power wagon wm300/ m37 w/cummins

[power grizz]

has anyone thought of or has put a 5. 9 in a vintage power wagon, or has taken the power wagon body and put it on a cummins frame, i have a wm300, and would like to get another to do a conversion, the original one is too slow for daily driving and a v8 conversion wouldn't be right. i am aware of some engine compartment limits, but need more ideas pro or con. any help or ideas would be appreciated.

 

[tk064]

It has been done, seen the pictures, but...



The front end was lengthened around 5 inches and the firewall was seriously doghoused to get it to fit. The increase in the front radiator shell is not a pretty sight.



If you were to lengthen the hood itself it would probably look a lot better, of course it would be more work.



Several people have put various 4 cyl diesels into them, Cummins, hercules and a phaser. A GM 6. 2 will fit, but the turbo won't.



I am looking at putting a 4 cyl cummins into one, but not positive on the Jump. The overal height of the cummins is right at max for the engine bay.



Hope this helps.