There is a lesson there but there also have been knowledge gained from failures as well. This entire build has been a HUGE learning exercise, this is my first major venture into building a vehicle that doesn't include just bolt on mods. I knew early on that I was going against the grain but I'm also to the point now where I want it done and I'm building it to where I will be happy with the TJ.
You're making progress! This winter my son and I are going to TDI swap his TJ. I already have an ALH that we could use but we may look into a CJAA swap. He has a CJAA in his Jetta that's tuned and deleted and runs really good.
I don't know how many people have swapped in the CJAA, the ALH is a well known, well tuned and well supported in the aftermarket engine. I've got super custom many times in this build and I have learned the value of going with parts that are well supported in the aftermarket. I'm not telling you to not use the CJAA, I just haven't looked into that much, I just know the ALH has been swapped into several vehicles.
@@RustyAutoholicGuy No, you are correct the ALH would make the most sense with it being less complicated and more support. I also have 3 BRM's and love that PD engine as well. Coty Built does have parts and support and have done CJAA's but I don't know of any others. I guess it will have to be decided at some point.
If there is one lesson than can be learned from your build videos is that K.I.S.S. is your best chance for success and reliability.
There is a lesson there but there also have been knowledge gained from failures as well. This entire build has been a HUGE learning exercise, this is my first major venture into building a vehicle that doesn't include just bolt on mods. I knew early on that I was going against the grain but I'm also to the point now where I want it done and I'm building it to where I will be happy with the TJ.
You're making progress! This winter my son and I are going to TDI swap his TJ. I already have an ALH that we could use but we may look into a CJAA swap. He has a CJAA in his Jetta that's tuned and deleted and runs really good.
I don't know how many people have swapped in the CJAA, the ALH is a well known, well tuned and well supported in the aftermarket engine. I've got super custom many times in this build and I have learned the value of going with parts that are well supported in the aftermarket.
I'm not telling you to not use the CJAA, I just haven't looked into that much, I just know the ALH has been swapped into several vehicles.
@@RustyAutoholicGuy No, you are correct the ALH would make the most sense with it being less complicated and more support. I also have 3 BRM's and love that PD engine as well. Coty Built does have parts and support and have done CJAA's but I don't know of any others. I guess it will have to be decided at some point.
Sorry didn't catch up on all your videos. Was there any ownership update on the diesel Smart?
Where do i get this adapter
I bought it here:
tdconversions.com/collections/jeep/products/vw-1-9-2-0l-tdi-to-jeep-4l-adapter-kit-manual