1977 powerwagon cummins build

[1977powerwagon]

I'm working on my first project it's a 1977 w100 power wagon it's got the 360 5.9 all time 4x4 I want to do a swap to a cummins idk if I can build my tranny up to handle a cummins if one would match or if it would be easier/cheaper to get a motor and trans with t-case any help would be awesome years motors that work and where I can find one cheap and I'm not sure what tranny is in my truck!?

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[old sole mopar]

The Trans is a A727. The Cummins has a different bellhousing so you need another transmission. The Cummins and V10 shared the a
same one. This kept me from putting a V10 in my ramcharger. Couldn't find a diesel transmission on budget. Lol!!

[old sole mopar]

That thing is awesome by the way! I had a 78 Macho wagon. I would leave that beautiful beast the way it is!

[Trouble Maker]

The rest of the drivetrain including the frame is not really up to the power the Cummins can make either. Those old unit hub 44s had problems with general usage, the added weight of a cummins would kill them in short order. Better off to find 3/4 ton regular cab with a diesel and dead body and just swap the body across, then all you really have to worry about is the wiring details.

[1977powerwagon]

Thanks guys the reason I was think a cummins swap is bec the engine and tranny should be rebuilt any ways and I love a good project I think it would make it a lot more valued and unique


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[olyelr]

Thanks guys the reason I was think a cummins swap is bec the engine and tranny should be rebuilt any ways and I love a good project I think it would make it a lot more valued and unique


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Yeah, but like someone stated earlier, this truck (drivetrain mainly) simply isnt stout enough for a large cummins. By the time you replace everything else to go with the motor (trans, transfercase, front and rear axles, driveshafts etc.) you would probably be money ahead by starting with a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck in the first place. And what about the frame, is that even up to the task?

Would make a damn good project, though!

[gun45boat]

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[Mr.Smith]

If this is what you want to start from...do it! You have a good idea of what it takes to make it happen, now put you skills to the test. It's possible, hell anything is...

[w2dodge]

i had a lot of spare parts ..for the small block…good luck with it…guys on here will answer any question you ask

[1977powerwagon]

i had a lot of spare parts ..for the small block…good luck with it…guys on here will answer any question you ask

would you like to get rid of them for cheap


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[w2dodge]

I had...sold and gave them away..last Mopar meet at English town N.J..

[Pit Slave]

I had...sold and gave them away..last Mopar meet at English town N.J..

OK, now I'm almost certain our paths have crossed and didn't even know it! haha

[w2dodge]

I had...sold and gave them away..last Mopar meet at English town N.J..

OK, now I'm almost certain our paths have crossed and didn't even know it! haha

i bet…crowd is getting smaller and smaller there…i had rented space there for the mopar meets a few times and raced also…i made more money selling rocks.. at one time..the jackass playing ozzy and v.h.etc..