Converting to Cummins Diesel - 24 or 12 valve?
05-20-2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by mr T
that dodge looks awesome...im in awe of the crew cab whats that from?? mint mint truck....the ford looks awesome too!
anyways..3500$ and 6500$?! thats no labour included in there right? those things dont install themselves....sigh k now add all the goodies to allow u to bolt things up right...transfercase...proper length driveshafts...u want how much power? ur gonna need another 4000$ for a tranny for that power with either motor
lots of money for mods...money for a turbo or twin turbo setup....
HAVE FUN THOUGH AND GOOD LUCK since ur starting from scratch why not put an 8.3 cummins in there and get back to us all
that dodge looks awesome...im in awe of the crew cab whats that from?? mint mint truck....the ford looks awesome too!
anyways..3500$ and 6500$?! thats no labour included in there right? those things dont install themselves....sigh k now add all the goodies to allow u to bolt things up right...transfercase...proper length driveshafts...u want how much power? ur gonna need another 4000$ for a tranny for that power with either motor
lots of money for mods...money for a turbo or twin turbo setup....
HAVE FUN THOUGH AND GOOD LUCK since ur starting from scratch why not put an 8.3 cummins in there and get back to us all
I have not heard of the 8.3. One problem I will have is the engine bay on the 78 is pretty tight. Here is a picture of a guy who did the conversion already (not my truck).
05-20-2005, 04:38 PM
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I am going to convert my 1975 crew (someday) from the 440-727 to a 12 Valve CTD and the 47RH. See my gallery for the truck. My little boy loves that old girl!!
05-20-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by Mcmopar
Oh, BTW the Dana 60 will NOT last behind a CTD even a stock one!! Better start looking for a 70 or better yet an 80.
Oh, BTW the Dana 60 will NOT last behind a CTD even a stock one!! Better start looking for a 70 or better yet an 80.
I am looking for a rearend from a newer Ford truck with the rear disk brakes. I am not sure what they compare to (Dana equivelant) but I have heard they are very strong and the spring perch/total width is the same as my old truck.
05-20-2005, 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by Mcmopar
I am going to convert my 1975 crew (someday) from the 440-727 to a 12 Valve CTD and the 47RH. See my gallery for the truck. My little boy loves that old girl!!
I am going to convert my 1975 crew (someday) from the 440-727 to a 12 Valve CTD and the 47RH. See my gallery for the truck. My little boy loves that old girl!!
I would love to find a crew cab for my truck but the super cab will have to do until I find one. One project at a time...
05-20-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally posted by Mcmopar
Oh, BTW the Dana 60 will NOT last behind a CTD even a stock one!! Better start looking for a 70 or better yet an 80.
Oh, BTW the Dana 60 will NOT last behind a CTD even a stock one!! Better start looking for a 70 or better yet an 80.
05-22-2005, 01:47 AM
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the dana 60s are tough but if you pull day in and day out with a heavy load it will give out sooner than a 70 but if most of your driving is M T and just toolin a round it will run a very long time
05-22-2005, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by ITLKICK
I have to say, I am impressed! That is one of the nicest looking trucks I have seen. Great job!
I bet you get looks wherever you go. Everyone walking up and asking you about it. Isn't that cool.
You motivated me - thank you.
I have to say, I am impressed! That is one of the nicest looking trucks I have seen. Great job!
I bet you get looks wherever you go. Everyone walking up and asking you about it. Isn't that cool.
You motivated me - thank you.
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