Best motor to modify
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Diesel Fan
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From: Oklahoma
Best motor to modify
Hey im lookin into the cummins diesel and i dont know what motor is the best to modify on a budget ive also thought about the 94-98 7.3 power stroke because i like the body but im not shur sense the metal connecting rods are knowin to break after 400hp
BOMBARDIER
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Perry County, Ohio
well id say the ol 5.9 cummins. There pretty tuff to beat. 
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opps forgot 12v p pump cummins
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opps forgot 12v p pump cummins
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Diesel Fan
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Cummins all the way, i say that, not because i own one myself but because the 5.9 cummins is an industrial motor, made to last 300k+ miles. They were used for power generators and other things i'm sure. They are a stout motor dominating the sport of pulling and drag racing and easy to build, more performance parts than the others.
Diesel Bomber
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From: CO
It depends on your power goal, budget and how much of the work you can do yourself. You can get 350-400hp out of an early VE-pumped 12V if you are mechanically inclined to mess with the injection pump, install injectors, turbo, etc. Probably under $2k dollars to do it right.
You can get the same out of a late commonrail for the cost of a $500 programmer.
But you might also need another couple/few grand in tranny upgrades to support it on either platform, if you've got the automatic. Definitely so with the early 727/A518s.
You can get the same out of a late commonrail for the cost of a $500 programmer.
But you might also need another couple/few grand in tranny upgrades to support it on either platform, if you've got the automatic. Definitely so with the early 727/A518s.
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