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Have you considered a Cummins engine swap?

Poll: Vote! Cummins swap database (Please post build links)

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#1 ·
This has become a more mainstream modification. Likely if you haven't done it, you have considered it.

With that said, I would like to get everybody who has done a SWAP to chime in. Just post a simple link of your build up. 4BT/6BT/ISB it doesn't matter. If it has a cummins engine in it now, (that was not original) I'd like to see a link. Yes, this does exclude factory trucks. This does not exclude "brand x" though. If you have/had a gm/ford/toyota/boat/tractor or anything else, the info may still be of use.

I don't want this thread to develop into a Q&A session, compliments, or even have a lot of sidebar convo, just trying to tie all of the swap links in one place.

We can discuss specifics separately. ;D

BenDiesel said:
you need to add another option to your poll:working on swap now lol
joe s said:
I allow the poster to make their own decision whether that counts as "I am waiting for sufficient funds/time" or "Been there done that"

For example, if you are working on pulling the [original] engine out...you are likely still in the wishing stage "waiting for time/money stage" . On the other hand, if you are already stabbing the cummins down in, I consider you atleast somewhat knowledgeable, [you have already experienced some of the difficulties] therefore "been there done that".
BushHogBoy said:
Excellent idea thank you Joe I will add mine as soon as it actually
happens lol
joe s said:
Do you have a thread started for the recipient vehicle? Swap doesn't have to be finished already, I see nothing wrong with on-going swaps as well.

Then again, I'd also like to see jungle, mad max, aspoonhour, drew, trooperthorn, mopar tim, bendiesel, cummins trailduster, rob904x4, vanilla gorilla, and a lot of the other guys in various stages of setting the engine or completed.
 
#2 ·
Excellent idea thank you Joe I will add mine as soon as it actually
happens lol
 
#3 ·
Do you have a thread started for the recipient vehicle? Swap doesn't have to be finished already, I see nothing wrong with on-going swaps as well.

Then again, I'd also like to see jungle, mad max, aspoonhour, drew, trooperthorn, mopar tim, bendiesel, cummins trailduster, rob904x4, vanilla gorilla, and a lot of the other guys in various stages of setting the engine or completed.
 
#4 ·
Haven't started yet donor truck ain't home. Do
have a build thread goin though I will link to it
soon as swap starts or can now if you want.
 
#5 ·
BushHogBoy said:
Haven't started yet donor truck ain't home. Do
have a build thread goin though I will link to it
soon as swap starts or can now if you want.
You plan to put your swap pics in your current thread? If so, by all means post up. Of course by doing so, you are obligated to get the swap underway. {devil}

Kind of hoping everybody who has some kind of swap, will post up themselves.
 
#6 ·
joe s said:
Kind of hoping everybody who has some kind of swap, will post up themselves.
When I have the time and money I will be doing a CTD swap in the crew cab. ;)
 
#7 ·
mopar65pa said:
When I have the time and money I will be doing a CTD swap in the crew cab. ;)
Well then, start a thread for your build up to.

I'd like for people who want to do a swap to be able to go to this page as a directory, selecting different build up links, and walk away feeling like they know how to do this swap.
 
#8 ·
joe s said:
Well then, start a thread for your build up to.

I'd like for people who want to do a swap to be able to go to this page as a directory, selecting different build up links, and walk away feeling like they know how to do this swap.
Come on Joe you know me well enough to know there will be pics everywhere with a detailed story to go with it. :p
 
#9 ·
Joe,
I have a 4bt and 46rh sitting in my garage along with a host of other minor componants. But, I have not actually started the conversion. I won't be tearing into it until at least March.
 
#11 ·
BenDiesel said:
you need to add another option to your poll:working on swap now lol

my build
http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php/topic,99061.0.html
I allow the poster to make their own decision whether that counts as "I am waiting for sufficient funds/time" or "Been there done that"

For example, if you are working on pulling the [original] engine out...you are likely still in the wishing stage "waiting for more time/money stage". On the other hand, if you are already stabbing the cummins down in, I consider you atleast somewhat knowledgeable [you have already experienced some of the difficulties], therefore "been there done that".

