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6bt Cummins in an abody? #1359774 12/27/12 02:39 PM 12/27/12 02:39 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 928 NC S SLOW67 OP super stock
SLOW67 OP super stock S Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 928 NC	Just found a nice running early 12v for a steal, What are your thoughts on a cummins fitment in an abody? Will it weigh more than a iron headed BB? Need a lift pump to the IP? Just throwing this out for discussion...

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: SLOW67] #1359775 12/27/12 02:58 PM 12/27/12 02:58 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Just found a nice running early 12v for a steal, What are your thoughts on a cummins fitment in an abody? Will it weigh more than a iron headed BB? Need a lift pump to the IP? Just throwing this out for discussion... LOL... that engine weights about 900-1000 lbs... better get some new T-bars.... but if its in good shape and its a steal its worth picking it up(at least it is to me)

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1359776 12/27/12 03:01 PM 12/27/12 03:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376 D dogdays I Live Here
dogdays I Live Here D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376	Usually run around 1100 lb. Buy the engine, put it in something that can use it, or sell it to a board member. Here's the way to estimate how much it weighs: Imagine a 318-powered A-body with another 318 minus manifolds bolted on the hood. R.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1359777 12/27/12 03:01 PM 12/27/12 03:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,655 in a cattle trailer down by th... G Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,655 in a cattle trailer down by th...	I've thought about this too but I think the 4BT would be a better fit. "Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion. 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: Guitar Jones] #1359778 12/27/12 03:59 PM 12/27/12 03:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,563 Janesville, WI SpareParts pro stock
SpareParts pro stock Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,563 Janesville, WI	I think all the weight would counteract any kind of weight transfer and you are going to have a ton of torque around 1000 rpm to attempt to hook.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: SpareParts] #1359779 12/27/12 04:57 PM 12/27/12 04:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,380 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,380 Marion, South Carolina [><]	I could be wrong, but I think the radiator would have to mount where the front bumper would normally go to fit that monster in there. CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: SLOW67] #1359780 12/27/12 05:05 PM 12/27/12 05:05 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 970 Backwater, PA B bwdst6 Bob George Racing #1 Fan
bwdst6 Bob George Racing #1 Fan B Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 970 Backwater, PA	I don�t get it, if you want to go cheap. Put a SBC in there! This post is available in double vision where drunk.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: bwdst6] #1359781 12/27/12 05:25 PM 12/27/12 05:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,422 Kalispell Mt. H HotRodDave I Live Here
HotRodDave I Live Here H Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,422 Kalispell Mt.	I feel sorry for the ball joints in there Also they are very tall and would require a 6 pack scoop stretched from the front of the hood to the cowl just to cover it all up. Plus to get the crank center-line correct you would have to shrink the oil pan or it will drag the ground or raise the trans tunnel from front to back a few inches or maybe a combination of both. I am not causing global warming, I am just trying to hold off a impending Ice Age!

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: HotRodDave] #1359782 12/27/12 07:54 PM 12/27/12 07:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo R rt66jim master
rt66jim master R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,002 Joplin, Mo	The biggest problem I would have. The #6 rod is right beside your right knee. I've seen the whole they make when they come out of the block. Not pretty.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: SLOW67] #1359783 12/27/12 08:22 PM 12/27/12 08:22 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: Just found a nice running early 12v for a steal, What are your thoughts on a cummins fitment in an abody? Will it weigh more than a iron headed BB? Need a lift pump to the IP? Just throwing this out for discussion... I don't see any problems or drawbacks with the swap. You are planning on using it in the 2 wheel drive 'sled pulls' aren't you? Front weight is needed. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: bwdst6] #1359784 12/27/12 08:45 PM 12/27/12 08:45 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,119 sc T tjmarcus1 top fuel
tjmarcus1 top fuel T Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,119 sc	Quote: I don�t get it, if you want to go cheap. Put a SBC in there! When you say "sbc", you DO mean Small Block Chrysler, don't you?

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: tjmarcus1] #1359785 12/27/12 09:16 PM 12/27/12 09:16 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 970 Backwater, PA B bwdst6 Bob George Racing #1 Fan
bwdst6 Bob George Racing #1 Fan B Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 970 Backwater, PA	No, it's pretty well known how cheap a small block Chevy combo is!!! This post is available in double vision where drunk.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: SLOW67] #1359786 12/27/12 10:24 PM 12/27/12 10:24 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,954 Blairsden, CA T Triggerfish top fuel
Triggerfish top fuel T Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,954 Blairsden, CA	Put it in the back seat of a 68 Cuda & call it "Cummins under Glass"

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: SLOW67] #1359787 12/27/12 11:00 PM 12/27/12 11:00 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,409 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY Dragula I Live Here
Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,409 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	Quote: Just found a nice running early 12v for a steal, What are your thoughts on a cummins fitment in an abody? Will it weigh more than a iron headed BB? Need a lift pump to the IP? Just throwing this out for discussion... You could buy my ProStreet '78 D100 and throw it in there. It fits, and I know it does. I thought about doing it a few times...THe 6-speed trans will help keep weight down a little. '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: Dragula] #1359788 12/28/12 11:47 AM 12/28/12 11:47 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,613 Deerfield, Ohio 70dusterjohn top fuel
70dusterjohn top fuel Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,613 Deerfield, Ohio	Do what you what, I had a friend that had one laying around, along with a mudtang put them together and and ran them, now that being said it ran like poop for a year before he got it figured out and made some steam, I think when it was all said and done when he sold it, it was running 9.00s ? I think I have some video's some where...

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: 70dusterjohn] #1359789 12/28/12 08:08 PM 12/28/12 08:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA Defbob master
Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	7522334-2012-03-04_15.13.21.jpg (52 downloads)

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: Defbob] #1359790 12/28/12 08:09 PM 12/28/12 08:09 PM
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Defbob master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,619 Norwich CT USA	Oh, You meant a Chrysler A-body... my bad 7522336-2012-03-04_14.15.53.jpg (47 downloads)

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: Defbob] #1359791 12/28/12 08:45 PM 12/28/12 08:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,326 fredericksburg,va C cudaman1969 master
cudaman1969 master C Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,326 fredericksburg,va	Move the fire wall back a foot or so then replace the front shocks with a 4/4 so it won't sag and use those 28 inch rims so the oil pan don't hit. That should get you started, oh yea forgot the wheel barrow full of money.

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: Defbob] #1359792 12/28/12 09:18 PM 12/28/12 09:18 PM
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emarine01 master E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,695 nc	We race with dodge trucks that have spent over 30k on mods for that engine, They are not even close to competive in the mud... but they sound mean

Re: 6bt Cummins in an abody? [Re: emarine01] #1359793 12/28/12 10:20 PM 12/28/12 10:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,653 Near Reading PA USA pinkduster master
pinkduster master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,653 Near Reading PA USA	I was just looking at a magazine at the book store that had a late 60s Caddy with a Cummins 6bt. Also, search Youtube for the early 70s Monte Carlo with a 24 valve CTD. Sure, it's not going to work in an A-body, but I don't see why it couldn't be done in an Imperial or a 71-74 Charger. You would think that the Monte Carlo and the Charger have similarly sized engine compartments.

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