Sorry about that John.. I think you're right.. I wasn't thinking they were
all turbo. but it may have been a matter of not all got the aftercooler..
I too do not claim to be a specialist on the 4 cyl cummins; and I did my
research around 6 years ago.. when I did an engine swap on my truck..
memory is getting a bit rusty now.
That was the same thing I wanted to do to my 94.. but didn't due to $$.
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From: <jon@dakota-truck.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: oil burner conversion?
>
> Bob N <bocd@optonline.net> wrote:
>
>> What's the HP on the turbo version of this motor?
>
>
> About 130hp, 350lb-ft but of course they can be modified much
> higher. I could be wrong as I'm certainly no expert on this engine,
> but I think all of the 4BT motors are turbocharged; same as the 6cyl -
> I think that entire family is a turbodiesel line. In fact, I believe
> "turbocharged" is what the "T" stands for in 4BT.
>
>
>> 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
>
>
> Do you mean the 5.9L Magnum? If that is too heavy, then the I4
> Cummins would definitely be a problem; even though its the "baby"
> Cummins, its about 750lbs!
>
>
> --
> -Jon-
>
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