where you need it. 500lbs of torque or HP means nothing if your not at the RPM you need it.
the 1.9 tdi from VW is the most amazing engine you could find to your project.
In europe, we have those engines making 200cv with huge torque reliably on those engines.
Great choice.
perigotube I love the tdi! It's such a under rated engine
Nate Bleepinjeep it might be in the US, because in Europe it's considered one of the all time greats, because of it's dependability-performance-economy
if you want to get more juice out of the motor look at darksidedevelopments.co.uk over ua-cam.com/users/darksidetdi
What is 200 "cv" for us Yankees?
I'd give you 2 thumbs up for a totally original and killer TJ build but friggain You Tube only allows one.. well guess what? I'm giving you 2 anyways 👍👍!
Thanks Rich! I really appreciate it
I put mine in there for ya.
Hey Nate... thanks for tj videos
WHAT IS THIS!? Metal Detecting your welcome! Thanks for watching
The WOO-HOO from your mom, just made my day. Thanks for that!
That is really cool. Haven't seen any TDI swaps. Heard them mentioned when people talk about going diesel but not much other than that. Really neat. "Built, not bought".
Hmm I was thinking of one of thos 3.3 Cummins in a build, but now I might have to reassess the engine idea. I want to go diesel for torque and economy. Nice rig!!
Love the build man! The volkswagen diesel swap is sick!
I love this walk-around and I also hope that you do a VERY detailed how-to series on the diesel conversion. however I know that projects are not easily started and done, especially filmed. I will ask that you do another detailed walk-around style video on just the conversion. what to expect when pulling the engine at the junkyard, what to expect as far as fitment on the frame, to the trans, the turbo placement, and wiring. I (along with everyone else) are VERY curious about trying this conversion!
Awesome TJ! Very cool that you learned to fabricate all that stuff without ever having welded before. Motivates me to keep at it!
Elizabeth Martinsen definently keep at It! Metalworking is a skill that's earned over time but the joy and pride that it can bring is so fulfilling
Nice ancd clean but that license plate is ragged lol
The TDi is a near perfect engine for the a Wrangler. I have an 05 LJ with an ALH 1.9 TDi. It definitely has more power than the 4.0, not to mention it gets double the fuel economy. (I know you don't buy a Jeep for fuel efficiency, but it's a bonus)
love the build! however if you were really looking to loose the weight you really don't need a full size spare when your offroading, especially in places like Moab and KOH where you literally have 300+ lbs of spare tire pulling you back down climbs and trying to pull the jeep every which way. If you do by chance get a flat you can fix it with a tire patch/plug and a CO2 tank. I actually just got back from Moab and a buddy of mine has a TJ on 37's. The first day he ran hells revenge/fins n things with the tire on along with 2 spare gas cans and a rack and that night we ended up stripping off all the excess weight and we rolled the spare tire into our hotel room lol. I figure as long as those rock rings aren't an issue with applying a tire patch than thats the way to go, around town it doesn't matter much but once you get into some serious obstacles it makes a HUGE difference as you have seen from making everything aluminum and putting in a lighter motor. Matt even has a video on why he doesn't run a spare in his XJ lol. Awesome rig love the diesel swap!
Digging the TJ videos
Matt you keep adding great people to the channel
One of only two channels on UA-cam I support with my own $$
(Tee shirts)
Love your vids. Please do in depth videos of the atlas and Dana 60. I'm putting a Dana 60 and 14 bolt in my xj and I want to get an atlas
Colton Doyle I'm filming the atlas video right now, this might be the most detailed video I've done so far so there will be a ton of information here! I'm super excited to get started on the Dana 60 build but I'm so busy with the J10 and a couple other top secret projects that I probably won't start it until the fall. But you never know I might be one broken Dana 44 away from starting to 60 early LOL
Oh man. TJ Best J. Hands down. Especially with a tuned up PD swap. I've said it before... this rig is the tits!
elesjuan thank you!
looks great, I've been debating buying a welder, I think you convinced me to (never welded before, but If I can figure it out it will save me a ton of $$$)
WoOsKii 1 get a welder asap! The ability to build things yourself and work with your hands is so fulfilling. At first your just sticking metal together, then it slowly becomes an art form that you love practicing
Do it! There’s lots of quality videos to learn, check out Chucky2009 he’s great and doesn’t make things to complicated and he’s schooled and certified in all welding
+Brian Townsend Thanks, will do!
