jonnybo20

well after a lot of reading, research and calling around for advice and trying to find a shop that would help with the work it looks like i will be waiting with the masses till the diesel comes our way !
i was hopping for a quick and semi painless swap but after really looking into it i dont think i have the time or money to spend trying to do this.
so for now i

D0ppleganger

so what exactly is adblue? And for diesels... Torque is mostly what matters, hp not so much... 325 is doing better than the 4 bt (stock) and about half of what the new diesels are supposed to put out. I wonder how difficult it would be to get a tranny and transfer case for it. As long as it's not bigger than the hemi (almost impossible) it should be a feasible swap...?

TAT2DFREAK

It would probably cost a more than few thousand dollors to this swap and make everthing function properly and with the price of diesel being more that gas, i don't really see you saving any money at the pump.

payne171

Of course, you're dealing with a nightmare getting it to pass emissions. If you don't have to deal with Big Brother, though, you can take all of that HP robbing garbage off in the swap and retune it. Win-win (except for the dirty tree-hugging hippies).

POTO

I'm guessing that the Adblue is what makes it admissions compliant. After all, the Sprinter is nothing more the an over-sized minivan.

Tavic

From what I recall the Sprinter is and had always been made by Mercedes. When they first started showing up was when Freightliner aquired their large truck division or some type of strange contract was made up to allow them be sold with Freightliner badging (which makes since, because there hasn't been a Mercedes over-the-road truck dealer in the us for many years).
During the time Mercedes had the reins of Chrysler they rebadged the Sprinter and put the Ram name on them.

turbodsl

OK, I'm still new here and a little nervous about sharing due to vast knowledge that I have seen on this forum, but diesel is a topic near and dear to me so here goes.

A friend swapped a cummins 3.3 into '97. the 3.3 is a little smaller, but quieter than the 4BT and can be purchased in a common rail version (so it can be computer tuned). He has seen some pretty good MPG numbers (over 30?) - even with 37" tires. power was not a problem, either - absolutely NO winching in Moab, INCLUDING prichet (but he is also an excellent driver)

Please note in states like California where emissions are a problem this is not an option. However, in Ohio its still viable. Even more viable if you run Bio, like I do. I don't want to share details, but it bolts up to a manual transmission from the 6cyl AMC motor (2006 and prior).

Anyways, I purchased a 2008 4DR X this week and will be swapping in a 3.3 in the future. (Hopefully my winter project!) When I do, I will definitely share.

My biggest concern is figuring out the electronics - yuck!

bigT

I've had the last 3 generations of dodge diesels and have never heard or seen of a more accurate and correct reply weather it be internet or in person. All I can say is this guy is spot on and I agree all the way!!! BTW the DPF emissions system is a P.O.S and constantly clogs unless you drive mostly at high speeds. Dealer told me to drive it like I stole it, then shut it off. So far the Urea system keeps you from going to dealer every month but I can tell there's a loss of power and fuel economy, and extra urea costs.

D0ppleganger

i piss urea. and they manage to make it 'catch' harmful emissions. o the irony.

bigT

Man you need to not only brag but charge for your services!!!