How can a 1.9L replace a 4.0!? Step By Step TDI Swap

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How can a 1.9L replace a 4.0!? Step By Step TDI Swap - Part 1

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Introducing one of our latest builds: swapping a Volkswagen TDI into a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. But will that little baby 1.9 liter TDI be able to power such a clunky box of anti-aerodynamics? How much will it cost? Will you have to move the driveline forward? Let's find out!
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@digibath89 5 жыл бұрын

intro is dope and so is john, solid addition to bleepin! stoked for the following vids for the build.

@chopfather2730 5 жыл бұрын

Yup as soon as he came out in a suit.i was positive that was a dope baggie on the dash!

@matthewclausing3856 5 жыл бұрын

I have an 86 MJ with a very tired 2.5L. It was my daily driver for three years, but the engine is starting to have major issues. I am strongly considering a TDI swap. Thank you for all the info!

@LordLancifer 5 жыл бұрын

I can already tell Jon will do quality work with this build. It's nice to see someone taking pride in doing it right and building a nice vehicle. I still like the offroad beater type rigs, but there's something about a clean build that is simply refreshing.

@koycarley1787 5 жыл бұрын

Im so excited to see this new project! I have read a few things about the tdi swaps and I want to do it my self so bad! Im sure this series will help (not just me but a great number of other people!)

@christianvandusen1118 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome guy, Volkswagens and Jeeps have the best communities around them

@breezyridgeranch 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!!!! Been waiting for this series so I can pull the trigger. 🤘🏻

@alantownsend5468 5 жыл бұрын

Dropping weight off the D30 and extending range are my reasons for pursuing this swap myself (ALH into an MJ). Oh and also the cool turbodiesel sounds!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Alan Townsend whoosh! Choo-choo! 🚂

@Globbs 2 жыл бұрын

Did you follow through with this?

@alantownsend5468 2 жыл бұрын

Getting there! Project turned into a full blown restoration 🙄

@travisjalbert1542 2 жыл бұрын

@@alantownsend5468 hows it going now? Looking to do the same swap in my 89 mj

@ec6933 5 жыл бұрын

I've got a 95 Wrangler with a 2006 1.9 TDI and a stage 1 tune, bone stock: more power and gets 30+mpg. cotybuilt can almost use them to power the jku but needed the 2.0 for all the weight. They're pushing around 240hp.

@iandowns9097 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this series to unfold! I want to do a TDI swap in my 2000 TJ soooo bad but dont want to spend 20k for a company to do it.

@philipp4109 4 жыл бұрын

just started building my Toyota LJ70 , 1.9tdi from the 1999 Golf 3 . Mechanical pump, sent it in hungary for tuning ( modding the inside of the pump, modding the injectors aswell .they said i will get 280hp Everything for mounting the engine , even the adaptive plate for my gearbox will be made for me by someone i know. Im so hyped for when its done z

@talon0863 5 жыл бұрын

@8:00 LOL James made a hilarious face after his question. Good one kid!

@danielm4577 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2.5 TD VM engine in my 2000 XJ , big torque, Always after 300 000 KM. It was the stock diesel engine for Jeep and Chrysler in Europe. It's a fantastic engine with a low consuption, 10 l /100 KM.

@brycelaisure8314 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 Jetta tdi (ALH)with a bigger (slightly) vnt-17 turbo and the stage 4 Malone tune makes about 155hp and 270ish tq bigger nozzles and a few other things. Can’t wait to see it i a Jeep. I also have a 1997 jeep xj with a 5.5 in lift would be cool to see how it drives. Ps I get about 50 mpg lol

@Globbs 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get so much? All the info ive seen they're saying 28-32 which is obviously very attractive still. I had planned on doing basically what you did.

