Let me clarify (didn't want a massive title): I'm asking why every time I see someone swapping in a non-toyo diesel engine, it's brand new?
I just did a quick search on Craigslist, and found a half a dozen crashed dodges and chevys with engines with < 150k miles for < $2000.
If the assumption is that diesel engines last longer (depending on PO maintenance), and are simple to work on, why isn't this option explored more option.
Now, I certainly could just be missing the swaps that have been done with engines like that, or there could be completely sound reasons for not doing it. Please enlighten me if that's the case.
If I want to do a diesel swap with a budget (wrenching myself), are there downsides to grabbing a used Cummins, doing the rebuild, then doing the swap?
I just did a quick search on Craigslist, and found a half a dozen crashed dodges and chevys with engines with < 150k miles for < $2000.
If the assumption is that diesel engines last longer (depending on PO maintenance), and are simple to work on, why isn't this option explored more option.
Now, I certainly could just be missing the swaps that have been done with engines like that, or there could be completely sound reasons for not doing it. Please enlighten me if that's the case.
If I want to do a diesel swap with a budget (wrenching myself), are there downsides to grabbing a used Cummins, doing the rebuild, then doing the swap?