HUMVEE CUMMINS SWAP

[Darcy]

Thanx man appreciate the compliment you my man will get a good deal <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />

[Darcy]

update !!!

-finally got driveline figured out to accomodate dodge tranny and transfer case had to get rear driveshaft shortened , and the front driveshaft lengthened

- have the monster hx 40 turbo mounted with all 4 inch exhaust that I custom made myself , got all elbows and 45 's at the local truck shop , gonna sound stellar as you can see there's nothing but pipe hahaha !!

[collega]

I respect You a lot! What the great job You are doing! It's a really hard to do it! Are You profesional mechanic or it's just your hobby?

[Darcy]

im a licensed heavy equipment/ diesel mechanic / truck mechanic , Ive always had a hard on for these trucks when i finally bougth one it was gas and thats where it all started LOL !!! I do this as a hobby and have met and made great friends through this site , I feel that why not share my ideas , ask questions , get opignions etc after all thats what forums are for !! would like to pursue this hobby one day as full time job but I am trying to build up experience and builds as well , also have a passion in restoring these trucks as well as repowering them as well thanx for the compliment its people like yourself that encourage me to do more NOW I GOTTA BUILD MORE hahahahahah !!!!!! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> and trust me theres been lots of trial and error !!

[collega]

It's a really big job! To dissassemble and assemble big truck again plus change almost everything in it! To make it custom made,wow! You have a lot of patience even considering that You are very good mechanic with big experience! I am not sure that I can do this job even if I have Your experience,skills,knowledge and equipment! How long normally does it take to complete this job from A to Z?

[Darcy]

never really spent 40 hrs a week 5 days a week more tinkering here and there a i guess its couple months each

[collega]

At least you are not working in overtime. And it's very important to have satisfaction from what you are doing. It's very dificult to connect hobby and full time job to earn some money!

[priuseater]

Great lookin build so far, cant wait to hear that thing fire up! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />



I have one question though, are you planning on using the factory dodge harness/tcu/ecu to all work together, or you planning to change it to a standalone engine management system.

Im starting to build up parts for my conversion (not on my current truck, but an open top in a year or 2), and am currently looking at a 2006 5.9 cummins. And possibly going with a built up 4l80e and programmable trans controller.

[Darcy]

yes using the dodge tcm and engine ecm pretty straigth forward wiring since im using the cummins and stock transmission , if using the 4l80e i have had very good luck with compushift hasent let me down yet

[Darcy]

update !!

got my custom driveshafts back and installed test fit the body , has to rework the shift linkages went with cable style kinda like the cable used to steer an outboard motor on a boat

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