New Project Cummins Swaped Lambo

[IDR_87]

Hi
We are Italian Design and Racing based out of Mesa, Arizona and mainly do automotive racing but we were able to acquire a special project for a diesel conversion that will ultimately be our new shop truck. We specialize in custom fabrication but something over 3000 pounds is new to us and especially the diesel side of things.

About 2 years ago we bought a 1989 Lamborghini LM002 that had the original engine pulled out to put a Mercedes 5 cylinder in. When we got it we knew that wasn't the direction that we wanted to go so we made our measurements and landed on a common rail cummins. We are looking to take it to Sema either 2018 or 2019 depending on how funds and parts work out for this thing, but either way we are continuing forward on it. As it sits we have the engine mounted and a trans is on the way, so hopefully everything runs smoothly from here (which never happens!).

A few questions that we have come into so far is:
1. What harness modifications are needed?
2. Who makes the best adapter plates to run a Ford ZF5 behind the common rail?

I'm sure there will be plenty more as the build progresses but we've got to start somewhere! I'll post some pictures of it soon

Thanks Guys!

 

[DVolk]

Painless for a wiring harness and for a ZF 5 speed contact Destroked

 

[hakilopp]

If you put a 12V into it rather than an electronic wiring nightmare like a common rail, it would be running already. Otherwise my suggestion is use as much of the donor truck's common rail wiring and computers. I would check out De-stroked or Fummins for the adapter plate. I agree pictures of this project would be cool to see. How are you planning on making the front suspension and frame handle the weight of a 1200# motor?

 

[hakilopp]

i guess plan for it to see Kodi Lucky Patcher nox

 

[Timd32]

Looks like they did a really good job.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/new-project-cummins-swaped-lambo.260732/#post-2565388

https://italiandesignandracing.com/