Total cost to CR Cummins swap my 2008 Ford F-350 Dually

I go through the a full cost breakdown of my 05 Common Rail Cummins Swapped 2008 Ford F-350 6.4 truck. Was it worth it? Or should I have just bought something else? I also go through a general build overview of what's been done, and how it all works.
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[@SFbayArea94121]

We all need more Taylor ray type friends in our lives. Good hearted, genuine, hardworking

[@jeremyzeimet3631]

Be that guy in your friend's lives

[@MiGujack3]

@@jeremyzeimet3631 We all try. But if you are in a rough environment, you burn out really fast.

[@larrysutton6530]

To be that person or have that person in your life you have to surround yourself with the right people and be a good person yourself which is easier said than done

[@michaelvermunt5211]

Amen!

[@nou8257]

Can weld

[@SloppyMechanics]

the economist, and spreadsheet cost analysis man in me loves these videos, thank you for doing them

[@BullittKid08]

Whaddup denmah

[@SavantP]

@Taylor Ray...How much would you charge to build that for mine? $6k?

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

In the next episode: Taylor gives up drifting and opens a Diesel Conversion and Race Truck Shop because he loves diesel's now lol

[@jessejlewismeng]

He's probably been hangin out with JH Diesel too much lol

[@crimsonr34p3rz]

JH Who?

[@peterdang9475]

crimsonr34p3rz JH Diesel, He’s on Cleetus’ channel

[@tbone3110]

@@peterdang9475 🤦‍♂️

[@daniellarajr6137]

Peter Dang 🤦🏾

[@ironjohn5914]

I put the Catapillar diesel engine in my 08 f450 4x4. Very nice sounding 👌

[@getstuk87]

What Cat engine? Haven't heard of anyone doing a cat swap before

[@arenaissanceishman6689]

Can’t wait to see it with new wheels and those hidden auto running boards

[@crazymike401]

i been here since your 2 door dodge living with the other guy... so glad to see you finally get a truck you happy

[@dannyhanley4192]

Considering what that ford cost when it was new and what he has done to it now, id say the cost was well worth it

[@lancecrowe2565]

Stay with 4” exhaust. The 5” sounds good, but it’s really loud and gets old fast when pulling long distance.

[@Craig-yi5ic]

also 5" is pointless unless you're pushing huge hp

[@Redsfanatic32]

They’re all loud without a muffler. I had a 4 inch straight pipe on my 06 dodge last summer when driving from Ohio to Florida. That got old. 5 inch with muffler is pretty nice. In cab noise is quieter.

[@thrownthekilled]

Redo your sound proofing 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@chadgeary2653]

Dude. I'm so happy for you. Also thank you for being absolutely honest with us on all that you spent on this because it really puts everything in a perspective we can understand.

[@shane_smith_]

Sooooo at this point I would consider u a bad asss "MASTER" mechanic! Dude your awesome 👌 keep up the phenomenal work!

[@ethankarrick7309]

As a automotive painter im gonna say that Door has probably been repainted thats why the clear is peeling. (Fords usually have pretty good paint and from my experience it rarely peels ect.)

[@young11984]

Ethan Karrick yep, the bedside and fender on mine is peeling and that’s the only thing that’s been repainted. Even the roof is still good factory black paint for being a 2001 and sits outside its whole life.

[@freshcoastdrifttracks6074]

I had a 04 f150 3 years ago and thoutside. On nearly every panel was aweful. But I think it had spent most of its life outside.

[@ActualMoos]

please partner with a detailer to get the interior cleaned!

[@haroldwhite7464]

Unicorn Gas if he were close to NYC I would take care of him

[@thunderbirdizations]

Did you think 5 months ago, that you’d ACTUALLY be making this video today?

[@Gecko4nine]

Love the transparency of your builds! not many youtubers do the same. keep up the great work!

[@jamesmcrae5674]

Nice to see a youtuber go over all costs, not just say I did a cummins swap and leave everyone guessing how much it cost. Only thing one would need to add is labor, but if you had to pay someone to do it, it might not be worth it.

[@biss7981]

I don't know why I was such a late adopter to this channel. Great work, original content, awesome video length, and I learn a lot watching you work. Most of all, this is a great community it looks like. The comments are positive and vastly different from say Tommy's channel, where it's just a sess-pool of reddit type commenters lol. Very happy for you my man, you should be proud !

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

Truck is badass man. I have a single wheel 250 that I got cheap and have put $8000 extra in it. It's still the 6.4 unfortunately but it has a lot of new Ford OEM parts in it. All the parts that usually cause the 6.4 issues. Unfortunately one of the brand new OEM injectors is leaking already I think and now I think the up pipe is cracked. I have only put maybe 300 miles on it then the injector started acting up... I think. So it has been parked. The injectors are supposedly under warranty but don't have the money for the labor cost right now. But I can't replace it for the money I have in it. It's nothing close to your Fummins but maybe someday I can swap it. Congrats on the Fummins it's awesome. Take care.