[EDITED for PC]
 
#12 ·
joe s said:
I allow the poster to make their own decision whether that counts as "I wish I had one" or "Been there done that"

For example, if you are working on pulling the engine out...you are likely still in the wishing stage. On the other hand, if you are already stabbing the cummins down in, I consider you atleast somewhat knowledgeable, therefore "been there done that".
Ummm...No Joe, that doesn't quite work for those of us that are in the middle of the conversion or those that, like myself, are ready to start the conversion.
After the money and time I have spent to get the CTD and other components, I would like to think that I am past the wishing (Dreamer) stage.
While this could be a most excellent resource for those of us that are considering or in the middle of a CTD conversion, let's not dampen other's CTD conversion spirits by relegating them to wishing status.
 
#13 ·
J10Mike said:
Ummm...No Joe, that doesn't quite work for those of us that are in the middle of the conversion or those that, like myself, are ready to start the conversion.
After the money and time I have spent to get the CTD and other components, I would like to think that I am past the wishing (Dreamer) stage.
While this could be a most excellent resource for those of us that are considering or in the middle of a CTD conversion, let's not dampen other's CTD conversion spirits by relegating them to wishing status.
The technical option is "I am waiting for sufficient funds/time" :p

Perhaps I should have rephrased the last part better. Not trying to call this a pipe dream or belittle anyone. Far from it.

Just didn't really see much middle ground, figured most either need more time or are already done. ;D
 
#14 ·
Ya Joe,
There is middle ground. I have already spent the sufficient funds and have the items in my garage waiting for installation.
I suppose I need more time. That's only because it's Winter. I'm older and I really do not want to lay on cold concrete anymore.
But, you can bet your ass I'll finish the conversion before the coming Summer.
 
#16 ·
Joe,
As you know the donor truck was totally dissembled & now I'm in the process of getting everything ready (repaired & modified) while it is apart & accessible with out climbing under the truck. I would like to see in the poll " In process ".
Here's the link to the correct page & It starts about post #74.;

http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php/topic,117431.50.html
 
#19 ·
joe s said:
Any more builds?
Just got my donor home tonight, teardown begins very soon. When that happens I will then post the link to my build, but not until then......
 
#20 ·
I've done a Diesel Swap, but my truck is a Brand X Mitsu-Dodgie :p So it doesn't apply

However i can provide some insight since the basics still remain somewhat the same regardless of who built the Diesel Engine (Mitsuitchy in this case). It runs a VE series IP like the earlier Cummins Engines, so the pump is vastly similiar (and very easy to overhaul, don't let it scare you)

Manual "Cold Start" stuff : Glow Plugs & Grid Heaters would be wired up the same even though they're very different creatures, infact i have crude (very crude MS-Paint) Wiring Diagrams i drew up while assembling the custom wiring harness.

Manual "Fast Idle" can be implimented on Cummins Trucks with the VE Pump very easily (i can provide pictures of the Factory Manual Fast Idle from my 2.5L with a VE pump)

I can provide Hydroboost Conversion information, since i've done the Hydroboost Conversion on my mitsuitchy. Most of the information will still apply to the D/W series trucks, aside from the few modifications i had to do to connect to the original Brake Pedal.
 
#22 ·
yes over in the Mopar Truck Pics forum
 
#25 ·
i like that truck alot Steve, looks real tough!!

Jungle,
I'm gonna just keep it all on my current build thread and when I start on the project i will post the link to my build page over here.
 
#26 ·
well i did a 2nd gen cummins into a ramcharger, with the drive train out of a 5 speed 1993 w350.
next on the block should be a 77 crew cab, it might be going 24v with mechanical injection. . . should be fun, ill start a thread on here and cummins forum on that one. there is one on here with the ramcharger
 
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