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CJ3A Volkswagon TDI

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by millennium falcon, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. Apr 26, 2020
    Jrobz23

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    Absolutely! Depends what your goals are. My desires in a vehicle line up well to mechanical stuff (diesel and gas tbh) but doesn't mean EFI isn't a perfect fit for a different need.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2020
    Cowboyjeeper

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    i have the same thoughts.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2020
    Cowboyjeeper

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    I see what you mean. I have been doing alot of reading on what it takes. I see what you mean though. I didnt know there was any mech vw motors that were decent/ availible in the us.
     
  4. Apr 26, 2020
    millennium falcon

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    1.6 motors were mechanical and not rare, but you definitely want a turbo... the mechanical 1.9 with a turbo would be the ultimate but they are unicorns.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2020
    Cowboyjeeper

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    How bout adapters? I can get alh to gm. Are those adapters the same?
    Was there a mechanical 1.9 na that could be converted to turbo?

    also if we are derailing this too far we can swich to pm. Or text as i have your info from a previous converstion about a mercedes jeep i was thinking of buying.
     
  6. Apr 26, 2020
    millennium falcon

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    All the 8 valve 4cyl Vw engines have the same bolt pattern so that’s nice. 1.6/1.9
     
  7. Apr 26, 2020
    Jrobz23

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    I’d do a Kubota over a 1.6TD but the ALH had a broad power curve for a diesel, which has appeal.

    There were mechanical 1.9 TDs in the EU in delivery vans. While very rare in the states, they weren’t rare overseas.

    You can buy a turn key pump. That being said, you can get a whole runner Kubota for the cost of said pump (keeping things in perspective).
     
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    Cowboyjeeper

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    ya those lil kubotas are real expensive here as well as the adapterplate overland is very proud of them
     
  9. Apr 26, 2020
    millennium falcon

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    What diesel do you have in your Jeep?
     
  10. Apr 26, 2020
    Jrobz23

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    2.5L TD Mahindra (Roxor)

    I got a Kubota to put in a CJ.

    I’ve had a OM617 auto XJ as well.
     
  11. Apr 26, 2020
    millennium falcon

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    Cool
     
  12. Apr 26, 2020
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    I think I saw a guy on youtube making some crazy power with a roxor TD (I feel like I remember 200hp). I would love to see someone swap one in a cj6 while documenting it thoroughly haha
     
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  13. Apr 27, 2020
    Cowboyjeeper

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    ya that would be different.
     
  14. Jan 6, 2021
    Marty Baum

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    I'm new to this forum. I have a 1966 CJ5. In looking through this thread I've found you did exactly what I'm wanting to do. I have a chance to get a Mk4 Volkswagen TDI BEW 1.9l. Would this engine work as well as yours to do the same thing?
     
  15. Jul 30, 2021
    Justin Woods

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    Awsome I am looking at a tdi swap into my cj3a any interest or chance you are making more adapter plates
     
  16. Jul 31, 2021
    millennium falcon

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    Sorry I am not.
     
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