Can I Do A Diesel Swap, What Do I Need & What Will It Cost?
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- 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/debossg...
- 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.
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.
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.
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^
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.
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.
Nice to see that there are still techs out there who have integrity.
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.
@@AllPainNoGains It's just biden printing money to give away. Trump did it a little, but over 90% less. Always look to dem commies to spend other people's money. Populists (trump) are generally against it.
Exactly just bought an 08 f350 with a 5.🤮4 about to do a 12v swap have it repainted with new rims and tires basically a brand new truck under 25k
@@jonhetherington4595😂
really apresheate the honesty and realistic attitude of this channel
JGMetal Jedi Appreciate*
+JGMetal Jedi Appreciate**
Lmaooooo
6 years later but man I hope your spelling got better lol
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 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
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?.
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.
honestly this channel is so professional for 8000 subscribera
Mitch Houge 407k, 2020
500k apr 2021
Well deserved
519k June 29, 2021.
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 ?
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!
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.
do a jeep cummins swap!
yes please!!!!!
yes!!
Nah, Perkins or a modern Merc
Jeep liberty 4BT
Samuel Griffin i have a liberty lol
I am impressed. So much so, that I hit the "subscribe" button. Thank you for explaining a lot....
My 6.5 gave out (again) im gonna give it a shot swapping a cummins in my 95 silverado crew cab dually. Wish me luck.
Hope it works out
D sam
Good luck! A video of how it turns out for you would be good entertainment for us folks.
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.
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
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
You should do more videos on working on a cummins engine, maintenance stuff.
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
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”
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.
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
Thankyou! This is just what I have been looking for! I look forward to following along and learning as much as I can!
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....
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
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!
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
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
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
74 f250 i need to put a cummins in it since i only get like 7 mpg with the 460 it has!
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.
In the US (not Canada) it is illegal to swap a diesel into a vehicle that was never produced as a diesel. That being said that is a federal crime, and most states do not care. The vehicle should pass state inspections most of the time. The only time you will have any issue is if you go to a national park, or US facility where federal law enforcement present, and mainly if they decide to inspect your vehicle. Which if they do, you will be arrested, charged with a felony, your vehicle will be impounded, and most likely destroyed ASAP!
a local guy here charges 15 grand to put a 12v/24v in place of a 6.0l psd, and 17.5+ for a CR 24v into a 6.0l/6.4l with a list of what parts he used on certian areas, not all, but he usally trys to use all the ford stuff, and very little cummins
Would love to swap a 2LUZ turbo diesel from the Cruze into a Suzuki SX4 AWD hatch .
Thank you. This is very interesting and very informative.
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?
Lol, I wanna buy a Titan XD for the low with some minor issues, fix it and swap a 6.7 Cummins or 5.9 Cummins into it and do custom Wide Body kit.
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.
The 8.1 in the 03 is getting some major miles on it, close to 200k miles, not kilos. Been thinking about doing the swap because the 8.1 doesn't have much after market support for goodies. I would like to keep the Allison, but not sure about mounting it to the cummins, if it fits or someone makes an adapter for it, it's a bitch'n trany.
Lily Smith those 8.1's work well in boats.
Lily Smith : The GM gas 8.1L is/was a terrible fuel pig. A Cummins turbo diesel 5.9L or 6.7L would be a huge improvement, and worthwhile swap so long as the truck is still decent. Keeping the Allison is not that difficult, you'll just have to get a machine shop fabricate an adapter plate for the bell housing. Seems like there may also be something available from the medium-duty truck market, but I don't know for sure.
Lily Smith they make stroker kits for the 8.1
Our gas around here averages around $2.50/gal.
Sales tax is $0.07. So, $10700.
That's 4280 gallons.
I got an 18 gallon tank.
My 5.0 averages around 12 mpg.
I know that's shitty... but, ANYWAYS...
That ends up being 54688.89 miles.
Diesel `round here is like $3.30.
$59.4/ tank
30 mpg = 540 mi/tank
$10700 = 3242.42 tank fulls.
3242.42*30 = 97272.73 miles
So the gasser is 0.5622222336448599 as good as the diesel.
It pays for itself in about a year or so.
is putting a 6BT 12 valve engine into a mercedes s350 w140 worth it?
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
@deboss garage I would love to see a video where you review the Cummins r2.8
Looks like its going to happen in the next couple months
@@DEBOSSGARAGE can't wait.
This Cummins swap looks like it would be cool in my ‘91 C4 Corvette.
$10k ain't bad if you already have a decent vehicle with a dead factory engine. Actually kind of a good deal, if you need a diesel engine vehicle.
I have a plasma cutter and a welder I can make my own brackets lol , I would love to put a 4bt in my 2012 Tacoma 6 spd
I got a 1994 ford f350 someone 12v cummins swapped and it's been a absolute nightmare. I currently can't get the altinator to charge. New altinator new battery just put in a transpo regulator still not charging. Wiring is a hack job on this truck. I don't know what wire to look for on the ford to tell the altinator to charge. I ran new battery cable to the altinator as well as a new ground I am at a loss
I'd do a swap from diesel to gas, but not the other way around. Diesel fuel and maintenance is just too expensive. Gas is the way to go, believe it or not.
