cummins conversion questions
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also any thoughts on fuel tanks? I'd like to not have to use the in the bed type. has anyone used the rear tank from aero tanks? I came across some older posts with them just thought I'd see about a fresh opinion. I like the thought of that tank for capacity and not loosing bed space, but if it's crap I'd like to know before I drop over 500 bones.....
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Thank you. I'll be dipped if in the 2days this thread has been up I haven't learned more about this swap than 2 months of research on my own. I guess good info is found on internet forums from time to time 
who knew lol.
Also what are you guys doing for air intakes? Factory dodge or something else?
who knew lol.Also what are you guys doing for air intakes? Factory dodge or something else?
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I used a Jazz fuel cell in my highboy build. It took a good bit of crossmember modification but came out real nice IMO.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-f-250-a.html
I was just looking at the thread and cant believe I was building that truck back in 2010. I feel like I just installed that tank. Where did the time go? Haha
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-f-250-a.html
I was just looking at the thread and cant believe I was building that truck back in 2010. I feel like I just installed that tank. Where did the time go? Haha
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filter to turbo, and now that you mention it how did you run your cooler pipes?
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I used a Jazz fuel cell in my highboy build. It took a good bit of crossmember modification but came out real nice IMO.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-f-250-a.html
I was just looking at the thread and cant believe I was building that truck back in 2010. I feel like I just installed that tank. Where did the time go? Haha
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-f-250-a.html
I was just looking at the thread and cant believe I was building that truck back in 2010. I feel like I just installed that tank. Where did the time go? Haha
nice tank set up btw, whats the capacity on that do you remember? i may just fab my own tank if i cant find what i'm looking for.... probably a bad idea but then again i am a ford owner
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I'm running a bunch of 304 stainless mandrel bends. 4" 90° bend from a BHAF to my turbo, 3" 45° bed from turbo outlet to ~'99 Superduty intercooler, and another from the intercooler to a Pusher intake.
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I'm heavy in research mode till i find a donor truck again the last one i found got sold before i got there
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i know what you mean, yesterday i was a 17yo kid with a fast truck with ****ty brakes and loud exhaust pissing off the town.....
nice tank set up btw, whats the capacity on that do you remember? i may just fab my own tank if i cant find what i'm looking for.... probably a bad idea but then again i am a ford owner
nice tank set up btw, whats the capacity on that do you remember? i may just fab my own tank if i cant find what i'm looking for.... probably a bad idea but then again i am a ford owner
It is a 22gallon tank.
When you do get/build a fuel tank, make sure to get a 70/10 ohm sending unit so it works with the factory fuel gauge.
Jaz 204-022-01 - Jaz Products Pro Street Fuel Cells - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-build-18.html
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I did do a fair amount of modification. You can get away with less, but I like things to look like they could have come from the factory that way. Here's what I did:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-build-18.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-build-18.html
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It is a 22gallon tank.
When you do get/build a fuel tank, make sure to get a 70/10 ohm sending unit so it works with the factory fuel gauge.
Jaz 204-022-01 - Jaz Products Pro Street Fuel Cells - Overview - SummitRacing.com
When you do get/build a fuel tank, make sure to get a 70/10 ohm sending unit so it works with the factory fuel gauge.
Jaz 204-022-01 - Jaz Products Pro Street Fuel Cells - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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hey all so i found a 93 2wd dodge cummins in the price range is this a suitable option or should i hold out for a 94-98? would chase trucks mounts work with the 93 motor of are they specific to the 94-98? any insight is greatly appreciated.
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also any thoughts on fuel tanks? I'd like to not have to use the in the bed type. has anyone used the rear tank from aero tanks? I came across some older posts with them just thought I'd see about a fresh opinion. I like the thought of that tank for capacity and not loosing bed space, but if it's crap I'd like to know before I drop over 500 bones.....
My air filter setup is on this page.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...burner-78.html
If you need the part number for the filter just let me know. The only modification I made to it was to slip a piece of stainless 4" exhaust inside the inlet of the filter to keep the factory inlet tube and hose clamp from crushing the filter.
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The one reason I did not go with the aero tank is it is steel. If it was stainless I would have bit on it. Diesel has water in it so rust is a big issue with steel tanks. Also there is no provision for a sump. Diesel sloshing out of the lift pump pick up is also a concern here. You don't want to go around a corner and loose suction. I had a problem with that when I first converted my fuel tank tool box. Installing a sump cured my problem.
My air filter setup is on this page.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...burner-78.html
If you need the part number for the filter just let me know. The only modification I made to it was to slip a piece of stainless 4" exhaust inside the inlet of the filter to keep the factory inlet tube and hose clamp from crushing the filter.
My air filter setup is on this page.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...burner-78.html
If you need the part number for the filter just let me know. The only modification I made to it was to slip a piece of stainless 4" exhaust inside the inlet of the filter to keep the factory inlet tube and hose clamp from crushing the filter.
also any thoughts on this, i found a 93 2wd dodge cummins in the price range is this a suitable option or should i hold out for a 94-98? would chase trucks mounts work with the 93 motor of are they specific to the 94-98? any insight is greatly appreciated.
loving these things isn't easy is it? lol
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Well that depends what you want to do with the engine.
If you want stock power and best fuel mileage the 93 will work fine for you with the rotary pump.
If you do want to build big power later on, you should hold out for a p-pump model engine.
If you want stock power and best fuel mileage the 93 will work fine for you with the rotary pump.
If you do want to build big power later on, you should hold out for a p-pump model engine.