Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Hello 1st genners, it's been a while since I've been on the TDR and still have a 2nd gen 99 24 valve and know about those, as well as a 03 chevy dmax, so I'm not new to diesels, just don't know much about 1st gen engines.
Let me give a little background. I'm starting to plan on building a mud racing truck (will never see the street), and competing against other trucks in their class 3 level (trucks running are around 400 - 500 hp gassers) and running 37" mud tires (max for the class). I've found a 2nd gen frame for a couple hundred bucks that was a 4x4 1ton and will be chopped down to make a very short length truck (reg cab/short bed) for whatever body I decide to put on it. I'm looking at using an Alison transmission with manual valve body (already have the transmission), with a divorced np205 transfer case. I'll still need to track down axles and such for the truck, figure out gearing and the like, etc...
Here is where my actual questions lie for you all. I have found a 1990 Cummins out of a 1ton truck and it's standard transmission (don't really need) for 800. 00, it is missing the injection pump, but otherwise complete from what I've been told (thinking of going to look at it this weekend). Price wise, is this too much for an engine/transmission that needs an injection pump?
Any help would be appreciated.
Morph.
Let me give a little background. I'm starting to plan on building a mud racing truck (will never see the street), and competing against other trucks in their class 3 level (trucks running are around 400 - 500 hp gassers) and running 37" mud tires (max for the class). I've found a 2nd gen frame for a couple hundred bucks that was a 4x4 1ton and will be chopped down to make a very short length truck (reg cab/short bed) for whatever body I decide to put on it. I'm looking at using an Alison transmission with manual valve body (already have the transmission), with a divorced np205 transfer case. I'll still need to track down axles and such for the truck, figure out gearing and the like, etc...
Here is where my actual questions lie for you all. I have found a 1990 Cummins out of a 1ton truck and it's standard transmission (don't really need) for 800. 00, it is missing the injection pump, but otherwise complete from what I've been told (thinking of going to look at it this weekend). Price wise, is this too much for an engine/transmission that needs an injection pump?
- The second question is, I want to shoot for 450 to 500 rwhp. Would a VE pump be capable of this power range? Since I would need to buy a pump anyway, would I be better off just going with a conversion to a p-pump?
- If staying with the VE pump, what would be the list of modifications to get it into that range? I would be using an intercooler with the engine, electric switched fans... I figure at least injectors, turbo, possibly a cam shaft, exhaust springs, and pump modifications/adjustments. (yes, I will have all the gauges needed just like I do on my other trucks).
Any help would be appreciated.
Morph.
