I decided to start a thread devoted to this trans for a couple reasons. First off, there is a LOT, and I mean a LOT of misinformation out there. Second, there is little useful info for some basic specifications on these transmissions. Finally, a lot of guys think they are too complicated or too...

So the time has come to take the next big step with my Land Rover project, out with the little 4L V8 w/slushbox & in with a 4BT w/NV4500. Been a lurker here for a long time & it's been forever since I posted much of anything on any forum, so between here & the Overland Bound forums (& I'll...

Over the years I've built up some calculation spreadsheets to predict engine power and torque from air consumption, boost and efficiency (BSFC). I've had other spreadsheets to predict engine airflow from boost, volumetric efficiency and intercooling. I had a burst of productivity last night...

Here's the DeScrambler Here is a brief overview of what I'm doing. Diesel Powered Jeep Scrambler, built from scratch. How's that for brief? I could never have found what I wanted in the real world because nobody makes a diesel powered Jeep, it doesn't exist, so I felt I must build it. It's...

Ok, so there seems to be a ton of misinformation out there regarding the TDI motors and swapping them. I'm here to set this straight! I own a TDI specialty shop and have been working/modifying/swapping them for 7 years now. I've been there and done that with just about every avenue regarding...