Can I Do A Diesel Swap, What Do I Need & What Will It Cost?
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2016
- We've been getting these questions a lot lately: What will a diesel conversion cost, and can you do the diesel swap?
Why it's $10k:
- 6BT is ~$2000 + $1500 for basic rebuild (head, pistons, rings & bearings).
- 4BT is ~$3500 + $1500 for basic rebuild (head, pistons, rings & bearings).
- Adapter plate, flywheel and starter is ~$2000.
- Shift controller is ~$600. kit.com/debossgarage/parts-mat...
- Alignment fluids, fittings, hoses, machining is ~$500.
- DG shop rate is $65/hr at an estimate of 70 hours.
- Don't forget shipping + taxes!
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I have been looking to swap a 12v or 4bt into my 2004 gas ram 2500 and can’t seem to find any videos or any real info on how to do the swap I don’t care about keeping stock gauges but I would like to keep my power windows and ac also does 10k include an engine and tranny or is it 10k+ the engine and tranny thanks for the good info you provide even if you don’t get back to me
how the emission going to work ?
DEBOSS GARAGE how much to swap a cummins into a jeep
Like he says probably about 10k
Should I do a R2.8 cummins or a 4bta 3.9 cummins? A 4bta is cheaper but doesnt have as much power.
I swapped my underwear this morning for a clean pair. It took a lot of hard work but I did it all myself and it cost less than $10k.
I doubt it was worth it. Maybe if you did it yourself.
I did the same thing my girlfriend help me
🤣🤣🤣
If u turn it inside out it will last u another 4 days lol
@@scottchapman8044 Such a virgin nobody’s falling for that.
I like how you got right down to it without beating around the bush.10k ballpark is not bad at all especially if its going on a truck you plan on keeping for a while. This is the first video of yours I watch, but you have definitely gotten my attention. I am definitely subbing to your channel.
Thanks for sitting down and talking through the real world complications of this kind of project. I think almost anybody that's a car guy is hot and bothered over 4BT swaps. I sure am! But I know I'll never have the resources to accomplish it. But I love these videos and I love watching and learning. Who knows, maybe getting to see how it's done will help me learn down the road and do something cool too.
Thankyou! This is just what I have been looking for! I look forward to following along and learning as much as I can!
Can you do a series on doing a 12 valve cummins swap on a square body Chevy
Yeah I second this, ive got a square body and ive tossed around the idea of that
Plz do this this is what I’m wanting to do , 1986 square body Chevy and I want to put a 12 v in it
do itttt
I’ve got an 86 Chevy m1028 military truck I want to 12v swap I’ll let you borrow it if you need one to use in your videos! Lol
There was a guy south of Iowa City is selling them at a decent price...not rebuilt that is. Not sure if he is anymore.
Totally understandable, great video, as a farmer in Alberta I put a 4BT in our 1984 Stackcruiser which has been excellent and (almost) trouble free since, and a 6BT in our 70's International tractor that we use for running augers and misc stuff here, thanks in part to your great videos. Thank you, warmest regards to you and yours.
I am impressed. So much so, that I hit the "subscribe" button. Thank you for explaining a lot....
In all honesty, 10k isn't that bad to do a diesel swap.
I'm guessing it's probably more like 15 to 20 now with trumpenbidencovidflation.
Nice to see that there are still techs out there who have integrity.
Well said. Thank you for all the well thought out videos.
glad i subscribed and following, you are a the best informative and experienced. Keep up the good work. Cheers
Thank you. This is very interesting and very informative.
You’re a big help thank you for the videos. 🤙🏼
I like the honor,honestly, and the work ethics. just subscribed. I am sure this will be a awsome channel due to the blue on your color and the grease on your hands. looking foward to your videos thanks
Just wrapping up my 5.9 gas to 12 valve swap, total cost of the swap was around $4,500, including little odds and ends, engine crane, plywood, and the hundreds of hand warmers because of a Pennsylvania December.
Adam Moldovanyi how is it running a year later??
Adam Moldovanyi update?
Yes I am also curious
Labor costs and such
5 years and 100k miles later it still runs and drives and has survived starting a family, from hauling firewood to 10k lbs of scrap. A few things here and there but nothing out of the ordinary and it wasn't hard at all. I was 18 in this comment^
Funny that I'm watching this considering I'm about to swap a John Deere 4045T into my 2005 F150. It's also getting a G56 manual and axles and suspension from an F350. Transmission and transfer case been freshly rebuilt, motor is brand new and has some extra parts to put some pep in her step, axles also rebuilt. Tearing the truck apart completely and rebuilding everything so every square inch of the truck will be in pristine condition.
