Most Powerful TDI in America. Episode 2? Kind Of...

Let's build a Wild TDI!
This is now a combination of the high horsepower TDI series and a continuation of my TDI swapped Jeep TJ project. How much horsepower is the most powerful 4 cylinder TDI in North America? Good question. I've asked in a bunch of TDI performance Facebook groups for someone in North America to show a dyno sheet of their 4cyl TDI making at least 300 hp. As of the making of this video I have had zero folks post one. Everyone seems to know somebody that makes 300 hp but so far no one has any proof lol. If you have a rig making these numbers in North America then email me!
I know there are 400-500 hp TDIs in other parts of the world but I have yet to see anything close to that demonstrated here in the US.
If I can get to 300-350 I think this might be the only proven TDI build in North America to make this kind of power but we will see. If I can get enough fuel we will see how much more power I can get but as of right now I think 300 crank is very realistic.
Honestly, at the end of the day making the most power is never something I have been interested in. But I want to make a fun series with some big goals and hopefully gain the interest of other folks in this community to build Frankenstein projects as well.
Thank you to Silversport Transmission, Whitbread Performance, ID parts, Centerforce clutch and Holley Performance for helping to make this series possible.

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[mattconroy]

Dude don’t ever say that your son would be a distraction. It’s awesome to see the new generations is the shops. Great job keep up the good work.

[FlawedOffroad]

As a dad of two 13 year olds, an 11 and a 10 year old I love seeing you bring your boy out. A few of my flock have taken an interest here and there and its worth it to slow down and show them the way.

[cloakdaggercustoms]

That's awesome that you have your son in the shop. It's very mich the opposite of distracting. More like amusing.

[jeffmyers]

Total respect Nate, I was your son’s age when I started working on engines with my dad. If someone is distracted by a child then they may not be a parent. Great job with the family

[kenstevens]

Nate, great to see a Dad investing in his son. As someone who got to spend a lot of time with his Dad and Grandfather working on mechanical stuff, I promise that time and experience is priceless. My daily is a Jetta TDI, so I am excited to see where this build goes, keep up the good work.

[cotepierre]

My 14 years old daughter is following the track of her older brothers. This summer, she began to go under the Jeep and learn about maintenance and mechanical stuff! She like that a lot!

[PeakDecline]

Nate, your channel combines all my favorite elements. Adventure, fabrication, mechanics, and most importantly family. It's great seeing your son work with you in the shop.

[mattkaydus]

Love you having your son out in the shop! As a dad of an almost 4 year old I'm reigniting my off roading hobby as something to share with him so this totally appeals to me. My boy loves helping work 🤣 n stuff and really loves the light off roading he's done with me. Keep up the awesome videos and above all else do you.

[jtdehaanjr]

Hey Nate, glad to see you teaching your son! Love that you include him in the video, he's not a distraction at all! Gotta remember, these little guys are our future, it's awesome to see you teaching him right! Also, I'm super excited about this build and where the TJ is heading! I was thinking the high power diesel was slated for the Gladiator? What's your plans with it now?

[markcargile]

Get him out there loving working on the rigs with dad, he’ll ALWAYS be out there loving working on the rigs with dad! Good job Pops.

[jjansen]

So cool you get your son in the garage. My son was always complaining when I asked him to come help and now he loves it. Wish more parents would do this. 👍

[johnyhawgleg]

As a Father myself, I agree with Matt Conroy. Kids aren’t a distraction. We need to pass on our information to the next generation of enthusiasts. I say enthusiasts, because no matter what your hobby or profession we need to get the younger generation into it and know about it, for it to carry on in the future.
Thank you Nate for all your great content. Keep showing and teaching that little man everything you know. Also if your daughter is interested in it do the same with her. My girls want to go and do everything that I do. They are a little young yet for the hunting stuff, but they have been off-roading since before they were born. Six months after they were born they started riding with my wife and I on the trails and the dunes.

[johnhancock]

Love seeing the little ones involved. I heard a few years ago, " take your kids hunting and you won't have to hunt for your kids ", I think this can apply to almost anything that you are doing. Great job Dad

[ChrisJohnson-yvzh]

My son used to watch me work on my rigs and even his first car. I finally realized that I wasn't doing him any favors by fixing his stuff. I backed off, but am always available for questions and showing him some tips and tricks. He swapped his rear end in his samurai last year, and now he does his own work. I was surprised how knowledgeable he was after I took a step back.
Having kids watch and just generally be involved in repairs not only helps us bond, but their brains soak up information like a sponge. Start them young and watch in amazement at what you have created.

[brentbondura]

As a father myself. I find the inclusion of your son AWESOME! I try to include mine in as much as I can. He's a fast learner and super fun to be around. These are the times that matter most to them and memories they will have forever.

[Diesel_burner]

Love seeing your son with you, my old man always had me in the shop and I helped him rebuild his Chev when I was 4. Probably the reason why I am as involved with automotive stuff today. I tdi swapped my 4runner just to prove to him that I picked some stuff up when I was younger

[matthewboggs]

Don’t ever apologize for being on a budget, we all have a budget to work with. It’s great to learn what can be done on a real world budget.
Your real world approach is why we subscribe to this channel, and that’s what we appreciate about your content.
I am not a VW guy but I like unique, so I’m excited for a Frankenstein motor.

[chrismccotter]

Love adding in the next gen of gear heads to the addiction. You're doing that dad thing just right. Keep it up. He'll remember these times with you for years to come.

[ericb]

as someone who loves jeeps( I used to have an 81 CJ-7) and who was huge in the early TDI game(I have an '06 Golf TDI) and have personally worked with Matt Whitbread on a fab build for TDIs. I can tell you he is an absolute magician with the TDI engine. I have driven in one of his early twin turbo tdi builds in an old 96 passat wagon, that thing scared the bejeezus out of me it was soo strong. you have the best parts with the best fabricator out there. you have done your research and i applaud your for your great research. love this build as the TDI engine it a powerhouse.

[stephencbrinson]

I agree with all the support for having your son in the shop with you. I would only add, never let being effecient stop you from working with your kids. It might take five times longer but it will be 1000 times more rewarding. The time spent now will come back around when they are older. Plus you will never look back and think man I wish I had done more builds but my son slowed me down. You only have 18 years until they are on their own spend every minute with them.