Mercedes Diesel Conversion

Ok. I have searched and read a lot on the 3.0 mercedes diesel conversion. I have a motor (needs rebuilt) from previous projects. The engine to transmission adapters are economical and I can fab up anything else I need. Everyone says I will need atleast 4.5"s of lift to clear the oil pan. My question is that with the lift and appropriate tires and gears will a 3.0 have the power to push me at highway speeds and under 4 lo needs? Or is their a better diesel engine option?

Which 3.0 Mercedes diesel? The one that was used in the previous grand cherokee would be a wonderful powerplant but I would be afraid of the electrical... An older MB 3.0...Guess it depends on many things...
I'd like to see someone put a Cummins B3.3T into an XJ myself...

My personally dream is a 1hd-t or 1hd-ft toyota diesel. They are more powerful and I have always admired the Toyota diesel. The OM617 diesel is the one I have

I don't know why people don't try to use some of the newer Jeep diesel options. The CRD's that came in the Liberty's and newer Grand Cherokee's.

Here's one for sale pretty cheap on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Jeep-G...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec468ec69&vxp=mtr

because then you need a transmission from a wrangler to get back to a NP231 and they are wiring nightmares

Ah, I have a 4.0 HO, And a 4.6 Stroker. I would kill for a 4BT Cummins. This being said by a man that owns a Powerstroke, and a 6.0 to boot. I love my 6.0. You just have to spend the money to bulletproof it. Kinda like a jeep.