{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Are Diesel Swaps Worth it in 2026?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/are-diesel-swaps-worth-it-in-2026","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIESE8289005643.mp3?updated=1776199974","description":"Diesel swaps are becoming more popular and it can be overwhelming with all the choices. Diesel Conversion Specialists joins the show to give \ntips for swapping a diesel and making it as seamless as possible. From \nCummins and Powerstroke swaps, to TDI’s and more, this episode covers \nthe swap questions you have!\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":3.3,"type":"company","title":"DFC diesel","url":"/glossary/dfc-diesel","quote":"Welcome to the diesel podcast presented by DFC diesel. 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If that sensor signal goes bad, the engine computer may not know how much power you’re asking for, and the truck can lose power or get stuck in a safe mode."}},{"startTime":614.4,"endTime":748.4,"type":"concept","title":"diesel swaps","url":"/glossary/diesel-swaps","quote":"It's like we have this cool truck and now we're sitting on the side of the road... conversions where like with some of them... nobody else has done this...","canonicalId":"concept:diesel-swaps","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A diesel swap is when someone replaces a vehicle’s original powertrain with a diesel engine and associated components. It’s a major integration project because the engine, fuel system, wiring, cooling, and drivetrain parts all have to work together.","simplifiedExplanation":"A diesel swap means taking a gas (or different) engine out of a vehicle and putting a diesel engine in its place. 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It’s designed to match the engine’s sensors and connections so you don’t have to wire everything from scratch."}},{"startTime":1148.0,"endTime":1160.0,"type":"term","title":"adapter plates","url":"/glossary/adapter-plates","quote":"With adapter plates, yeah, that's the next thing. Do you want an automatic? Do you want a manual transmission?","canonicalId":"term:adapter-plates","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Adapter plates are custom or purpose-built parts that allow an engine and transmission to physically and mechanically mate when swapping powertrains. They’re often required to align bolt patterns, starter location, and clutch/flywheel geometry.","simplifiedExplanation":"Adapter plates are the brackets that make two parts fit together in a swap. 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People talk about it in swaps because it’s usually less electronics than newer systems, but it still needs to be in good shape."}},{"startTime":1407.9,"endTime":1436.3,"type":"concept","title":"education","url":"/glossary/education","quote":"So that's really, it's really cool and I think special in the diesel industry is the education...","canonicalId":"concept:education","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker emphasizes education as a core part of the diesel-swap experience—learning how the systems work and how to troubleshoot them. This matters because diesel swaps involve many interdependent systems, so understanding the “why” helps owners avoid problems later.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the best part of doing a diesel swap isn’t just the finished truck—it’s learning how it all works. That knowledge helps you handle issues if anything comes up."}},{"startTime":1492.7,"endTime":1498.4,"type":"term","title":"plasma tables","url":"/glossary/plasma-tables","quote":"Well, you know, they got their fabricators, their builders, they have, \n[1492.7s]  they have plasma tables they have access to. And the next thing you know, their trucks, their trucks","canonicalId":"term:plasma-tables","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Plasma tables are CNC cutting systems that use a plasma arc to cut metal sheets and plate. In fabrication shops, they’re used to quickly produce accurate brackets, mounts, and other custom parts for builds and conversions.","simplifiedExplanation":"A plasma table is a machine that cuts metal with a super-hot electrical arc. Fabricators use it to make custom metal parts quickly and accurately."}},{"startTime":1578.0,"endTime":1583.2,"type":"term","title":"rebuild an engine","url":"/glossary/rebuild-an-engine","quote":"It's so it's so rewarding. It's \n[1578.0s]  hard to describe like that that feeling, you know, when you if you rebuild an engine and you and \n[1583.2s]  you're and you're turning that key for the first time, why you're you're listening,","canonicalId":"term:rebuild-an-engine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rebuilding an engine means disassembling it and replacing worn components (like bearings, seals, and sometimes pistons/rings) to restore proper clearances and compression. 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With swaps, having warranty coverage can reduce the risk if the engine isn’t right."}},{"startTime":1954.6,"endTime":1961.1,"type":"company","title":"fast fuel systems","url":"/glossary/fast-fuel-systems","quote":"That's why fast fuel systems remove air and vapor up to 99% of water and filters debris down the two microns.","canonicalId":"company:fast-fuel-systems","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fast Fuel Systems is a brand/company that makes fuel filtration and water-removal upgrades aimed at improving diesel fuel quality. Their systems are described as removing air/vapor and filtering very fine debris to protect the fuel system.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fast Fuel Systems makes add-on fuel filters/water removers for diesel trucks. The goal is to keep the fuel cleaner so the engine’s fuel system doesn’t get damaged."