Diesel Swap 99 4X4 360 - 6BT
 

Hey guys,
I Have a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 gasser with 360 and i'd like to convert it to a 6BT. Any information is appreciated!

I'd sell and buy a Cummins truck. JMHO.

I really hadn't considered selling my F350 at all... until a W250 for the right price showed up. Suddenly it was a no-brainer. :yeah:

well there are multiple conversions on here and im hoping one of those guys will respond, i've heard its not that difficult of a swap, i just want as much info as possible

dead horse
 

Not trying to be a pesimist, but would you really want a 6BT in a 1/2 ton? I would think there would need to be extensive mods done to the 1/2 ton such as suspension/drivetrain.. i couldnt imagine dodge would use a strong enough tranny/axle driveshaft to hold up to a diesel in a 1/2 ton.

Good Luck =) should get good mpg's in a 1/2 ton for sure

Hmmmmm I would want a 6BT in a half ton :humm:

and I know a few other guys in the diesel performance world that have done the same thing.

I just did the same conversion. I would recommend getting a donor truck and swap everything. Its not a hard swap but it took me a week to get it completed and another week to work the bugs out. good luck

Dang not bad time at all :tu:

And ditto on the donor truck, it makes everything alot easier. I would recommend this route, and using the engine and tranny out of your donor truck. Im still running half ton axles, but befroe I do any major mods Im going to upgrade my rear axle. I have a set of 3/4 ton coil springs up front and front end is holding up well.

I know another guy with a 01 or 02 Dodge 1500 2wd reg cab that is running about 400 to the wheels through the stock rear axle.

just my personal-but the older trucks look soooo much better-the older the better,i run a 77 and 78 M880,s military pick ups-if you use the donor trans the job is pretty straight forward,you will find it easier if you have a good set of tools and equipment.

you know the old saying,measure it 5 times,draw it 3 times-make it once.

only problem i can see is your putting a lot more weight over the front end,i am using a different chassis and a wierd trans on my build,so i am putting as much weight over the rear end as i can-batteries,fuel,air tanks,propane,hydraulic pack etc.

gluck:rocking:

Agreed.

Do your research, be prepared, have what you need (most of it anyways) when you start, and itll go easier :tu:

I plan on starting my 12v 1/2 ton swap this week, just curious, how did you plumb your fuel system?