Diesel Conversion Specialist F150 4BT Cummins Converison kit

[@ruyconsttantino4968]

Is it possible to put the cummins 4bt engine in a Dodge promaster?

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

The more videos i watch about the 4bt, the more i want to find one to play with!!, im gonna have find out what common vehicles in the uk had them, a rebuild would give me something to do in on winter nights in the workshop. Great vid. All the best to you all.

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

I follow the 6BTCummins Rover builds in the UK and it is crazy how that has just taken off! They've really been discovered here, so the prices are getting higher, but still, great engines to work with! If you build something, we have a Facebook page and we'd post a 4BT UK build!

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

@@dieselconversionspecialist9088 cheers for reply, ive been watching a few builds of some u.k lads putting them in landys, which is great as, apart from the rover v8, their engines were always the weak link( just my opinion!) Ive missed working on engines since i had to stop working( wrecked back and legs), ive now got a good sized workshop, and my cousins just installed a electric hoist, which spans the workshop.....so lifting and moving objects is'nt a problem anymore. My plan is to get the engine/gearbox, rebuild it, then decide what im putting it in!!, i know its the wrong way round....but that just me!!lol!, il probally find a pickup or find something interesting in my mates scrap yard. I dont use facebook, but if i come up with something good il drop you a line on here. My quest for the dirty diesel cripple hauler has begun!. All the best matey from the damp U.K!

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Awesome dude!!--I'm lookin forward to seein what you come up with!!!

[@giberish9]

Any issues with vibration? Seems lots of people are having major vibration issues when they swap in a 4bt.

[@benjaminslayton4335]

I want one of those in a first-gen Explorer!

[@ustagivadambutnevagavafuk2675]

I wish you guys would make more stuff for a 4bt in a 1970 f100 like motor mounts

[@libertyprime2186]

If I have the truck, the 4BT and the getting started kit, what else would I need or have to do?

[@415s30]

You need to make a Dodge M37 swap kit, people do want 4BTs in them and there is not support. I'm doing it now.

[@GS-rr1rz]

Nicely done any suggestions for someone in Ontario Canada Thanks

[@trenttiedeman2630]

My question is, does it worn for 87-91? If not, what doesn’t fit?

[@StormLaker]

What about 10th Gen F150?

[@r.louirat604]

Here with the same idea. I wanna put a diesel in mine

[@Motleymesp]

Would this work for replacing the 4.9 with the 4bt and keeping the e4od transmission?

[@Logan-ce2uh]

I love your conversions I have a 1995 Ford F150 and the 2000 Chevy 2500 I would love to put a 4BT in one of those but I live in California am I just shit out of luck.?.

[@dgar2022]

In the video it was mentioned that for a manual transmissio n we needed to source our own flywheel. What size or one fo we need for this conversion?

[@LA_HS]

Hello, I have a 1995 F250 4x4 PowerStroke 7.3 with ZF manual transmission. Have you the kit for conversion to Cummins 6bt? Shipping to Mexico. Thanks!

[@thomaspadua9024]

Hello what do you need to bolt it to AOD transmissions. C6 uses different flexplate but will take AOD torque converters. Can you guide me please?

[@DDFJ1230]

Following

[@frfghtr27]

How about a conversion for the 80-86 bullnose Ford

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We've done a few of those. There isn't a pre-made kit, but we do have the parts for them.

[@lukej3266]

how much would it cost in all?

[@devonrupert9980]

Do you need to retain the ECU? And how does the fuel pump and gauge situation work? Im looking at swapping my 95 F150 5 speed but am not sure how those will play out.

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

You do retain the ecu for the dash, fuel pump no, the Cummins has a fuel pump built in, so just a draw straw in the tank.

[@christopher6161]

what kind of realistic mileage can you expect with a 4bt f150 with very conservative tune, maybe almost stock?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

This one is a very mild build (we have a video of what went in it). About 35,000 miles on the conversion, many trips down to AZ from MT and it averages about 24mpg.

[@theejoeylee]

how about a 93 2wd supercab Ranger? it has the 4.0 and m50dR1 trans

[@tammyparrish3508]

could i use the same kit for the 1980-1986 model f series since the are almost the same frame

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Lets not forget about suspension upgrades for a extra 300lbs of engine wieght

[@casimirobuenabista]

Will this kit work for a 1974 4×4 f250?

