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power steering pump, 120 amp alternator, vacuum pump, grid heater, passive diesel oxidation catalyst, universal wiring harness, engine control module, accelerato­r pedal, OBD port and digital J1939 display.

Fuel consumptio­n with the Cummins R2.8 will vary widely with the vehicle applicatio­n and gearing, but the New Legend Scout 800 with 4.10 gears and a vehicle weight of about 4,600 pounds has averaged mid-20 mpg over its first 4,000 miles. New Legend says the install was extremely straightfo­rward and the aftermarke­t support is already strong. Above all else, the Cummins R2.8 offers up plenty of fun when you mash the go pedal!

Full-restoratio­n

This vehicle might just look like a nicely restored 1967 Scout 800 from the outside, but underneath the gorgeous sheet metal you’re sure to find more than one surprise. The body, dash and seats are all original restored Scout 800, but everything else has been upgraded and refined. The Scout 800 body and Cummins R2.8 diesel sit atop a 2016 Jeep JKU frame and Rubicon D44 axles, which have all been tweaked to make all the systems look and work well together.

Only top-quality parts are installed on this build, and the suspension and lift are all AEV. To provide a durable, aggressive, and classic look Jeep steel “Winter Wheels” were installed and wrapped in BFG 33-inch MT tires. Bumpers, rock sliders, roof rack and soft-top

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