[@Buuboi214]

Labor - $20,000

[@jeremystultz6492]

Yeah average shop rate is $100.00hr and he said he guessed about 6 weeks. Don't know how many actuall hours he spent but I would guesstimate prolly 60-80 hrs so prolly 6-8k in shop labor I would guess. 😊

[@alekwormuth734]

He gets paid for it tho through his videos

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

More like $6k to 7500. Still under 30k Cleetus has 100k into Leroy and 110k on his truck

[@russwands8124]

If you were to do it again, I would consider a 450. It has a wider front axle, making it more maneuverable than a 350. Second, they are ten lug. No adapter needed for 22.5 wheels. I enjoyed this build. Got me thinking about doing one down the road someday. Great job on the truck.

[@devvoid1312]

Could convert to wide-trac and 10-lug if desired.

[@scottdowney4318]

Cummins swap was a very good idea. I have a Ram 2005 3500 4x4 dually 8 foot bed in Patriot Blue which I paid 18,900 total last year. It has no rust and everything works great. This engine is one of the best diesel truck motors.

[@meax2499]

*clack**clack**clack**clack**clack*”it’s not *clack* that loud!” *clack**clack* Absolutely love this build! Good work!

[@dethbox32]

If you are still having issues with the tow mode switch, check the wires where they come out of the shift lever under the steering column plastics. They tend to break right where they come out of the shifter and cause intermittent function issues.

[@tomjones5860]

Nice truck! Great video build series. Plan B 2016-2017, F350-450, crew cab, dually, lariat/platinum/king ranch, 100-140k miles, $32-41k, lets say $36,000 ($7,200 down, $536/mth for 60mth). $20,000 cash price of converted truck = 7,200 down plus 24 months worth of payment. After 2yrs repeat. Sell truck and put 20% down on next one, leftover from sold truck pays monthly payment for 2 years.

[@tomjones5860]

Oh yeah plan B requires no work. But also no videos for your business.

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

I wish I had the time and patients to build stuff like you do. Great work my man. Also, it would help to show how fast it gets going by putting a camera facing the Speedo and tach

[@maxwilding]

Taylor needs to do an OM606 build!

[@gmjunky87]

Duuuuude! OM606 drift car!

[@joshuanicolai4776]

500-550hp is nice but with a diesel we care about torque like 1000ftlbs

[@sawdustadikt979]

That is AMAZING ! The savings of money spent is such a value. If you take the budget of getting that truck new, you saved what, $40-$50k? You saved that much AND you got what YOU want, not what they want to give you. AND you saved it from its self. All trucks have their quirks and deficiencies. The newer the truck the more expensive the quirks. My money will always be spent on an older truck modded for durability, efficiency and strength. My next truck will be along this way of doing things, it will cost more cause I’m a self employed carpenter and I’m so busy building homes and my business so I will have to pay someone to build the truck but getting what you want is the best money spent. Vehicles are a depreciating asset, you will never get a return on one unless you are a collector, that being said you are buying a driving EXPERIENCE, so as far as SMILES PER MILE, I’ll build an older truck with my sweat earned money and be smiling for the next 300-500k miles.

[@EwainW]

So glad for you man. So many people chase what they hope their projects will be, nice to see yours is exactly what it should be. Well done dude.

[@bartonmd]

In HPTuners, you can turn off the light for specific codes. It's a checklist.

[@timsmallsreed1349]

I'm glad you're happy with your build and it met all your expectations!

[@safisher83]

I'm doing this to my 2010 f450, super excited, you provided some much needed hope and inspiration

[@HenryDarr]

So happy for you brother 🤙🏽🤙🏽 I'm living the dream through you !

[@michaelchristopher9444]

Engine bay looks clean and not cluttered at all. Almost as if it was meant to be there. Good job on the swap. I've always wanted to do a common rail swap into something but the complexity of the swap always stopped the plans. After watching your videos it's not much more complex than any other swap as long as you have the money for the kit from DCS.

[@Taylordrifts]

It really was super simple. Dcs harness is legit plug n play. And the Cummins harness really doesn’t need much to run the engine.

[@detroitgarage9430]

If you still have the truck, you can tune out the check engine light with HPTuners. I swapped a Detroit into my 09 and got rid of the Check Engine light with HPTuners. Very nice swap by the way.:)

[@bernardolson1659]

Well done. You couldnt find a truck like this for what you spent. sounds great looks great. I have seen alot of vids where people are doing this swap I like the direction you went. I like Ford trucks just not their engines. Except the 7.3. You have inspired me to do something similar. Thanks again for posting.

