6.4 Ford F250 to 12 valve Cummins Swap - Cost To Build

Installing a 5.9 Cummins Engine in my 2008 6.4 Ford f250 Superduty. Rough cost breakdown and where I sourced my parts.
Cummins 12 valve engine adapter: Destroked.com
Tach adapter : www.swaphelper.com/
FTI Performance Diesel BA-3 Series Torque Converters F5R8MBBXLS

[@Lmlmax]

I'm really glad that engine worked out for you. It couldn't have went to a better place. I enjoyed watching you take it from a truck bed full of parts to a very well built engine. I'm going to miss this build when its finished.

[@miguelcolin8196]

You boos gauge work

[@jackpinnell3973]

Wow! What a GREAT video!!! I've been toying with the idea of doing a "Fummins" and have my eye on a 2008 F250 ext. cab that is pretty much stock/unmolested with a bad motor in it for $3,500.00 and your video has renewed my interest in doing a project like yours! Thanks for a great video and I subscribed to your channel too!!!

[@petermartens1645]

I'm doing the same project and your video's have been really helpful

[@jbagsz1234]

You are very intelligent and dedicated not many could have done what you have done

[@mikescott6647]

Absolutely Love the truck man awesome job.

[@vee950]

I think you did a great job with this project

[@bradshultz8385]

Wow, great pickup. Great video.

[@cesmith4566]

I think you're spot on with the value. That's what I figured with my 93 ,2wd one ton , only it was a 3500.00 truck to start . The tappit cover is touchy ,make sure the outer edges touch before the bolts bottom out. Thanks for sharing this project with us!

[@Joester1908]

Great video, thanks for the info. I want to put a 12v in my highboy

[@colinblankenship2401]

very nice project ith a lot of detail. Thanks for sharing.

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

I like the look of that truck. I like those wheels as well

[@ISXCUMMINS565]

I had that cover leak on my 99 24v. Hard to get to to replace.

[@billramsey8695]

That truck is worth more now that you did the swap over, then it ever was with that 6.4 in it. To be honest with you, it's worth far more that $11,000 is a used truck. I have a 94 F250 extended cab 4-wheel drive, that I wouldn't take 11 grand for. You did a great job, that truck will be worth $15,000 minimum when you're done. Diesel 4 by fours right now are bringing some crazy prices. But I love them. Thank God I'm an American country boy

[@billgoldberg5459]

Funny but it might have been worth 15000 2yrs ago but now itd be worth 35000

[@sugmaball5383]

No. These are nightmare chop shops. Not worth more then a couple thousand. What it’s worth vs what has been put into it, are two different things.

[@leroyroutt4791]

Great job! I have enjoyed following your build. Especially since you have done all the work outside and without a lift. You have my respect sir.

[@JYDOG]

Kind of ironic I've got 5 garage spaces and can't use any of them because my projects are too big.

[@leroyroutt4791]

@@JYDOG I hear ya. I have a garage and a barn that are full of daily drivers, the special truck, tractor, 2 zero turns ,lawn mowers ect.. I have retirement plans for a nice 3 stall "SHOP" to use one of these days on "the projects" we'll see how that goes! :)

[@Superduty_59]

Nice truck! Great truck with a now great engine!

[@badgerbob2226]

Very nice, youll be very happy with that setup. I bilt a 93 f150 with a 4bt and just love it. Bob

[@bradshultz8385]

That’s a great all around pickup

[@brycesellars5830]

Hey brother love the videos keep it up keep it up love this honest worker shit

[@lovetoninita]

Great work!!! 1000%

[@justjackfromsc]

That is a good deal. Thanks for the video. God bless.

[@edwardfrazier8047]

I would love to know how you wired everything I’m doing the same build . I freaking love this truck it’s amazing

[@davidhoover8862]

Thanks for posting

[@WilliamBrown-x3m]

Where do you hook the black rubber line to off the top of the master cylinder

[@BolteBuilt]

I’m personally not really a Ford guy, but your truck is sick! I’m currently putting a 12v in a 1984 Gmc K30

[@sugmaball5383]

Congrats! Remember never let him go in dry! Use lube!

