New Info BT4 cummis

[DDT]

Hi, I need some input/advice.

I want a 1/2 ton pickup for a daily driver, since I put on 500 miles per week. I want a deisel for the fuel mileage. The older baby deisel trucks are getting 35 to 45 MPG. I think the right engine in a 1/2 ton should yeild close to 30 MPG, that would be prefect. I drive a ranger at this time but the truck and bed are not big enough since I use it for work a lot. I would like to find a 2nd gen dodge and put deisel power in it. Were do I start? Ant cost guesstomates. Thanks for any input.

DDT

 

[sdstriper]

Try Dovebid for a step van with a 4cyl Cummins, they were available with Ford or Chevy transmissions, some had hydro steer, Non I/C, I/C or aftercooled. They were avail. with approx. 105 hp up to 120 hp. And they came in both rotory injenction pumps and inline. I would also check out Cummins 4BT Forums - Powered by vBulletin

 

[Rotty]

sdstriper said it.



Go to dovebid.com, they have a transportation auction once a month with lots of read vans.

Some are running, some are not. Just about every configuration, 98-99% are rotary VE pumps.

Once your see some in your area of the country, go visit the site and check out the van. Talk with the head mechanics, etc. take lots of info, and go bid.

It seems they are runniing from $1500-3000 depending on shape for a 4bt TH400 auto running.

NON runner are less.

I like getting the full runner because I now have everything to make the transplant wo have to find pieces. besides I can drive it for a few miles and really verify its condition.

Good luck

 

[RDupree]

how about a nissan 6 cyl diesel with a 727 dodge transmission with an american overdrive on it?

Randy

 

[Steve Graham]

how about a nissan 6 cyl diesel with a 727 dodge transmission with an american overdrive on it?

Randy

If your talking about the SD33, I would'nt waste my time with them, IMHO.

 

[DDT]

Thanks for the repleys so far, any more comments are weclome. I sure do like the sound of a 1/2 ton dodge 2nd gen. Any of the auto trannys or bell housings bolt up to the cummins. Will the electrical night mare.