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Enough of us have our fingers crossed, that's for sure. I've always thought the 3.0 was a bit too big / to much torque for the Wrangler - especially the 2 door - but I'll take it. Seeings they're already using it in the GC and 1500, it makes perfect sense to keep using the same thing for...

The VW TDI swaps are different, because you can swap in a street legal engine from a vehicle newer than what it's going into. It will be required to pass all the emissions tests the orginal VW had to, but that won't be a problem because you're running the original VW ECU and emissions stuff. As...

Awesome work Yetters. 33mpg in a TJ is like my wildest dream come true! I emailed COTY yesterday about the 2.0 in the JK and just got this reply for anyone that's interested: The development JK that we brought to the SEMA show in Las Vegas last November produced a healthy 220 HP and 390 TQ...

Awesome, thanks. I've never actually seen anyone go through with that conversion, can't wait to see the result! If I still had my TJ (or even a 2 door JK) that would be high on my list of engine choices. -Dan

What engine are you going with? -Dan

I'll absolutely take it if those guys fall through. I can transfer the money right now... -Dan

It's true - they were a prototype from AEV, but they never actually made them. People have repeatedly asked Dave H (owner of AEV) why not, and I've never seen a straight reply. If I was going the roof rack / RTT option, I'd likely buy AEV's "builders corners" and modify them into the above. I...

Very cool. Have you thought about modifying the roll bar at the back to get it out of the way? I'm going to turn mine into a perfect square box, so it's in the very "corners" of the hard top. Also, there will never be anyone in the back while driving (no back seat) so even if it's a fraction...

Ouch, now you're just rubbing in how much we all want one of these! Haha, I like it!!! -Dan

I feel the exact same, but remember, "earning" the time off and journey is part of enjoying the whole package. I've really enjoyed the last ~4 years sitting behind a desk saving every penny I possibly could, though it's going to be mightly sweet to move forward and hit the road again in a few...

They pop up on ebay and craigslist from time to time. Keep your eyes on the AEV for sale forum.. i.e. http://forum.aev-conversions.com/showthread.php?t=9411 -Dan

Yep, they are right now, though in 2017 with the new Tier 3 regulation they're going to be exceedingly similar, and in 2019 even closer. -Dan

I take it you've never been to Europe? There is absolutely no chance of that happening - a massive majority of vehicles in Europe are diesel because of the economy. Right now in London gas is $6.29USD/US Gallon - you bet that extra 30% of mileage pays off with diesel. -Dan

Europe is about to. -Dan

That's an interesting stand for them to take, considering they sell diesels in literally every single other market on the planet. -Dan

Yep, absolutely. I was oversimplifying when I said FWD vs RWD because almost all FWD are front engine, E-W engine, and almost all RWD are front engine, N-S engine. Obviously there are some vehicles that don't fit that mold, and then it's basically "Is the drive coming out of the engine already...

Out of curiocity, what example still has the 90 deg change? A 4x4 only driving the front axle? Also, I'm a bit confused, if a RWD vehicle has a transverse engine.. I'm assuming you mean rear-engined? (In which case, yes, the Physics says you'll be better off like a FWD because the power doesn't...

Actually, it does. Due to the rear diff in a RWD vehicle having to re-direct the power at 90 degrees, a RWD car will always have more drivetrain loss than an FWD car that doesn't have that 90 deg "bend" in the power. Physics says there is nothing you can do about it. "90 degree" diffs are just...

I'm pretty sure that Expedition is indefinitely on hold / cancelled. -Dan

Do you get any scrubbing at full lock with the 285's? -Dan