[@lochlanbrookslife1511]

that is a beautiful truck

[@Ps-uv2kx]

So question...Is it worth buying a brand new 4bt or is the performance not to different than buying a used/rebuilt engine say off of ebay?

[@michaelnotmike5570]

Do you guys offer a flywheel yet for a small block zf5 behind a 4bt?

[@thestudenttechnician2826]

Do you make these for yhe 80-94 power ram w150 also

[@jonathanromero8328]

Saludos donde pu do conseguir el kit

[@jorgealbertoruedamachado3743]

Amigo como hago para sacarle succión para el boster del freno muchas gracias

[@chriswhitehead6285]

Iv got a 94 f150 want to put a 7.3 power stroke in it would yall know what all would have to do to do that and how hard is it

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Hey Chris, we've never done anything at all with 7.3's.

[@daleburton1788]

I would love to put this in my 2008 F150. Do you see this for the future?

[@navorgonzalez2744]

Would a 4bt be too small for a 350 super crew

[@ChristianCimino-fz2dn]

Yes just get a 6bt 5.9 Cummins

[@Zenchanics]

would this fit with a e150 of the same year? Thanks.

[@chriswhitehead6285]

How did yall get it to work with the computer?

[@callmesomething1425]

Would like to know if a 4bt has been/ can be swapped into a 2nd Gen Dodge Durango (03-09) 545RFE auto transmission. Mostly interested in fuel economy and running WMO (waste motor oil)

[@antikemet1709]

So, i've got an 89 F150 manual 4x4 short bed with the 5.0. Engine is trash, i'm tired of dealing with it. I tried finding a conversion kit on the website for this application, but i keep getting the message that no kits are available. Is this no longer a viable option?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

It is definitely available! It is not yet on the website--the hold up was the flywheel. But, if you ring the shop direct--406 755 8878 ext 203, we can tell you more about it (we have all the parts) and get you setup!! Thank you!!

[@TOXICOINDUSTRIAL]

Are you guys working on a conversion kit for the 2004-2008 Ford F-150?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

we are, but it's with the R2.8, not the old 4BT.

[@TOXICOINDUSTRIAL]

@@dieselconversionspecialist9088 thank you for the response. That would be great! Any idea when that kit would be available?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

@@TOXICOINDUSTRIAL DCS is in the middle of relocating from Montana to Minnesota, so I'm not entirely sure.

[@iLikeFlying1996]

Hello Diesel Conversion Specialists, i have a 79 F150, and i have a couple of questions about the 4bt swap. first off id like to ask how much does a kit typically cost for a conversion like that, and secondly how much horsepower does the 4bt have?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

79's take sort of a unique combination of parts, if you can give the shop a call and 406 755 8878 ext.201 and chat with Sean. The 4BT we have in the half ton has a little bit of work done to it; pump timing, injectors and a turbo from a common rail and it dyno'd around 500 pounds of torque, which may prove to be too much for the stock 5 speed--although we've put 30K miles on it, and so far (fingers crossed) it's holding up.

[@garethkeemore2807]

Pop one in a landcruiser?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Yep. Done those as well. 4 and 6. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7Gh3qHe5maatE We'd like to do a new R2.8 in one as well.

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

Ok that's great, but is the power adequate? Or will a person be disappointed after all that work? I understand longevity and mileage but what about power?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We've done the conversion a few different ways, with automatic trans, with a manual trans, with a stock 4BT, and a mild 4BT. The best combo so far was the mild build--which was just a tweaked rotary pump, stock injectors, and a common rail turbo (from an ISB 170) bigger inter-cooler and with the manual trans (the other video is this build) . It made 505 lbs. of torque at the wheels and still did a respectable 23.9 mpg. I suspect if we'd not lead-footed it everywhere, it would do better. And we've put about 30K on it since the conversion.

[@panchovillaz8004]

Now good mpg. Little strong 💪 4bt

[@RustyRescues]

Nice job Sean, Duane.

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

+Machining4speed Hey I'll pass it along. Although they didn't work on the video, they did have a lot of time in developing that kit.

[@maxemrx8101]

I have the same truck as this video. would it fit a 12v mechanical cummins in it?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We've never done a 12 valve in half-ton, so I actually don't know.

[@rileysmith9843]

Is this available for the later F-150s?

[@ryanmiller3815]

So would this work on a 89 f150 c6 trans?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

In theory it might, but no overdrive or TC lockup with a C6, mileage and power wouldn't be great.

