4bt cummins swap

[muffintop]

What are all the alternatives to a 4bt? That get around 20~30 mpg and are diesel.

so far i got 4-53 Detroit

im sure a lsx or newer diesel can provide higher power and torque. but im looking for a dependable, fully mechanical and realtivly decent mileage diesel.

[patdaly]

Originally Posted by muffintop

What are all the alternatives to a 4bt? That get around 20~30 mpg and are diesel.

so far i got 4-53 Detroit

im sure a lsx or newer diesel can provide higher power and torque. but im looking for a dependable, fully mechanical and realtivly decent mileage diesel.

Isuzu 4BDT1 or 2, Mercedes OM-617 ( 300TD ) are a couple. Both have relatively easy swap potential. Some are working with the smaller Kubotas, but they really would be underpowered for a full sized truck.

[1972RedNeck]

Originally Posted by patdaly

Isuzu 4BDT1 or 2, Mercedes OM-617 ( 300TD ) are a couple. Both have relatively easy swap potential. Some are working with the smaller Kubotas, but they really would be underpowered for a full sized truck.

Everybody said a 4BT would be too underpowered for a one ton. Unless I need over 300 HP, everybody was wrong.

What about a 3BT Cummins?