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    Offline Robb

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    Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « on: March 19, 2005 - 11:08:22 AM »
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    Offline Killer_Mopar

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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #1 on: March 19, 2005 - 11:57:08 AM »
    I love seeing 2.5 tons of metal move that quick. That truck would be the ultimate sleeper, everyone would see the black smoke coming out the exhaust and think its a POS...I wanna see it break into the 10s. Would be quite funny seeings an e-body blowing out that much black smoke and only have 6 cylinders, the engine should fit......anyone up for a challenge?
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    Offline JS27N0B

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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #2 on: March 19, 2005 - 05:22:47 PM »
    That engine is way too tall to fit under and E-body hood.   Wayyy to heavy as well.
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    Offline Robb

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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #3 on: March 19, 2005 - 10:35:30 PM »
     ;)  ;)  ;)
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #4 on: March 20, 2005 - 02:29:38 AM »
    Quote from: JS27N0B on March 19, 2005 - 05:22:47 PM
    That engine is way too tall to fit under and E-body hood.   Wayyy to heavy as well.

     I disagree , I measured it up & it would fit & is not significantly heavier than the 440 with A/C  , you would need a custom or dry sump pan
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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #5 on: March 20, 2005 - 09:17:11 PM »
    C.P,

    Have you seriously weighed these things? We have done a few short blocks on newer trucks and the engine is massive. Custom oilpan or not I wish you luck. The bare block sitting on the pan rail in the back of a truck bed is as high as the side of the truck box, add the head etc. I would think that this combo is probably about 8-12" higher from the pan rail up than a 440.
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    Offline 98hd

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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #6 on: March 20, 2005 - 09:41:31 PM »
    After reading this topic I had to go measure........... from the bottom of the oil pan to the top of the valve cover on a B series cummins in an 03 dodge is 3ft!.

    As far as weight I couldn't find a reliable number but they seem to be in the 1k range for a long block.
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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #7 on: March 20, 2005 - 11:22:13 PM »
    I did all the measurements once , about 3 months ago , I figured it can be done , variables include what trans to use , where the crank CL will be , with an auto matic it may sit 3" lower & the Charger budge hood was close to clearing , or a cowl hood can easily be used & the valve cover is the highest point , the turbo , exhaust  , Air cleaner are all remote , if it weighs 1000 lbs it is withing range , the biggest problem is strengthening the chassis enough to handle the torque & reinforcing the steering enough
     I have a spare Charger body & was already looking at it seriously but the usual lack of budget is killing me
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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #8 on: March 21, 2005 - 12:27:28 AM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on March 20, 2005 - 11:22:13 PM
    I have a spare Charger body & was already looking at it seriously but the usual lack of budget is killing me

    A new fund!  The CP Diesel Racer Fund!!! :laughing:
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    Re: Cummins Diesel adapter kit for E-bodies ?
    « Reply #9 on: March 21, 2005 - 03:35:45 PM »
    Wcan fundraise at Carlisle...

    Who was it that had the drawings a while back... post your ideas, Chryco, he can do some concept sketches, and then we can set up a fundraising campgain at Carlisle... make this car a reality for Carlisle 2006!

    Or not, if you dont want to. :thumbs:
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