[@scootertrash647]

Did you re program the transmission shift points etc

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

Need get rid of the “V8 powerstroke diesel” plastic cover under the hood😂

[@michaellovelace2142]

Wow glad I’ve got a good reasonable priced reliable machine shop just had a 24v head valve job done and it cost me 140$

[@JYDOG]

That's a good price especially for 24v. Don't let them see this.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

THEY probably did not do EVERYTHING. Those cheap shops CUT corners. Do you thunk it only took them 1 hr.. I don't think so.

[@promufdvr]

One other thing rocker box gasket fel pro with orange rtv finger tight leave it overnight then torque to spec

[@kellyzlak7221]

Looks like a ton of work.

[@mikesystem01]

What did you use for wiring harness and transmission controller ?

[@jairromero5779]

hello, very good job , .....I have a question like did to adapt the cables of the engine and the transmission and that the instrument cluster all worked .... thanks for solving my question

[@JYDOG]

I built a throttle pedal adapter for the stock cummins throttle cable, used swaphelper to control the tach signal for the computer and instrument cluster and the stock ford sensors for everthing else. So yes temp, boost tach and transmission all work as original. Here are the videos how i did it kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWumHZte5t0laM

[@grantpourciau3894]

JYDOG, Did you end up liking how you did the Fan with the adapter? That's how I'm looking to due mine. The 6.4 fan is alot heavier than the 5.9 fan just wondering how the stock 5.9 fan clutch handled it.

[@user-zh2uq4tv7j]

What hardes i need to cummins and f250 2007?

[@GunsandOil]

Hey! I’m looking to swap mine since there a way we can connect and if you don’t mind helping me with a walkthrough on the process?? I’ve got an 08 F-350 Auto. It’s a service truck that the engine is no good on. Any help would be great!

[@mikescott6647]

You're in it for good money bud...worth alot more with the new bed.

[@Guardianautoservices]

About to do this same thing in my 04 f350 harley edition. Love my truck but hate the engine. I see your in GA also ( tag).

[@outdoormountainman]

We want to thank you for documenting this swap and giving us a heads up as too what to expect. We are just about to put a 1996 Cummins 12V into a 2008 Ford F450 6spd manual 4x4 and have learned an absolute ton of knowledge as to what to look for and avoid as well as what to fabricate instead of buying. Your video's I figure will save us at least $2k+. I work in a machine/fab shop so most of the parts I can just do myself. One question for you is, does your Ford have the regen and do you have to do any computer work to get rid of the CEL? Thanks

[@JYDOG]

I'm glad you found my videos useful. My Ford does have the regen and the light stays on for now but a friend of mine was able to tune his out using HP tuners

[@helgaairhead]

Well done mate - a nice engine in a nice body, the way it should have been done from get go. I do have a question for you guys who are doing this or similar engine swaps. What about EPA and theyr'e ban on emission delete?. Any vehicle that are non emission I would guess are fine - but a 08 or newer would have EGR, DPF and some even DEF and by replacing and older non emission engine, would it comply with OEM emission laws ?. I would love to do a swap like this but where I live the EPA, RTA, annual inspection and Police would have fined me into the utter darknes and left with the plates. I'm stuck with a 7.3 PSD which are non emission - yes they allowe me an 5.9 12 valve but the cost swapping it in are not worth it. A similar year like yours with a 6.4 PSD would have been worth the effort - but then again the emission laws are getting into play. Thanx for posting.

[@Trumptrain2024FJB]

Nice job

[@Bosco12ful]

Cummins & caterpillar are always extremely good engine or motors.