I have a 1970 bronco and got myself an old grumman step van with a 4BT in it and have been dreaming of doing the swap for some time. it runs great and has been a nice moving shed lol. watching your videos has sparked that fire again... keep on doing what your doing man. i may have some questions for you if i can get the ball rolling.
Your main areas (probably) will be the electrical connections and the driveshaft changes/modification. (Please note Johnson's Gee-rage and "Todd Booke's Bronco swap).......His has the 4BT and a 5 speed (m5odr2, I think).....Jimmy (Johnson's Gee-rage) has a 1982 F150 4BT with the m5odr2....he's been building it for perhaps 2 years. His cash outlay has topped $6K, because he's had some issues and other modifications/ additions. He has done most of his own build except the driveshaft modification, and had help rebuilding the m5odr2. Otherwise, Rich is your man.....The $$$ I speak of is US, of course....Canadian is a different exchange rate. Oh yeah.....also the engine mounts/pads/whatever are going to cause grief.......And oil pan location, maybe....
Hey their DEBOSS really enjoy watching your videos! I have a 2000 chevy c/k 3500 dually 4x4 manual trans with the 454 big block and was wondering if it's possible to do a diesel swap in it? And witch diesel motor would you recommend? Thank you
You should do more videos on working on a cummins engine, maintenance stuff.
It can also affect your weight so expect suspension or brake changes if your vehicles motor weighs less than your new one. Last thing you want is to hit the brakes and the vehicle dips the wrong way.
OH AND THANK YOU FOR THE VIDS... THUMBS UP. NEVER STOP BUILDING.
i did a cummims conversion.. i made all the factory dodge parts... hoses,intercooler,radiator,ect ect.. think they where still in the doner... its the only way to go.. get a complete doner and make it work. for instance.. getting the intercooler to fit in my radiator support took 2 days to measure... think about it... measure again. then cut.. worked perfectly.
Love your channel and am a subscriber. Always look forward to what Frankenstein you're building. I'm about to start a Bt6 in an 04 crew cab that has a Duramax. The motor went down after 296k miles and I'm not replacing that. Already have the Cummins block machined and ready to go forward. Only new the adapter plate and rebuild kit. Gonna lean on your videos pretty hard for the conversion brackets and hopefully make my own videos of the hurdles as well as the triumphs. Thanks again and looking forward to your next vid!
Thanks. Feel free to ask anything you are having trouble with and send me the links to the videos as soon as they are up!
Thank you, sir! Will do
Love your feedback on putting your name on what you touch, lot of people don’t take pride in what they do and just takes peoples money. I have an 06 mega cab gasser 1500 2WD at 90xxxx miles... I’m debating on buying a $5k super charger on a gasser or get a Cummins swap.... diesel obviously for a truck that sits on a 2500 chassis is ideal to have a Cummins.... what do you suggest and if you sell my gas block what I would be looking at for the Cummins swap
Just finished a 4bt swap in a bv 206 hagglunds with a 3 speed manual transmision.. made all the part my self including the shifter and linkage... very cheap swap!
How do you even make “parts”
really apresheate the honesty and realistic attitude of this channel
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6 years later but man I hope your spelling got better lol
Came acros your channel and seen engine swap on Tahoe just blew my mind never imagined this was possible I would love to put a Cummings on a 2003 and up Yukon but would I get better gas mileage if so how much more don't know anything about Diesel engines but LOVE the power !!
I've got a 2006 Dodge Durango with a 4.7l, I was just wondering do you think I would be able to fit a 4bt or 6bt cummins in it? Thanks, I love your videos. I don't live too far away from you
Dude I love your videos I learned a lot from your videos of dude great work
Hey rich. I was looking into building a little hauler to transport my vehicle when needed or pull stuff around. My 4.0l jeep grand Cherokee dont cut it. I'm a postal mechanic and fell in love with the Cummins engines since they were very reliable and barely in the shop😁.
