Did you know Dodge actually had a diesel option for the Dakota? They only offered it in Brazil, from I think 1999 to 2001. I think it made around the same amount of torque as the 5.2 magnum and around half the HP of the 5.2. My 99 Dakota has the 5.2 and even though it's a dog on my MPG, (I average around 14-15 during the warmer months) I've never had a problem with it starting it up. I just wish the body wasn't rusting away, because otherwise I could make it last another 10 years no problem, since I only have 128K on it. Anyone have any recommendations on wheels and tires? Currently I run 31x10.5xr15 with some cheap Cooper AT3's. I'm looking for more of a road/ All Season tire because my truck rarely sees the off road. Plus any tips on how to get better mileage I would appreciate greatly!
I'm so freakin jealous! I had to sell my YJ because we ran into some hard times financially but I had been wanting to put a Cummins engine in it for a while now, I had planned on a 4bt only because it was more in my price range at the time but I've been drooling over the R2.8 ever since they came out. Nice rig, I'd love to see more videos on it, it looks like a super clean build. Hope to see more videos soon, thanks for sharing!
Jacob Poucher -amazing how some people choose to show off their ignorance and stupidity. I don’t blame you though, it just means your mother and father did a horrible job in raising you. You have my sympathy...
cost 9,700 for crate engine , Advanced adapters 4500.00 w X15 5 speed , Dakota Digital over a 1000, after purchase of jeep 7 K , so far over 35,000 in Jeep
@@gogop66 last year in my town there was an FJ40 for sale in reasonably nice, and reasonably original condition, for way too reasonable of a price. I think he wanted $5500 for it, little bit of rust, some dents, probably a super fair price. I just don't have a place to work on anything. Which is probably a good thing, because I'd quickly turn into the guy with big dreams and ten unfinished projects.
Leigh Pember: Engine: $9000 Transmission (AX15) $1500 Engine to trans adapter:$1500 Motor mounts:free ($400) Radiator: < $200 Intercooler: < $200 All other stuff, clutch, adapters, parts for intake etc $1500 Labor: $3500
The dodge Dakota 4.7 engine should have never been stopped.best small engine dodge made.i gave up my Dakota and bought a 1500 ram 392 hemi. They should replace the 4.7 with the 3.9 diesel
@@fistymopar2356 I had good luck with a few of the early ones, I think it's because I kept the crankcase very free of moisture lol, I absolutely beat on them and got very good service well past 250k, trans solenoid started pulsating around then, no other issues at all
Nice rig Ken, I know you stated that you had the work done in Ventura Ca but I am wondering how the smog situation works for swapping in this motor. I had a 73 Fj40 that I sold many years ago because of a smog issue with a 350 in it. Do you just need to be a certain year or earlier?
mrbrent4 thanks for the compliment on the rig, smog remains an issue in California, this setup is not yet certified for Cal. I believe your 73 wouldn’t need smog now but I am not sure? If I ever sell this it will have to be out of state.
I guess you're smog exempt until you sell it correct? I don't know what year they go to nowadays that requires a smog check. It is so dumb this state as I am sure this 2.8 is cleaner than a lot of old motors still out there.
Awesome build! love the CJ! I want to build an 85 cj7 with the R2.8. Did you have somebody do the complete install or did you do the work yourself? Also was there a reason you stuck with a 5-speed trans because I would like to put a 6-speed behind mine but wasn't sure if that was your personal preference or because of the available parts.
Nico Azar thanks! I used the AX15 - strong chance but I probably could have used a 6 speed. I had offroad werkz in Ventura Ca do the install. They also installed the R2.8 in my FJ62
@@gogop66 ok great thank you. Just wondering how did your CJ hand and drive after adding the R2.8? I was curious about how the suspension handled the extra weight. Your FJ62 looks awesome by the way.
Hello, I am looking to do this to a CJ5 - Do you think this engine would be able to fit? I am unsure how big it is in person, also I am assuming you had someone else instal? What kind of transmission did you use? Thanks!
Duncan - I am not sure if the CJ5 has the same engine compartment? There is a Facebook group called Cummins R2.8 Crate install and discuss - if you ask the question about fitment there, someone will know. I did have an installer do the work and I used an AX15 transmission out of a YJ. I have also done this with a FJ62 and used a 6L80e transmission for that one. Both needed adapters.
Hey Kenneth, I’m thinking about getting an R2.8 for a Toyota FJ40 I’m restoring. Is your engine still running well? No issues? Not burning oil or anything? Thanks! Also, that Jeep looks sick
Albert, thank you for the kind words. I have about 10K on the engine now and it's running perfectly. It's actually a bit boring, it just goes with no drama at all. I'm now getting about 28 MPG around town and 22 on the HWY, imagine getting that in your FJ! I am very happy with it really, I know it's a popular choice for FJ40's and I just bought my 2nd R2.8 and I'm going to be putting it in my FJ62.