[@yomommasgardener9648]

John Ubert dt360 or 466

[@Bigmike3406E]

Don’t listen to those clowns about aluminum beds because they don’t have a clue . What you should get is an EBY aluminum truck bed they are built strong and look the best . I have them on 4 of my 1 tons on the ranch. Designed with cutting-edge technology and manufactured by veteran craftsmen, EBY truck bodies exemplify the spirit of American ingenuity. Whether you’re a contractor or builder, a landscaper or farmer, a mechanic or service technician, EBY has a truck body that will work as hard as you do.

[@scottmichael3745]

The "tool" thingy you dropped / found is called a "cage nut". It's a nut caged to the clip that holds it in place. Fyi bro.

[@gilbertopicoortiz9767]

Is a pretty truck. I like to know How many is the price ir this truck here??.

[@takemechrome2291]

What platforms do you usually post your parts or things you want to sell? Awesome build!

[@JYDOG]

Craigslist, Facebook marketplace and fummins tech group on Facebook. Thanks

[@offgridtx3043]

where did u sell ur core for 2000

[@wanderinmoose5534]

I believe some of the previous comments are correct. I think that truck is now worth at least about 20 g's. And yes, time to get rid of that powerstroke radiator shroud and get a Dodge one !!

[@lalogarcia7608]

I was waiting to hear it on the hole video :(

[@Ray-cw8ms]

Was that a personalised into at the start of this video? I'm sure you said my name lol

[@ryanteer3289]

I've followed this build from the first video, you have provided great content on this build.when are you doing a video on the cruise control hookup? I'm interested to find out if the stock servo can be used instead of using an early ford gas servo.

[@promufdvr]

Very cool swap what is your guesstimate for hours? Gutsy move pulling that 6.4 out the front we call that kind of stuff swearing and bleeding.

[@JYDOG]

That is a tough one. Probably the most valuable question too. I fabricated a bunch of stuff so you have to add that over buying a kit also and I rebuilt the engine. Lets just say a winter project 6 months working on it 2-3 hours a day off and on.

[@promufdvr]

Fair enough thanks for the reply

[@chadbailey8152]

Only problem, if it's like Connecticut, truck must be 20 years or older , or cubic inches must be same or truck can never be registered

[@enriquesmith4294]

Here in Oregon a truck like that just sold for 27k or so. I've seen 2 of them, both priced about 30k.

[@JustinJohnson-vo6nf]

I've doing the same swap now and wondering who you sold the 6.4 core to? Trying to help offset cost of swap.

[@JYDOG]

Some guy off Craigslist. I can't find is number. I just posted my core and he called me.

[@thereelangler2391]

$9 a quart is a steal for any type of modern component fluid. The unicorn tears for the NV4500 is about $26 a quart through the dodge stealership. Unfortunately we cant just throw type F trans fluid in everything anymore.

[@codyb2327]

Where did you find your wiring schematics for the ford side?

[@edbenson98]

www.manualslib.com/manual/1077449/Ford-6-4l-Power-Stroke.html?page=89

[@leroyroutt4791]

Just out of curiosity I wonder what it would be like cost,time, difficulty etc... to swap in a 6.7 power stroke compared to the cummins? Anybody know. .

[@hummincummins5413]

A lot harder. Its a fun thing to think about but it would never be worth it. Nobody to my knowledge makes an adapter plate kit to bolt a 6.7 up to a 5R110. You would have to use the transmission out of a 6.7 truck, and all of the computers along with the 6.4 computer. The wiring would be horrendous. And in the end, you wouldn't have the dependability like you would with a 12 valve cummins. The later 6.7s seem to be holding up alright, but they so much harder to work on when something breaks than a simple 12 valve or even a 6.7 cummins. Not to mention how expensive they are.

[@leroyroutt4791]

@@hummincummins5413 thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I can see how the Cummins would be simplest choice. Never thought about the computer issues or the cost of the late model PowerStroke.

[@ronaldmilligan63]

I would say it's worth more than what you think

[@escanormurillo9742]

Man im 11'900 into my 01 f350 dually and want to put a 12 valve or dt466 in it

[@hayman2493]

I’ve been following you on this from the beginning. You mentioned when you pulled the motor you wouldn’t recommend doing it the way you did. Would you remove the cab or just use a different engine cherry picker?

