LJ Diesel Conversion

[SRRS]

Here's a list of some of the mods.

Mercedes 5 Cylinder Turbo Diesel
Mercedes Auto Transmission
Custom Aluminum Radiator
4:1 Rubicon Transfer Case
D44 Rubicon Axles
Modified Front and Rear Fab Four Bumpers
Front and Rear M 8000 Warn Winches
17" Rock Monster Double Bead Locks
35" Mud Claws
AEV HighLine Kit
TeraFlex 4" Long Arm Suspension
TeraFlex High Steer Kit
Custom Drive Shafts
1.25" DynaStar Body Mount
Great Tops Half Cab
Pioneer Double Din Nav Unit
Custom Dakota Digital Gauges
Wired HDH Control Panel
Front and Rear Rigid Lighting
Custom Spare Tire Holder

 

[TURNEROFFROAD]

Pretty slick, how is the power and acceleration?

 

[SRRS]

Pretty slick, how is the power and acceleration?

Acceleration is pretty good and it cruises 75 easily.

 

[ridered3]

That looks great! I'm curious to see how it does on the trails since the black smoke will get rid of the mosquitoes...

 

[j-mox]

What digital dash did you use?

I looked up the Dakota gauges but it didn't show an application for the TJ/LJ.

Looks good, all of it!

 

[SRRS]

What digital dash did you use?

I looked up the Dakota gauges but it didn't show an application for the TJ/LJ.

Looks good, all of it!

It's all Dakota Digital but its custom built. It also has some extras like psi gauge for OBA included.

 

[bluzuk80]

Im ready to see Danny cruisin around in this fuel saver. Said the big cummins was killin him! moneys tight ;D

 

[skipnrocks]

thats a cool idea. was it hard to get all the gauges to work properly? I want to do an 5.3 in my jk but don't want the hassle of trying to get everything to work like stock.

 

[SRRS]

thats a cool idea. was it hard to get all the gauges to work properly? I want to do an 5.3 in my jk but don't want the hassle of trying to get everything to work like stock.

I've done Hemi conversions in the JKs and everything works like stock. Doing a 5.3 will be much more difficult but give Hauk Designs a call about it. They've done plenty of LS conversions on JKs.

 

[skipnrocks]

I will have to do that. I have a supercharger in there now which does good in the power department and ok in the fuel dept but I hate the transmission. My rig only has 20k so if I can get a good chunk for the motor and tranny and supercharger I would like to ditch it for a 5.3 or 6.0. I dont need crazy power but 5.3 would put out simular power as my supercharged motor but at lower rpms. and gm transmissions are way better!


Sorry for thread jackin! I will be happy to delete this if you would like! I love your rig !

 

[SRRS]

I will have to do that. I have a supercharger in there now which does good in the power department and ok in the fuel dept but I hate the transmission. My rig only has 20k so if I can get a good chunk for the motor and tranny and supercharger I would like to ditch it for a 5.3 or 6.0. I dont need crazy power but 5.3 would put out simular power as my supercharged motor but at lower rpms. and gm transmissions are way better!


Sorry for thread jackin! I will be happy to delete this if you would like! I love your rig !

Which SuperCharger are you using? I'm a stocking dealer for the new Sprintex. I've got one on my JK with 40"s and its great. No problem on the hijack.

 

[skipnrocks]

I have a rip charger. It works real good too although I have nothing to compare it to. I also have headers and exhaust. The one thing that drives me nuts is at highway speeds or a little over the cruise control surges. Ripp says its a dodge thing, something about their torque management system and having pressure in the manifold? Its so much better than stock I cant complain, I got 20mpg last weekend on a trip to idaho and18 on the way back wich isnt too bad with having to go up and over the mountains.

 

[RogueFab]

That is cool! Any trail pics? I have seen a few of these conversions started, but this is the first one I have seen finished, nice work.