3.9L turbo was 150-180HP.. I can't remember exactly anymore.
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From: "Bob N" <bocd@optonline.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 6:18 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Re: oil burner conversion?
>
> What's the HP on the turbo version of this motor?
>
> I'd like to build a motor to replace my 3.9 and was also thinking about
> how
> heavy the 5.9 is...I already have tire rubbage
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> jon@dakota-truck.net
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>
>
> "Aaron Wyse" <awyse@sw.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Look for the 3.9L ISB It's a 4 cylinder version of the 5.9L, is available
>> with a turbo.. and can be found with a Chrysler bellhousing pattern.
>
>> I've seen those done in vehicles ranging from Wrangler to Suburban.
>
>> Many old bread trucks have them, as do many industrial vehicles.
>
>
> Yep, what Aaron said. :-) Its known as the 4BT, basically the
> baby brother of the 5.9L. Something like 350lb-ft stock. I'm not
> sure if its available in an ISB version or not though. (Maybe someone
> can chime in on that.) The 5.9L Cummins as found in the Ram was the
> 6BT, then midway through the 1998 model year they changed to the ISB
> (24 valves instead of 12, and some other stuff too). I dunno if the
> 3.9L is also available in an "ISB" flavor. Still a good candidate
> though, even if not.
>
> IMHO, the 4 cylinder would be a much better choice than the 6 in the
> Dakota, not only for packaging reasons, but the 5.9L is a HEAVY engine
> - well over 1,000lbs! Methinks that would require some serious
> beefing up of your front end, and would probably restrict the truck
> to highway use.
>
> As has already been mentioned, you'd need to do some creative
> wiring in your GenIII since the gauges are computer controlled. Maybe
> just rip out the factory gauge pod and build a custom dash? Emissions
> inspections are another thing you may need to consider; I don't know
> how IL is, but considering that its a pretty blue state and its got
> Chicago, I'm guessing your requirements are similarly draconion to
> ours in NY. Here, any OBD-II vehicle needs to be plugged in to check
> for codes and such.
>
> Bear in mind of course, that I've never done this swap myself, so
> "trust but verify". :-) I do like to spend other people's money. ;-)
>
>
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