@jeeperscreepers78 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, here in the european market most of our Jeep are diesel powered, KJs and JKs got a 2.8 CRD engine made by VM motori, very torquey engines, good amount of power and reliability too. You may consider them for a diesel swap, they are ready to match Jeep transmission with no adapters then you can find them to the junkyard for cheap with all the wiring harness and its own ECM. As a Jeep anthusiast , I'll be happy to help you buy and ship you engine and parts for you, just let me know. Keep doing what you're doing guys, your videos are great.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

In European markets that may be a great option. Here in the US we only got them in the KJ with an automatic transmission and production numbers were quite limited. I have never seen one in a salvage yard. Some years back I came across an early body style XJ with the 2.5 VM Motori but the price (had front end damage and they wanted $2500) and parts cost/availability scared me away.

@FMJeeping 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt,. Just want to say I enjoy the channel tremendously. I've learned alot from your videos and even laughed a ton as well. I love the addition of Jeremy and Jon to the team. The editing in the 1.9 TDI swap video is frickin stellar! Keep up the great work!!!

@EvanMoon 5 жыл бұрын

The new intro is great, but the bowtie is better

@Chom112 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting, this could become popular in Europe or other regions where small diesel engines are very common.

@onefastcyclist 5 жыл бұрын

Jeep sold the XJ in Europe with a diesel option and yes, it was popular

@Chom112 5 жыл бұрын

Gary Button yeah but the VM 2,5 was a horrible little diesel very unreliable and only 110 horsepower or so. At least the VAG tdis are reliable and have more power

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Europe gets all the diesel things. That’s why we have to build them ourselves here!

@pressharder6920 5 жыл бұрын

Diesel vehicles are discouraged (higher road tax, etc) here in the Netherlands but you can get the engines cheap. It's likely the diesel engine will be phased out from cities and probably in general in the future. Interesting build though for the US. BTW, my xj has a petrol (not diesel) engine...

@onefastcyclist 5 жыл бұрын

@@Chom112 Perhaps you should tell this owner about that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9Wkn7Gl3NO3dpc.html

@figo2992 5 жыл бұрын

finally a "daily like" build this is gonna be awesome!

@jake-hy2zb 5 жыл бұрын

Love it. This is one of the best videos seen in a while. Knowledge with a keen sense of humor. Doesn't get any better. Pay attention to me.

@mrfixit____3651 5 жыл бұрын

This is the project I've been waiting for. Can't wait!

5 жыл бұрын

AWYEAH! Been thinking about this project since my 4.O dropped the oil pressure quite significantly!

@JoeGarofaloII 5 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest thing ever! I'm really excited to see the rest of the videos. Thank you guys so much!

@davidpippin3460 5 жыл бұрын

That badass D35 rear is all you need. 2.07 gears and open diff you are ready for the Rubicon! :)

@danhambrick6331 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry bud,that is a Chrysler 8.25 rear end.

@platinumwearer20 5 жыл бұрын

More energy and excitement in that opening than in all yalls videos put together.

@RyanWithAviators 5 жыл бұрын

I like the intro and I think you’re very entertaining Jon. Some humor like Matt, just a little different brand of humor. I look forward to watching this build.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Vincent thank you Ryan!

@wyliebuck 5 жыл бұрын

This has been my dream project for some time now. Can not wait to follow this build through to completion.

@Josephsvideoalbum 5 жыл бұрын

Diesel, my drug of choice! SMOKE SOME!

@JakeRawSon 5 жыл бұрын

So stoked for this! I'm trying to figure out what engine I want in my comanche build. TDI at the top of my list

@josephfarrell3123 5 жыл бұрын

PNW Born and Raised got a 1990 MJ doing this to started body work An prep using a 04 BEW code TDI motor for mine

@dirtyoregonboys1234 5 жыл бұрын

PNW Born and Raised ..Vortec 350 and turbo 400 is the route I went with my Manche. More power and cheaper overall

@onlyychevys 5 жыл бұрын

This is cool, I like the Mercedes swap better but this is awesome to! Looking forward to the next videos.