[@ryanmiller3815]

@@dieselconversionspecialist9088 ok. Thank you so much

[@teddymeredith2565]

I went on your website and could only find the kit for the automatic transmission, why is this?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

The manual trans kit requires sourcing some parts, and there are several options, so it's easier to have anyone who is interested just call the shop and get the details direct. Thanks Teddy!

[@HGebhardt915]

whats the mpg after the conversion ?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

+Heather Gebhardt Hey Heather. We put 33's and a lift on ours, plus a bigger turbo and some fuel work, and yes it makes great power but it killed the mileage. I think currently it gets 20ish if it's driven conservatively. We've put 30,000 miles on it, and we have a follow-up video just about ready that will get into the mileage and performance. It'll compare the before and after. Thank you Heather.

[@maximiliankern7503]

Could you list what parts you guys used when upgrading for example the turbo and where to get it as well as what you did for fuel work. Thanks !

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Once we get it all sorted out, we sure will. I would think closer to mid-December we'll have another vid out with all the parts.

[@nickscustoms269]

I have a 08 f150 with the 4.2 v6 and 5spd manual, 2wd. How much would it be to make this swap? Do you have a kit for newer fords?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

+Nicks Customs Hey Nick, Best thing would be to check the website (if you haven't--dieselconversion.com), there is a 1/2 ton overview section, then just give us a call here at the shop. Thanks Man!!

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

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[@truckerbaty7425]

Did you have to swap out the front axle for the added weight?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

No, the 4BT didn't really add a lot of extra weight. Small block weighs something like 450, so it really only added about 300 or so lbs.

[@INTERNATIONAL_RDF-D]

Any adapters for a small block Chevy bell housing 1991 .... have a 91 k3500 that has a Muncie sm465 4 speed and an np205 transfer case ... that gets like 11 mpg with the 350 that's in it. I plan on putting in a 2 speed overdrive So I'll have 8 forward gears Want to do a swap for a 4bt for fuel economy torque and just because you can't beat the sound of a 4 cycle Cummins especially the old NA220 with backdrops.... need an adapter plate Engine mounts Flywheel And clutch. Having hell sourcing parts....

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We do have a used OEM Cummins to small block GM. It had a 4BT in front of it; you have a bell, we have an adapter plate and flywheel.

[@bigred913]

Do you guys have a kit for a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[@chriswhitehead6285]

Have a 1994 Ford f150 with 4.9 do yall have the kits for 6bt Cummins or is it just for the 4bt

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Just the 4BT. Front end didn't seem up to a 6BT. The 4BT makes around 400lbs. of torque, which was better than the early 6BT, and it seems more than adequate to get it down the road. There is a vid on this channel that talks about the 4Bt that's in it and what was done.

[@vacuumboy6.0]

ranger kit?

[@shylildude]

do you have a kit to fit the 4bt onto a 2013 f150?

[@heavymetal375]

yes look on their website

[@emmanuelnorbertogarza8614]

Approx. Mpg? Thanks in advance.

[@shotgunjim1itemsofinterest868]

Have you ever done a kit for a tundra or just Ford's only

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We have not. The only Toyota stuff we've done is with VW TDi, and currently it's in all early Toyota--up through about 1995. We have a 98 Tacoma in here, but it's also a VDub swap,--it's getting a 2.0 Tdi.

[@brookewoody8620]

how's the f150 running today

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

The trans is finally starting to get a bit noisy. But, 30K miles on top of the 200K or so already on it.

[@lhaskins123]

will this kit work on a 95 Bronco?

[@ChrisLifts710]

I don't this guys around anymore not dead just out of business the website doesn't work

[@Whatchamacallitmedia]

Do you have a kit for a 1988 Bronco ii?

[@jamesparnell6226]

What is the fuel economy? Do you recommend changing the gear ratio?

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Gearing always helps but you can get almost the same result from using the tranny gearing and tire size to get the proper results, you can use 3:55 gears with 35" tires and no overdrive, 4:10 with an overdrive

[@cargotoolshop5319]

35" tire equal about 600 rev per mile, times gear ratios equals engine rpm, times overdrive ratio, this is your 60 mph gauge divide by 60 and multiply by 70 to get your rpm on the highway, 600 tire x 3:55 gears x .73 overdrive ➗ by 60 X 70 =1814 rpm at 70mph going down the highway, diesel engine doesn't need high RPM to make power

[@Nater-zq5yh]

Im planning on doing this to a 1990 bronco with a 5 speed soon but i cannot seem to find this kit on yalls website. Is it still available? Thanks!

