duramax or cummins
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Got a 4BT on the West coast I haven't read your entire post yet, but a 4BT is a very simple swap and very popular with all the rock crawler guys. A scock engine will give an easy 350lbs of torque. I just happen to have a low hour 4BT set up for a Chevy bolt pattern. I was putting it in my 55 Chevy Cameo PU, a light 2 wheel drive conversion will pull 30-35 mpg, easy. My wife said she'll never drive in it if it smells like diesel. After 3 TDI Jettas and a Cummins powered Dodge, I realize it can't be done. There is no way I can seal up the cab on a 55, so out it comes and in goes a 5.3. The engine comes off of a 900hr back-up generator for a ranch. It runs exelent and is barely broken in. I set it up with a Chevy adapter, manual trans flywheel, 12 inch chevy clutch, 26 spline disk. I have a new truck style oil pan and pick-up. The real trick is to find a virgin engine without any repairs with non-Cummins parts. This engine has never even been washed down. I have $3,000 into the engine. If you don't want the Chevy stuff, I will take off $500. 6BT Dodge/Cummins 12 valve stuff bolts right on, so if you don't mind a 47RE auto trans its an easy, bolt on conversion. A NV4500 Dodge is another good choice if you want to go a Dodge manual trans. You can email me at zeke5551@comcast.net or 559-9077240 I live by Fresno, CA
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My previous truck was an F250 with the 7.3L. I liked the truck til I had too many problems to deal with... So I bought a Dodge with a Cummins. Minus the little problem of it being in a dodge, it's an awesome truck. My fuel economy is far superior to the F250.
I see cummins with tranny posted on craigslist quite often. And if you don't want the strong diesel smell you can always use a catalytic converter. Those can be found on craigslist from time to time.
I see cummins with tranny posted on craigslist quite often. And if you don't want the strong diesel smell you can always use a catalytic converter. Those can be found on craigslist from time to time.
94 to 98 12v are by far the easiest to swap and make good power and good fuel economy. the 4bt is harder to find and normally a little bit more money. i would stay away from the common rail swap if you want easy because you need the computer and a harness to make them work. btw 6bt would easy fit in a gruman if thats what your doing 4bt was a option in some of them. cost wise there are a lot of factorys including buying a complete donor but if you find a complete 12v and tranny it will prolly be the cheapest route as a 12v only needs a couple wires hooked up to run.
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