@trevordavis4728 5 жыл бұрын

onlychevys Williams vw is 1/2 the weight, gets better mpg, and makes the same power

@MrMrsregor 5 жыл бұрын

@@trevordavis4728 and typically cost way less

@habeth0205 5 жыл бұрын

I am currently halfway through swapping a VW 1.8t gas engine using this same conversion kit. Been lots of fun so far. Super excited to watch how this goes

@Globbs 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@LJ_Jeff 5 жыл бұрын

Super excited for this build. New intro is awesome. Looking forward to the rest of this build and John's videos. Would love to add a tdi jeep to my fleet. Just one of many great ideas in my head.

@mtndewman1022 5 жыл бұрын

i normally find these multi-part engine swap vids hard to tune in to but i can't wait for the rest of this series!

@CLGravy 5 жыл бұрын

DUDE!! That intro! Legit.

@littlemancaveontheprairie4753 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhh. ..outside the box thinking...loving it...

@hillbillyxjstyle161 5 жыл бұрын

Introd was outstanding can't wait to see the next video

@warrior9086 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2 door 98 with a factory 2,5 L - 115 HP engine, 5 speed stick shift, AC. I love the car for everyday driving. Pulls my horse trailer with two heavy mares through sand, the dirt and up the mountains and my Seadoo to the beach. Even rescued a Range Rover out of the mud. Runs an easy 160 km on the highway. Now I have 200.000 km. No mayor issues and still going strong.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

warrior90 wow that’s awesome!

@ChasWG 5 жыл бұрын

Very excited for this series and build! I have a long history with VWs. I never did own a TDi powered VW, but this build series could end that soon enough.

@TheMuddman74 5 жыл бұрын

Holy hell that TD adapter package is outrageously expensive for what you get. I understand how supply and demand works and that price should not even be feasible to anyone. Plus who would spend $5k total to put a TDI in when you can get a 4.0 with warranty for half that. Dude said a 4.0 is a Meh engine....meh my ass, the 4.0 is known as one of, if not the best, jeep engine ever made and possibly top 25 engines of all time. They are hard to kill and make plenty of power for XJs and you can easily get another 50-100hp with just bolt ons and a cam or have a Mustang killer if you stroke it. The 4.0 is regularly utilized in Baja style desert racing, and without a doubt the only engine being used in the JEEPSPEED racing series

@atf01234 5 жыл бұрын

Been following him on ig for a while now, sick wagoneer project and recently this xj, all in a tiny garage, great stuff.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

400 square feet buddy! Everything is in reach...literally :-)

@andrewthompsonuk1 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is a fantastic idea. In Europe we have lots of small diesels in big vans. I've driven a 2.0 van with an all up weight of over 3 tones. Still had no problem at all on steep hills. The only time you will miss the 4.0 is when overtaking with oncoming traffic. I suspect it could use half the fuel and may have better touque low down.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

The TDI has so much tuning potential though! The Jetta was quite snappy and I don't expect the XJ will be much of a slouch in comparison. I'm starting out stage 3 tuned, larger injectors, larger intercooler and 2.5" free flowing exhaust but I definitely plan to upgrade turbo and there's plenty of room for a compound setup in here if needed. Injection pump on mine is the 11mm from it being an automatic so I won't be running out of fuel unless I get to crazy high numbers. Best yet there's tons of strong clutch options for the AX15 so holding 200+ HP won't be a concern. At that point I'll be looking at a new rear for sure though!

@mastermoarman 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I'm working on a similar build with my 88 yj. I got the same adapter as you. You could kept the auto and used radesigns shifters. Would have to be a manual shift auto though.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

MasterMoparMan great info!

@cheapoldjeeps7318 5 жыл бұрын

I cannot wait to see the work that went into this swap!

@wyattoneable 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome engine choice. Let's see how it works out.

