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Old 01-17-2019, 08:29 PM   #127
Dieselwrencher
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Re: K30 Downgrade to Cummins Project

Jud, if you're going to use a 2nd gen intercooler, just get a dodge cummins radiator. Mine currently is a 4 core so I don't think you going from the 3 core to 4 core will be enough. Yes, it will work, but there will be a time it won't be enough. I'm going to put a dodge one in my truck before summer. Watching your temp gauge at 232* and climbing is not fun.

Yes, I'm saying to get that engine as far back as you can because you will need it for the clearance on the clutch fan to the radiator. Here again you can get by with electric fans. I have done a couple of trucks with electric fans. They work alright until they don't. Then good luck getting parts at a normal parts store.

The dodge manifold might put it close to a stock hvac box. I did have one in my 76 on a 24v and it fit. So there again, it's all about where the engine is placed. You can also flip the dodge manifold and put the turbo above the hvac box. That's how I have it on my 72 and my Excursion.
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