[@jomoma5301]

Hat Taylor just letting you know you should get rid of those Factory fass filters Those filteres are known to clog up and you"re truck can shut off Just an FYI look it up

[@stuffandjunkandthings364]

Dream truck for less than the price of a base ranger, just add labor. Well done!

[@6bt_str86]

Excellent work Sir 👍 now I can figure down to the dollar what mine would be almost down to the dollar, appreciate the insight (your now the "Mr T" of fummins swaps I do believe) 🤘😆

[@peterholivier]

I Love this truck and I'm glad that you're happy with it but it really only makes sense in your unique position where you basically get paid to work on your own cars. The for the rest of us time is money and it makes alot more sense to just finance a used duramax.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

Great build!! I stick with the Fords to keep the key-pad entry on the driver's door---a true life saver.... I believe I will do the Cummins swap as well!!! Wonderful truck...

[@BlàckÐèàth]

25k is a solid deal IMO considering all the high quality parts you got into it. Beats paying 80k for a new truck with less power! Curious did you ever consider air ride vs the fox shocks?

[@maxracingteam23]

Your truck is way cooler than a new f350 dually that costs $70,000!

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

Right? The 3500 RAM Limited is 90K now..I have an 07 Laramie dually 4wd and with how much the Dodge parts have broken on it..If I had to buy a new one, i'd just get the base model..because by the time that Cummins needs a rebuild..the rest of the truck will have been rebuilt 3x's lol

[@tylergolden8663]

I agree the 5r110s are stout but if you start to make alot of power and pull stuff with it you will 100% burn the directs out of it. I have a 6.4 with a Rudy's comp tune and I put 4 stockers in it in 2 years before I finally built one.

[@EthanJuppDrives]

Real question is how much did the build videos offset the costs lol.

[@gunners4129]

You should sand the "Powerstroke" off the fan shroud

[@gotthumbs2235]

Taylor, how about adding a coolant filtration system for the engine? I just ordered one from Thoroughbred Diesel myself. Last time I flushed the heater core...it' was pretty disgusting.

[@willb3018]

Super build. Enjoyed watching. Nothing is perfect....but this is close. TR has amazing skills.

[@aaronfarrin4057]

Try carly it plugs into your ob2. Connector and you down load the app and you can change the chimes you can shut off your seatbelt reminder times you can shut off check engine lights but get rid of it like for your situation with the flummins check it out. Should work keep up the good content ✌

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Great build ,glad you are happy with her.Just imagine if the major manufactures offer real custom stuff like that . I would imagine that truck would have cost 90 to 150 grand and probably wont be as dependable as the one you built yourself and you would not be as happy with it. Strong work Brother!

[@jimlovesgina]

This video series was great. I ended up with more questions than answers, though. Most videos about a swap like this are stupid and useless. I really enjoyed these even though so much of it was just skipped over. An "everything you will need" video would have been nice. More of what you actually did instead of a camera 6 feet away would have been nice. Beggars can't be choosers. Yours is the best on KZbin that I have found so I thank you for that.

[@tanioraaura1274]

I love the truck too. This is worth watching very informative, Awesome skills . 👍

[@lowslo9287]

The chassis mounts steering box and other stuff isn’t exactly a necessity to get it on the road either so that can go into cost

[@Phil60084]

Stoked about the 1hr rebuild summary like the ls miata!

[@DavidAutoworks]

so happy for you taylor you finally got a truck your happy with it does everything you need it too and has all the bells and whistles hopefully it stays reliable **cross fingers **

[@Shezam043]

Great video! Super nice truck that's better than store bought. Most don't know the true value of this.

[@timcanizares5240]

Yes an in depth breakdown Taylor..... you did an excellent job buddy

[@JDR1971]

Awesome build, thrifty budget. Super worth it! I have the Fox 2.0s on my Cummins truck and they are awesome.

[@marklee6701]

Nice work. I enjoyed watching this build.

[@timothydurga2037]

I'm excited to get my swap started this week!

[@petercorrea7645]

Taylor is on a completely other level then anyone else doing car stuff on KZbin .... He actually manages to keep me interested even on these type of videos. I usually skip these videos on everyone I watch

[@BigKeke]

You did a hell of a job with this build Taylor! Considering how much new trucks costs, this build was only maybe a 1/3 of what a new truck is! I’d say this was a hell of a good deal man 👍🏻🔥 shit you couldn’t even buy that truck for the 25k you have into it 😅 easily worth more all day

[@TyRoxYaMan]

Taylor you definitely could use a Cummins C power badge if I get some extra cash I’d love to send you two to your P.O. Box so you can add one to each fender below the F-350 badge!!

