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The engine conversions are easier than you might think, so long as there is an adapter for your gearbox. Companies like Cummins sell them as crate motors, comp
by chrissnell 6y ago
The engine conversions are easier than you might think, so long as there is an adapter for your gearbox. Companies like Cummins sell them as crate motors, complete with the computer and everything you need, down to the electronic accelerator pedal. Now, you may have to cut off some motor mounts and weld on some new ones and maybe solve a few coolant and hydraulic plumbing issues but I would guess that these guys probably have a go-to motor and they’ve got that down pat.
That said, I kind of doubt you’re getting out the door with an industrial Cummins turbodiesel for under $40K.
- JamisonM 6y agoFor sure they are buying something that they are familiar with and dropping it in that works with the standard transmission. Once you have have done the first the next one is easy. (That's our experience with rotor swaps on the 1480's!) But yeah, when you add the cost of the crate engine... you're eating up a lot of your savings!