What Cummins is best?
For a swap that is. I am looking for relative ease of installation. Would a 12V be the easiest, considering I wouldn't need a computer and a bunch of wiring? Or, is there a way I could get around all the wiring for the 24V? I am sure I could P-Pump a 24V, and get away with no wiring, right? I am considering only 6BT's at this point in time, but might consider 4BT's if someone can sell me on the idea. I would love to get a common rail and drop it in there, but I am quite intimidated by the wiring, and don't really know what I would need to make it work.
Reason I ask is, I have found a 1965 era Lincoln Continental 4 door convertible (suicide doors and all) for a reasonable price. It looks like its in good shape, but I am not sure it even runs. I thought it would be a good platform for a diesel swap, and would give me a sweet cruiser when I am done. Its got a big block right now, and probably would bet like 8mpg at best, so a diesel would not only be an improvement in power, but fuel mileage too. Guess I am just looking for some discussion on all this. Maybe i need convinced to do it, or leave it be. I am not sure what kind of budget I would be operating on, but it isn't going to be large by any means. I do all my own work though, which is why I wanna take this project on. Might have to pick up some extra hours at work to pay for it though... Cheers! :c: Matt |
98 12V
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Easiest to swap with the least amount of hassle? 1st gen VE pumped 12v. Best IMO would be a P-Pumped 12v though.
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As long as you have the entire engine harness already on the engine, there is no more wiring for a 24 valve than a 12 valve. In fact a common rail is actually the easiest to wire because the alternator is regulated by the ecm so nothing at all to hook up there but a heavy wire to the battery.
That is engine only, not transmission. If you want an electronic controlled trans, then it gets more complicated, but not much really. |
i'd still stick with the p-pumped 12v
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i thought all generationa regulate alternator thru ecm:humm:
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i would look at a 4b you can find a old bread truck a get ever thing including the bell housing to bolt up to the trany and better mpg. just a thought:c:
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Originally Posted by HAYMAFIA
(Post 538242)
i thought all generationa regulate alternator thru ecm:humm:
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It depends on what you want to do. If you want a ton of power go with a second gen 12 valve. But a non intercooled first gen would be easiest. The intercooler is kind of a pain to make work in a vehicle it was never ment to be in. Defitantly invest in ALOT sound insulation as we all know cummins are quite the rattle boxes, and your going to want a comfy ride in your cruiser.
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I would go with the 4bt, theyre alot easier to fit, and you can tune it up and get close to the same power as the 6bt
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