@wadehiatt928 5 жыл бұрын

I cant beleive i found this. I was just thinking the other day why spend all that money on a 4bt cummins when you can buy a tdi vdub for cheaper and damn near same power.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! 4BT definitely has more power potential, but if you're talking about swapping into an XJ like I am, the TDI makes way more sense. A 4BT easily weighs double what the TDI does. I know a lot of people put them in XJs and MJs but personally I wouldn't swap one into something that doesn't have a true frame. Sounds like you're on the right track - good luck with your build!

@SNAGEMNTAG3M 5 жыл бұрын

Ok haven't even started the actual video totally dig the intro I would have to say best one yet

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

snag em n tag em yep Matt killed it with that!

@gafrers 5 жыл бұрын

Kudos for the new intro. 10/10. Great new Member. Great new Build.

@timdavis551 5 жыл бұрын

Excited to follow this swap! 👍

@Opethjunky613 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty pumped for this one! Been researching this swap for a while!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned my friend and we'll do our best to lay it all out for you :-)

@chuckvan1568 5 жыл бұрын

I love the VW TDI. I had a 2006 Jetta with the 2.0 and it was a super little car. VW bought it back from me because of the emissions debacle and I upgraded to a BMW 3.0 twin turbo diesel, also a great car. I could envision a VW TDI in just about any vehicle, they are that good.

@ballsaglory 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! John is a great addition to the team!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ballsaglory, super honored to be a part of the crew!

@dironaa 5 жыл бұрын

Well done video. Looking forward to this series.

@experttrolltrollingdirty2062 5 жыл бұрын

The passat tdi engine would of been great i had one of them aswell if i knew id of put that in my xj, my uncle had a passat aswell n his had 160bhp standard mine was 140 standard

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

The Passat engines are great, not as easy to adapt all the accessories and such but definitely more base power available. In the next few years I'd love to take a CR 2.0 TDI and put it in a JKU as a family vehicle for us

@elsydeon666 5 жыл бұрын

And it still runs. That is why I love the 4.0. You just can't kill it.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

elsydeon666 I killed it tho. Revved it to 2500 RPM with that knock and made it a window block

@elisancere3578 5 жыл бұрын

Great job nice build ! What about R2.8 crate Cummins? Little more money but its plug and play.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Eli Sancere what makes it plug and play? It’s a LOT more money! Still need an adapter to put an AX15 behind that too ya know

@peanutbutterisfu 4 жыл бұрын

You could make a block off plate for the vacuum pump and run an electric vacuum pump. Many Chevy vehicles come factory with a electric vacuum pump so you can get one cheap at a junk valve

@jameshall4385 5 жыл бұрын

the professor is awesome the editing is top notch. you need suede elbow patches.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

James Hall shoulda good willed it. If the prof needs to be called upon again I’ll request a more specific wardrobe.

@battlebornbee 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite class by far! Well done professor 👍

@beboboymann3823 5 жыл бұрын

This is all very interesting and I have contemplated a diesel change in my '01 TJ with 4.0 that now has the dreaded 4.0 deep ticking. But my heart yearns for nothing else but a Detroit Diesel 2-stroke. They are out there and I have heard them on you tube screaming thru mud bogs and I want one. American iron all the way thru....Detroit Diesel for me.

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

It would be awesome to have an old heavy duty truck with a Detroit for tooling around, but they are insanely heavy and very low power for their size and weight. I'd put one in something borderline rat rod for sure, but as a daily I can't imagine you could make something anywhere near practical.

@thejunkshop5022 5 жыл бұрын

theres no patches in his elbows this professor is bogus lol awesome build

@DrHavok1 5 жыл бұрын

@Carolus Magnus lmao

@stevectl1 5 жыл бұрын

Something is different... I like it another deisel guy

@CojakSilverBack 5 жыл бұрын

Not something I think I will ever do but will be fun to watch

@1598hi 5 жыл бұрын

Ya that engine he put in is trash. I enjoyed the video though

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Why is the engine trash? Bashing something without sharing any other information is unhelpful :-/

@1598hi 5 жыл бұрын

@@DRTJon I wasnt bashing. Still enjoyed the video and appreciated the skill it took to do the swap. But yes they are very bad engines. I have had numerous in the family and they all came home on flat beds once a week and I'm talking when they were new. I mean its Volkswagen. At what point were they good?

