Engine discussion again

[M1008driver]

No, there is not anything wrong with my engine. I have been reading all I can about the 6.2, 6.5 Optimizer and P400, 6bt, and 4bt.

Some day when I need to buy an engine I was thinking the 4bt is the best bang for the buck. I don't plan on towing much over 6,500 lbs ever and it fits with the least mods unless I stick with Detroit.

I even found a new one at a good price and I am thinking about storing the engine in my garage until I need it so the price won't go up. I may do a rescue on a truck or M1009 with a blown engine though I guess that is not a true rescue if I buy a 4bt.

Is this a bad idea? I have my flame suit on so blast away...

EDIT- My brother just shakes his head as I say let's rebuild my alternators, it can't be that hard and I have all the parts. He knows I am moving toward getting an engine, I just haven't decided what engine yet.

 

[jdeoliveira74]

I picked up another engine its in my backyard in the crate the military shipped it in. Waiting for a donor truck to go in !!! I say go for it !

 

[epartsman]

Do what you feel. It's your truck. Im staying 6.2, already stud girdled, going with fluid damper, a/c and Banks turbo eventually. I like the simplicity of the Detroit.

 

[patracy]

For the money, just go with a 6BT.

 

[dependable]

If it were me, I would not fix anything that was not broken. A lot of these 6.2s have low mileage and some were well maintained. Current engine may have a lot of trouble free miles left in it. I know my advice is boring, but I have too many machines to maintain to have much fun. If I was going to go full out one one of these, I'd put in the 5.9 Cummins.

 

[danoscooter]

Go for it! If you have done the research then do what you are comfortable with. I recently picked up a rebuilt 6.5 as a spare. The 6BT is on my dream list but having no experience swapping an engine so I decided I would keep it simple for the first one. Good luck with which ever way to go!

Daniel

 

[jdeoliveira74]

Do what you feel. It's your truck. Im staying 6.2, already stud girdled, going with fluid damper, a/c and Banks turbo eventually. I like the simplicity of the Detroit.

IS the fluid damper really worth the money its really expensive and we really dont turn the rpms like a hp engine?

 

[southdave]

6bt dude

 

[M1008driver]

I've been reading more and I am decently sure I can get 150 horsepower with a turbo 4bt and a few mods. I still think this is the best and easiest way to go for me.

4BT Cummins Diesel Specs

 

[patracy]

6BT's will fit our engine bays. They're more plentiful. And they're less expensive. They make more power as well. The downside, they weigh a little more and take up more space.

 

[M1008driver]

What trans would you run behind the 6bt? I was hoping to stay away from electronics.

EDIT- and not lift the truck too.

 

[patracy]

Automatic? 47RH from a dodge. Manual? NV4500.

 

[Warthog]

6BT's will fit our engine bays. They're more plentiful. And they're less expensive. They make more power as well. The downside, they weigh a little more and take up more space.

And the 4bt is noisier

 

[Tanner]

Good info here on 4BT/6BT specs...

4BT Cummins Diesel Specs

5.9L Cummins 12v Specs

Note that 4BT weight is pegged ~750 lbs, while 6BT is ~1,100lbs+

 

[M1008driver]

I was looking at those links before. I saw a 4bt Dodge at the hospital and it was loud, but not so loud compared to the 6.2.

I am just bouncing ideas to get the best information as I don't want to make a purchase and not be happy. They say the 4bt's cost more, but I have found a new one a couple of thousand $ cheaper than the 6bt.

The best I can tell is the 4bt swap is easier and comparable to the 6.2, but can take much more abuse or be pushed harder without major concerns.

 

[Reverend Evil]

I do my best to maintain my 6.2 so lord help me if it goes cause my wife will kill me . I would spen the big money and go with the 6bt and the nv4500 and then the bolt on horse power would go throught the roof. I love my 6.2 but when she goes I will go for broke.


P.S. hope she stays for a few more years cause I cant afford it now.

 

[M1008driver]

OK, the consensus is 6bt. My next question is can you have a 6bt and trans without electronics? I am not sure about this. I know you can with the 4bt.

 

[IdahoPlowboy]

The 6.2 does everything I need it to do and more. I see no need to add several hundred pounds to my front end.

 

[M1008driver]

LOL, agreed. Another reason the 4bt caught my interest. I still would like to know if you can swap a 6bt without electronics. I am in a learning process is why I ask.

 

[Reverend Evil]

Correct me if I am wrong but it has as few electronics as our 6.2 . and can be well upgraded to make up for the few extra pounds . but it is just my opinion and not my truck. I would really do it because of parts availibility and power . but not until my 6.2 dies and she is still young.