[@JYDOG]

Pull the cab if you can. If not use a real heavy duty cherry picker. Mine was too cheap and flimsy. I need to upgrade.

[@colinnelsonq]

Lol I knew this guy was from Georgia before I Saw his tag I’ve been to pike County a few times!

[@TheTcm1331]

Did you build you own wiring harness? I know online they are ridiculously expensive?

[@JYDOG]

I did. Everything is expensive now. I am thinking 12 months. Things may be a little cheaper. Even used parts are outrageous on FB marketplace.

[@TheTcm1331]

@@JYDOG any chance you have the diagram written down or willing to put it on paper?

[@garymullins5245]

I'm getting ready to do the same thing to my 08 king ranch. Picked up an 97 5.9 for 2000 and would it be possible for you to email me. I just have a few questions I'd like to ask you.

[@rickelh5735]

Enjoy following your build! Question, how many hours of work do you estimate having in the truck so far including motor?

[@JYDOG]

Rough estimate 6 months 2-3 hours a day off and on. I fabricated a lot of stuff you would buy in a kit so that would take a lot longer. A professional mechanic could probably do it in less than 2 weeks using a kit or 1 week with a working engine and a kit.

[@mikefuchs9598]

Doing the same swap right now, wondering what you did for wiring to make the tach work. have heard a bunch a different ways interested in the way you did.

[@JYDOG]

swaphelper.com best solution I could find.

[@nahrens223]

Trust me on this one, a Lariat or higher trim package Fummins 4x4 is worth way more than $10K. Nearly all the ones I've seen for sale where I live go for more than twice that.

[@nickthecarguy3016]

Do you want to sell it?

[@SAFT_NB]

Sorry I'm not an expert, is this a 3/4 ton truck or a half ton truck?

[@chrisclayton5349]

It's a 3/4 ton 150/1500 series is half ton 250/2500 series is 3/4 ton 350/3500 series is 1 ton

[@1BlackSheep]

Can you give contact info for the guy you got your engine mounts from.

[@JYDOG]

This is where I bought mine. shop.destroked.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=41&product_id=94

[@6bt_str864]

Yeah...I'm along the rest of the three I scoped out on comment community.. Easily over $15k obs fumminz get over 20k so... Let's just say it was ALLLLL WORTH IT! (btw, I'd reroute that heater hose away from heat source 😉👍

[@Tiny12112]

What about your old truck, What will happen to that?

[@JYDOG]

It will be for sale soon.

[@doug___1jz]

How did u wire up the engine harness? Did u only buy a tach adaptor and do the rest yourself?

[@JYDOG]

Yes, just the tach adapter was needed. I left all of the sensor attached even the ones that where not being used and slowly removed them one by one.

[@doug___1jz]

JYDOG any check engine lights and where did u find the information to wire it? The wiring is really only thing holding me back from doing the swap

[@JYDOG]

@@doug___1jz Yes the check engine light was on all the time but everything worked as it should. With HP tuner software it can be turned off. I would suggest looking for a Diesel conversion specialist manual it will clearly show you how to do the wiring.

[@doug___1jz]

JYDOG thank you for the info, lastly how are u passing emission or, in your state, are u except

[@doug___1jz]

JYDOG how did u find the best price for the engine core, not to sure where to sell it

[@jakevimont7776]

👍👍👍

[@mikescott6647]

I'd like to see a bed off a newer truck or maybe even a platinum edition on there

[@vidznstuff1]

Do the body lines line up between the box and the cab?

[@shaneosmera6816]

Why wouldn’t you put a 6.7 Cummins in

[@joewayne9951]

Those tires are bald almost need find 4 more and if there discontinued I’d maybe look for different ones

[@siktwist6105]

good video but please get another aircleaner

[@diggsdiggler337]

Currency is in USD right

[@JYDOG]

Yes

[@JoelMitchell-nh6xp]

Now days that truck would be worth 20 grand

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

Don't drive it in California' Bar inspection sites will red flag it for smashing under New State law's.. All engines and exhaust have to be Oem to the Vehicle or truck your driving. The only way around the law is show cars or classics. And that's impossible to get signed off on.

