97 dodge 2500 v8 4x4 12v Cummins swap
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97 dodge 2500 v8 4x4 12v Cummins swap
Hi guys, Im sure this has been posted before but cant quite find what Im looking for for my truck.
I have a 97 2500 4x4 5.9 gasser with a knock and considering options and one is swapping to a 12v Cummins. Is this worth it? What all do I need with the truck I have? Is there any fabricating? Whats the extent of this swap?
i appreciate any replies and apologies if this has been posted multiple times.
Thanks
I have a 97 2500 4x4 5.9 gasser with a knock and considering options and one is swapping to a 12v Cummins. Is this worth it? What all do I need with the truck I have? Is there any fabricating? Whats the extent of this swap?
i appreciate any replies and apologies if this has been posted multiple times.
Thanks
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There was another one of these posted just yesterday.....
Its certainly doable. Having a donor truck so you make sure you have ALL the parts you need isn't a bad idea, but, if you buy the whole truck, why not just fix up the one with the diesel already in it?
You will need the engine, trans, pcm, wiring harness, front springs, and a host of other little parts. Shouldn't be much in the way of fabrication involved.
Its certainly doable. Having a donor truck so you make sure you have ALL the parts you need isn't a bad idea, but, if you buy the whole truck, why not just fix up the one with the diesel already in it?
You will need the engine, trans, pcm, wiring harness, front springs, and a host of other little parts. Shouldn't be much in the way of fabrication involved.
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There was another one of these posted just yesterday.....
Its certainly doable. Having a donor truck so you make sure you have ALL the parts you need isn't a bad idea, but, if you buy the whole truck, why not just fix up the one with the diesel already in it?
You will need the engine, trans, pcm, wiring harness, front springs, and a host of other little parts. Shouldn't be much in the way of fabrication involved.
Its certainly doable. Having a donor truck so you make sure you have ALL the parts you need isn't a bad idea, but, if you buy the whole truck, why not just fix up the one with the diesel already in it?
You will need the engine, trans, pcm, wiring harness, front springs, and a host of other little parts. Shouldn't be much in the way of fabrication involved.
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When I went from diesel to gas it wasn't much work and there was no fabbing. It was as simple as take out the motor, engine harness, and PCM. The do the swap. Not hard at all lid you can pull an engine.
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i can see that. Do u not like the diesel is that why u went to gas?
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1. They are way more then gasoline to buy toe fuel
2. Parts are triple what gas cost and maintaince is a lot more
3. You'll go through lift pumps on the 12 and 24 engine which get pricey
4. They are really junk in these years they have 80 more torque then a 360 so I saw no use in keeping it. Why spend $250 more in maintaince and $850 for a lift pump just for 80 more torque.
2. Parts are triple what gas cost and maintaince is a lot more
3. You'll go through lift pumps on the 12 and 24 engine which get pricey
4. They are really junk in these years they have 80 more torque then a 360 so I saw no use in keeping it. Why spend $250 more in maintaince and $850 for a lift pump just for 80 more torque.
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1. They are way more then gasoline to buy toe fuel
2. Parts are triple what gas cost and maintaince is a lot more
3. You'll go through lift pumps on the 12 and 24 engine which get pricey
4. They are really junk in these years they have 80 more torque then a 360 so I saw no use in keeping it. Why spend $250 more in maintaince and $850 for a lift pump just for 80 more torque.
2. Parts are triple what gas cost and maintaince is a lot more
3. You'll go through lift pumps on the 12 and 24 engine which get pricey
4. They are really junk in these years they have 80 more torque then a 360 so I saw no use in keeping it. Why spend $250 more in maintaince and $850 for a lift pump just for 80 more torque.
12 valve. Starter contacts and brushes, water pump, seals (tappet cover, valve covers, vacuum pump and front cover + crank seal), belt tensioner. Doesn't sound terribly expensive, and it wasn't. Filters cost same as the gassers.
I did change the lift pump, but it didn't solve the problem which was caused by rotted fuel line, and the aftermarket pump was something like $150 or so.
Consumes less fuel.
12 valve is really easy to tune for little more power and torque, just remove AFC housing and do your magic.
But when it comes to injection pump, they are pricey. And injectors, but they seem to have quite a wide price range. But new fuel filter at least once a year keeps pre-mentioned parts happy.
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I don't agree. 13 years, daily driver, minimum of ~50 miles/day. Odometer hit 355555 today.
12 valve. Starter contacts and brushes, water pump, seals (tappet cover, valve covers, vacuum pump and front cover + crank seal), belt tensioner. Doesn't sound terribly expensive, and it wasn't. Filters cost same as the gassers.
I did change the lift pump, but it didn't solve the problem which was caused by rotted fuel line, and the aftermarket pump was something like $150 or so.
Consumes less fuel.
12 valve is really easy to tune for little more power and torque, just remove AFC housing and do your magic.
But when it comes to injection pump, they are pricey. And injectors, but they seem to have quite a wide price range. But new fuel filter at least once a year keeps pre-mentioned parts happy.
12 valve. Starter contacts and brushes, water pump, seals (tappet cover, valve covers, vacuum pump and front cover + crank seal), belt tensioner. Doesn't sound terribly expensive, and it wasn't. Filters cost same as the gassers.
I did change the lift pump, but it didn't solve the problem which was caused by rotted fuel line, and the aftermarket pump was something like $150 or so.
Consumes less fuel.
12 valve is really easy to tune for little more power and torque, just remove AFC housing and do your magic.
But when it comes to injection pump, they are pricey. And injectors, but they seem to have quite a wide price range. But new fuel filter at least once a year keeps pre-mentioned parts happy.
