Engine and tranny conversions in a 5 ton

[Bidslinger]

1st off I hope nobody minds but I will be asking alot of questions about the 5 tons involving power ,conversions, modifying etc. So here goes

I use 1 of my trucks on a daily basis and as I have stated it will be getting 52" tires eventually I hope to be installing a 350hp cummins and a 15 spd double overdrive out of my wrecked Pete.

How well will this fit where the current multi and 5 spd currently reside?

Any other conversions that are simple and would help me to take advantage of the on/off road driveability?

 

[DaveP]

the Cummings in the 500 series trucks may be a little long. the 800 series has a little longer nose to accommodate the longer engine. the transfer case will also need to be moved back to make enough room for the longer trans. the 350 with the turbo cross over tube will hit the hood if run over the top. if your going to notch the hood for the crossover tube ya might as well add Jake's to!

 

[supermechanic]

I put a cummins in an M 51, it can be done.
PM me with a phone number, I type too slow.

 

[jh1990]

Anybody know the progress of this conversion? Sounds like a nifty idea.