Cummins R2.8

[Jeepwalker]

I agree on the Duramax conversion. That might at least give a guy the ability to integrate a little more easily. But if the C engine is 'complete' that's tempting. I still think yer better off just rebuilding an original engine unless one is looking for a cool project.

Having driven a TDI Jetta for many years and worked on diesels, they have their perculiarities and shortcomings too, which a lot of guys tend to gloss over. But overall for a fun project or all-out wheeler, yeah, diesel would be cool and practical.

 

[LittleMethod]

The past 2 years I have been following the Cummins R2.8 at UA. Fred Williams has one in Tubesock, the UA build vehicle has one, and a few other rigs do. Why hasn’t anyone considered this as a swap? The ease of it alone sound so appealing.

The price is 9k but that gets you EVERYTHING. You can start the motor in a crate after you grab a bucket of fuel.

After that you get an adapter for the trans and your ready to rock. It’s legal in 49 states (I think CA is the exception)

Mileage is great, they seem to never ever overheat and ran the coolest in AZ last year when it was 125 out. Power wise they seem to be detuned from the factory but that makes sense to stay emissions compliant since they are legal swaps. In talking with others then can make more power and stay reliable to boot.

Lastly, If your H3 is paid off, so you have room for a monthly payment and you don’t wanna fork over 9k cash, there is financing available. No other engine swap would offer that!!

Just some food for thought...

What's was the avg gas mileage? I have an 06 H3 hummer, and the engine has blown once and now have a new engine in it, but its got a leak somewheres between the engine oil, and the header, cause its making its way up into the intake box, and burning off, still haven't fixed that issue yet but if you have a tip or anything that might help with that, would be amazing, but for this 9k cash, or 9k in general, it does come with everything? Like as well as the new catalytic converter, exhaust set up? Or will that have to be made/ custom ordered?