USDM vw diesel options

3pedaldan

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Hey guys, a hardcore jeep guy and play heavy in the rocks. I've been wheeling my little 4cyl gas motor for over 70k miles and it's getting quite tired. I've read about the 1.9tdi swap into wranglers like mine but understand they're fly by wire which I'm not really on board with. I like how these little diesels are lighter than my stock 4cyl and have much greater torque potential. I'm curious of what USDM diesels were available that were mechanical injection with a turbo. I've looked into a Giles mtdi pump but just don't have the cash to lay out for that right now. As well as how would I squeeze about 200ft lbs of torque from said motor. Also one last question is do all these motors share a bellhousing bolt pattern on the block? Because all the adapters I find are for the 1.9 AHU. Don't try to convince me the fly by wire is fine, I'm trying to get away from electronics on this jeep. Any help is appreciated.
 
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