Finally. Not a Cummins swap. Hats off to you my man. Probably my favorite jeep to this day.
Hey,
I am looking for a 98 Jeep Wrangler TJ and found a deal. I need your help to decide if that's a good deal or not.
Kindly let me know how I can reach out to you. Your help is appreciated.
Thank you!
Thanks for making this video. I’ve been playing with the idea of a TDI in my Scrambler rock crawler project. Very informative, and a great rig! Good work!
love that clip at the end, my mom is too scared to drive on anything more than a mild dirt road with me
I’m thinking about building a carrier like what you have done here. Any advise you got? Can’t bring myself to spend 1000$ on one. Going on a Jku rubi carrying a 37 for now
Is there a write up for this build anywhere? pretty close to my dream TJ build!
Have any actual mpg numbers? I have the 2.4l. It practically has same fuel mileage as the 4.0.
awesome diesel swap, extreme off roading machine but not one aftermarket off-road life or lights?? Which headlight so you're running? This things a monster
aa999xyz I haven't decided which lights to go with. The headlights are some off-brand I got on Amazon. I would like to add some aftermarket lights, I'm just a little picky about how it makes the Jeep look plus I don't want to spend an arm and a leg LOL you could drop a grand on lights easy
Worst intro music this side of Lithuania
Nice looking rig!.... And at the end, sounds like my mom when she doesn't get to drive one of me or my brothers vehicles ... she would rather drive'em then be a passenger
how did you adapt a vw tdi to a jeep 5 speed
shad schlosser there is a few companies that make an adapter plate for this. I used cotybuilt
Amazing jeep, well done. Did you fab the doors and fenders? If not who made them?
Thanks man i love your jeep and the way you set it up. A true inspiration.
Joshua Poche thank you that's a huge compliment!
Awesome your on this channel nate. If you need any help let me know. From your local 26 brother.
Christopher crooker glad to hear from a local 26 brother! Follow me on Instagram and I will be announcing when I go on trail rides around here. You're more than welcome to come wheelin with me dude! Bleepinjeepnate on Instagram
Nate Bleepinjeep as soon as I replace my control arms and install rear locker I'll be down.
Could get chromoly bolts for the drag link, stronger than the grade 8
How do you get that 40” spare off the tire carrier?
35 spline in the rear, what’s the spline count on the front?
Wait, you’re in the pnw? I’m in southern Oregon...one day I’d really like to see your rig in person, if the opportunity presents. I’ve been looking into diesel options, the tdi being one I’ve been exploring.
Thanks for sharing, Nate!
Charles Coffman the only way to remove a spare tire off that size is to have many good friends! Oregon huh, I'd like to come down to Tillamook sometime and check out the wheeling there. I just started an Instagram that you can follow me on to find out when and where I wheel. I'm going to start having trips with bleepin jeepin people. Bleepinjeepnate on Instagram
Beautiful jeep and you built it great thanks for walkaround and by the way what is the song from video where you install superwinch?
Any chance you have a build video of the diesel going in?
das hasguns unfortunately I do not! I didn't start filming my projects until about a month after I was done with the TDI swap... I think about it all the time how much of a missed opportunity that was. However... this will not be the last TDI swaswapped Jeep I build!
All this complaining about wheeling in the Pacific Northwest and here I am in the swamps of Houston. If us Houstonians want any kind of topography it pretty much becomes a weekend wheeling trip.
Anyway, that is one bad ass jeep you have Nate. So far I've watched all your videos learning a lot and getting inspiration for my current XJ and my future TJ builds. Keep up the good work!
Nathan Durrett thank you for the kind words! I'm glad your pulling some inspiration for the XJ!
Amazing build brother! Took my dad on the shake down run of the CJ7 to the Rubicon. Good times! It's got a Klune-V 4-1 with a Dana 300 and a 727 auto. I've yet to find a need for low low though and rarely use the 4-1. Having a 360 V8 it's kinda overkill. Front digs are no worries with the 9" front and CTMs, but again, rarely needed. Definitely my favorite rig and contributor on BJ!
