{"id":148696,"date":"2026-05-18T06:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=148696"},"modified":"2026-05-18T00:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T05:13:44","slug":"1990-gmc-k2500-with-a-volkswagen-1-9l-tdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=148696","title":{"rendered":"1990 GMC K2500 with a Volkswagen 1.9L TDI"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When this 1990 GMC K2500 4×4 came to TDI Swap Shop<\/a> with a blown 350 ci V8, there was only one choice. They swapped the small-block V8 for a 1.9 L VW TDI (ALH) turbodiesel inline-four. The diesel motor features 250 lb injectors, head studs, GTC1549 turbocharger with electronic actuator, and front-mounted intercooler. The conversion retained the factory fuel pump in the 34 gallon tank. Behind the motor is a TD Conversions adapter plate<\/a> which allows it to use the factory SM465 4-speed manual transmission and rear end. If you are interested in repowering your GMC truck with a VW 1.9 TDI, listen to what it takes in the videos below.<\/p>\n