So I was considering making a pick up or suv with a 4bta engine. Is that good for a budget build? Or is the 6bt cheaper? Was considering a 90s ram 2500 but they are coming up in price. What body, engine and transmission do you recommend? Whats the easiest option. Im not going to have it as a daily. Just when I need it, something to beat up and ready to use when needed. Thank you for your time ✌
theres not many channels i enjoy watching, i love everytime i see you uploaded a new vid. keep it up
Thanks! Its going slower than we hoped with subscribers but we are getting there.
I doing my jeep tj conversion got the 4bt for I just need the adapter play for the transmission I making the motor mounts is going to be f#/\€ awesome
I did mine with an adapter from dieseladapters.com. it was super simple for the install. I did the swap in my 2002 TJ. all I can say is use threadlocker on everything and spend plenty of time mocking up the final placement of the engine.
Is it possible to swap a 4 cyl gas to 4 cyl diesel in a car? And do you know (in general) what typically needs swapped along with the engine?
Had a few 99 24v, and I got a 08 mega cab 6.7 Cummins and blew the 68 towing so got a nv5600 out of a 01 cab and chassis truck, bigger input shaft and I swapped that. I also got a 2003 2500 4 door short bed but it's a hemi and gets 6 mpg sith premium. I'm thinking of swapping that with a 12v and nv4500 or nv5600
You answered my questions.. Thank you
I'm planning something similar, but swapping the '75 Chevy crew cab body onto a '92 Dodge cummins frame. Figure the engineering that went into the dodge chassis will be better than making it fit into the Chevy frame. Just my thoughts and plans.
I swapped a 6.925 litre udfe6ta into a 1989 4x2 f250 used everything out of a 1997 coffee 88 truck motor clutch 6 speed box.been using it for 5 years everyday ,does hard work.super reliable. Most Japanese diesels red line at over 3000 rpm .pulls like a bull
Always enjoy the content bud. Time to put one of the baby diesel engines in a caddy. 😊👍
Great video man
Hey Mr.Deboss so I Have a 98 K1500 5.7 Vortec Extended Cab 3 door Silverado I recently Purchased it from a older Gentleman who had bought it brand new and had fallen ill and needed the money. The engine and tranny are all original. He had kept it in tip top shape with Transmission Fluid Flushes and Filter changes every 35-40k miles and Oil changes every 2500 Miles Wix and Kn filters were his go too he cleaned it up and sprayed off the snow in the wintertime so there isn’t a single spot of rust on the fenders as most fall victim too aswell as the vehicle does not burn a single drop of oil and has had all the gaskets replaced routinely. My question is I’m looking at doing a 6.5 or 6.2 Detroit Diesel swap or possibly buying a baby duramax crate engine and or just installing a 6.6 or possibly even a 5.9 or smaller cummins engine into it I just would like to get your thoughts on it!
Good vid. Good info.
I would like to know what you would charge to put a 5.9 cummins in a 1995 1500 z71 with 3/4 front and back axles and the trans and transfer case
I had a 97 f350 that I 12v swapped. I did the work myself. Total swap cost me about 5k like he said.
I'm thinking of an 8.3 or 8.9 swap on my 93 f350.
Always wanted to put a Cummins in my old 04 Honda Civic and have the turbo and whatever else just sticking out of hood. Sold the car because nobody here in Newfoundland where I’m at anyways can do something like you do
I’m looking at buying a 4bt do you know anywhere I can buy the engine at a decent price they all seem to want 4K for junk
Hey Deboss-
Just found a very nice rust free 98 Ram. Gasser. I see this is an old video, are you still doing Cummins swaps?
Thank you,
Nick.
Thx you. I was thinking of doing the swap on my 01 dakota to save some gas but part stores are few between here. With the 4bt, would it be able to haul the same weight?
honestly this channel is so professional for 8000 subscribera
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Well deserved
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Can you put a diesel engine in a hot rod like a 32 ford or 28 dodge. That sort of set up as I have been hoping this to be an original idea to kick around. I would like your professional opinion on something like that as you are well versed in the swap business, and all it entails. Thanks for sharing your channel with the world. Hope to hear from you soon.
74 f250 i need to put a cummins in it since i only get like 7 mpg with the 460 it has!
any thoughts on what i can do to my stock 518 transmission to make it reliable as well as get the power to the ground?
