12 valve in a half ton.

[Derekp]

I took the 12 valve ve pump Cummins and 727 Trans out of a 1990 d250 and put it into a 2007 ram 1500. Still a work in progress but she runs. I'll post specs a little later.

 

[Bob4x4]

4 x4 or 2x4,going to make a difference in how much upgrading will be needed

 

[Derekp]

She's 2wd for now. I have a rolling chassis from an 08 f250 4wd so I may straight axle swap it in the future. I'm going to drive her like this for a while though.

 

[DVolk]

What did you do in your fuel tank , im doing the same thing in a v 10 truck

 

[Derekp]

What did you do in your fuel tank , im doing the same thing in a v 10 truck

It wasn't too hard. I had a plastic tank already in the truck. I bought a fast titanium pump and a beans diesel sump pump. I just dropped the tank, cleaned all the gas out, and removed the sending unit from the pump. I actually used the old fuel pump as the return line back into the tank. Just make sure you cut the sending unit wire outside of the tank to keep the spark from entering. Also don't touch the float wires or anything so you can retain your fuel level gauge on the cluster. After that it's easy because everything is external. I highly recommend the sump pump, it will save a lot of headaches.

 

[promisedland]

Nice! She shoulds be a rocket.
Does that trans have a locking TC?

 

[Derekp]

Unfortunately no. The 727 is a 3 speed automatic without overdrive or anything. I'm looking for a 47rh to have built. It is a 4 speed with overdrive and torque lockup but it is also mechanical so it would be easy to swap. I'll also need the adapter plate and correct starter with that. I'm just going to run the 727 for a little while and enjoy the truck for now.

 

[promisedland]

Gotcha, sounds great! I wish i could to do builds like this. Neat!

 

[Derekp]

Man anybody could. It's taken me 8 years to get the truck to this point. Here is how she started. Forgot to crop it, oh well. Lol

 

[promisedland]

Smooth! ^^
I could ; it's just $ & time... :/

I am working for on "underhood" stuff on my sig truck, I have plans
And I only gave it 3 years so far so I'm good lol

 

[DVolk]

What was the reason to not use the stock lift ? ,i was wondering if a person could use the stock fuel lines or not , how are those Fuel sumps to use im curious to how they keep from leakingetc ...

 

[Derekp]

You absolutely could use the stock lift pump but I opted to use the fass system with a 1/2" fuel line to make sure the motor was getting plenty of diesel. The sump pump seals with an o ring and is very reliable. It saves from having to make a draw straw and deal with a 1/4 tank or turning issue running the motor out of fuel. The sump pump allows the fuel pump to get every last drop out of the tank. Up to you but you can get away without having it. It just made my conversion really simple on the fuel aspect.

 

[Derekp]

Here is a list of what I have bought for the swap besides the complete donor truck...

Radiator hoses
12 quarts of mobil one motor oil
12 quarts of atf+4
Wix Oil fiter
Wix transmission filter
Hx35w turbo
Adjustable turbo elbow
Xs power intercooler
3" intake horn
4" turbo back MagnaFlow exhaust
6" hex tip powder coated royal blue
Intercooler 3" universal kit
Sunpro oil pressure mechanical gauge
New motor mounts
Rear performance billet freeze plug
Glowshift gauges- Boost, egt, fuel pressure, vacuum, and Trans temp
Autometer overhead console 4 pod holder
Maxtow a pillar 4 gauge pod holder
Push to start button
Billet side freeze plugs
Billet tappet cover
Billet intake plenum
Grid heater delete
Oil catch can with breather
Beans diesel sump pump
Fass titanium fuel pump
Fass Fuel filter
Kdp kit
New gaskets everywhere
Blue hood pin kit
Bd fuel pin
3200 governor spring
New water pump
Redone head
Milled pedestals
Arp studs
New 40 hp injectors
Custom trans lines
Custom ps lines
Custom shifter cable
05 f350 long bed 4x4 driveshaft with all new u joints and carrier bearing and correct weld yoke

There is a bunch more little things that I'm sure I'm forgetting. I'll try to add as I remember.

I'll be tackling the ac system soon so that'll add on to it. I already have an 07 compressor off a 6.7 so I'll just need to have lines made.

 

[Derekp]

Video. Please ignore the squealing...

https://youtu.be/Eeuxhxk0Ofg

 

[Bob4x4]

What was the reason to not use the stock lift ? ,i was wondering if a person could use the stock fuel lines or not , how are those Fuel sumps to use im curious to how they keep from leakingetc ...

The gas engines have higher fuel psi.The lines could be used

 

[promisedland]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.
One of a kind ride

 

[Derekp]

Thanks man. I like being different. Lol

 

[phantomusa]

If you swap out and use a 47rh auto trans use a heavy duty torque converter and maybe a trans-go shift kit and be sure not to use the push on style cooler lines they will release and dump your fluid on the highway

 

[Derekp]

Good to know. Sounds like you had some personal experience with that?

 

[phantomusa]

Good to know. Sounds like you had some personal experience with that?

Yes sir I have my 12 valve was built 325 horsepower had trans built to hold that power but pullin a 44 ft trailer across l10 my cooler line unhooked and dumped all my fluid on Highway
Second rebuild I didn't replace torque converter when out pulling up a mountain these 47rh trans where a weak point