91 Cummins D250 12v 5speed NV4500

1991 Dodge D-250 Cummins 12v 5 speed nv4500.
Engine Mods:
Maxed out pump
Fuel Pin
3600 RPM spring
3" intercooler piping
4" down pipe to 5" back
Turbo Labs of America 67x67 HE351 turbo
7.3 powerstroke intercooler
60lb valve springs
Stock injectors (6x13 on order)
Amazon special catch can

[@brock6286]

love how this old truck could out run most of the modern ones!

[@Carla-tz7qw]

Because of smog bullshit.

[@rock-uu7qr]

Probably not lol this truck makes 160 hp stock it ain’t coming close to an l5p with the ten speed Allison

[@daltonroberts7940]

@@rock-uu7qr you do know this truck is clearly not stock right

[@chrishansen7004]

@@daltonroberts7940 an old 12V is not coming anywhere near close too what an L5p with a 10 speed does unless you wanna dump 20 grand in mods 🤷‍♂ i know hes not stock but still its not gonna hold a candle too it

[@LucasJantzi]

@@rock-uu7qrbuddy reached 180 in third gear your l5p is heavier then your mom the torque on this guys 12 valve would blow your doors tf off

[@dhillanroy6659]

Finally someone that drives like I do! Badass truck, in the process of manual swapping mine, stoked to actually put the power down instead of just spinning that snowmobile clutch slush box 46RH LOL

[@JasonY02]

If your trucks a Cummins it's a 47RH anly gas engines use the 46RH/RE. What you got truck engine wise ?

[@esimler]

@@JasonY02 it’s actually either a 727 if it was non intercooled or an A518 which is a beefy 46RH

[@JasonY02]

@@esimler true I was thanking 2nd gen for some reason

[@wesscarey4475]

Thank you for stating the FACTS. Some people don't like the TRUTH. These transmissions leave a LOT to be desired. A strong manual is the way to go!

[@moparproud3978]

@@wesscarey4475 Stock they do. Built? Not much better. Only downside is towing heavier, there just aren’t enough gear splits to be in a happy place. A built auto is tough to beat

[@unknownnumber1264]

That truck is the pinnacle of raw fun bro!! Love hearing it thru headphones

[@markb1911]

I’ve done a couple of 90’s Honda builds. Never have messed with diesel engines, but I’ve driven a few, & let me say that’s some quality shifting, and quick too. Nice build, the things you’ve done so far look very clean.

[@DMACHOLMAN]

By far it looks to have the cleanest interior I've see to date on a truck. I can't see the floor but if you've gone through the trouble of Reupholstering the headliner and door panels it's got to nice inside.

[@jamesappel1928]

Thanks, Yes I've done lots of work to the interior. Carpet is new as well.

[@lancow1234]

@@jamesappel1928 hey sick build. What brand is the he351cw and and what axle gears do you have?

[@tristanoliva]

Wow that stainless work in the engine bay is amazing

[@jamesappel1928]

Thank you! Lots of time and hard work.

[@kx250braap]

@@jamesappel1928 a man who takes pride in their work

[@14albumsuperbia88]

Man, this truck is really nice, and the perspective is perfect, please make more like this!!

[@BrandonJohnson-by2pk]

such loyal trucks. that thing was started before you even touched the key😂

[@IKhanNot]

Great truck and proper driving. You'd do great driving an old 2 stroke Detroit Diesel powered truck.

[@mr_howitzer7]

12 valves sound awsome

[@keeganfoster1792]

You know its fast when it looks fast on camera beautiful truck man!

[@elia2649]

Clean in the only places it matters: The engine bay and the interior. Beautiful!

[@SiriusXI]

This is the greatest video KZbin has ever recommended to me

[@George88889]

These videos are priceless in a world where emissions and the push for zero emissions are becoming a real world thing.

[@wesscarey4475]

I agree, turbo and intercooler piping very cool! May be good to ad some reinforcement at the heater grid joint? Looks really good! TIG not that easy to do............

[@israelsarabia2700]

I can listen to the sound all day! Happy Smooth shifting!

[@anthonybrewer45]

Such a nice, classic truck which besides showing it age a little, has been taken good care of. Sweet ride!

[@christravels360]

That truck sounds amazing! I love the sound of an older Cummins, and that turbo..... Just so nice. I also like how you run through the gears. Thanks for sharing!

[@MatthewDoughten]

I diesel swapped my FSJ, om606 in front of an GM NV4500, s200 turbo, mechanical pump. Amazing how good these diesel trucks can sound! I drive it daily and push it hard. While I might not have the torque this monster does, mine will wind out nearly twice as far.

[@jamesappel1928]

Om606's are awesome! It's definitely on the list of future builds. I almost bought one a few weeks back.

[@BB-fv2dw]

That looks like a very fun truck

[@jamesappel1928]

It certainly is and I just did a bunch of upgrades that about doubled the power since this video.

[@snyderkurtis]

@@jamesappel1928 can we get the updated video

[@jamesappel1928]

@@snyderkurtis it's going to have to wait until spring. Lots of snow and salt here in Minnesota right now. I will also get it on the dyno in the spring.

