2010 engine conversions

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  1. Feb 2, 2017 #1
    javelinjeff

    javelinjeff Medium Load Member

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    Looking for a shop that can upgrade to a newer engine to comply with CARB,,though i could just buy a newer truck,the ones I see for sale sre getting close to needing an overhaul with over 500k miles which will cost 20k in addition to purchase price,,if I could spend 50k doing a conversion with a new engine/aftertreatment system, I may be better off,,it can be done on cars easily,,so it should be possible on trucks
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2017 #2
    little cat 500

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    what motor is this that needs over hauled at 500k my Detroit has 1.2 on it
     
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  4. Feb 2, 2017 #3
    javelinjeff

    javelinjeff Medium Load Member

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    ISX for one,,most of my friends have had to do major repairs at 600k,,the company I'm leased to has had many that only lasted 300k,,seems cyl #5 has had issues with liners dropping,,and cams/roller failures on most over 500k
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2017 #4
    Sharky88

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    You can do an engine swap but it will be expensive. For a cummins recon motor your looking at 40k just for the motor then another 2-3k for all the wiring harnesses 9-12 k for the after treatment systems and around 7k for the motor swap. Oh and don't forget since you don't have a motor to return you will have to pay for that as well. Go buy a new truck it will be cheaper and a whole lot less headache
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2017 #5
    little cat 500

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    drop an old b model cat in and ride
     
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