Engine & Performance

WE’RE starting to see more diesel motor swaps in classic Fords. The SEMA show this year had quite a few diesel motor swaps. They were mostly in the Chevys, but we did see a few Fords out there getting some love. A lot of the trucks we saw swapped were old motor pullouts from a donor truck, but Cummins has now developed a complete crate motor called the R2.8. Cummins Repower put together a package that provides you everything you need to start your engine, with the exception of a battery, cooling package and, of course, diesel fuel to get your new Cummins running as quickly as possible. The kit comes complete with the R2.8 Turbo Diesel engine assembly, front-end accessory drive (alternator, power steering pump, fan hub, serpentine belt), cam-driven vacuum pump, remote fuel filter/water separator, remote oil filter, mass airflow sensor and housing, engine wiring harness and ECM, starter, flywheel, universal wiring harness (not including starter wiring), throttle pedal and the J1939 CAN dash display. We also came across a few companies that are making parts to work with this new Cummins crate motor. Axis Industries is making adapters to bolt up just about any transmission, along with motor mounts, cooling systems and more. We really think that in 2020 and beyond we will be seeing even more diesel motor swaps.