Builds Cummins R2.8 Conversion build thread (3 Viewers)

[lechnito]

Man, a 'kit' like this with all brackets would be the way to go. Hell, I'd even tow the rig up to Washington State for the install (are they still letting Kalifornians in ?)

Nope. You'll get stopped at the Oregon border.

 

[Skniper]

Just did a little web surfing about this little motor including the presentation video from SEMA. Even more excited to see how this works out.
They are definitely marketing it to the personal vehicle 4x4 crowd ("iconic 4x4's") ...not so much commercial, even though commercial is part of their development according to the video. Given this, surely keeping cost somewhere below astronomical has to be one of their goals in order to sell this to Joe public.
Maybe being more turnkey than most conversions will lessen the financial blow. Fewer bits and pieces to source, adapt, fit and fabricate like engine accessories and nightmarish electrical. The only thing missing on this motor is the AC compressor.

Let's face it, the biggest obstacle in engine conversions just here on Mud is $$$ . If it wasn't so damn expensive there would be a sh*t ton more of us running around with Vortecs and diesels and much bigger grins on our faces.
Too expensive and this thing won't sell, at least not much more than the amount of people already doing conversions, which I would argue is a relatively small number of people.

But what the hell do I know.....(not much)

The economy (not fuel economy) of this motor will be interesting to watch.

 

[MrCWineMan]

I've so wanted this option for my FJ60... maybe sooner then later!

 

[D21FJ60]

Maybe I missed it, but what truck is it being dropped into? I know it's a 60- is it one you found just for this swap?

 

[gregnash]

Maybe I missed it, but what truck is it being dropped into? I know it's a 60- is it one you found just for this swap?

Looking at Tor's facebook it looks like they are dropping into two vehicles, a 40 and a 62.

 

[Skniper]

Well? I hear we're up and running now....update!!

 

[Haggis]

 

[torfab]

Up and running, I had no idea this little guy makes 27psi of boost! I'm very happy, so far haven't seen the fuel gauge go down but I hope to put some more miles on it.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Drool. Fits SUA too, brilliant.

 

[NookShneer]

Up and running, I had no idea this little guy makes 27psi of boost! I'm very happy, so far haven't seen the fuel gauge go down but I hope to put some more miles on it.

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How does the performance compare to other motor swaps?

 

[torfab]

Performance is on par with a 1HD-T in stock form, but it sounds like a 3B

 

[Skniper]

Dear Santa....

 

[NookShneer]

Performance is on par with a 1HD-T in stock form, but it sounds like a 3B

Sounds awesome. Hope you bring it to the next Crusier heads meeting, really interested in checking it out.
-Dave

 

[lt1fire]

Nice work Tor..... under the program you are doing for Cummins are you allowed to get more power out of it or is it just a test bed for stock configuration?

 

[Cruiserdrew]

I have the perfect FJ62 for this, especially if I can keep the H55f.

Can't wait to see final cost #s. It would make close to the ultimate desert exploration truck. Very interested!

 

[bottombracket]

What's the vibration like?

 

[1911]

Saving up for when my 2F finally wears out - could be a while, only slightly leaky valve guides at present.

 

[yarrie303]

exciting stuff:

 

[yarrie303]

To the experienced folks who have done H55F swaps, any one know if having a '85+ 60 will make this swap easier if adding the 2.8 & the H55F at the same time? or are all bets off, will the new motor change the length of the drive train anyway?

I have an '84.

Thanks!
Mark

 

[Skniper]

Steve at Cummins must have one of the best jobs in the world right now. Fun stuff.