Cummins swap

Does anyone know if I can set the cab/bed of my 06 access cab on the frame of a 90s model dodge ram 2500 frame. That way I can pretty much eliminate the work of putting a 12 valve cummins in my truck. I know I'm gonna get some backlash from this idea but hey, that's life. To me swapping the cab and bed over is no different then swapping just the engine

 

How is this audio?

 

My bad, I thought it went to a different section, I'll try to fix it. Thanks for the heads up

 

It "sounds" interesting!

 

I've got 2 Skar zvx-8s in my truck though along with component speakers if that's worth saying.

 

In before

 

With enough money, time, and skill anything is possible

 

You have both components already? Then a tape measure is your starting tool. Or you could try looking up dimensions of wheel base lengths and widths, just to see how far those are off.

Other than the wiring, which will still be tricky.

 

You can make anything fit with a torch and welder. You would have to take out a chunk of the firewall and chop the frame of the donor truck. Personally I'd do a full size truck on it like a tundra if you're gonna go with "easier. Done several square body chevy to cummins and 6.0 power stroke to 24v swaps.

 

This is a bad idea and you should feel bad

 

anything is possible i put a 76 scout 2 body on a 92 dodge 2500 frame just some cutting and fabricating but do some measuring before you start that cummins is long i had to cut fire wall and trany tub and refab to the cummins powerplant

 

Try this, apparently it comes with everything needed.
https://www.cummins.com/engines/repower
https://www.tfltruck.com/2017/09/cummins-sales-r28-turbo-diesel-crate-engine-specs/

 

At that point why even bother having the Tacoma, just drive the diesel Ram and call it a day.

 

Short answer is blunt; don't take it personally - if you have to ask, then no.

The 5.9 engine is very tall. You'll need to raise the cab mounts a ton for the hood to clear the engine. Without measuring, I wouldn't think it would fit without cutting the firewall which I'd avoid at all costs if doing a swap. That being said, I'd bet a 4bta would fit. Combined with a 5pd manual, it would run forever in such a light truck.

I used to play with these oil burners in my younger days. They'll make stupid amounts of torque and are certainly fun to drive but don't do a swap for anything other than a hobby and fun as it doesn't make financial sense.

 

They are cool but not 9k cool.

 

hmmm

 

It makes zero sense to me. A big expensive project and you get a Dodge truck with a Tacoma body. Why would you do that? What’s the purpose? What would you do with a Dodge truck with a Tacoma body? When you go to sell it who the hell would want to buy it? If you want a Cummings diesel then buy a truck that has a diesel.

 

When you go to sell it what would you call it? Dota, Tado, Tacorama , Taco Grande, A Taco with diesel sauce??

 

I'm not looking to do anything for resale. Plus you cant beat the power, mileage, longevity of a diesel. I may just go with the 4bt. Just looking for ideas and feed back for now.