Cat to Detroit engine swap

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  1. Mustangjoey

    Mustangjoey Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys, I've got a lead on a 95 Pete 378 for a REALLY good price. ($3500) Motor is shot and I have no interest in the super 10 transmission in it. So I'm looking at it as pretty much a glider. Clean truck, dual stacks, etc.
    The blown motor that was in it was a c12 which I have no interest in rebuilding. However, I have a 1994 Volvo daycab sitting around with a healthy Detroit 60 series and 8LL transmission in it. The truck itself is very rough and not worth saving. So when I saw an opportunity to do this swap I thought I'd jump on it and just scrap the old Volvo. I just had some questions for the experts....

    Has anyone ever done this swap? Am I wasting my time doing this? I have more than one truck, so it's not taking away from any work. Curious what issues I may run into, besides, motor mounts, radiator, exhaust, and drive shaft? Any input appreciated. Thanks guys!
     
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  3. Largecar359

    Largecar359 Road Train Member

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    What year is the Detroit ? Is it a 94 or was the motor swapped in the Volvo. I've never personally done a swap like that, usually I stick with caterpillar but your not gonna run into anything you can't handle. Mounting will most likely be biggest hurdle.
     
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  4. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    I did engine and tranny swaps.

    Usually when u start u do not know about all mods u have to do, like wiring, DS lenth, some ECM programming detales, hoses, charge lines, fuel lines..... air lines..
     
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  5. Mustangjoey

    Mustangjoey Bobtail Member

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    Largecar, the Detroit is a 94 and the c12 is a 95. So at least they are close in age. Probably the only thing close between the two. Haha.
     
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