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

It sure is available! start with the info page (i'll drop the link in) and then ring the sales department direct about that one. That's a very popular swap. Thank you! www.dieselconversion.com/blog/1991-1997-FordF150-Bronco/

[@Nater-zq5yh]

@@dieselconversionspecialist9088 thank you very much!!

[@marcelodelgado5385]

Hello diesel conversion specialist, I need the Adapter Plate for my 1995 ford f150 truck?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Hey Mardelo, Here's the link to the info page so you can get an overview of the F150 conversion options. And for sure if you have questions, ring the shop directly: www.dieselconversion.com/blog/cat/conversion-overviews/post/1991-1997-FordF150-Bronco/

[@Kenny370]

Idk if I would a 4 cyl diesel in a full size truck but it's still cool

[@scorge30]

My dream is to drop a '94 - '98 P-Pumped 12-valve into my 1983 Wagoneer with a built 700r4 behind it, a Northwest FabWorks Black Box to a NP205 and a Gear Vendors overdrive unit. Would make my Gagoneer prairie schooner a sweet ride.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

That would be a very sweet ride. I hope you get it built someday. I have a 1963 Willy's Wagoneer with the Tornado OHC straight 6 in it. Right now it's just sitting but someday I'm going to get that bad boy up and running as well. It only has 28k miles on it so I might leave it original. Believe it or not I got it for $50 about twenty years ago because they previous own tried forcing it into gear one morning when it was -30 F and broke one of the shifting arms. My dad fixed it and we used it sparingly for a while until a part from it was needed here and there. Hopefully someday we will both have our Wagoneer's on the road.

[@camiloredondo1723]

El kit control de transmisión cuanto cuesta

[@Nebulaproduction1]

How about putting a 4bt into a 2004 Subaru Forester have a kit for that yet??

[@loxlyons]

I know this is five years later but that’s not a bad idea

[@timetravler3705]

how much is one of those cummins motors to begin with?

[@kobehargest]

about $1200 if you are lucky $900

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

How would the 4bt work in my 94 e150

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We put 6BT in a 97 E series, and it actually fit with only some small issues to sort out. A 4BT for sure would have to be a much better fit (and a heck of a lot easier to actually get in there). But yeah, I'd love to see a 4BT in a 150 E series.

[@thenitroviper6149]

Will this work for a similar body style Bronco?

[@jamesflores9456]

yes im 95% sure

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Absolutely. Bronco frame is alot stronger. Its same frame as the 350 so the body dont crack above the rear side top door frame. Difference is only wheel base. I buy old f150s to take parts for my 88 bronco.

[@johsell07]

where i can find 4bt what van or machine? im looking to do a jeep tj conversion

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We get 'em pretty much like anybody else, places like Ebay, Craigslist, and car-part.com

[@johsell07]

ok thanks and how much u paid for them i see around 2,500 - 4,000

[@HabeasJ]

Hows the towing?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Unfortunately we've never towed anything with it, it's hauled lots of stuff, but never towed anything.

[@justinminor8024]

itll do fine except the possibility of trans temp. need a trans temp gauge and judge it under the load hauling

[@nocthuaknight-studios6872]

Can you make my ford expedition 2003 v8 , ford adapted diesel?

[@75Beef]

Yes.

[@tonyzchannel13]

That riff

[@luispanzer4298]

00:08 Hail To The King by Avenged Sevenfold

[@SquilliamFPV]

would it work in a bronco?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

+William Naegeli Our kit will work in a Bronco as well. Feel free to contact us @406-755-8878. Here is a link to the overview. www.dieselconversion.com/blog/cat/conversion-overviews/post/1991-1997-FordF150-Bronco/

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Absolutely... same truck just wheel base is shorter. But bronco uses same frame as f350. Way thicker then 150 frame. So its a better truck do build

[@lazowelding]

to the guy below who said a 4bt Cummins is $1200-$900 bucks I tell you what i will take 10 of them at $900 if they are complete runners.That is a ridiculous price for a 4bt complete runner.you must be talking about a block incomplete needing rebuild..everywhere you check they go for $1800-$2500..I KNOW BECAUSE I HAVE 3 FOR SALE NOW AND I HAVE 8 6BT CUMMINS AS WELL.

[@Awsesomesauce12]

lazowelding do you still have the 4bt?