1992 W250 4wd . shes pushing approximately 400 hp and 800 ft/lbs torque at the crank.
I want a 12v in my 2010 expedition running the 5.4 triton right now
Expeditions are damn near bulletproof. My grandma had one at 360k miles. My F150 with a 5.4, running at 290k
I enjoy your channel
Kudos
I have a '94 Ranger. It has a very good 4 cylinder motor (8 spark plugs). I want to install a 302. I know I have to upgrade the 5 speed t-5. Can you recommend other updates?
Could you possibly discuss the common rail isb rear gear train 4bts that are now easily available. Swapping it to front gear train to be able to be swapped. Any other information about them ecu programming etc to swap! You explain things in a way I can understand and I would and a lot of other would really appreciate it!
Hi! I have a 2001 gmc safari that I would like to convert to diesel. It has a 4.3 vortec in it at the moment. Where do I start and what do I need to concider for the swap?
Hello I put a 6354 perkins in a 1991 ford f350 made all the brackets myself did it in my backyard drove it 30,000.00 miles no problems
I wanna swap a 1973 Ford F-350 dually it’s got the 390fe in it right now but the ultimate goal is duramax swap it, although I’m considering a Cummins for the easier injector repairs and head gaskets
I'm kinda torn between keeping my 318 and swapping a 6.2 into my 76 d200 really want to do it but kinda worried I won't be able to finish the swap. but anyways good video man.
Did You do it
I did my 1978 f250 12 valve and Hell yeah! Its worth it almost 20 mpg instead of 9mpg. 10 grand is on the money give or take a few dollars. If you need a run down on a 78 or 79 let me know, Rock on!!!
what diesel engene fit on my jeep wrangletlr 2010?.
Hey there. Been watching a lot of your videos lately, I agree with lots of your ideias about "doing it yourself" and saving some money, also it's really a shame what they are doing with the diesel.
Have a question for you, do You know the mercedes om606 engines? They remember me of the 5.9 cummins, smaller but also 6 cylinders, some come with the p pump and also have a huuge potential for enourmous hp. I bet you would like it. Would love to ser a project with an om606 engine done by you.
Regards
Just picked up a 300d with the OM617 in it. I am planning on swapping it into my 1948 Chev convertible but I am enjoying driving it around for now. Right car at the wrong time as the swap won't happen for another year or two
good content, I have a 2004, f250 powerstroke 6.0. it has 350k miles. I did a head gasket at 310k miles and ran great for 40k miles. at the present time it needs another head gasket job. lower end is fine and has great power. I'm thinking of rebuilding the entire engine. I can't find genuine ford pistons and don't want aftermarket pistons. how wise is it to use the same pistons with 350k miles on them? thanks
do a jeep cummins swap!
yes please!!!!!
yes!!
Nah, Perkins or a modern Merc
Jeep liberty 4BT
Samuel Griffin i have a liberty lol
Thanks for calling it straight. Very rare in this day & age where it seems like everyone else is gloating over their work. This was helpful. Grease on the face didn t hurt as well! Ha ha ha ha
You need to consume better media if you feel that way.
Appreciate the killer info! Good video boss 🤙
DEBOSS GARAGE
if you EVER have a chance to do a 4bt swap into a Ranger, PLEASE do a video series.
There are about 1.3 million Ranger owners that are currently lusting after a 4bt Ranger, lol!!!
Preach!
Also since I used to have a 5.7 hemi. And am doing a cummins swap. I would get a new ats transmission. But would I need new driveshaft and rear differentials? Or can i use stock 5.7
Deboss... I have a 70 gmc k10/k20 hybrid...(mix&match cab,clip etc) it is currently running and driving with a sbc and a 4spd manual... do u think 10k would be possible for a 12 valve swap?? Does that include all the plumbing,brakes hooked up etc?
I want to put a diesel in my explorer for a overland vehicle, which engine you think would fit in a explorer
I'm about to do one in in a 1980 ramcharger wish me luck
How goes the swap?
Bro post a video of that ram charger
Update vid ?
If you ever do a early 90's late 80's Toyota pickup swap please upload a video of it
I want to put a Toyota 1kzte in mine.
Christopher Proctor i would to put a small Diesel engine in my Toyota
*love
Unfortunately, these Toyota swaps aren't as plug and play as you would think, especially if it has electronics. I found that the wiring harness for the diesel is for a right hand drive truck, so it has to be rebuilt. Also, the gauges don't transfer either, from what I have found. Look up dieseltoys on forums. You will find pretty much everything you will need from those guys. I haven't done the swap yet, so I all I know is what I have read. I could be wrong though. I do know that you would be better off with a half cut which will have everything you will need.
