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.

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

Agreed.

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

 

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