real world cost of a Cummins conversion?

[cumminskiller69]

To the op i would do what you want, say fu#* what everyone else says. Its your truck, your the one that has to drive it every day. So build what you want and enjoy it have fun. I have had alot of building my Fummins and all in all its not to expenseive. I got lucky and picked up an entire dodge truck for like 500 bucks. But i will be installing my engine this weekend and im only up to like 6 or 700 bucks with parts and gaskets. Its not hard either my buddy and ia re 20 years old and we have done all this by ourselves. So the best of luck to ya and just do what makes you happy.

[me2]

engine mounts are another 6-700

Are they gold plated ?



These have worked well for 6 years, though I wouldn't use this type of isolator again. Its from an early 12V.

I made these myself very quickly and inexpensively.

[me2]

Originally Posted by jimmyducati

thats what i was thinking... is the 24v that much more complicated? whatever engine i would get I would make sure comes with a complete wiring harness/ecu... so wiring shouldn't be a problem.

24Vs have the VP44 pumps, which kind of limits them. You could convert it to a P pump but that takes money and effort.

I recommend getting a complete engine. Fan, wiring harness, alternator, ECM, turbo, power steering pump, water pump, etc. Everything, fan to flywheel, pan to valve cover.

You might not use all of it, but its easier to sell stuff than to try to buy what is missing.

[LORDDiESEL]

Originally Posted by me2

24Vs have the VP44 pumps, which kind of limits them. You could convert it to a P pump but that takes money and effort.

I recommend getting a complete engine. Fan, wiring harness, alternator, ECM, turbo, power steering pump, water pump, etc. Everything, fan to flywheel, pan to valve cover.

You might not use all of it, but its easier to sell stuff than to try to buy what is missing.

best advice.

[4wydnr]

I bought a complete donor truck used the motor, trans, rear axle and a bunch of miscellaneous parts. I parted out what I didn't need and what I kept cost me under $1000.

[LORDDiESEL]

Originally Posted by 4wydnr

I bought a complete donor truck used the motor, trans, rear axle and a bunch of miscellaneous parts. I parted out what I didn't need and what I kept cost me under $1000.

Sure, you'll get a 12v or maybe a 24v and be able to do that. No way with a common rail tho.

[LORDDiESEL]

Originally Posted by me2

Are they gold plated ?



These have worked well for 6 years, though I wouldn't use this type of isolator again. Its from an early 12V.

I made these myself very quickly and inexpensively.

hell yeah. nothing wrong with 30 bucks of metal, one miter cut and weld em up. A little skill goes a loooong way.

[4wydnr]

Originally Posted by LORDDiESEL

Sure, you'll get a 12v or maybe a 24v and be able to do that. No way with a common rail tho.

Agreed!

[me2]

Originally Posted by LORDDiESEL

hell yeah. nothing wrong with 30 bucks of metal, one miter cut and weld em up. A little skill goes a loooong way.

You forgot the rattle can paint job ! Scrap steel sells for 50 cents a pound or so... 10 pounds is $5. Just saying.

[diesel_brad]

Yeah. I get a kick out of these cummins conversion mounts for $300+ for $20 worth of material and 30min worth of fab work
Talk about a scam