Diesel Jeep Swap Package!

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:27 pm

"Rumor has it that mopar performance is working on a diesel engine swap kit for 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wranglers. If it's true, we expect the details to be released at this year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Our guess is that the kit will be based on the 2.8L VM Motori four-cylinder diesel that was offered in the Jeep Liberty. If successful, the 2.8L crate engine may lead mopar to offer other diesel engines (did somebody say Cummins?) for larger vehicles in the future."

Diesel Power Magazine, pg 34

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:52 pm

dieselenthusiast wrote:

"Rumor has it that mopar performance is working on a diesel engine swap kit for 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wranglers. If it's true, we expect the details to be released at this year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Our guess is that the kit will be based on the 2.8L VM Motori four-cylinder diesel that was offered in the Jeep Liberty. If successful, the 2.8L crate engine may lead mopar to offer other diesel engines (did somebody say Cummins?) for larger vehicles in the future."

Diesel Power Magazine, pg 34

You can thank Burnsville Offroad in Burnsville MN for that,they have been doing CRD swaps into TJ's ,then again they will swap about any engine into your Jeep for the right amount of $$$,even a Viper V-10.Dan the owner is highly regarded in the offroad/SEMA community,very nice guy also I've talked to him before and he may be doing a engine swap in my KJ.

http://www.burnsvilleoffroad.com/Articles/05_11_08.aspx

(by the way his Viper TJ is rumered to be for sale)

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:02 pm

dieselenthusiast wrote:

"Rumor has it that mopar performance is working on a diesel engine swap kit for 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wranglers. If it's true, we expect the details to be released at this year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Our guess is that the kit will be based on the 2.8L VM Motori four-cylinder diesel that was offered in the Jeep Liberty. If successful, the 2.8L crate engine may lead mopar to offer other diesel engines (did somebody say Cummins?) for larger vehicles in the future."

Diesel Power Magazine, pg 34

Ugh, I am not pleased by this.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:13 pm

Quote:

Ugh, I am not pleased by this.

Why?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:35 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Quote:

Ugh, I am not pleased by this.

Why?

X2, this is EXCELLENT!

A dream come TRUE!

[img]http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/images/smilies/00000004[1].gif[/img]
I don't even drink, but this would call for a celebration and a couple rounds of rootbeer :lol:

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:40 pm

Heck, an early Tj just might be in my future then. You just can't have too many Jeeps! (doubt it will be legal in Cali though

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Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:42 pm

Sir Sam wrote:

dieselenthusiast wrote:

"Rumor has it that mopar performance is working on a diesel engine swap kit for 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wranglers. If it's true, we expect the details to be released at this year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Our guess is that the kit will be based on the 2.8L VM Motori four-cylinder diesel that was offered in the Jeep Liberty. If successful, the 2.8L crate engine may lead mopar to offer other diesel engines (did somebody say Cummins?) for larger vehicles in the future."

Diesel Power Magazine, pg 34

Ugh, I am not pleased by this.

If it were me, i would be happy because now the product support for you crd guys is going to become 1000x better

06LIB · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:43 pm

Definitley encouraging!

Pablo · **Joined:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:06 pm **Posts:** 1201

Glad to see Jeep doing this, also hear they are making an offroad SRT group that will sell Jeeps from the factory with Rubicon Express lifts.

These are all good moves here.

The new JK's have a VM motor ( I believe with a 545RFE) so its not like we were totally abandoned. They just need to get it stateside.

_UnLiMiTeD_ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:54 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

(by the way his Viper TJ is rumered to be for sale)

It is, i seen it a few months ago somewhere actually

06LIB · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:55 pm

definitley glad to hear that chrysler is investing more into jeep----SRT and diesel's are good ways to start

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:55 pm

So, a JEEP Wrangler 2.8L, VM Motori would be related (cousin) to the Liberty CRD, therefore the Wrangler diesel should still be considered a LOST member, and the L.O.S.T. Forum/Community/Family would be happy to take on this new addition! :wink:

Right Forum Administrators and Darby (founder of LOST)???

I fully believe in adoption. :idea:

Surely, we wouldn’t want to discriminate against our own kind? Right?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:02 pm

hey, they let the kk come and going all of the fun..so i say let the wranglers in

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:05 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Quote:

Ugh, I am not pleased by this.

Why?

I control the spice.

I have foreseen the future.

I cannot see any positives for me from this.

dieselenthusiast wrote:

tjkj2002 wrote:

Quote:

Ugh, I am not pleased by this.

Why?

X2, this is EXCELLENT!

A dream come TRUE!

[img]http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/images/smilies/00000004[1].gif[/img]
I don't even drink, but this would call for a celebration and a couple rounds of rootbeer :lol:

see above.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:59 pm

If I remember right the 2.8 CRD to TJ swap cost $24,000,but that included a new engine,new tranny(545RFE),and abunch of modified parts,oh and labor.I'm sure if Jeep comes out with the same set-up that Dan uses it'll be cheaper,maybe $10,000-$14,000 for a complete kit with a new engine,tranny,and the required parts,but then you got labor if you do not install yourself.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:24 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

If I remember right the 2.8 CRD to TJ swap cost $24,000,but that included a new engine,new tranny(545RFE),and abunch of modified parts,oh and labor.I'm sure if Jeep comes out with the same set-up that Dan uses it'll be cheaper,maybe $10,000-$14,000 for a complete kit with a new engine,tranny,and the required parts,but then you got labor if you do not install yourself.

Sounds like Rocklizardfabrications might need an extra bay for the Wrangler VM Motori swap!

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:25 pm

It might be the newer Panther 2.8L with Piezo injectors and aluminum block...either wy I think it is a step in the right direction toward more DIESEL KNOWLEDGE

durangotang · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:39 pm

Am I the only one who wants nothing more that a CRD Willy's?

Ahhhh.... life would be complete

dog_party · **Posted:** Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:46 pm

I just want a freakin' 6-speed JK CRD Unlimited Rubicon. The worst part is they MAKE THEM...and they SELL THEM....just not to me. Hrrumph!

I wouldn't complain about a CRD Willy's though.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:12 am

DarbyWalters wrote:

It might be the newer Panther 2.8L with Piezo injectors and aluminum block...either wy I think it is a step in the right direction toward more DIESEL KNOWLEDGE

You know, it does make you wonder how all this would work.

Now that GM has bought 50% of VM Motori and they have jointly developed the 2.9L,V-6 diesel for the overseas Cadillac, I wonder what this Mopar kit will be like? VM Motori is building a new plant in Italy with GM’s commitment for more diesel applications for Europe. So maybe Chrysler’s continued use of the Jeep Cherokee VM 2.8L isn’t the end for Chryslers involvement and relationship with VM Motori?

Any insight? :idea:

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