8.3 cummins in a Dodge?

trev1981 · 08-15-2008, 04:53 PM

Has anyone ever seen or heard of someone putting a 8.3 in a dodge?

Do you think it would fit without cutting or major mods?

JakeDiesel · 08-15-2008, 06:46 PM

I heard of it being done. they had to cut the fire wall and I pretty sure they reinforced the frame. Sounds like a cool project

If it dont fit get a bigger hammer

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David_411 · 08-15-2008, 06:51 PM

There is no way the already mediocre front end would support the weight.

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Diesel Dan · 08-15-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by trev1981

Has anyone ever seen or heard of someone putting a 8.3 in a dodge?

Do you think it would fit without cutting or major mods?

Can't say i have..Would be pretty b.a.

go for it

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70' 442 · 08-15-2008, 08:15 PM

i doubt you can fit the motor with out alot of coustome work

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trev1981 · 08-15-2008, 09:31 PM

I have been told its only 4in longer then a 5.9

Isnt the 1st gen bigger then a 2nd gen as far as the under hood space?

***moparfan1234*** · 08-15-2008, 09:35 PM

i wish i had the money to put one in

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***Magic smoke*** · 08-15-2008, 09:44 PM

The ones I've driven in the 10 ton dump trucks have bin turds. I think the money that would be spent on the conversion could make a 5.9 a barn burner.

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trev1981 · 08-15-2008, 10:11 PM

What do u think the weight difference is?

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pete37922 · 08-15-2008, 11:17 PM

drop a C9 CAT engine in then !!!

rodneykolk · 08-20-2008, 09:50 AM

its prolly a bit higher too isn't it? good excuse to make a pretty cool looking hood

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08-20-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rodneykolk

its prolly a bit higher too isn't it? good excuse to make a pretty cool looking hood

And have a custom windshield made. Remember how far back a 5.9 sits in a dodge let alone a 8.3. It will definitely be a some trimming required job. LOL

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08-15-2008, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
JakeDiesel Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 505 JakeDiesel's Truck Pics	I heard of it being done. they had to cut the fire wall and I pretty sure they reinforced the frame. Sounds like a cool project If it dont fit get a bigger hammer __________________ 94 Dodge 1500 black regular cab 2wd powered by a 2005 Cummins 3.9 4BTAA 27mpg (Friends) 95 Dodge 2500 4x4 boost elbow (35psi) #6 fuel plate http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/cu...ics-truck.html

08-15-2008, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
David_411 Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 344 David_411's Truck Pics	There is no way the already mediocre front end would support the weight. __________________ 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 QC/SB 24V Cummins Diesel. 5 Spd Stick. 3rd gear synchro out. Dipricol FP, Quad ADR/Pulse, VP not tapped, AirDog FP150, 185,000 Miles. 3rd Gen TB, Lightforce 170s http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s18/Duramax411/

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70' 442 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT Posts: 141 70' 442's Truck Pics	i doubt you can fit the motor with out alot of coustome work __________________ 1970 oldsmobile 442 lowered springs in rear and normal hight in front full rebuilt motor torker cam and intake manifold, holly 770 street avenger, msd billet distributer

08-15-2008, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
trev1981 Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 54 trev1981's Truck Pics	I have been told its only 4in longer then a 5.9 Isnt the 1st gen bigger then a 2nd gen as far as the under hood space?

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*Magic smoke* Player Hater Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chapin SC Posts: 264 Magic smoke's Truck Pics	The ones I've driven in the 10 ton dump trucks have bin turds. I think the money that would be spent on the conversion could make a 5.9 a barn burner. __________________ Early 04 3500 drw quad cab-6speed SBC fast coolers- 4x4 -S&B-fass 150-expandit straight 5"-SMARTY TNT-autometer C2 full pillar gauges- phazer 2

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pete37922 Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 317 pete37922's Truck Pics	drop a C9 CAT engine in then !!!

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rodneykolk Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delta BC canada Posts: 184 rodneykolk's Truck Pics	its prolly a bit higher too isn't it? good excuse to make a pretty cool looking hood __________________ 2001 Dodge 3500. Black sport fully loaded. 6 speed manual. 4X4. # to-date 308 hp, 773 torque edge w/attitude. muffler and silencer ring gone.