i would love to put a cummins into this truck. But i have some questions. What to do with the motor mounts. And what tranny/tranfer case to use. Has anyone on here done the swap before. Thanks.

get an nv4500 out of a 98-02 dodge or out of a 95+ chevy and then swap the bellhousing. you could use an earlier one if you want the lower ratios, i prefer the later model nv4500s for their taller gear ratios and the ability to make a short throw shift tower for them. run that with a passenger side drop np241c out of a late model suburban/blazer would be the best combo i can think of for a trans. or you could run a huge 203 or 205 off the back, id prefer the 241 myself, but a huge iron case wouldn't be out of place behind a diesel.

as for the actual swap, im not of much help, never done it. hopefully someone else will chime in

There is a guy on here that sell mounts. I'll look and find him in a minute.

if you chould find him that would be great. I have heard of people that make the mounts but can never find them. and this is my first major swap so i would like to stick with an auto tranny.

Here is that thread.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259609

TN Diesel Conversions is the one to get in touch with... CrewCab59 is his screen name I believe. he has a website if you google the name. He'll set you right up.

4btswaps dot com is a good site for reading up on the little things needed to make everything work.


C-ya

I used the cummins motormounts and mated them to the brackets that are angled and going across the crossmember. very easy and strong solution

well i found a couple sites that sell the motor mounts/ cross member. I am still up in the air wether to go nv4500 because the only cab i have is not set up for a stick.

Ive been looking into doing this swap as well. My truck has an auto right now and I was thinking that I could just cut a hole in the floor to allow the nv4500 to fit in there, and id have to hand a clutch pedal. Im also hung up on the motor mounts. I'd prefer to buy something than fabbing as I dont readily have access to the machine shop tools needed to fabricate them. I also am unsure of what t-case to use. Im thinking ive got the np208 on my truck right now.

There is bolt on stuff out there.

if you copy and paste this url it is very helpful http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/0905dp_cummins_diesel_engine_swap/index.html On the third page are some great websites to look at.

Please keep us updated on any progress or info. Take lots of pics too. I have an 83 I plan on doin the same here for to long.

well i found a couple sites that sell the motor mounts/ cross member. I am still up in the air wether to go nv4500 because the only cab i have is not set up for a stick.

You can run a TH400 or 4L80-E (preferred) if you wanted to stick with an auto and chevy parts/T-case. Does your dodge donor truck have the transmission/t-case you need? You could run all dodge running gear if you had a complete truck.

If you pick up a copy of Diesel Power for January 2011,it has c section on the 3.9 and the 5.9 swaps into GM.It also has the start up article on a 5.9 into a 1991 Burb.hope this will be of help to you thank,s towone