I've done it it's a total b**** everything's easy but the wiring harness on the 1kz
I have a 1998 nissan pathfinder se 4x4, I would love to do a diesel upgrade not sure which engine to use. Would love a Cummins 5.9, not sure if it would fit. Which engine would you suggest?
I did a cab swap with a $200.00 tool set in my drive way. Set a 70 crew cab dodge onto a 99 Cummins
I would like one in my 2009 F150 Fx4 that would be sweet let me know if you can do it and where to drop it off at
So that 10g is for labor and fabricating and the small swap essentials. Every thing like big parts, engine all that is additional either customer provided or you source it I'm assuming for cost plus little on top?
I met a guy one day that was driver I tracker or a sidekick can't remember, he had a 4 cylinder diesel engine in it. He told me it came out of a tugboat
what's total cost to do a ford ranger swap including exhaust? how long does it take for the swap? can truck be dropped off at the shop and picked up when done?
I got a e350 6.0l 2006 van can u talk a little about the differences between the f-series trucks and e-series van diesels
I seriously want you to do the 6bt swap in my CamperVan at some point..I also want to do a 4x4 conversation I’m hoping I can get both done for $15K. I’m selling my Harley-Davison and Land Rover to Fiance it.
I just picked up a complete 4bt with trans for 300
Daniel Ferreira lucky
ill give you 1000
they go for 4 grand where i live.
Daniel Ferreira
Don't buy a $300 combo you can buy a whole car for $500. Spend the money on a nice one with a warranty....
u find me a truck with a cummins for 500 and ill buy it immediately
Thinking of doing a Cummins swap in an 04 Navigator when the stock motor fails, just curious how difficult you think this would be on a scale of 1-10. Also if you ever get a chance to do one I would love to see it!
Don’t ask this guy, he’ll tell you it’s super hard and charge you 16 grand for that information
How much work would it be to put a 5.9 Cummins with an Allison transmission in a 2008 f-450?
I got an 87 GMC Sierra, swap my 350 sbc for a 6.2 diesel of that year! I’ll pay 10 grand
hey recently picked up a 94 sierra 5.7 350. fuckin thing chugs way more than she should i know there not great on gas to begin with but this thing went through pretty near a whole tank in under 100 km anything i should give a go over to try and diagnose the problem, first thing i was guna do is swap out all the plugs and go over the wiring. Fairly mechanically inclined but not traditionally trained Brand new to trucks intermediate experience with small engines (sleds) and some experience with field repairs on heavy equipment.
What if my truck just got the engine and transmission rebuild? Like today they literally just finished it but they gotta test run it🤔
Fitment question. Do you think a 6bt will fit in a 2004 Crown vic?
Gotta make a blueprint for 5.9 or 6.7 cummins swap into any 6.4 powerstroke
Winnebago Brave with Dodge 4x4 frame w/ 5.9?can you do this?
Nice, does price include engine to swap in a cj5? what state are you located in.
I'm trying to do a 4bt swap into my 97 4runner, originally a gas 4 cylinder, with a 5 speed, any tips? Highschool student just want something that turns heads
I want to drop in that 2.8L Cummins engine and mate it with a ZF-8 transmission like Nissan teased us with for the Frontier Pro-4X.
I have a 02 suburban and thinking about dropping in a 6.6 or a cummins. Which one would be more ideal
My 1996 Silverado 1500 engine is dying, I’m thinking to do a diesel swap, i’d like to know what engine fits best into my truck? I’m not a professional but love these videos
6.6l durumax. Stay with brand of truck
I’m trying to swap a izusu in to a 227 cat skidsteer I wonder how hard is going to be or if even possible
deboss garage i have a 72 f 250 what would be the cost be for the parts if i do all the work myself
alright I have a 1989 k2500 6 lug with a 350 and sm465 what would I have to change or do to swap in a 4bt
Hey there . I have a 2001 Chevy 2500. Do you make the motor mouth to fit a 1995 Cummins ? Thanks
I would want deboss to do a 4bt cummins swap with a 5 speed in my 83 toyota 4x4, just gotta find out how to get it to him lol
The is clear my question is if what I need for swap my 5 cilinders chevy colorado 04 for a 4 cilinders engine