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<blockquote data-quote="dieseljeep" data-source="post: 427744" data-attributes="member: 18592"><p>Ok. I've been kind of on the lookout for a VW Jetta or something with a TDI in it. One issue I have with this route, is that I do want this to have some pretty good low end torque and unless I go with something like a compound turbo setup, I'm not sure of the best way to go about this other than multi speed transfer case and essentially using a lot of gearing. I have thought maybe on running 33s and maybe 4.56 gears, AX-15 and doubler t-case. Along with trying to push maybe 160 hp from the TDI, I would imagine I'd be able to drive around pretty comfortably. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand....</p><p></p><p>Well a buddy has the drivetrain of a mid-90s 1 ton Ford with the 7.3L diesel (I'm not sure if this is the powerstroke or international my dad has an international and it's a good truck). If I could even make this fit which I don't know the dimensions, I'll have to actually turn the Jeep into a 1 ton to handle all of this weight, but I'd get really nice torque in probably a 5,500 lb vehicle. At this point, I'd probably buy a 4 door YJ tub (or figure out how to make one) and just commit to the size of something like a Gladiator, but flat bed and 1 ton axles and suspension.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dieseljeep, post: 427744, member: 18592"] Ok. I've been kind of on the lookout for a VW Jetta or something with a TDI in it. One issue I have with this route, is that I do want this to have some pretty good low end torque and unless I go with something like a compound turbo setup, I'm not sure of the best way to go about this other than multi speed transfer case and essentially using a lot of gearing. I have thought maybe on running 33s and maybe 4.56 gears, AX-15 and doubler t-case. Along with trying to push maybe 160 hp from the TDI, I would imagine I'd be able to drive around pretty comfortably. On the other hand.... Well a buddy has the drivetrain of a mid-90s 1 ton Ford with the 7.3L diesel (I'm not sure if this is the powerstroke or international my dad has an international and it's a good truck). If I could even make this fit which I don't know the dimensions, I'll have to actually turn the Jeep into a 1 ton to handle all of this weight, but I'd get really nice torque in probably a 5,500 lb vehicle. At this point, I'd probably buy a 4 door YJ tub (or figure out how to make one) and just commit to the size of something like a Gladiator, but flat bed and 1 ton axles and suspension. [/QUOTE]
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