I spoke with Cummins in regards to it.. and the 3.9L 4ISB is available with
the Torqueflite bell pattern as well as patterns for GM and Ford trannies.
The motor is/ was used in many bread trucks and step vans through the 80's
and 90's, and I've found them retrofitted into many types of vehicles
including a Suburban.
There is an industrial version, but it's a lower power output, and most of
those are non turbo as well.
Aaron Wyse
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Neff" <jndneff@texas.net>
To: "Dakota Mailing List" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: DML:Diesel in a Dakota
>
> I looked into the Cummins IB4 a few months back. Word is this engine is
> extremely rough on drive lines to the point that nearly anything it is
> attached to has either a fluid or rubber coupler between the engine and
> transmission. It's built for ag use, but unfortunately not suitable for
> automotive use.
>
> John
>
>
> >It would be much cooler to have the Cummins IB4 just to have the Cummins
> >badging on the side of the Dak. :)
>
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