My Baby's Cummin(s) Along

[absalom]

Hopefully you saw the section about not obstructing the radiator, at least not fully.

 

[mtquivr]

Yes I did.

 

[powthief19]

Just found your blog. Got my R2.8 a month ago. Going into a 2003 TJ. Building motor mounts tomorrow. I fabricated and machined my own bell housing from the Cummins to a NV3550.

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Welcome Greg!

Lot's of interest in this motor for us FJ40 people!

Chris

 

[mtquivr]

Entertainment while I'm waiting on parts.
Beta-Testing the R2.8 Diesel With Cummins

 

[Sheck44]

Thanks for the link John ...
Well I just got the email today from Cummins, the new motor is on its way !!

Steve

 

[Bripars40]

Entertainment while I'm waiting on parts.
Beta-Testing the R2.8 Diesel With Cummins

I noticed their CJ had a sm420 with ranger overdrive. Good to know for the folks already running sm420s

 

[Blacksunshyne]

Late to the party, just saw this. Subscribed

 

[gator25]

Wow,

 

[Sheck44]

Just got off the phone with AA ... kit is expected Dec 14th

Cheers
Steve

 

[buoytech]

I wonder when Tor's kit will be coming out.

 

[74HogGuy]

I wonder when Tor's kit will be coming out.

Last I reached out to him they were behind on designing for the 40, but that was October. Maybe @torfab has an update.

 

[buoytech]

I've got a 60 and that was his initial build so that might be sooner.

 

[Sheck44]

John .. here's what I'm thinking on the intercooler
2.5" inlet & outlet Tube&Fin FMIC 27x7x2.25 Universal Intercooler

150" Sq , exactly what Cummins recommends, and only 7" tall, I'd like to go a big bigger but again as mentioned we don't want to obstruct the Rad
Will need a pair of 3" to 2.5" reducers but thats easy

Let me know what you think
Cheers
Steve

 

[mtquivr]

Steve,
Thanks for the link. I was looking at some other universal intercoolers.
The one you linked is a little large if I retain the radiator I was using. It's core is roughly 20x20 and this intercooler is 27" wide.
This one Universal Turbo V-Mount Intercooler 21.5x10x3.25 For FD3S RX7 is about the right size.
I need to get the engine in and see how far back I can go. I have about 7" before I get clearance issues with the firewall, but my driveshaft is the limiting factor. It's 22" with a CV and only about 3" of tube before the splines.

 

[Sheck44]

OK cool, John let me know when you get the engine in. I will be pushing my rear end back likely an 1 1/2" ... will see

Here is the Rad im using, will build my own frame to hold it
Speedway Double Pass Aluminum Radiator, Chevy

Also using a 16" Spal fan and aluminum shroud off ebay ... total price $389.00 including the radiator

SPAL 16 INCH PULLER ELECTRIC FAN 30102049 VA18-AP71/LL-59A | eBay

ALUMINUM EMC FAN SHROUD 18-9/16"X18-5/8" FITS 24"X19" RADIATORS - NATURAL | eBay

 

[mtquivr]

I was looking at this radiator if I replace the existing one. 22 In Tri Flow Aluminum Radiator Maxx Power The nice thing about it is the angle welded on the tanks makes it easier to fab a mount.
If you get the shroud and fan it comes to $346.

 

[mtquivr]

Feb 2018 issue of 4Wheel & Off-Road has a lot on R2.8 conversions.

 

[mtquivr]

Just got word the adapters are shipping tomorrow.

 

[Sheck44]

Awesome !! Just in time ...

 

[mtquivr]

The adapters arrived.

The lightened flywheel is 11.4 lbs and the flywheel adapter is 10 lbs. So, including bolts that's about 22 lbs added to the weight of whatever flywheel is used for the clutch.

Checking the bellhousing fit.

Mounted to my Gen I AA NV4500 bellhousing.

Hopefully, I can put the engine in tomorrow to check the mounting and placement options.