Oh I forgot to say I've seen many people hurt by that stock windshield spreader. I run a family YJ rollbar in the CJ and no spreader because of the crap I've seen. I know I should have a front cage, but I'm pretty low and have nothing to prove. I'll back out before doing stupid shit.
Finally! I’ve been seeing that Tj in your vids for awhile. Great vids man!
Justin Olivier thank you very much! I'm glad you're enjoying them
SPOOL GUNS ONLY WORK ON THICK ALUMINUM...LEARNED THAT THE HARD WAY
iamphilosophy Dude tell me about it. It kicks ass on quarter inch and is pretty good on 3/16 but much less than that is a nightmare LOL
yep and if you dont preheat forget about it! ha
Have you had a chance to test out those poison spider cage stanchions yet? I've heard they fold easily so I'm considering full tubes to the floor. If they'll hold up, I'd love to salvage my foot Room
A guy from 'Jeep TJ Nation' on Facebook mentioned you when I posted the question, 'why don't Jeeps come with at least a diesel option?' I just saw this vid and one other of yours and all can say is 'Holy Crap!!' Not to blow too much sunshine up your kilt, but you are a freakin' genius!! Your technical knowledge and abilities are far from normal. The average 'Joe Dude' out in the world couldn't even conceive of the stuff you've done, much less actually do it. I've been a gearhead for fifty years now and honestly, I couldn't stand in the same room as you! When I was a youngin we were building big-block Chevys with all of the cool hot rod mods, backed up with four or five-speed gearboxes and either 12 bolt GM, Dana, or Ford 9" rears. A decent street-rod in those days was running eleven second 1/4 miles. Nowadays a factory Cadillac is running low tens!! With the a/c on!!! I'm freakin' old. Millennials aren't all crybaby wussies. Some of you are pretty sharp. With folks like you around, maybe the human race will actually survive! Cheers, Tim
Rarely do I see a well built offroader,my fj 40was so overweight,everything upgraded 475auto ,327chevy hp, just too much,for the Minnesota trails.the diesel is the way to go,I'm running a280kb Isuzu ,.😊
really nice built..!! the torque at low rpm is insane on those small diesel engines..!! how is the mpg range compare to the 4.0??
Luis Miguel Villarreal it's close to triple. First day in Moab last year, I went wheeling all day with a buddy who had a 4.0 Cherokee on 35s and we did all the same trails. At the end of the day he filled up and needed 5.8 gallons and I needed 2.6. The TDI is extremely efficient, and very powerful!
thanks for the reply.!!
Is the back cut? looks like the back corners are trimmed I like how it looks
This is everything I wanted for my TJ before I sold it, now I have big dreams for my rubicon jk
As the newer 2.0 TDIs become available used they'll be great too. Bone stock they make more power and torque than the "official" Cummins swap kit, and that's in North Ameircan configuration. A stage 3 with the bigger European turbo turns them into a beast. The fuel system is common rail. And STOCK they have an air-to-water intercooler bolted right to the intake manifold. It just uses engine coolant. Warms the charge air off boost, and cools it on boost. Not the best for drag racing, but it'll never heat soak. Nice and compact too. No extra plumbing.
Very nice. Now do a walk around of the Cj8.
I have two tdi vw's and can tell you stay far far away. The blocks last but everything else breaks constantly turbos, egrs, turbo coolers, wiring harnesses, injectors, glow plugs.
Just get the 4.0l and run off ammonia.
Especially now that diesel in 2022 is the highest price it's ever been in history and goes over $5 gallon.
Great job, is it original paint colour? if it isn't, does it monsterliner? DID YOU DO PAINT JOB YOURSELF?
i have a 2012 VW passat TDI with 199000 miles on it. i am about ready to get a new car but what i am wanting to do is have the TDI rebuilt and and put it in a 4 runner or jeep. I would like to pick your brain and get tips from you when time comes.
Hey Matt you see a lot of rig so if I may pick your brain for a second? I have just bought a 2013 jk 2dr sport. I only have a budget for one or the other up grade which one is better to start: bigger tires (33s-34s max) or rear locker. my terrain is mostly trails either dusty or muddy or snow/ice (remember I can only do one) also it's my daily driver but only on gravel roads to work?
