Woofwagon
Adventurer
Mulling over either installing a Cummins or a Cadillac big block. The TBI runs fine, but is a little weak on power. I had thought that installing a Cummins would be a no-brainer but now I'm running up against transmission fitting issues, and whether the stock 10 bolt front end would handle 1100 pounds above it. One option I have been looking at is a 472/500 cubic inch Cadillac engine. Fully dressed out, this engine weighs 60 pounds more than a small block 350 yet has 500 foot pounds of torque. Cammed, they can push 600lb/ft.
The Caddy option would be a cheaper install for sure and would still mate up to the existing TH400. I would like to run a diesel, just no 6.2/6.5 engines. I'm having a hell of a time finding a Cummins for a decent price that isn't clapped out. Also the TH400 would never hold up behind a 6BT with its ultra low end grunt.
The Caddy option would be a cheaper install for sure and would still mate up to the existing TH400. I would like to run a diesel, just no 6.2/6.5 engines. I'm having a hell of a time finding a Cummins for a decent price that isn't clapped out. Also the TH400 would never hold up behind a 6BT with its ultra low end grunt.