[@claytontinkle4423]

Bro I was looking at all of this and I was like wow that all looks really familiar. Like I've been on that road plenty of times. Then I realized that that's freaking 7th

[@316fabrication]

Wow amazing welds!!!!!!!!!

[@DieselDethan]

Did you do the door panels and head liner yourself looks great.

[@jamesappel1928]

Yes I did

[@Chris-km8wy]

@@jamesappel1928 What material are they and how did you do those?

[@jamesappel1928]

@@Chris-km8wy it's just some fake leather/ vinyl I bought on Amazon. Headliner is just glued on and the door panels I removed and recovered the panel and stapled on the back side.

[@rcmc1256]

@@jamesappel1928 wow It really looks clean

[@richardmesser276]

Link to the Amazon product?

[@gillpecceuservices]

Nice. I have an 89 W250 and I installed an NV4500 and removed the 727 auto. So much better now. Aloha

[@offgridmangogrower]

Curious how you sealed the back half? Mine leaks …should have cut an o ring or come up with a seal on tranny output shaft

[@deborahchesser7375]

Damn that’s a good running old truck I’d love to find one ✌️🇺🇸

[@lilufoo]

I came across this cummins video randomly and did not expect to see 7th Ave lol

[@ShooterAK]

got that pride stare down at 0:57 then almost getting into a wreck (almost)

[@gabrieldunbar9982]

I saw that too lol

[@codykennedy19]

Absolutely brilliant video man love those hard accelerations can you please do another one like this one only a lot longer because I love that sound stay safe man thanks

[@jamesappel1928]

Yes there will be more videos coming in the spring.

[@jagg5474]

@@jamesappel1928can you post some more vids of this truck

[@OvensGarage]

You must be hard on the parts..! ;) Just THRASHIN! Sounds good man.

[@dodgeguy9632]

Bro you got the dealership gauges , manual and a 12 valve. That’s is a awesome truck bro

[@gabbienyajifiqq1316]

She moves and grunts nicely

[@rhecyeeyeejake7184]

Gawlee this is a southern boys dream truck. I want one that fast in that good of shape

[@toddbauer2013]

I love the whistle on your truck man it’s so sweet

[@matticus6339]

Very nice 1st gen. Love it.

[@spawnofsteve]

Nice truck. I recognized Anoka immediately lol

[@Wade_L]

anyone else notice the speedometer max out?😂🤙

[@willw7545]

you've convinced me. I think its time to buy a first gen lol.

[@moparproud3978]

The ol’ girl looks to run very well! Love it

[@alexmartynov2953]

Wow! That was great! Thank You for the ride!

[@twinturbo9051]

1:53 I feel butterflies on mi stomach

[@Hazinclayton_007]

That Patina is Awesome!!

[@zgt5002]

Im used to the clunky zf6 in my f250, that nv4500 looks smooth as butter

[@jamesappel1928]

It's not as smooth at it looks but it does have a fresh rebuild.

[@williamhsteele]

Awesomeness! She sounds great.

[@nghtrdr84]

That’s how you drive a Cummins 💪👊

[@drd1924]

Nice truck man...I like the diamond interior

[@agray_lowboost]

Ol truck sounds stout as hell. Sweet video and badass truck💪

[@Carla-tz7qw]

The engine that saved dodge.

[@nategreenfield1349]

Badass truck sounds great! I'm jealous of the steering haha seems like I'm always fighting mine.

[@christopherstidams3369]

This thing sounds fricken good ole boy shit I own obs 7.3 but all boys here in Kentucky ya hear em getting on it in there 12 valves just like this lol I do in my powerstroke but shit can’t beat 12 valve ole son

[@jamesappel1928]

You betcha!

[@tony4metallicaify]

Thing sounds and runs good!

[@brucerazor5202]

👍 I have a 99 with 185,000 and no leaks at all, Enjoy my daily drives

[@constanciobautista498]

Beautiful truck👍

[@demetriuspalmer2992]

Man I love the 1st and 2nd Gen Dodge diesel pickup trucks being a Ford OBS guy. I so wanna get my hands on a 2nd Gen ext cab Long bed 5 or 6 speed manual or build one

[@outdoorlife7146]

I’m a ford guy and I got 2 obs 7.3 personally I hate dodge but that truck is nice and fast

[@jamesappel1928]

Thanks man. It's a heap ton faster right now than it was in this video. A new video will be up in the spring.

[@djpainter753]

Nice build man!

[@SamFBM]

looks like so much fun

[@user-bb3ny2zp1m]

Yep I got a 1992 12v Cummins

[@joeb7168]

That’s mint nice truck bro

[@ramensoup6968]

i wanna buy this off you like omg i fckin love this ole 12v

[@Nazy101]

Ayooo I love your truck

[@danw6014]

This is the truck to have to survive the zombie apocalypse or the EPA apocalypse, which ever is first.

