There are many mechanics that know how to work on these engines These engines are readily available used for a reasonable price Will pass emissions to 2011 (and maybe better) if we ever wanted to get a newer vehicle Many upgrades available to increase hp and tq Lighter than any other engine considered and lighter than 4.0l engine We decided on the VW 2.0L TDI (engine id CJAA) for a few reasons įactory torque rating is very close to factory 4.0l Ford Ranger torque rating The frame, brakes, front and rear end are about a 7, it will need bushings and shocks but we will not work on that until after the conversion is done. The interior is about an 8.5, better than our Ranger with 160k miles. The body is about a 7, some small dents and scratches and a little rust. We recently purchased a 2002 Ford Ranger FX4 with about 280k miles for $2000. Trying to find a good body with little rust. We searched through different makes and models The goal of this build will be high mpg with the same or more power than the Ranger currently has with the 4.0L gas engine. We want a small truck or SUV that is diesel, the 3.0L diesel Jeep was considered among some others but decided against. We own a 2012 F350 6.7L crew cab long bed DRW, a 2011 VW Jetta 2.0L TDI and a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L 4x4 automatic. We really like the efficiency of diesel engines and love the newer smooth and quiet diesels. My father and I have decided on a project for us to build together.
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