8.3 Cummins and other interchanges
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Hi! I have been designing a monster rig for a while now. It will have one and a quarter ton axles, ride on 46" tires and have roughly a 5.12 ratio in the differentials, weigh around 8000 pounds, and be based on my 4x4 which currently has a 5.2 Magnum. I was looking for a reasonably priced 6.7 Cummins when a friend said he could get me a 8.3. I did some research and found that it would weigh around 1400 pounds and take some massaging to fit, but that doesn't scare me. But a few things I want to iron out:
1. What are the legal ramifications of no more emissions inspections?
2. Is there any benefit to an electrically controlled engine vs. a purely mechanical version? If mechanical, how will I control the other functions of the truck?
3. Should I look at Common Rail technology?
4. Will any parts from a 5.9 or 6.7 interchange?
5. How long will my nv4500 hold up?
This truck will be driven somewhat regularly, mainly to and from mud holes and when I want to show off. So, any thoughts? Thanks!!
1. What are the legal ramifications of no more emissions inspections?
2. Is there any benefit to an electrically controlled engine vs. a purely mechanical version? If mechanical, how will I control the other functions of the truck?
3. Should I look at Common Rail technology?
4. Will any parts from a 5.9 or 6.7 interchange?
5. How long will my nv4500 hold up?
This truck will be driven somewhat regularly, mainly to and from mud holes and when I want to show off. So, any thoughts? Thanks!!
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Im affraid to say but the isc or c-series cummins is probly not gonna fit under the hood of a dodge ram its roughly 6-8 inches longer and way taller than the isb or b-series. mechanical engine would be way easier to swap than a electronic engine. I would stick with the isb or b-series the transmission will be able to mate to these engines easier than to the larger isc.
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Im affraid to say but the isc or c-series cummins is probly not gonna fit under the hood of a dodge ram its roughly 6-8 inches longer and way taller than the isb or b-series. mechanical engine would be way easier to swap than a electronic engine. I would stick with the isb or b-series the transmission will be able to mate to these engines easier than to the larger isc.
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From: Avondale az/morganton nc
The (i s) in isb or isc etc stands for interact system the last letter stands for the engine family. Basicly meaning that it is an electronic engine. Now refering to c-series or b-series the letter just stands for the engine family. If their is no (i s) means its not an electronic engine. Now as far as the ecm's if you see somthing like isb cm550 means it has a cummins motorola 550 ecm which is the isb cummins offered in the 98.5 to 02 dodge diesel rams and other application medium duty upto 33,000lbs gross vehicle weight