How do you deal with the wiring harness? I know that's a broad question but what is a good resource on the electrical for an engine swap? I'm planning on putting a cummins 5.9 turbo diesel in a F250 in 2020 if money allows me to.
How is this holding up? I’ve heard so much about these engines being cheap and having a lot a cylinder wall wear, rod bearing failure before even 80,000 miles
I have two of them, one in my CJ7 and one in my FJ62- I also know quite a lot of people that have had them for the past couple years. The only problems I have heard or those those that push them with "tunes" to get a lot of horsepower and more torque. In fact most tunes now only push it to 400-440 ft lbs of torque for this reason. In stock form I don't believe there are any issues like this for the R2.8 variant. There were issues with the early ISF4 version that were built 10 years ago but those have been resolved.
BrewPub - reliability has been perfect with absolutely no issues. I am getting 28 around town and 22 on the highway. I drive 70 to 75 and it’s a lifted CJ 7 so I am pushing a lot of air at speed which is why I get better around town. I did do a trip where I kept speed to 50-55 and I got about 32MPG
Tuned cummins 2.8 foton : This is my first 2.8, I have had many of the Cummins engines in my trucks, the 5.9 and 6.7. It’s running great, no issues at all!
Not really any need to explain how a turbo system functions, but clean build none the less. Well done and good choice! Much more practical than the 4BT. I smell an R2.8 build in my near future
@@1johnnygunn 4bt can also shake my Jeep apart down to bare frame. They call them paint mixers for a reason lol plus they're bigger and heavier. I like the idea of a smaller more powerful and comfortable diesel swap...even though it is a little more expensive
b c The installation on that was 30 hrs - or about $3200. That was cheap, my 2nd installation in an FJ was 60 hrs and that was also cheap. There is a lot of work that goes into it and a lot of parts have to be fabricated and that takes time. It really depends on your budget and what your own abilities are and your shop.
Kenneth White Cummings Exhibit guy said they've tested these in 6,000 pound vehicles. May sound crazy but seriously, do you think this engine could move a Crew Cab 8 ft bed 3/4 ton truck with a 2,000 pound Payload?
It will move it, sure, but how fast do you want to go? The R2.8 is 162 hp and about 275 ft/lbs torque. New software has boosted the torque. My 1993 B250 Dodge Cummins was 160hp and 400 ft/lbs, but at lower, longer-lived, engine speeds. Buy a 12-valve Cummins 5.9 if you can. These swaps are for smaller rigs.
Do you mean intercooler? Rather than me blather on about the difference I'll just post a link. And thanks for the compliment on the jeep! www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-intercooler-and-aftercooler-in-engine
@@billywatson9935 How is that build going? I used a cheap one... I paid $108 bucks. Something like this: www.google.com/shopping/product/7365067167474800876?biw=1467&bih=1217&q=intercooler+Moshi&oq=intercooler+Moshi&prds=epd:7439165074691779670,prmr:3&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiuyI-9p9vmAhW4JzQIHShSByYQ8gIIqAI
Hopefully in the future, companies like jeep, toyota, and nissan, will start to offer a little economical, and high torque diesel engine like this, when brand new. I have an FJ, and will definitely swap out my engine, with something like the 2.8, when the engine is worn out. But unfortunately, being a toyota, I will have to wait until I have at least 500k miles, before that happens. With this new crate engine available, owners of jeep, can now have the engine reliability, that toyota owners enjoy. I always have been a big fan of the jeep, but have always turned away, because of the poor historical reliability. I am currently looking for an old jeep, with a blown engine, so I can do this engine swap. Fortunately, there are many to choose from.
Slick Ratchet it’s still far cheaper than buying a new one and still not having the 2.8 but you do still have the same looking, same low performing new Jeep that everyone on the road already has. By the time you add on just basic mods to the new one, then you can figure that he has half as much invested but has twice the vehicle which pretty much nullifies your comment. He’s the one in the room that probly has more sense than anyone walking into a dealer lot and cruising away after dropping nothing more than their signature
@@1982MCI Agree. If you have a love of an older vehicle like this CJ7 and you want to repower, this is an awesome way to go. Some people just can't appreciate someone else's work or inspiration. I would love to do a repower of an older land cruiser, or 40's era truck like a cool cab over. There is even a 60's volvo sports car with this cummins engine, that is pretty unique.
32mpg and probly less than 15k invested. Or 40k in some stock emission legal pos, getting 19mpg tops that requires software updates, def fluid, etc. Sounds like a solid winner to me.