[@firstlast---]

Nice build man you know what you're doing

[@logancherpeski3180]

i love the swap but building a 6.0/6.4 cost a little less than that swap and would take a little less time

[@duremex6.678]

With half the reliability, he’ll pass on that

[@allrimmedout]

yea I know a dude making 700 on a daily driven 6.4, people are retarded if they think spending that extra money had to be done. lol dude literally built his to be his daily, specifically didn't have it make more to make it 100% street able. and doesn't over heat like a 6.6. 🤣🤣

[@yomommasgardener9648]

I know someone that spend 24k for Cummins swap

[@scottleggejr]

You don't need to worry about romping on it when it shifts with a tune as long as the trans tune has linepressure. Those unloaded forces aren't shit compared to the stock torque + 15,000 lbs trailer on the back in stock configuration.

[@joshcarter1297]

you should upgrade the leaf springs and shackles so its less stress on them and you can haul heavier, also a flatbed would look nice on it, plz dont put big stupid rims or tires on it.

[@loluracing]

"100% by myself. One person". I felt that

[@iamgriff]

I would rather pay you to build me a truck similar to this truck. Rather than buy a new one. This is a great combination you have made. I like it!

[@gamecrazy203]

Man great job. Awesome build. Been watching since video number 1. Congrats man enjoy!

[@edwinwu2838]

i'm so happy the truck came out like everything u wanted it to be mann keep up the great work

[@jonathangarrett9510]

But will it do a burnski...

[@scowell]

Only lacking a Fummins decal or badge. Love this content... Cleetus etc have dualies, but they didn't frickin' build them, did they?

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

No but they destroyed them quick! LOL

[@wyattcheetham8869]

Have a link or anything for your tuning setup? Just bought an 05 cummins and I like how you've got the tuner setup. My truck has one but its just a one shot you get what you get kinda deal and I just like the idea of being able to go from towing to being able to race around with some buddies

[@IronBloodTattoos]

Love the sound quality! Love the info ! You’re super helpful! Thank you so much .

[@joepatenaude3957]

Good job following through and detailing costs and methods

[@DolphinDivingChamp]

Dam taylor really balled out on this build, love to see hes able to do that

[@jdias51]

You need a couple tractor trailer loads of reclaimed asphalt for the driveway and parking area

[@DBHHellhound]

For the CEL just remove the bulb out of the cluster gauge.

[@brettfriskney1320]

I know with my cobalt and hp tuners I was able to delete codes to stop the cel, you should be able too as well

[@MrSkuttlebutt]

The tow rig videos are definitely my favorite part of this channel. So great

[@FernandoMartinez-js4lb]

I love the 6.4 look 😍

[@davevaughn7057]

You did it right. Build yourself a nice truck. And a hell a lot better than buying brand new.🤟💪

[@chrisrobert5872]

Really interested to see if you can defeat the CEL... with the light in majority of the States you’d be screwed as soon as you get your emissions notice.

[@uriellara6721]

When you get your cars detailed a ceramic or wax coat allows you to just hose off the dirt and makes washing your car easy.

[@tomwood6989]

Check out the sulastic spring mounts

[@viktormuller1609]

aftershot is mostly cause of emissions not rly because of the noise

[@tylerroumpf6103]

Yes definately do a full breakdown

[@behradsays]

I would take an exact clone of this truck. So perfect dude!!

[@LJT1324]

The spec on this thing is wild!

[@jerryfrey4309]

Nice!!! That is the best Fummins convertion I ever seen. Nice job!!! One question, how many miles are on the truck chassis?

[@Kill3rcooki3]

Now you just need the Cummins badge on the side of the truck instead of power stroke

[@leokingcyi9415]

Love the vids And the truck

[@simongratkowski4068]

This video made me so happy today because I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while but thought it would cost 25k more for some reason. What kind of MPGs do you get?

[@LS__812]

I love the Truck! Looks like it gets great smiles per gallon!

[@ryanmiller9137]

Honestly, you aren't doing to bad on the build cost. Mint F-350's go for about $25k anyways, and they have that nasty ol powerstroke :)

[@75DieselDog]

Hey Taylor, sweet rig man. The Ford/Cummins combination is unbeatable and the craftsmanship is spot on too. How many miles on the Dodge?

[@clnfreakone8486]

$26k for what you have is a steal if you ask me .. it’s exactly what you wanted with all solid parts .. that you can work on

[@stephencavuoti6014]

Well yes with a Ford you Definitely redo the steering and fronts End work smart !

[@maldenfoster]

At 25,000 your winning that’s crazy tbh

[@jacklacy6492]

I want to do this to a 2013 Chrysler mini van, but I have no clue where to buy this stuff