Ramcharger cummins swap

whyuuucockin · 02-21-2013, 06:35 PM

Has anybody done this before? Seriously interested i have the 24v and a Allison tranny.
Suggestions would help

ICB(In Cold Blood) · 02-21-2013, 08:04 PM

I've never installed a 5.9L into a Ramcharger, so I can't really give you any tips there.

But I must ask, do you have the ability/time to spearhead a project like this? I'm not trying to put you down in any fashion. Just making sure you know what you're getting into.

Are you running a Common Rail 24v? Why the Allison? What are your plans with this project?

toolbandfan · 02-21-2013, 08:12 PM

It's a 2 hour job, easy peasy, just lift the old one out and bang the new one in.

Seriously, I don't think you know what goes into an engine swap.

whyuuucockin · 02-21-2013, 08:37 PM

The ramcharger was my daily driver in high school and I blew the motor and I got a cummins after that and my dad was driving

It and he got t boned and it totaled the truck but the motors fine but I was wondering about the wire harness is it kinda like a cummins swap

lowbudgethero · 02-22-2013, 07:55 AM

you'll need a welder and a lot of lube

yuik (Banned) · 02-22-2013, 11:09 AM

It bolts right on go for it my buddy bob did it

ICB(In Cold Blood) · 02-22-2013, 06:25 PM

Is it a 24v CR? Why are you going w/ the Allison?

Look into a painless diesel wiring kit. http://www.painlessperformance.com/

Were going to need some very specific info on your build here, their is to many variables to cover with the info you've given us.

whyuuucockin · 02-22-2013, 07:00 PM

Yes it is a common rail the fender wells are cut out for the tires so i dont have to about that i have 1,000 to spend

toolbandfan · 02-22-2013, 08:27 PM

Hire a professional, or just don't do this.

ICB(In Cold Blood) · 02-23-2013, 06:20 PM

You're going to nearly spend your budget on a aftermarket wiring harness and the adapter plate for the engine/trans. Not to mention the other 1,000 odds and ends that you'll run across unexpectedly.

AGP16 · 02-23-2013, 06:51 PM

The honest truth is if you're on a paintball forum asking for suggestions about an engine swap... you shouldn't even be thinking about doing this. At least thats my opinion anyways.

yuik (Banned) · 02-24-2013, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGP16

The honest truth is if you're on a paintball forum asking for suggestions about an engine swap... you shouldn't even be thinking about doing this. At least thats my opinion anyways.

He is sadly right . But feel free to prove us wrong . Anything you set your mind to you can do

ICB(In Cold Blood) · 02-24-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGP16

The honest truth is if you're on a paintball forum asking for suggestions about an engine swap... you shouldn't even be thinking about doing this. At least thats my opinion anyways.

You don't know what your're talking about, you drive a 6 liter.

AGP16 · 02-27-2013, 08:52 PM

Got told today that my Cummins was a V6... it got to the point where I opened my hood.

viks · 02-28-2013, 02:35 PM

I vote get rid of the 24v and get a 12v.

B.W.M.H.ofBLITZKRIEG · 03-07-2013, 12:35 AM

its not gonna be hard if you know what your doing. hardest thing will be the wireing.

ive seen it done and helped do it.