[@Awsesomesauce12]

lazowelding or a 4bt for sale

[@lazowelding]

Yes I do have it

[@Awsesomesauce12]

Text me at 2146971036

[@Awsesomesauce12]

Wanting to buy one from you

[@slopethegoat5749]

Best truck ever

[@jimholmes2555]

I'd like to do this conversion on my 1986 Full size bronco. It has now a 300 cu. in.inline 6 with over 400,000 miles on it with a New Process 435 4 speed manual transmission.

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We've done a few newer OBS style (90's) Broncos, I always like those, they do make a great conversion.

[@jimholmes2555]

@@dieselconversionspecialist9088 Thanks for the reply. My 300 is in fine shape. But as we all know, "Nothing lasts forever". I like to make plans for the future

[@lanebrowning4328]

I have a 1985 toyota pickup SR5 I want to 4BT when I get the chance. It would be monstrous.

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

We just put VW tdi in my 87 Toy, with just mild tuning and being 300lbs. lighter than a 4BT, it's already awesome. I think the Toyota VW kit overview is already live on the dieselconversion.com page.

[@ronburger6128]

What kind of HP/Torque and Gas Mileage do you get?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Hey Ron--we have a follow-up video on the mileage on our youtube page if you want to see it. We averaged around 25 MPG with the first engine setup, which was very basic, just a common rail turbo, and some pump timing and whatever injectors were in it when we bought it. But it dyno'd 503 lbs. of torque. That truck has been the guinea pig for a lot of other things, so we haven't had a chance to do a mileage test with the stock engine. We just built another one but with an automatic, and different gearing, so it'll be interesting to see how that one does.

[@ronburger6128]

I spoke to Sean yesterday on the phone about doing a F-150 or F250 conversion. But I also have an 87 toy motorhome. Love the 22RE gas engine in it for reliability but it is balless and boring. Do you think the VW diesel or the 4bt diesel would give the thing anymore speed and gas mileage?

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

The 4BT can make lots of power, but it's nearly 800 lbs, so it isn't conversion friendly to the Toyota. The TDI I've become quite attached to, mostly because it's so well supported, a much smaller package and the mileage would be there. We had a TDI Toyota here (mine) but it dropped a valve--long story--so I don't have any mileage info yet. Right now we use Malone for tuning and the tunes available can significantly improve the power level over stock before sacrificing economy. Lots of things of course factor into how it performs, but for a Toyota, I'm really leaning toward the TDI. Ring here at the shop anytime and visit about some of the options. Thanks Ron!

[@robertbrading350]

Sounds good if the kit doesn’t cost about five grand like the other one does for the 6.7

[@jerry3041]

I would like to put a 4bt in my 1989 Ford ranger

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Hey Jerry. I don't have anything at all for the 4BT into a Ranger.

[@jerry3041]

DieselConversionSpecialists that's ok good video thought

[@jessereed550]

Good I like it

[@hubbz9171]

I'm pretty new to the diesel conversion thing, but I do know that I would get better MPG and other benefits. I currently have a 1990 Ford Bronco and I know that most parts between the F-150 and Bronco are compatible in those years. Would the kit work? And how much would the full conversion probably cost?-including engine + installation

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Hey thanks for the interest!! There are several options for the early Fords, here's a link on our website to the F-150 kits. It shows the 91 kit based on transmission--there are a number of challenges when trying to use the C6 or 4 speed manual trans. There is an info page with conversion overviews just for F-150 conversions. And you can ring the sales department anytime to get a better idea of what's available. Thank you!! www.dieselconversion.com/kit-builder.html/?find=-ford-f-150-1991-300--302--351w-e4od-1989---1998-4bt-6655

[@markbroad119]

Hmm, do I couldn't do this with my 01' dodge ram huh. Bummer

[@juanmecanico1948]

vende el kid de adaptacion el plate adapter computer and aditional things

[@vee950]

For a big pickup truck like that I would have did a 6bt not a 4bt

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Well it makes 438 lbs. of torque. It's only a 1/2 ton, seemed adequate for a daily. here's the dyno vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXbJoXxjotKHgLM

[@alvarolazo6606]

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[@bbubacz1]

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[@osvaldorivero4242]

??????? $$$$$$

[@dieselconversionspecialist9088]

Start here with the overview and options--and there's several. www.dieselconversion.com/blog/1991-1997-FordF150-Bronco/ Thank you!!

[@theejoeylee]

How about a 93 2wd supercab Ranger? it has the 4.0 and m50DR1 trans

[@carlosa5416]

Would this work on an 89 bronco?