Cummins 5.9 in a Chevy

[Shaun]

Does anybody have any experience with transplanting a Cummins into a Chevy? Obviously motor mounts would have to be re-welded, but what about things like bolting up a 4L80?

On another note, does anybody know of an engine builder like Peninsular http://www.peninsulardiesel.com/ that builds custom HP Cummins engines.

[Colorado Kid]

It pains me to tell you this, but there is a whole section of www.turbodieselregister.com (http://www.turbodieselregister.com) dedicated to swaping Cummins engines into things that did not come with them.

Quite a few people have descided they don't have enough headaches in life and tried to shoehorn those tractor motors into places where they don't belong. If you're serious you'll probably want to subscribe.

On edit: Also see this link http://cgi2.x-pointcgi.com/~dieselr...ankenChevy.html

Pay particular attention to the last statement on the page in the link. http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[Shaun]

Colorado Kid,

Thanks for the info.

I'm planning to do a "chassis-up" on my 83' K20 suburban...eventually...and it's a tossup between a Duramax and a Cummins.

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[sumday_a_dmax]

a toss up?

can you even GET dmax? if they can't make enuf of them to sell in their trucks, or enuf to put one in a 'burb, how will you get your hands on one?

you should consider a 4bt in your 'burb. they can be built to put out 160 hp/440 ftlbs without sacrificing much in the way of milage and reliability.

here is some info:



"Hello and thanks for the inquiry. We sell complete cut-out 4cyl Cummins engines with a sm465 (non-OD) trans for $2750 plus freight. The engine will be complete with fuel system, turbo, exhaust down pipe, alternator, starter, power steering pump, engine mounts, adapter plate, clutch & press plate, flywheel, and transmission etc.... The used engines carry a 90 day parts
warranty. I hope this information has bben helpful, but if you have other questions please feel free to ask and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. I look forward to helping you. Also, if you'll give me your address I'll get a shipping rate quote for you.
Thanks,
Jamie Avant
The Diesel Depot
800-553-8192"

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

[01F350SRW]

Hey guys,
I've seen a site somewhere where it actually shows a 5.9 ISB in a C/K 3500, old body styled, they definitely had to make new motor mounts, and move the radiator about 2-3 inches forward. Looked great, but it was crammed in there cause the 6 bangers so long. Also another interesting thing I've seen a CAT crate motor in a 1500 ext cab z71 before too, 7.2 liters, you can look it up a Caterpillar.com. Now how that guy accomplished that feat is beyond me. Sounds NICE though.

[01F350SRW]

Look up the engine that was in it at least, sorry no pics of the truck, its on the web somewhere: Heres the link:

http://www.caterpillar.com/products/engines_n_power_systems/shared/truck_engines/truck_engines.html

[Animal]

How about this one, an 8.3L Cummins in a Ford. Talk about shoehorning it in.

http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36258

[additive]

There was a guy in Montana who did this. Lots of work, and at the end of the day, there wasn't enough room for the fan. (6B) I don't know if he ran into cooling problems, but I suspect he did. More Power! knows the person and could probably put you in contact with him.

Also, there used to be a place in Great Falls, Mt. that did this. I could try and find out who it is if interested.

I myself don't see the payoff for this kind of project. It is really cool, but very expensive and labor intensive. I think you would have better luck putting it into a Ford. At least you should have room for the fan. Also, the 5 speed transmission works a lot better. Automatic may be just too much effort.


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