5.9 Cummins conversion - 06 Ram SRT10

[smkstk]

Originally Posted by DieselWrencher

I think all these guys are haters. Racindually is doing it to his. I would think that the suspension could be modified to hold the extra weight. Really all I would think you might need are heavier front springs and maybe heavier drag link and tie rod ends. I wouldn't be afraid to do it. My corvette's front end holds it so I would think the 1/2 tons frame would. Besides do you guys think the pro street diesel 1/2 ton trucks run the big heavy 3/4 and 1 ton suspension? They don't, the ones I have seen are all 1/2 tons.

sorry he wanted input so i gave him mine, sorry if you don't agree but don't call people haters for not agreeing with YOU.

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[Rapid Ascent]

If your objective it to say that you have an SRT-10 with a Cummins, go for it. Just words of warning... I helped my brother swap an LS-1 into his S10 truck and ended up with >$20K wrapped up in it (not including the cost of the truck). If I was to venture a guess I would say that between buying and moding the engine (you aren't going to want a stock Cummins in an SRT-10) and all of the chassis mods necessary to handle the weight and torque you will be looking at $30-$40K not including your original truck cost. I bet you could sell your truck, buy a 2WD 2500 Cummins, add some SRT-10 "stuff" and drop it on some 22's and have one bad-a$$ truck for almost half the cost. JMHO.

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[wesley_87]

painless makes a harness for a cr 5.9 i saw it diesel power

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[SPEAKSUP]

I just thought about that also your stock axle isn't going to hold u to the torue your at you will need a really buil Ford 9inch or Dana 80 so on so on but your stock isn't going to hold. just sell your truck and buy a 2wd Cummins and make it look like a SRT/10 it will be easier and less digging into the wallet. Which means more money for mods.

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[Ezra]

My friend has a srt-10.wiring shouldnt be a problem.they are 5lug though.sounds like a cool project.

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[antwan718]

Not to be one in the crowd, but why not keep the SRT10 as a weekend driver, then buy an 03-04 5.9 the cost would be more upfront but you would save money in fuel every day, AND you would have 2 vehicles.

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[12vpowwa]

you can get bumper kits and hoods and the side panles are stick on so go to the wreckes peel em off slap it all on a 2500 2wd get some custon wheels made to match the8 lug and there done easy

[HRDROKN]

Originally Posted by H1PSI

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post. I am looking to build another truck for my shop...now it's time to put a real engine in to my daily-driver 8.5mpg 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10 QC!

My goal is to make it as seamless as possible. i.e. I want my speedo, abs, etc...etc...to function as they do now.

Any feedback is much appreciated.

Cheers

Go for it! The 1500 chassis will handle the power just fine... unless you get crazy with it. Upgrade the driveline for reliability and the front springs for extra couple hundred pounds of weight.

I have seen 5.9's put in lesser chassis again and again successfully... and without crazy mods to handle the extra weight and torque!

And good luck with it! Personally I would rather have a real SRT w/Cummins then a poser look a like!

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Originally Posted by smkstk

sorry he wanted input so i gave him mine, sorry if you don't agree but don't call people haters for not agreeing with YOU.

Hater Just messing with you man!