[@manny2476]

great machinary sir

[@dodgedrivinredneckky3996]

Great video liked and subscribed

[@homersturok]

This is evil😍

[@ekimnamdets6946]

That’s a kickass truck

[@Xaunoki]

Sounds great!

[@ag6371]

That 5.9 sounds like a Blue Bird TC/2000

[@Walker66666]

nice paint job the mug make it look good

[@_lowsun_]

Yeah... I definitely need to nv4500 swap mine now, what turbo you running?

[@pj5607]

Awesome truck!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kiritokirigaya3260]

thats hella clean

[@48inchshockersticker]

What a beaut 24v full manual valve body guy here. Would much rather be in your position

[@offgridmangogrower]

Like everything about your truck Any front end mods for death wobble….steering gear mods? She handles nicely….!

[@jamesappel1928]

All the front end components are new and its a 2wd so it drives pretty well. Steering gear is original though.

[@ryanm4738]

No shit, I thought this truck looked familiar, met you at the coon rapids cruise

[@jamesappel1928]

Yeah you probably did.

[@genis8530]

I put a 4 inch mbrp turbo back on mine and she crackles when I honk on it, might be the he 351 barking back but gets me hard as a rock.

[@hellswindstaff91]

Badass truck man

[@yeeeeyee]

Sweet truck

[@davezanin1863]

Now that’s a sleeper

[@coltonhermans2280]

Amazing video!!

[@brettrobinson1430]

Amazing truck dude. What fuse box is that? Love how clean it looks you’d have to know these trucks to see all you have done it’s so subtle and clean.

[@jamesappel1928]

The fuse box is from a 99 jeep cherokee. You think it looks clean now, just wait for the next video in the spring. It's on a whole new level.

[@brettrobinson1430]

@@jamesappel1928 can’t wait. Any other socials you use so I can follow?

[@jamesappel1928]

@@brettrobinson1430 only instagram which I see you found already.

[@TheBossXVI]

Nice love the truck

[@juanhernandezreyes8951]

Nice first Gen 5.9

[@joshlindsey7067]

Nice truck brother

[@dbfabworks5320]

Hell yea brother! that thing runs good! What EGT and boost you see at the top of those pulls? I want to HE351 swap my first gen soon..

[@jamesappel1928]

This he351 is far from stock but it never gets over 1200 degrees no matter what. I've only got it set at 25psi right now.

[@a-dog8075]

What's done to it? Love the sound

[@lancow1234]

I’m about to order a eBay he351cw is that a Chinese turbo? How is it holding up?

[@jamesappel1928]

@@lancow1234 no this turbo is from turbo labs of America. Wasn't cheap.

[@lancow1234]

@@jamesappel1928 sweet is it the upgraded turbine and compressor? Or just 1 or the other.

[@Trikekid84]

What fuel mileage do you get? Going to look at a 2wd with the same setup.

[@joshwible4358]

Nice truck

[@ericlindner6773]

Yes.

[@Prowbar]

Still waiting for the updated test drive!

[@alouisschafer7212]

Great setup you got there. Seems a lil too smokey for my taste... does she roal coal when driving along? How much HP?

[@themechanicman3865]

No death wobble

[@justinhaney6327]

What all have you done to the engine ??? That truck runs strong

[@mentlegen8187]

clean

[@alex.k3166]

he drives just like me😇

[@wesscarey4475]

Very NICE! Truck RUNS GREAT! Could you do a video of exactly what you did? The open hood shot is cool........... Did you do all the mods yourself??? HP? TQ? MPG? 👍👍

[@jamesappel1928]

There will be a video in the spring going more in depth. I've been busy lately and the mod list has grown significantly. The hp now is about twice what it is in the video.

[@grze_chu-pl]

Turbo 🎶😍

[@zourdiesel8579]

💪🏾

[@christopherstidams3369]

Damn it boy she runs good an that I interior you said got the stuff from Amazon did it your self ? I like it man

[@jamesappel1928]

Yes that is correct. Thanks I appreciate it.

[@rossscott2319]

What kind of power do you think you’re putting down?

[@jamesappel1928]

Probably only about 230-240hp at the wheel. My new injectors just came in so going to be a lot more soon.

[@lancow1234]

@@jamesappel1928 hi I love the truck. What axle gears do you have? And where did you get that turbo? I just ordered a knockoff he351 that has good reviews

[@jamesappel1928]

@@lancow1234 has 3.54 gears. Turbo is from turbo labs of America.

[@lancow1234]

@@jamesappel1928 awesome I just nv4500 swapped mine from 727 so I have 3.07 gears. What rpm are you at in 4th at 65 mph? I’m considering switching to 3.54

[@jamesappel1928]

@@lancow1234 all I remember is at 2000rpm its at about 73mph.

[@TheDieselDangler]

Did u leave the clamp off the compressor so u can pull it off and stop a run away just in case?

[@stevenportice7981]

I have a question, I have one of these trucks, but it has the 5spd in 2 wheel drive, do you know if I can just change out the tail shaft to make it accept a transfer case?

[@jamesappel1928]

Need to swap the tail housing and output shaft.