}},{"startTime":2023.1,"endTime":2032.1,"type":"concept","title":"do it in stages","url":"/glossary/do-it-in-stages","quote":"So with a like the kit builders, it's something where somebody can do it in stages, like you'd mentioned, sometimes it's father, son, father, daughter, they're doing it in stages, they can see, okay, this is everything I'm going to need, but this is where I'm going to start,","canonicalId":"concept:do-it-in-stages","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Doing a swap “in stages” means completing the conversion gradually—often starting with the core mechanical fitment and drivability, then adding wiring, cooling, and performance upgrades later. This approach can spread cost and allow troubleshooting as you go.","simplifiedExplanation":"Doing it in stages means you don’t finish the whole swap at once. You can start with the basics, get it running, and then add the rest later."}},{"startTime":2157.9,"endTime":2163.5,"type":"concept","title":"thousands of dollars sucked into a truck that still isn't operational","url":"/glossary/thousands-of-dollars-sucked-into-a-truck-that-still-isn-t-operational","quote":"...next thing you know, they're, they're, they're thousands of dollars sucked into a truck that still isn't operational.","canonicalId":"concept:thousands-of-dollars-sucked-into-a-truck-that-still-isn-t-operational","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This highlights the financial risk of a swap that doesn’t reach “operational” status—meaning it can’t reliably start, drive, and function as intended. In swap projects, costs can balloon due to rework, extended labor time, and parts changes.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the nightmare scenario: you spend a lot of money and the truck still won’t work. Swap projects can cost more than expected when things don’t get sorted out the first time."}},{"startTime":2179.0,"endTime":2194.3,"type":"concept","title":"reputable shops","url":"/glossary/reputable-shops","quote":"It's something we try to, over the years, we've tried to develop like a list of reputable shops. So when a customer calls us, like it's like, well, no, we're not, we're not taking on a build...","canonicalId":"concept:reputable-shops","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Reputable shops are important because diesel swaps require coordinated expertise across fabrication, drivetrain integration, and systems troubleshooting. A good shop will set realistic expectations, manage the scope, and test the finished build thoroughly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A reputable shop matters because a diesel swap is complicated. 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In a swap, its location can become a clearance problem, so builders may change brackets or pumps."}},{"startTime":2656.6,"endTime":2668.76,"type":"term","title":"wiring","url":"/glossary/wiring","quote":"There's always, always wiring. We're always, we're always coming up with something in wiring. That seems to be a never, never ending area for, for diesel conversion specialists.","canonicalId":"term:wiring","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Wiring” in diesel conversions usually refers to integrating the engine’s electrical systems with the donor/recipient vehicle—power, grounds, sensors, and communication. It’s often one of the hardest parts of a conversion because small differences in harnesses and modules can cause drivability or reliability issues.","simplifiedExplanation":"In these swaps, wiring is the electrical work that makes the engine talk to the truck. It’s a big job because there are lots of sensors and connections that have to match up correctly."}},{"startTime":2904.8,"endTime":2915.9,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Jetta","url":"/cars/volkswagen/jetta","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/2022_Volkswagen_Jetta_VII_1X7A0154.jpg","quote":"I put, I put a TDI in a 97 Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission. And it was from a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, [2909.8s] that, that, that application.","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:jetta","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker says the TDI came from a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. That matters because the donor vehicle determines what engine hardware, wiring, and control components you’re starting with for a swap.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the diesel engine they used originally came out of a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. 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So I love that you guys put that into a kit to be able to tell me exactly what I need so I can build that vehicle I have.","canonicalId":"concept:kit","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “kit” here implies a packaged diesel conversion solution that bundles the parts needed for a specific swap. Kits are meant to reduce uncertainty by telling you what components you need and how they fit together.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “kit” is a pre-planned bundle of parts for the swap. Instead of guessing what you need, the kit helps you get the right pieces so the conversion is more straightforward."}},{"startTime":3208.5,"endTime":3213.8,"type":"company","title":"Patreon","url":"/glossary/patreon","quote":"I also want to give a shout out to some of our Patreon supporters, Robert, John, TSW, Diesel, all of our other Patreon supporters...","canonicalId":"company:patreon","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Patreon is a membership platform where listeners can support creators with recurring payments. The episode thanks Patreon supporters, indicating the show’s funding and community involvement.","simplifiedExplanation":"Patreon is a website where fans can financially support a creator on an ongoing basis. 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