Re: DML:Diesel in a Dakota

From: Bill Day (billday@consolidated.net)
Date: Sat Apr 17 2004 - 08:27:50 EDT


It still has my attention.. I would dfeintiely be interested ina I4 / I5 /
V6 cyl. diesel in a Dak I would say that their biggest problem would be
balancing the inline versions for automotive use otherswise.... problems..

Bill Day
billday@consolidated.net
http://users.consolidated.net/billday/

A rich man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he wants and can
give..

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'95 Ext Cab 3.9L Mag 4x4 Flame Red
----- 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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