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What is the consensus of the group concerning the engine and trannies used in the 83 Dodge diesel pickups? Is it a Cummings or is it another brand (was told it is an Isuzu)? What was the tranny options manual, auto (727 or other)?<br>Lug<br>
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Not sure what might have been in an '83, might be a custom swap. ??? Have heard of '78-'79's using a Mitsubishi diesel. Cummins did not start until '89 models.
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I also have heared of the Perkins Diesel in late '60's Dodge's and seen an add for one but don't recall ever hearing about any factory Diesels untill '89 ???? ???
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[quote author=MikeyB link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#159851 date=1058221726]<br> If I remembered correctly it was about 1977 or 1978 Dodge Ram was available with a Nissan I6 turbo diesel. <br><br>MikeyB<br>[/quote]<br><br>Mikey, You're probably thinking of the Mitsubishi I6 diesel option. Check out these links.<br><br><br>http://www.thehistoryofcars.com/dodge_truck.html<br><br>http://www.dodgeconnection.com/picture/trucks/Dale.html<br><br>I have seen two of these on ebay in the past. The 1980 IH Scout did have a Nissan turbo I6.
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Only reason I knew about the Scout diesel is because a friend put that engine and drivetrain into a Jeep. IH got that combo right, the turbodiesel, a 4-speed and the Dana 300 transfer case. Too bad it was only an option one year. Made a nice conversion. Has a nice turbo whine to it. 8)
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<br><br>Here's a picture of a '64 W300 w/Perkins option.<br><br>Here's the link if you want more info or you're interested in buying it (not mine):<br>Dodge with a Perkins<br><br><br>
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[quote author=Jeeper link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160181 date=1058293552]<br>That truck is so ugly, it's cool. I like it. Anyone know what the power numbers were for the Perkins?<br>[/quote]<br><br> <br>Ugly, perhaps, but with those axles, that gearing and the torque from a diesel, it could probably climb a wall.<br><br>Rich.
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[quote author=DieselDaze link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160193 date=1058295528]<br>[quote author=Jeeper link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160181 date=1058293552]<br>That truck is so ugly, it's cool. I like it. Anyone know what the power numbers were for the Perkins?<br>[/quote]<br><br> <br>Ugly, perhaps, but with those axles, that gearing and the torque from a diesel, it could probably climb a wall.<br><br>Rich.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Agreed.
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Jeeper,<br><br> Contact Aaron (the guy selling the truck) he'll tell you what he knows about the Perkins. He's a nice guy (for a Texan ) loves to talk Dodge and shouldn't give you too strong of a sales pitch . <br><br>There're not too many Dodges with them, so there's not a whole lot of info out there. But Aaron knows more than most.<br><br>Tim Way
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[quote author=B1 Power Wagon link=board=8;threadid=17057;start=0#160172 date=1058290928]<br><br><br>Here's a picture of a '64 W300 w/Perkins option.<br><br>Here's the link if you want more info or you're interested in buying it (not mine):<br>Dodge with a Perkins<br><br><br><br>[/quote]<br>That truck is SWEET! I'd love to stick that cab on my running gear!
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