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Old 08-05-2014, 12:59 AM   #1
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Re: 4bt cummins swap

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I would agree with all of this.

The reason most people entertain the idea of a diesel swap is better fuel economy. Unfortunately diesel is like $.50 more a gallon. So when you factor that in plus the fact that you'll spend significantly more building them and fixing them. It almost ends up being a wash.
I like this mentality, it helps keeps the cost of diesel and used parts down.
I have three Cummins 4bt conversions and a Dodge Cummins truck. I don't find them more expensive. And $.50 more a gallon for $4.00 fuel is only about a 14% increase for which I get 100% better fuel mileage.
Just my 14+ year real life experience not speculation.
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Old 08-06-2014, 03:12 PM   #2
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I like this mentality, it helps keeps the cost of diesel and used parts down.
To be honest I don't understand this comment..
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