4bt swap?

[baldwinboy_2008]

Alright so I've been dancing around this idea for a while. But I ain't looked into it too much. But i have the money put back now to do this swap.So what would be the pro's and con's of swapping my tired 2.9 with a 4bt Cummins. Weight is not going to be a problem Ive done a solid front axle swap already so it'll hold up. But any opinions would be great!

 

[RangerSVT]

While that would be a good engine, a 4d55 or 4d56 would be a better choice, but it depends on your needs/wants...

SVT

 

[baldwinboy_2008]

I'm think I'm gonna go with the 4bt. I'm pretty mechanicly inclined but diesels are a differant ball game for me.what would be my options for transmission/t-case I know I gotta get the ford adapter plate

 

[Cummins_Ranger]

what would be my options for transmission/t-case I know I gotta get the ford adapter plate

Ford, GM, Chrysler, or SAE depends which plate you get and are wiling to spend. GM for few hundred or custom over $1000.

You need to figure out what your goal is on road, off road, mud truck, racing, towing pick a trans that suits your needs.

 

[bobbywalter]

depends on what you can dig up and budget.


ford adapter will allow about any ford trans with sbf compatibility.


stockish power levels??


more street use i assume...i would only consider a 4bt for fuel economy and ok power alone.

for a truck that only sees trail work...no fawking way i would want a clattering ass nasty diesel.

 

[baldwinboy_2008]

I appreciate the input guys but im going with something else now kinda just a had a rebuilt 4.0 dropped in my lap today(can't complain for $50). So looks like 4.0 swap for now diesel swap later down the road