5.9 Cummins conversion - 06 Ram SRT10

H1PSI · 08-31-2008, 01:26 PM

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

smkstk · 08-31-2008, 01:30 PM

just my thoughts but i'm not sure if the front end of one of those will hold the weight of the cummins, but i've been wrong before.

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wesley_87 · 08-31-2008, 01:49 PM

i would agree with smkstk but as he said we could be wrong

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Kevron · 08-31-2008, 01:51 PM

its a 1500 right? the srt10...theres a reason u cant get a 1500 cummins. so thats my rationality for agreeing with smkstk lol

wesley_87 · 08-31-2008, 04:50 PM

i dont think they are as heavy as a 1500 cause the suspentions is real sporty

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H1PSI · 08-31-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smkstk

just my thoughts but i'm not sure if the front end of one of those will hold the weight of the cummins, but i've been wrong before.

I'll look into total weight of the 5.9 cummins vs the 8.3 V10 gas currently in the truck. I don't think the front end will be a problem. I'm more concerned with wiring up an 03-06 5.9 in my 06 truck.

bigblue24v · 08-31-2008, 05:39 PM

youd be better moving the body off the srt onto a cummins truck

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95whtzr2 · 08-31-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblue24v

youd be better moving the body off the srt onto a cummins truck

Exactly my thoughts! Bumpers/hood/wing/ground effects is a lot easier than the heavy engine...

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09-01-2008, 12:50 AM

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.

95whtzr2 · 09-01-2008, 01:26 AM

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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.

OK, take an SRT10 and replace the front suspension with 2wd 3/4ton suspension... Either way, the susp. will have to be upgraded to handle it.

How would you "modify" the suspension to handle it? How much money would you throw at it when a reasonably cheap solution is easily obtainable?

There is a difference between being a hater and being realistic. Don't be a hater yourself.

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SPEAKSUP · 09-01-2008, 01:57 AM

Want my 2 cents it would be easier just to sell your truck and buy a new one you can buy the bumper hoods and stuff If you want to stick with that then I would say to box the a arms or maybe find a aftermarket upgrade your looking at alot of work. Also to say but in some states you cant do a gas to diesel conversion without an approval then it has t pass the emissions test. So I would say just buy a new truck Cause its going to be hard to get rid of the Viper motor and get everything set in right for the truck.

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Kevron · 09-01-2008, 02:04 AM

the 1500 frame itself isnt even the same as the 2500...or at least it shouldnt be! if they are now-a-days then dodge has seriously messed up.

08-31-2008, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
H1PSI Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 H1PSI's Truck Pics	5.9 Cummins conversion - 06 Ram SRT10 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

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08-31-2008, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
smkstk Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rapid City Michigan Posts: 1,608 smkstk's Truck Pics	just my thoughts but i'm not sure if the front end of one of those will hold the weight of the cummins, but i've been wrong before. __________________ Nothing yet, and probably nothing until next year, i feel so left out! Global climate change is natural phenomenon, exploited by the unscrupulous, for political and monetary gain.

08-31-2008, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wesley_87 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: horton Ks Posts: 210 wesley_87's Truck Pics	i would agree with smkstk but as he said we could be wrong __________________ 05 quadcab 3500 srw sb 4x4 yellow, g-56, edge w/attitude+edge ez, 4 in strait pipe, silencer ring out, AEM brute force HD, fass 150/150, line-x rockers and bed, b&w ball,valair ceramic/kevlar clutch, fluidampner. 387 hp 752 tq on slipping clutch and before ez.

08-31-2008, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kevron Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 203 Kevron's Truck Pics	its a 1500 right? the srt10...theres a reason u cant get a 1500 cummins. so thats my rationality for agreeing with smkstk lol

08-31-2008, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
wesley_87 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: horton Ks Posts: 210 wesley_87's Truck Pics	i dont think they are as heavy as a 1500 cause the suspentions is real sporty __________________ 05 quadcab 3500 srw sb 4x4 yellow, g-56, edge w/attitude+edge ez, 4 in strait pipe, silencer ring out, AEM brute force HD, fass 150/150, line-x rockers and bed, b&w ball,valair ceramic/kevlar clutch, fluidampner. 387 hp 752 tq on slipping clutch and before ez.

08-31-2008, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigblue24v Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orange park, fl Posts: 2,642 bigblue24v's Truck Pics	youd be better moving the body off the srt onto a cummins truck __________________ 2001 DODGE 2500 4x4 QCSB - (D) all of the above

09-01-2008, 12:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
DieselWrencher Posts: n/a	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.

09-01-2008, 01:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
SPEAKSUP Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Union County, Ohio Posts: 1,129 SPEAKSUP's Truck Pics	Want my 2 cents it would be easier just to sell your truck and buy a new one you can buy the bumper hoods and stuff If you want to stick with that then I would say to box the a arms or maybe find a aftermarket upgrade your looking at alot of work. Also to say but in some states you cant do a gas to diesel conversion without an approval then it has t pass the emissions test. So I would say just buy a new truck Cause its going to be hard to get rid of the Viper motor and get everything set in right for the truck. __________________ 2003 P PUMP OHIO COAL ROLLERS

09-01-2008, 02:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kevron Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 203 Kevron's Truck Pics	the 1500 frame itself isnt even the same as the 2500...or at least it shouldnt be! if they are now-a-days then dodge has seriously messed up.