diesel swap?!
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some have done 4BT or TDI, and gregg from overland have been toying with kubota v2203 in ******, but not sure if they will power an xj. gregg makes adapter kits for diesel conversions.
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I wouldn't put a 4bt in anything under a 1/2 truck,It weights over 700lbs.Only bolt in options i know of are http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/ and http://www.cotybuilt.com/hardware.html But for a xj i rather do a ls swap its about the same price maybe cheaper.And for power i can build a bolt on lq4 pretty mean not that much money anymore.
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I don't know of any Cherokee's with this yet, but I know some are going into Wranglers already:
https://cumminsengines.com/repower.aspx
https://cumminsengines.com/repower.aspx
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I don't know of any Cherokee's with this yet, but I know some are going into Wranglers already:
https://cumminsengines.com/repower.aspx
https://cumminsengines.com/repower.aspx
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Do a 4BT swap, I mean...who doesn't want a heavier engine with less HP and Torque?
Your best bet is a CRD from a KJ, a Mecedes OM617, or something like that newer Cummins crate engine ($$$).
I'll never really get the whole "diesel swap" thing for an XJ...and I own a 7.3L.
Your best bet is a CRD from a KJ, a Mecedes OM617, or something like that newer Cummins crate engine ($$$).
I'll never really get the whole "diesel swap" thing for an XJ...and I own a 7.3L.
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Do a 4BT swap, I mean...who doesn't want a heavier engine with less HP and Torque?
Your best bet is a CRD from a KJ, a Mecedes OM617, or something like that newer Cummins crate engine ($$$).
I'll never really get the whole "diesel swap" thing for an XJ...and I own a 7.3L.
Your best bet is a CRD from a KJ, a Mecedes OM617, or something like that newer Cummins crate engine ($$$).
I'll never really get the whole "diesel swap" thing for an XJ...and I own a 7.3L.
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A lq4 makes 300hp and 360 foot pounds and will weight almost 200lbs less then a 4.0 depending how its dressed.Use a stick with it you might dip in the mid 20s depending how you drive.
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But, you're still stuck with a motor that's not really a multi fuel engine as much as the OM617 is. On top of that, it's heavier by far than a 4.0L, and physically larger (hangs lower). You'll need to brace the hell out of the unibody to take the added weight (so your XJ will now be along the lines of a tank in weight).
4BT swaps tend to be more of "look at me" swaps in things like an XJ.
A 6BT in a Grand Wagoneer...different story.
There's a reason the 5.3, LQ4, and LQ9 are used in swaps so often. It's not because their not reliable.
LS swaps (in comparison) are cheaper, more tunable, more supported, and your final numbers (even stock), give you far more gains. Not to mention the engines are easier to fit, and lighter.
In CO (and I know some other states are the same), the engine must be same year or newer if being swapped (and will see any road time). This pretty much kills a 4BT swap.
In addition, all the 4BT's I've seen go for $2k (needs a lot of work) to $4k (been gone through and ready to drop in).
You can get a lower milage LQ9 for $1500 or less.
You can get a 5.3 with entire drivetrain for $500.
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This ^
Most these diesel swap questions must stem from the "but I wanna be a Diesel Bro too!" Gotta be able to roll coal in an XJ to impress the other guys
People who actually want to do the swap, don't ask many questions...they just get it done. But then again, most of those people are well versed in those things.
Most these diesel swap questions must stem from the "but I wanna be a Diesel Bro too!" Gotta be able to roll coal in an XJ to impress the other guys
People who actually want to do the swap, don't ask many questions...they just get it done. But then again, most of those people are well versed in those things.