I miss wheeling my '81 351W bronco. In WA. Moved to AZ a decade ago. Miss tromping around near Granite Falls, out on the Hoh and over in Eastern.
That thing is a beast ✊👊
Question? I have a 97 tj w a 4" suspension and 3" body. It has the slip yoke but vibrants do I need to lower transmission to get away from vibrations? Awesome Jeep btw. Hope I can put the tdi in mine. Did you replace the motor mounts? Thanks for the information video
Wish you had a breakdown video of cost of front trust member adapter plates from start to finish of the tdi swap that's the big question that all of us in UA-cam land I've seen your rough estimate but never like turbo costs or trust costs we here in blue collarville have to buy piece by piece and hide the parts from our wives lol.. until we have enough hardware to start our build...thanks for the awesome video's this is where I go to dream of my build one day...
Nice job I’ve converted a 97 to with a 04 bew and the city built kit. I’ve had some boost problems I’ve been chasing. Do you have any pics of the aluminum pieces you built I’d like to get my engine bay cleaner looking
Awesome ride man,love that you built a lot of it👍🏿👍🏿 does anyone make a kit for that TDI motor swap or did you just make it work? Thanks for the info. Aww you answered me mostly in the video. And just saw you have a video on the swap,sweet
Endlessly versatile motors. I knew a guy who put a hopped up 1.9 TDI in an old VW Corrado. Tiny, light car with a TON of torque!
Awesome tj. Makes me wanna start gathering parts for a diesel swap. Did the motor swap move your transmission at all from original location?
IMPORT3DKILL3R nope! Stock trans is still in the factory location. The adapter plate is Pretty thick to move the engine away from the firewall.
Awesome, appreciate it. Finishing my Dana 60/ 14 bolt swap up. Probably be next on my list to start .
great vid mate,, love that jeep , love your fabrication / welding skills , great job all round,,,,, ( speaking as a european ) i can vouch for those engines, run easy 180 hp in the golfs here, ( think it needs more than just a turbo tho , think it needs some electrickery ( map / chip ? ) ,,, , but only 90+ " wheel base,, i see some others are running easy up to 110 ,, you say you are going longer, what steering box would you use for that , from what i can gather ( i think ) the later models ( TJ ) have the pitman pointing forward , so not just the same box as that would be reverse so must be total different box,,, i saw another guy fitted one from an old , ( early 80s i think ) Astro van ,, have you given any thot to that yet,, i would love to know.. ta R
Wow! Your Jeep has so much character. Such an interesting Jeep. Awesome job!
Great rig! Thanks for all the details. It seems super capable - awesome job building it! 👍
Nate, if people dont understand the saying "jeeps are built not bought" your tj is the definition of that saying!
Dave Weaver thank you!
How is this street legal!!! You are incredibly lucky to live where You do. If I tried this in EU - offroad use only :( All You are missing is snorkel for those mud pits.
another awesome video. I wanted to know about more about your TDI conversion been thinking serious about it or the Mercedes diesel this was the way to go mileage and Power it really good transplant into my 93 Grand Cherokee and you live close to my son-in-law they live up in Spanaway definitely like to learn some more about that TDI swap
This is a very bootiful vehicle
I want one like it
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I just started watching your videos whitout any expectation (Matt set the bar high enough) but as long as i advance watching you i have a lot of fun. You really are entretaining and fun and inspiring to watch. Tanks men.
Marco Montoya thank you for the kind words!
Love the build. Had the idea last night of putting in a smaller turbo diesel last night so I can one day ship my rubicon to Greece and use as a beach car. Glad to see it’s done. Was wondering your thoughts of the Mercedes om647? I have the 5 speed manual
Love your videos man! I'm not a TJ guy, but man, yours is sweet!!
ETH is up over 3.3k. I own 700 ETH. I've became a millionaire this year. How much do you want for that rig?
What was the deciding factor with going with a BRM as opposed to a BEW or an ALH? Have you experienced cam wear that's common with the BRMs?
Yeah 40s are big for a Dana 44. But I've run 37s on a locked hp Dana 30. Never broke anything, but I'm not heavy on the throttle.
Love the idea of a TDI in a Wrangler. Had a TDI golf that was a beast. TDI for daily driving and 33” tires should be a decent thing. Keep the details coming. I know the post is old.
