Best motor to modify
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08-07-2010, 11:18 PM
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08-07-2010, 11:32 PM
#5
08-08-2010, 06:33 AM
Diesel Fan
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.
#6
08-08-2010, 08:19 AM
Diesel Bomber
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.
#7
08-08-2010, 08:27 AM
to DB..
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08-08-2010, 02:19 PM