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've got a 80 series landcrusier it has a 4bt cummins
Pics? If you are on twitter, tweet them #Cummins @debossgarage
+DEBOSS GARAGE do u have email address I don't have Twitter
debossgarage@gmail.com
Jonesy's Auto Club in Oregon has shown that a 6BT is not much different in size from the 6.0L that comes in the 80s Series. Their conversions are awesome. Look up Predator Land Cruiser.
Well said. Thank you for all the well thought out videos.
OH AND THANK YOU FOR THE VIDS... THUMBS UP. NEVER STOP BUILDING.
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 !!
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.
Gotta make a blueprint for 5.9 or 6.7 cummins swap into any 6.4 powerstroke
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 put a twin turbo 4bt into my 1976 w100 club cab power wagon
Wow someone whom undestands
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
Going to be putting a 12 valve in a 1969 f250 4x4
Hey I met you today in Carstairs we were on bikes cool 4door truck
around how many diesel conversions do you do a year?
and $65 an hour is not a bad price, a shop I worked at charged $105 an hour
About 3 conversions a year but they aren't all diesel.
I just bought a truck with the engine I wanted ;) Id rather change a trac bar and steering box as opposed to re engineering a truck. Still 10grand seems like a hellva bargin to me.
Well a hot-rod or race builder could just make a suspension system pretty quick if you strip everything and mount it on solid front/rear clips. It would be lifted as a car or truck tho.
$65 !! ??? Ya need at least $85 for overhead etc
He owns the shop what overhead?
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.
Hey wondering if I just got burnt… bought a 99 56block cummins nonrunning. I got the thing running but has a nasty knock. Looking for cracks yet to see any. Paid $1,000+ for the 12vcummins.
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
2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport. Can I get a deisel motor without the def
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'd love to swap my 2012 jeep jk 6spd manual to a 4BT
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 like how you do business your not a lazy city guy
Eugene deschamps most guys in cities work all day to pay for the cost of living in a city. lazy people cant afford to live in most cities.
Hi I have a 02 golf stream Sun voyager RV and I want to put a 6.7 Cummins out of my 17 ram 3500 in it but I want wondering if it better if I put a 12v in instead
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
yo 4BT's are like 5k by themselves in southern california
To pick your brain, or anyone else who might know, will a 7.3l powerstroke fit in a 1991 ford pickup? Also, are there any electrical components that will need to be added or modified when doing this swap from a 460?
How does one hire you? I got a 5.9 in a school bus i need built, runs perfectly fine but id sure like to smile at the fact id have a 500 hp 900 tourge bus
How much would it cost to swap engine on a two thousand excursion gas to diesel with an allison transmission
Looking for a 12 valve for a 2005 f350 my 6.0 blew up again not putting a new one in ,
How tricky do you think a conversion for a 65 fleetwood would be? 😅
I want to put a diesel into my 40 foot 1996 Fleetwood Bounder rv.
It's a Ford[l)lli C53 chassis
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 found a 15k mile diesel pusher motor home. It's an Allison/Cummins combo. Anyone know if the engine and transmission can be retrofitted into a front engine truck? I'm looking at installing them into a 1953 chevy 2 1/2 ton truck.
You’re a big help thank you for the videos. 🤙🏼
Do you think it possible to do a 12 valve Cummins swap in a 55 panel truck. Assume I would need the whole drive train and can the axels be made to fit the 55 frame?
I have a 4bt in my 1968 C20 and would like to add Vintage Air. Where can I find a compressor mount bracket?
I would really like to know if a 6.2l diesel is worth it. I really want to because it's affordable and one of the easier things to swap in to a square body. I just don't know if it is worth doing. I know they are gutless and have average torque. Also is NA or turbo better for the 6.2. or start with an NA and make it turbo.
As I have cummins 4BT diesel engine 9.8 engine fitted on my truck. It is 1992 model, now I want to fit a power steering in my truck so please guide me. Can I fit it in the old engine? Please show me the point at the engine and confirm the rate for a second hand power steering assembly.
glad i subscribed and following, you are a the best informative and experienced. Keep up the good work. Cheers
What the best manual cummins With the most horsepower to put in your 6.4 power stroke doing a swap
I want a Chevy square body 1998 12 valve Cummins with Alison transmission
I don't have Facebook... So, what would you put in a 2016 challenger AWD?
Man this 7.3 bronco 2 swap will be tough
2:56 $10,000 is A LOT of gas lol
Its really worth it if your car is VERY gas thirsty,
Not now
I want to put a diesel engine in my rav 4. What do y’all think-a VW engine for a golf/TDI? Yes I’m a total novice.