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Since you already have a 2500 I don't believe you would have to have a new rear end. Don't know what tranny you have, but if it is a 47re you are good to go. Besides the engine itself you would obviously need the new pcm, and total fuel system as well. Big job. I say if you want a Cummins, start looking for a used truck on craigslist. It is the path of least resistance.
Does anyone know about how much that would cost for just labor? If I was to pick up a wrecked cummins that had just mostly body damage and dropped all the necessary parts including the engine into my truck?
Does anyone know about how much that would cost for just labor? If I was to pick up a wrecked cummins that had just mostly body damage and dropped all the necessary parts including the engine into my truck?
Probably more than what an entire truck with a cummins would cost.
If you really want a cummins (cant I don't blame you there), and don't plan on doing the swap yourself, I would suggest just buying a different truck. It will be cheaper in the long run.
Check out Superhawks build page on pavementsucks.com, he did this exact same swap several years ago and he's still working bugs out (and he knows his ****).