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

@@1598hi Are you sure it was the 1.9 ALH? I'm connected with thousands of people running this engine in all kinds of applications and literally no one is complaining of them being garbage. I've put 30k trouble free miles on this exact engine and I have literally never seen a MK4 TDI broken down on the side of the road. Given proper maintenance these engines are know to hit 350k miles with no overhaul.

@kurikuri4sherm 5 жыл бұрын

Love the intro, glad to see some more XJ builds! Dont think i didnt notice that sexy grand wagoneer hangin out on the side of the frame!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

kurikuri4sherm nice! Yes that’s another one of my builds to be revealed at a later time 😎

@orygunchainsawmassacre6761 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is rad.

@pacemetalfab 3 жыл бұрын

Try a white board in place of cardboard next time. Very informative. Thanks.

@TexasRedneck 5 жыл бұрын

I’m liking this new fellow

@ebalmes 5 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a sweet intro

@6.6shadow 3 жыл бұрын

that jeep is very clean, i have a yellow xj like that but its more of a trail beater. might swap a 12valve

@pizzapale 5 жыл бұрын

Any mods done to the oil pan? Now that the engine in mounted front to back instead of side to side is there any issue with oil starvation during acceleration

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Nick no mods to the oil pan. Though you need a lift to clear it. I’ll talk a lot more about this in future episodes. I decided to run a steel pan and I’ll also talk about that. The oil pickup tube actually is S shaped and curves towards the back of the engine. I will consider building a deeper sump and longer pickup but for now the stock setup doesn’t scare me at all.

@garyhowe88 5 жыл бұрын

1.9 engine was available in passat/a4 etc mounted north to south, so could use that setup

@xanderlander8989 5 жыл бұрын

Nah, the VW doesn't starve going around corners, I don't think the Jeep will have any starvation issues.... until it rolls....

@gdazey1 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 4runner and I want to do the same thing. Keep up the work.

@PureCountryof91 5 жыл бұрын

If you could get a hold of a toyota diesel itd likely bolt right up..

@christianb5110 5 жыл бұрын

John fits right in, I'm pretty sure him and Matt are brothers.

@Jon-ko3vv 4 жыл бұрын

Idk rather have a ls but it's still cool

@LogicBob 5 жыл бұрын

Love that intro man!

@kristopherhasenbuhler5393 4 жыл бұрын

that boy reminds me of my son! teach him the things you know wile hes young!

@manofthecroc 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the next episode! I want a diesel MJ so bad!

@maxst2 5 жыл бұрын

1) new intro is sick af 2) this is amazing and cant wait to see it 3) need to figure out the finer details for a tdi to WJ for myself (yeah big daddy gonna roll coal!) :P

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

That will be sick! WJ might be a good candidate for one of the newer TDIs too, but any way you go, TD Conversions has you covered with the adapter it's a beautiful piece. Personally I am a manual guy all the way so an AX15 or NSG370 would be my only choices, but I'd understand wanting to keep the Grand living up to it's name so AW4 would probably be a good choice for that build as well.

@jeremy8715 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna do this to my TJ.

@jeremy8715 5 жыл бұрын

@Carolus Magnus Why not?

@301steady 5 жыл бұрын

Love the concept. Not excited with the engine choice. I've been looking at the Jeep 3.0 Diesel.

@BriannaBickel Ай бұрын

Did you ever figure out how to get the AC system installed and plumbed in?

