Diesel engine swap options?

[PcDBronco]

Seeing a few companies on their v8 swap projects is pretty cool, however something id be more interested in especially in my 2 door with tiny fuel tank would be a diesel. Maybe an i4 turbo with that low end torque with our manual would be the ultimate sweet spot with great economy, better range and best crawling power. Anyone else agree?

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[mcinfantry]

Having legit done about 8 Cummins 4bt swaps personally
1) I lost interest in the amount of time and money to do it
I have the skills, tools and knowledge and it’s a lot of work

i suppose I could be talked into doing it with the Cummins repowers at $150 an hour and you pay all materials
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[PcDBronco]

Having legit done about 8 Cummins 4bt swaps personally
1) I lost interest in the amount of time and money to do it
I have the skills, tools and knowledge and it’s a lot of work

i suppose I could be talked into doing it with the Cummins repowers at $150 an hour and you pay all materials
All

The process, just like any swap, would certainly be difficult or not possible due to electrics. Im more interestes in the benefits of the idea. Jeep offers(offered?) A diesel and its obvious ford would never do it or else they would have much like the v8. Im just wondering how well it would improve the broncos ability to be a solid rig. Reliability,mpg,low torque for big tires all things that would benefit usually from these engines.

 

[Bronc5280]

Seeing a few companies on their v8 swap projects is pretty cool, however something id be more interested in especially in my 2 door with tiny fuel tank would be a diesel. Maybe an i4 turbo with that low end torque with our manual would be the ultimate sweet spot with great economy, better range and best crawling power. Anyone else agree?

I am picking up what you are putting down.

Watching this thread.

 

[Planet_Express_IV]

https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2023-ford-everest-v6-prototype-review-quick-drive/
The Ranger and Everest get both a single turbo and bi-turbo i4 diesel overseas as well as the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel like the one that used to be used in the F-150, so they should probably be able to fit in the Bronco, but you'll need to figure out the computers.

The I4 is available with a manual transmission, but the V6 was automatic only though.

 

[Lèòn]

Id take an OEM+ I4 turbo diesel so long as I can keep the stick

 

[swooshdave]

The ultimate poke in the eye for Ford would be for someone to swap in the Jeep diesel.

 

[lapazleo]

Eco boost engines frankly use a lot diesel tech already turbo charged intercooled and high pressure common rail injection. I don't really see much advantage to a swap both the 2.3 and 2.7 have good low end torque and economy. I get 18+ mpg with a 2.3 sas 4 door I doubt a small diesel would be any better and I'm a diesel guy.

 

[Lèòn]

Eco boost engines frankly use a lot diesel tech already turbo charged intercooled and high pressure common rail injection. I don't really see much advantage to a swap both the 2.3 and 2.7 have good low end torque and economy. I get 18+ mpg with a 2.3 sas 4 door I doubt a small diesel would be any better and I'm a diesel guy.

16.8 with my lead foot, sport mode and 5th for passing power

 

[ColonelAngus]

Seeing a few companies on their v8 swap projects is pretty cool, however something id be more interested in especially in my 2 door with tiny fuel tank would be a diesel. Maybe an i4 turbo with that low end torque with our manual would be the ultimate sweet spot with great economy, better range and best crawling power. Anyone else agree?

I won't be doing any swaps as its really doesn't end up making sense unless you just want it...

HOWEVER, if I were to do a diesel swap, bmw 3.0 i6 turbo diesel hands down. Its a fantastic engine.

 

[JBlanco]

I remember absolutely everyone in the Jeep forum was asking for a diesel Wrangler. Jeep finally came through yet I rarely see them on the road.

 

[Lèòn]

Caveat: Id only wanna diesel without Emissions crap added to it

My Dads ‘18 Range Rover TD6 is nice, but the whole def fluid crap is annoying, and because we didnt get the fancy ass eurotrash blend of pee or whatever def fluid really is, we gotta take it to the dealer so they can flush it, since…

scratch diesel off the list, unless its a 90s offroader or pre-06 truck

 

[TeocaliMG]

Reviving an older thread here. Has anyone looked into this more seriously?

I am very interested in a diesel swap for my Bronco. Manual trans solve a lot of potential issues, but wondering if the CAN authentication is a non-starter. I have some experience here, so I think its doable, but wondering if anyone has taken the leap yet.

As for the folks wondering why, it would be nice to get 50%more range on a tank and better mileage under load/big tires. Diesels are just plain cool, and even the 2.8 can be tuned to 200+ HP easily, I'd rather drive a tuned diesel than a tuned ecoboost. Especially a Cummins.

Also, I would definitely not be adding an exhaust torpedo, obviously.

That said, the best engine on the market for this application, IMHO is GMs 3.0 I-6. Light, powerful, efficient. No idea how much worse the tech side might get though.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

If I was gonna do this these days I'd pick the"old" VW V10 TD mated to a porsche paddle shift dual clutch 8speed...

 

[Rick Astley]

Seeing a few companies on their v8 swap projects is pretty cool, however something id be more interested in especially in my 2 door with tiny fuel tank would be a diesel. Maybe an i4 turbo with that low end torque with our manual would be the ultimate sweet spot with great economy, better range and best crawling power. Anyone else agree?

Agree 100%, full send!

Thankfully diesel is over $7.00 a gallon now, so this makes sense. If only VW had helped Ford out.

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