Cummins conversion
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Cummins conversion
Has anyone done a Cummins conversion. To get the power I want, I will have to spend another 10-12 thousand $'s. Also, I have a 2002 7.3 PSD, so I also would have issues with my powered metal rods. I know the Ford would be "un-pure", just curious if anyone out there has done this.
2002 Ford Excursion, 7.3 PSD
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2002 Ford Excursion, 7.3 PSD
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I am getting things together right now to d the conversion. I am putting an 06 5.9 common rail in mine. I am looking forward to having the power needed to get this big wagon rolling down the road like it should. 
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That's great! I am very interested, but will probably wait a few thousand more miles, I have 88,000 on my 7.3 PSD, and will probably wait another 88,000 before I do. I have always been intrigued with the Cummins. You can build them up for half the cost you can build a PSD and have twice the power! Where are you getting your conversion done. Where did you find your '06 Cummins?
2002 Ford Excursion, 7.3 PSD
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2002 Ford Excursion, 7.3 PSD
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I got the motor from the classifieds on one of the diesel forums. I am doing the conversion at Dominator performance Diesel in Pocatello Idaho. I will be getting most of the stuff from destroked.com. I can't wait to get it done, it will probably be close to the end of the year before I get it finished because I need to save a little more, The motor was a big part of the cost of it but there is a lot more involved to save for like a trans rebuild and that type of stuff.
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A member of this forum did this. I think his name is 7.3x. He swapped his 7.3 for a 5.9 cummins and also swapped a 05 fron and rear diff in their.
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As much as I like this idea I think that the 7.3 is more than capable to get some power to the ground. Before you try this a thought would be to get a Dp tuner, 4 inch exhaust, 6637 intake and gauges and see if you like the improvement in power and that only cost you $1,000 instead of $10,000.
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If you are simply looking for the most power possible then why stop at a cummins? you can make as much power as your wallet can manage. The motors Ford puts in the X have plenty of power to roll down the road at whatever speed you feel like. I can understand if you are looking at needing to replace the current motor for failure reasons, but I dont see why it would be worth the expense otherwise. Heck, I dont care, its not my money!!
I'm holding out for someone to come up with at PT-6 conversion!! Talk about turbo whistle
I guess that would raise the money issue to a whole new level!!!
I'm holding out for someone to come up with at PT-6 conversion!! Talk about turbo whistle I guess that would raise the money issue to a whole new level!!!
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For me it is a hobby. I have an 05 dodge with the Cummins in it and I love it! I have played with that truck for almost 3 years now and I don't think the Cummins can be beat if you are looking for power, longevity, fuel economy, and very easy to modify and maintain. I have always loved the excursion so I got this high milage V10 for a reasonable price with the intention of putting a cummins in it. I think it will be the ultimate family rig, and when I jump in it after driving my truck it won't feel like such a dog. 
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still colecting the parts and pieces. I want to get everything ready before I tear it down so that I am back up and running in as short a time as possible. I think it will be the end of the year before the parts and money all come together. I do have the engine though so that is the biggest piece of the puzzle.