Sweet looking TJ. I feel ya on the wheel base especially in moab. That is where the LJ is a great option if you can find one priced right.
Graham905 I love ljs. If I could go back to 2006 when I bought this i would have gotten an lj for sure!
What kind of power and torque are you getting out of the little TDI. Stock vw was 100 hp and 150 torque.
VW TDI is a great engine. My 1979 Passat was great. Going to use a TDI in something. How did you mate the engine to the transmission.? Great video
Hey , cool stuff . I’m a bit confused as to why The water to air intercooler is tapped into your cooling system . Seems a bit inefficient because your charge air is gonna be as hot as your coolant is .even on the cold side your coolant runs pretty hot . Especially when wheelin . Is there some logic to this that I don’t understand ? Was it to save space ?
Nate M thanks for the question! The air to water intercooler is on its own system with its own coolent, water pump and even it own radiator. So it stays way cooler than the engine coolent temp. I probably should have went over that a little bit more thoroughly. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for watching!
Nate Bleepinjeep
Thanks ! Sweet rig !
absolutely lost it at 0:02. Totally unexpected initials. Guess I'm a child or that really unfortunately. Haha anyways good content!
So glad you are off Bleepin Jeep... Not sure why but the whole channel just ended up in a nose dive.
Too bad you couldn't bring this video
Fuck yea man! That thing is bad-ass! I'm not a jeep guy. But, I am a diesel guy. And, that thing rocks!
I had a 99 Tj and I rolled it twice and like you said the back roll bar held up great the front of the Jeep was a different story.
Joshua Odowd so brutal dude. I hope you guys were ok. The experience for me was very humbling and changed the way I take risks on the trail. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
get rid of that k&n filter,buy a good cheap paper one.k&n only stop rocks,no good having dust in a diesel,itll stop!!!.
Have a Dana 35 front end that I have upgraded the crap out of.. Would you recommend just going straight to a 1 ton or Dana 44? Why not a Ford 9 inch in front?
Hey Nate. Could you give me the details on you rear seat bar? What type of kit did you get for it? I have a very similar set up on my TJ and the side to side is terrible without one. Thank you!
Hey Nate I just had some questions about how you built your rear 5 link suspension? Obviously the axle isn’t stock but the brackets look pretty close to the stock set up
the reason why people hate on that style radius arm setup is because so many people just found out it’s a radius arm style instead of long arms lol. sick as fuck build, hope you stick around on bleepinjeep. it’s a nice addition to the channel.
How are the front king shocks paired with the mc coils? Worth it? I'm guessing that's a 2.5 shock
Great stuff. What adapting oplate did you use for the NV to jetta engine? I am planning on doing something similar in a Willys MB
I just got my first tj. This video shows me so many things that I would love to do.
Absolutely amazing love it again inspiring to see would love to see more of this tj in action and build ups bring it on
What are you going to put in that little Red Beauty in the corner? A baby Cummins I hope, can’t wait to see that build.
If you dont mind me asking, where did you get the weld on style bead locks? Sick TJ though! 🤙
nice. what does a stinger bumper do? we dont see them much in aus
8EZ it helps in case of the vehicle going end over end. If you go to roll backwards, the idea is it should stop you from rolling onto your roof and either put you back on your tires or on to your side. Same for the front.
When you roll it rolls on the stinger instead of engine bay and radiator. Can keep you from going end over.
Sick Jeep!!! Did you replace the grill ?? And what kind of headlights are those ?
Does the vw motor slap onto the stock Jeep transmission or did you get an adapter plate. If so how much was it
Harrison _ the adapter plate was from a company in Canada called coty built. I think they are around 1k. Pretty pricey but the quality is really good
How much lift do you have? love the stance
Great job and vision, man. What diesel you'd suggest for WJ? thank you
Need more videos you you and your friends wheeling. I like the content you are putting out as we'll, keep that good stuff up!
jeepplayer lots more wheeling videos to come! Summer is just getting started
Did you use a Jeep or vw alternator? I’m in the home stretch and can’t figure out how to get the circuit right so it will shut down with the fast forward wiring.
One of the most wicked tj’s I’ve seen. Props man
justin burkett thank you!