Burbanaz
New Member
I know a swap to a 5.9 isnt that rare anymore, but every thread i look up gets so far off topic on the GM vs Dodge vs Ford thing that it becomes useless for info. I have multiple issues with my 6.5 and im thinking im going to swap in a 5.9 Cummins since there are a few local trucks that i could get and pull parts. There is someone selling a 93 Dodge with the cummins with 90k for 3500 that i could pick up. Im just curious what i will need to change. Id like to stick with my 4l80e just because i trust them and have had a few trucks with them in the past and never any tranny issues. I know that would require an adapter plate and a stand alone computer. Other than that though what else will need to be replaced? also i have a cage built around the back of my suburban so i cant body lift because if goes from the frame to just barely above the roof so i would have to rebuild that. Is there a way to do the swap without the body lift? maybe new hood with a tall cowl or something?
I just want to get a general idea of what all of this will cost, i know it wont be cheap but if its going to end up costing me 10 grand its just not worth it to me.
Since the swaps are popular now does anyone make a kit with the motor mounts, adapters, etc.. i can fab them if i need to but id rather buy them if their not too crazy expensive.
I just want to get a general idea of what all of this will cost, i know it wont be cheap but if its going to end up costing me 10 grand its just not worth it to me.
Since the swaps are popular now does anyone make a kit with the motor mounts, adapters, etc.. i can fab them if i need to but id rather buy them if their not too crazy expensive.