Most of us are old enough to remember the '80s. Those of us who aren't still remember the '80s diesel cars going 40 in the fast lane, belching smoke, and clattering like mad in the 90s and beyond.

Diesel enthusiasts’ interest in engine swaps is at an all-time high, spurred on by owners’ love of their aging vehicles and disenchantment with the performance of their factory-installed powerplants ...