@Gantzz321 5 жыл бұрын

this is a build I cannot wait to see

@fishsticksmlg 5 жыл бұрын

Had a mercedes om617 in a jeep, was perfect for crawling but sucked as a daily. For the cost of a tdi swap I decided to go with a built 4bt, so thats where im headed :D. I do look forward to seeing your swap!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

What's the 4BT in? I am also building a Grand Wagoneer with a 4BD1T Isuzu 3.9L, 1 tons and 37s but that project hit the back burner when I got the urge to do this TDI XJ. I always felt the 4BT and similar were a little heavy for the un XJ personally but I've seen plenty of builds with them lately and they're definitely awesome.

@stevectl1 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty soon Mat is gonna just gonna sit back and wheel, while he plays Ted Turner of jeepin videos lol. I love it more content yes please

@bleepinjeep 5 жыл бұрын

Nahh, I'm still here making videos... just nobody is watching them 🤣

@gordonmaxey352 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you professor looking forward to the second class

@martingarland7286 5 жыл бұрын

That new intro is 🔥🔥

@jeremy8715 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@ryanmachart9388 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet, I’ve been trying to come up with a way to do this to my s10 haha

@michaelchristopher1972 5 жыл бұрын

This is gonna be awesome

@randomritchie 3 ай бұрын

My buddy's aren't too good and my beers are, dang it!

@MrDudeCZ 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you John. I'll be watching you for sure as this is looking rather sweet. Nate actually brought that tdi thought up with his TJ and since then I've been contemplating how to do mine, even tho I already have a diesel in my xj...but not the good VW TDI but the "weird" VM 2.5l tdi. Anyway, just before christmas I got my hands on a bmw m57d30tue2 with factory modified ecu and some 220hp for a good buck so I thought why not give that a try. Fuel eco is still very good, sitting at about 23mpg. So far I'm in the stage of testing it and getting some bits and pieces together but hoping to start dropping it in during summer. I think it might be quite interesting if I do it right. Anyways, cheers to you!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

Martin Vojta sounds awesome, build it!!

@channghiem5012 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this!

@timothywalker9398 5 жыл бұрын

is there a reason you didnt look into the coty built kits for the xj? im leaning that way because its so simple. You might check them out. You can purchase a control module that goes from the vw to the xj cluster. Plug and play. Everything works

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

I did look at them. Their kit costs almost as much as I have spent on this entire build so far, they only work with the PD engines and I already had the ALH, and I called and emailed them when in the planning stages and did not get any response. TBH I kinda assumed they were out of business

@86bigred 5 жыл бұрын

Following this build. Wanting to do this myself

@cameronwebb3959 5 жыл бұрын

cant wait to see part 2 !!!

@Trueno1600 5 жыл бұрын

Not to get ahead of the build, but what diff gear ratios should be considered for that TDI's powerband?

@bleepinjeep 5 жыл бұрын

Jon should be set up to answer these questions soon!

@DRTJon 5 жыл бұрын

As with any build, the answer to this question relies on 3 variables: transmission choice, tire size, and powerband of the engine/where in the RPM range is it most efficient. The ALH is most efficient around 2200-2600 RPM. In my Jetta with the automatic I was turning around 2500 RPM at 70. I’d like that number to be a little lower in the XJ, but not a lot, so that it isn’t lugging hard to keep such an anti-aerodynamic vehicle cutting through the wind. The 45 lb flywheel should help a little here as well. Keep in mind that for a direct injection engine these are still quite happy to whizz along at 3000+ RPM all day, but that’s not where they’ll be the most efficient. Of course until put into practice, much of this is theory, but that’s the gist of it 😎

@derJackistweg 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting series, especially as vw tdi are the typical engine in vw here, still. But it is partly missing some steps, and therefore hard to follow: 1500 for 2 pieces of steel and a starter and non welded engine mounts, isn't really a good deal. a starter for a tdi is a 80 bug item. if these mounts can be orientated in 3 ways they can just send 3 of them. - Why do you need to change the drive shaft, when you use the same tranny? - engine moves forward 2" but to which corolation? engine mounts are the same spot, as you said. so trans had to move forward or not? - why the new trans cross member?