8.3 cummins repower

[Gary - K7GLD]

Dunno why you would NEED an OD transmission with the 8. 3 - it has enough power that you can just gear the differential to equal whatever final ratio will give you the economy you want without worrying about still having enough power to perform well. ON the other hand, *I* already have a US Gear OD - wonder how hard to adapt to the Eaton or Allison... HMMmmmm... .

Anyone have ballpark prices on the mechanical 8. 3 in serviceable condition?

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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

 

[C-Series-Man]

I NEED the overdrive because with 4 wheel drive, 3. 55 is the tallest (numerically lowest) gear that you can get with Ford and hope to find a matching set for the front. With my 35" tires, 3. 55 gear, top gear without overdrive(1:1), 2000 RPM would be 53 MPH. With the same conditions and a 0. 74:1 overdrive, 2000 RPM will be 72 MPH. This is almost dead on the Ram Gear/Speed ratio. You don't have to have overdrive as long as you don't want to get anyway fast. Always be sure to do a gear/speed chart before you buy any transmission/rear end combination. Check for good overlapping and final cruize RPM.


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95 Ford F-350 4x4 Ext Cab, Cummins 6CTAA 8. 3, Fuller 9 Speed, Big Rig Heart in a Pick-up Truck

 

[DieselPuff]

C-Series-Man,
Where did you get the quote for the Allison? I've been quoted around $8000 for a rebuilt MD3060P. I, too, am interested in an approximate cost of a C8. 3 engine in decent shape. Thanks.

Michael

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2000 Ram 2500 SLT, 2wd Regcab, Driftwood/Agate, 6spd, ETC Diesel. Rickson 19. 5s, Simulators, Michelin 225/70R19. 5 tires, Reunel double break rear bumper, van Aaken CPC, TST Competition PowerMax, RV injectors, HX40-16cm2, 5" exhaust

 

[David_VT]

Jeez,
If Greenspan had not screwed up the stock market, this would have made a nice project for my tired old Suburban... #ad
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[C-Series-Man]

I got the transmission quote from "trucks and parts" in Florida www.trucks.com. Check out their website and you can see all the prices for a lot of stuff. Most decent mechanical injection C series are in the $1250. 00 to $1500. 00 range.

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95 Ford F-350 4x4 Ext Cab, Cummins 6CTAA 8. 3, Fuller 9 Speed, Big Rig Heart in a Pick-up Truck

 

[SOLER]

C-Series-Man

What is the latest on your project? Is it finished? Got pics?

Shane

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Shane Oler
'01 2500 4X4 QC, ETH/DEE, Dark Garnet/Camel, ISSPRO Pyro (pre-turbo)and Boost Pillar mount, PE EZ, Cobra CB w/ Dual 4' Firestik II's, 4" DD exhaust, K&N, BIG-O 255/85R16 AT's, Custom stereo (nothing stock), Genuine Steel* Grill gaurd and nerf bars, 20K Reese 5er hitch

Other: '70 Olds Vista Cruiser 455 (future resto project)
30' Sandpiper 5er Super Slide bunkhouse(about 10k lbs. )

 

[Mark_Kendrick]

C-Series Man, The links to your pictures are no good. After reading about it I'm wanting to see it. .



Email them if you can't post em... -- email address removed --



Thanks,

Mark

 

[Forrest Nearing]

man, that's just SEXY!!!



I couldn't see the pics, but just the CONCEPT is making me DROOL!!!!



man, you could go non-OD and run some TALL gears and TALL tires in that baby with no prob...



I didn't realize the fords couldn't go taller than a 3. 55 up front...



either way, COOL truck... in low low low gear, I bet you could LITERALLY pull a house!



thanks for living the dreams of others!



Forrest



"some day!"

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Gotta love the C-series... .



My next project will probably feature one of these beasts... .



Matt

 

[PJensen]

Hmmmm an 8. 3 in my crew cab project would take it over the top!!



Better do this project with the B5. 9 and look into the C8. 3 engine swap for another project.



I would like to see some pics of that when you can post them.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I would like to see some pics of that when you can post them.

I second that motion... . pics would be NICE!



Matt

 

[Farmall Hauler]

I love it! To bad the boys at Dodge couldn't squeeze one of those 8. 3's in the new 2003 H. D. 's!!

Take care to all!

 

[50BMG]

That sounded like a great project putting a C-Series 8.3 Cummins in a 1995 Ford F-250. I wonder if it would be possible to do the same type of project except with a (1994-2001) 2nd generation dodge ram or if the 2nd generation dodge rams have too small of an engine compartment and would require even further modifications. I also wasn't aware that jacobs style Jake breaks were even compatible with the 8.3 Cummins.

50BMG

 

[Paul Markowski]

Now that would be truly awesome!!:-laf

 

[Killer223]

this might be the oldest thread resurrection I've ever seen, from 02, to 17,

 

[Tony Marazzo]

I have been in desperate search of the intelligence you guys have, particularly C-Series-Man as I'm on the planning stages of a very similar project with the 8.3 CTA and my 1993 F350 CC 4x4, currently on 37 16.5s. Wondering if I could get some current information and some pics. Thank you so much.

 

[moparguy]

Tony, C Series Man hasn't been here in 16 years. Looks like this thread was about him selling his truck. https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/c-series-man-are-you-selling-the-8-3l-f-250.80569/

 

[Tony Marazzo]

Thanks Moparguy. So heartbreaking to see these coms with out the pics. You should see the looks people give me when I tell them what I'm trying to accomplish. Like I just broke out of the farm! So when I found this thread I found someone that was doing/ done exactly the same thing. Except I will be running the 385/85r/20 and a tilt front that gives me a better hole/ wheel well opening.
Well I know it can be done now and with the same objectives - low center of gravity, minimal lift and great drivability.
Well thanks again guys! Impressive forum and clearly well run!