[@yomommasgardener9648]

I spend about 7000 for my dt360 swap

[@horstszibulski19]

Whats the special thing on that "P-Pump" that was mentioned? More power, more reliable? Now I´m excited to see that flatbed build process... Thx for the vid! :-)

[@JYDOG]

Bosch p7100 more power and reliability than other pumps. "upgrades can get the P7100 pumps to flow 850 to 950 cc’s - enough fuel to make north of 1,800 horsepower"

[@horstszibulski19]

@@JYDOG Ah ok, sounds it will do on your setup... :-P

[@Kyle_Godfrey111]

Dude that truck is worth 20k easy. Those fords are nice trucks. And now that it has the best Diesel engine in it, you have 1 spectacular truck. Get all the cosmetics working and your ready to go. And get the exact bed the truck cane with from the factory if possible

[@jakevimont7776]

Flatbed!

[@romarazumovsky9002]

I'm about 11k in my dmax suburban to

[@SpaceRanger187]

Should donate it to me😀

[@josephcivita1450]

Nice idea. But in most states you will never get a sticker after that.

[@notchback93]

I think your under valuing your truck. I’ve seen some fummins trucks sell for good money

[@W7EDM]

I think you are undervaluing the truck.

[@joewayne9951]

Do a 0-60 run with no bed and that 12 valve when you get it worked out curious how slow that thing would be I’ve got a 2009 dually duramax crew cab truck and 2013 super duty fx4 crew cab I’d hate go back to driving a old tractor feeling speed diesel truck again had old 7.3 99 350 years ago and it was nice but after feeling these modern diesels horsepower and torque once you get rid on the emissions bull shit it would be hard to spend the money on doing one these conversions and as far as resale I think it being oem and properly maintained would be best for resale always I couldn’t imagine how many idiots I’d have to show and test drive that truck to to get 10k out of it hahahahaha selling used trucks last the 7500$ range is like pulling teeth in this country with out financing hahahaha

[@REDMAN298]

Nice job. Nice truck. I`ll give you $15,000 for it.

[@alexquiring2437]

Worth minimum 20k

[@Mikefngarage]

wow I wish I could do that in CA. those 6.4 are pure junk and there are lots of carcuses out there. The trans on those are ok. Here anything over 2000 gets a diesel smog check which is a visual to see if all the equipment is there and working. So older duramax is the way to go here. I will just keep my 2003 chevy and get the interior redone.

[@sweetpeaandcowboy3215]

Hey man my name is James Shaw I have a 2008 550 that was donated to me I run a charity to help disabled people and disabled veterans the truck is awesome but I have more problems out of I was wondering would you be willing to contact me and help me with swapping out my motor so I don’t have to get rid of the truck I’m in a wheelchair so it’s harder for me to do some of the things myself but I’m willing to get dirty I’m just looking for help getting it done

[@jameskahl9546]

Hey Mark my name is James could you send me the phone number for where you got the depth a plate in the wiring harness I'm trying to put a Cummins in a Ford pickup 99

[@takemechrome2291]

What’s your real job?

[@JYDOG]

IT Consulting and Network Admin.

[@mattk3083]

Now a fummins is 40 grand

[@moondog573]

A four thousand dollar lift kit? What??

[@senorsenor2665]

KOoOL.IN.D.🐴🐝🤗👽👀

[@pilgrim666butters]

please clean up the wiring

[@dadybig6522]

You did not say price

[@christianwallace7422]

11k did you even watch it??

[@dejayrezme8617]

Interesting project, thanks for sharing! But in a non-insane world you would be converting that truck to an electric motor.

[@georgemulligan8958]

$4000.00 lift kit? Sell them for a living and have never heard of a lift kit at that price

[@JYDOG]

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