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Re: cummins swap into a body
[Re: 68HemiB]
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03/05/10 09:15 AM
03/05/10 09:15 AM
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patrick
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Dimensions notwithstanding, that is too much weight IMO.
Regardless of the T-bat diameter, one [of many] weak points in such a plan is the rear anchor point for the T-Bar.
Hypermiling a /6 can get you close to your mpg goal, and not upset the apple cart to the degree you are contemplating.
or search the archives for Hodroddave40's "super-duper gas mileage 318"
basically take a 318, 0 deck with KB167's, run 302's or magnum heads (I'd go magnum), a small solid or hydraulic (he used a stock 273 solid cam, I'd probably go hydraulic with a lunati voodoo 60400), stock 4bbl or performer intake, and a small t-quad. tranny, use an A833OD with a 3.23 or 2.94 rear, auto, use a low gear lockup 904 with a 2.45 or 2.76 rear.
1976 Spinnaker White Plymouth Duster, /6 A833OD
1986 Silver/Twilight Blue Chrysler 5th Ave HotRod **SOLD!***
2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T
2017 Grand Cherokee Overland
2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)
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Re: cummins swap into a body
[Re: demon]
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03/05/10 09:30 AM
03/05/10 09:30 AM
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Deans68plym
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If you want 30 mpg and don't want to destroy what little frame your car has, use a 3.9 Cummins instead of the 5.9. It will be a lot friendlier fit and have enough power and will give you the 30mpg you want.
I have a 4BT/727 in my '68 Satellite wagon, and even in cold weather and a blend fuel I can easily get 26.
The 4BT dressed out weighs about 30lbs more than a RB eng.
that sounds neat. How about some pictures and info about thrc
swap?
Shoot me you E-Mail and I'll send pics.
Dean
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Re: cummins swap into a body
[Re: Deans68plym]
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03/05/10 09:53 AM
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patrick
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I'd like to see it too, why don't you start a thread about it?
1976 Spinnaker White Plymouth Duster, /6 A833OD
1986 Silver/Twilight Blue Chrysler 5th Ave HotRod **SOLD!***
2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T
2017 Grand Cherokee Overland
2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)
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Re: cummins swap into a body
[Re: patrick]
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03/05/10 09:50 PM
03/05/10 09:50 PM
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Deans68plym
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I'd like to see it too, why don't you start a thread about it?
I really don't have enough time to stay at the 'puter to continue a thread, you guys would get tired of waiting for me to come back.
I'll send pics to you and answer any questions I can.
New complete exhaust on the "Dragon Wagon" today!!
Dean
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Re: cummins swap into a body
[Re: NITROUSN]
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03/06/10 10:06 AM
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Deans68plym
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Most are dreamers on these types of projects. What impresses me is the ones that show what they have done. They dont talk about it they do it. The do'ers get the props 
Well, since we stole this thread.........
Like I said, I can E-Mail pics of my "Dragon Wagon" with the 3.9 turbo'd Cummins, and answer any questions about it to anyone interested. PM me or E-Mail Deans68plym@hotmail.com
I know of another 4BT swap... in a `73 Satellite.
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