[GearDrive]

I’m considering putting a mechanical diesel in my WJ, only because I have one, and my 4.7 is junk.

What do I have to do computer/electrical wise to make this happen?

 

[GearDrive]

Done

 

[Sandals]

Done

LOL, ok share please. I have 3 WJ's and haven't considered such, but am always open to different ideas.

 

[GearDrive]

https://m.facebook.com/groups/537519246291274?view=permalink&id=1552765628099959

 

[SHARPMACHINE]

What motor? Ease of swap? Special adapters needed? Did you retain the factory tranny? What tranny did it used to have?

 

[GearDrive]

What motor? Ease of swap? Special adapters needed? Did you retain the factory tranny? What tranny did it used to have?

6.2 GM, the most challenging swap I've done. I used a TH400 to NP231 adaptor and 1" spacer to retain the stock NP247 in the same location.

Had to remove the right upper control arm mount for the exhaust. I had a 4.5" long arm lift on that didn't use it.

No more sensors, electronics, codes, scanners.....

Lots of custom fab and wiring.

I have about $1500 in the swap. about the same price as a well worn used 4.7.

I already found a spare used 6.2 for $150.

It's not a daily driver, and I don't care about highway speeds or mileage.

 

[GearDrive]

All factory gauges work except tach.

 

[SHARPMACHINE]

Thanks for the info.. Nice work.

How is the power? I doubt you know mpg since you do not daily it?

 

[GearDrive]

Not as much power as the 4.7.
Compares to the 4.0.

 

[CSFJ]

How's it handle with all the extra weight in the nose?

 

[GearDrive]

Slightly worse.

 

[kmanxj5011]

Odd choice for engine but I dig the follow through and end product none the less!!

 

[SHARPMACHINE]

So @GearDrive , have you ever checked what kind of mpg you get out of this set up?

 

[GearDrive]

I have not. It doesn't see a lot of street use anymore. It would be interesting to find out someday.

I bought a 2017 GMC Canyon diesel to DD now that easily gets 30 mpg.

 

[greygoose]

I have not. It doesn't see a lot of street use anymore. It would be interesting to find out someday.

I bought a 2017 GMC Canyon diesel to DD now that easily gets 30 mpg.

How many miles do you have on it? Any issues to date? I am contemplating getting one for my wife.

 

[GearDrive]

33k. No real issues. DEF cap leaked.

 

[wave_crusher]

facebook link no worky

 

[GearDrive]

 

[not sure]

Love it. Love the 6.2. Great choice

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[SHARPMACHINE]

Is your fuel supply coming from the oem fuel pump through the oem fuel filter?