Cummins

[sandydoc]

I have a Mk4 roadster in the garage, time for the next project. My son drives a '91 Dodge D350 with the iconic Cummins 5.9L 12V and I love it! Was looking at the 35 Hot Rod Truck but want to put a diesel in it. I know the 5.9 won't fit but what about its little brother the Cummins 4BT? I see splitting the tailpipe under the cab and running dual stacks at the corners of the bed. I don't want the VW TDI and the newer R2.8 is nice but c'mon man! The old battle proven clacking 4BT? that's as real as it gets. What mods would I need to make to the frame, suspension and driveline to accommodate the 4BT with a NV4500 manual tranny? anybody?

[wallace18]

You most likely could make it work but you would need to make all your own motor and trans mounts and modify the frame, ETC as needed. It would be a fair amount of work in my opinion.

[sandydoc]

which part of the frame would need modifying in your mind? I can make the mounts but I'm worried about drive shaft length. I don't have a shop near me to custom the shaft, ran into that problem with my roadster, so it would have to be something stock "made to fit" I suppose. Thanks for the reply by the way, love your builds and appreciate your expertise.