Yes,
The bug has finally bitten hard enough and I started searching for donor trucks or possible trucks to try and trade with. My only problem is I love my truck, its my dream truck minus being a V10 (which is an awesome motor). But I "settled" when I bought this truck because I wanted the diesel all along. I also didn't want to get rid of my truck because its in great shape, I've done a good amount of work to it already, and didn't want to spend a ton to trade towards a diesel PLUS many that I've found for a decent price all had a TON of miles.
My solution? I found a parts truck nearby going for very cheap money. Guy used some parts he needed and wanted to sell the rest. I convinced the wife to allow me to do it, she gave me the green light so tomorrow I'm heading down to pick it up (pics to follow of course).
This thread will detail my swap and how it all goes. I've been reading for months and most threads just die off - this thread will detail as much as possible for diesel noob's out there since I am one, and I will report how everything works at the end and how I got there.
The donor is a 1994 2500 Cummins Auto. I will be parting it out afterwards and scrapping the rest. Obviously I'll be selling my V10 engine once its out and depending on the gear ratios in the Cummins I may be swapping those as well.
My plans are to use the V10 computer and sensors on the Cummins. I may talk with my tech at work and see if he thinks he can flash my V10 computer to a 98 12Valve computer to get things working even better.
Oh yeah, I also bought an adjustable 3rd Gen Style Track Bar from Spohn Industries (I believe that is their name). Was a great deal at $330 from Ebay. I'll be getting that in the truck as well.
Thanks guys,
Got the trailer hooked up and heading to pick it up in a few hours. I'll have some pics posted on Monday unless I can find a way to do it from my phone.
I'm selling the V10 for $250. Everything will be priced to move because my wife doesn't want the parts truck here long.
I literally just got back from picking up the truck. I plan on tinkering with it tomorrow and trying to get a game plan set up.
On another not, I'm buying a steering box stabilizer and returning this steering box. Hopefully the fenco replacement won't bind like this one has been. The truck was borderline dangerous today towing it back and we plan on camping next weekend. Hopefully a new box, track bar, and steering stabilizer will tighten it up.
spun it looks like a nice solid unit and so far ism blown away with their service. within 5 minutes of winning the auction and paying someone emailed me personally to verify the color i wanted. then 10 minutes later i got the shipping notification. very happy so far.
sorry about the one up. i kinda fell into this one LOL!
I live in Maine, I just spent $75 or so on replacing the thermostat and plugs on it. Runs like a top and honestly I wouldn't bother removing it unless I hadn't found this donor truck.
Sorry for not much progress, but I spent the weekend getting my camper ready for this coming memorial day weekend. I resealed the roof and re-painted it with liquid rubber. Now I need do track down some wiring problems because the brake lights are on the fritz.
My buddy is doing this with his V10 I am going to snap up the motor for helping for cheep. I am getting everything with it. He also has a Durango with a blown motor for 1000 I am gonna combine the two for a fun truck.
Yes I could certainly get it shipped to you on a pallet, just will probably cost a bit.
Once again not much progress - this week is full of getting things ready for camping. I hooked up the water feed to the camper and found the valve on the toilet was leaking, $30 later and I had that fixed yesterday, along with a broken door knob.
I am SUPER PISSED because my nice new Track Bar arrived yesterday and when I attempted to get it mounted up (just holding it in place) my Plow Frame is completely in the way. I can't upgrade to the 3rd gen style track bar which sucks. This thing is VERY VERY NICE and I'm very upset I can't use it because I can tell it would've solved my issues. Now I'm stuck with the crappy stock design/moog "upgrade".
Also sucks that I have to pay shipping to send it back but thats not their fault. Regardless I definitely recommend Spohn Performance for a Track Bar, its built very very well, and their customer service is amazing!
Oh yeah, I also picked up a steering box brace and a Moog track bar. I'm going to remove my "new" steering box (made by Fenco from Advance Auto Parts) and return it for another to hopefully get rid of my binding issue's tonight.
Good to hear its coming together so well for ya. I'm still trying to track down a computer out of an 05 hemi truck swap. I seem to be able to find every year but an 05.
Find a wiring diagram for the years around that and check and see if they are the same pinouts for the PCM. I guarantee there's a few years that are the same.
I really want to swap out my 1500 axles, but apparently I will need to weld in new spring pockets. Otherwise front is a bolt-in. Might have to bring it to a shop with a 220 welder to have them do that, then just bolt everything up.
http://www.airbagit.com/product-p/x4hando9498rf2b.htm
i want to suggest shackles from here. bolt on! pop the rivets out and use the holes for grade 8 bolts. just buy the 3" wide for the 2500 truck. with a 2" lift system you could eliminate the rear block= less leaf wrap when you kit the skinny pettle. less need for ladder bars.
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