How many miles did the V10 have on it?

 

100k on it...

More progress but no pics today. I had to shorten both intercooler tubes, also welded 1/8" npt bungs in for future use. Still need to paint them.

Got the GDP pump mounted on the frame rail, ran all the fuel lines (wrapped in corregated plastic for protection), wired the pump up.

Made a new vacuum tank out of 2 & 1/2" pvc pipe, tied in the ford electric vacuum pump, still need to wire it up.

Got the ford power steering pump mounted using the Autoworld bracket, new lines installed. May have an issue with one of my ford lines at the hydrobooster (doesn't seem right), I'll find out when I fill the system and check for leaks.

Took some tweaking, but got the ECM relocation bracket installed (came with the Autoworld engine mounts).

Installed the tranny cooling lines (dodge) and need to get the cooler installed still.

Got my daughter to help me get the torque convertor bolted to the flexplate (she turned the engine over while I put the bolts in).

It's looks like I need to lengthen my downpipe about 2" on the downward portion to miss the ford body...

On the TO DO list...

tranny mount spacer
adapt dodge radiator hoses to ford radiator
throttle cable hookup
shifter cable bracket modification on the tranny
modify downpipe
fabricate battery tray
and the list goes on....

 

WOW this thing is gonna be awesome when finished. are you expecting to be throwing and CEL lights on the dash, or are you gonna make those go away?

 

I'm working on the wiring today, I will address the CEL light. I want everything to work as it would from the factory. For example, with two wires I can get the engine to start, however I want it to maintain the factory Park or Neutral interlock so it can't start in gear.

After studying the wiring this morning, it looks like setting up a turbo timer should be a piece of cake. Just need a timer, a relay, and an arming switch or button.

 

Nice pics...looks like its coming along well...

whats the throttle cable for? Its drive by wire no?

 

where do you see a throttle cable?

 

its on his to-do list in his last post

brett

 

The Ford has a throttle cable from the pedal to the engine. My cummins has the APPS mounted on the head. The throttle cable connects to the APPS with some adapters and fittings that Scott at Destroked.com sells.

Progress has gotten alittle slower due to the fact that it is now snowing in my shop and the high yesterday was around 30. My shop is actually the driveway...

I did get the intercooler tubes painted black, the tranny mount spacer/adapter built and painted, and a bracket made/painted to mount the vacuum pump and vacuum tank.

I'll try to get more pics up after our thanksgiving dinners today and tomorrow.

 

Sounds good man!!! Props to all the hard work and I'm sure it will pay off!!

I would love to put a 4BT in the '01 Durango since it pulls the horse trailer some times... (the little 4.7L is kinda powerful til you get some weight, 4 adults sitting in it... gassers...)

 

Finally some pictures... Ford ps pump installed on the relocation bracket (from Autoworld). Modified intercooler tubes and downpipe. These were a pain in the rear since I don't have a welder at my hose, had to measure first. Cut and tack weld. Trial fit, adjust, refit. Then finally weld them for good. Don't look pretty, but the flat black paint covers it up pretty good and it should function just fine.

 

More pics...

I cut off the dodge engine wiring harness connectors, as I don't have the vehicle harness to match. I found some automotive style connectors online (which are weatherproof) that are working great so far for all the wiring. Have seals in the connectors as well as on each wire, shouldn't have to worry about bad connections anywhere.

Also attached a picture of the ford temperature sensor and oil pressure switch installed to allow the dash to work correctly.

 

A few more pics, putting the intercooler in and the radiator. Mounting the dodge power steering fluid cooler (much bigger than the ford gas version). Still have to finalize the mounting of the dodge transmission cooler (plenty of room for it though).

 

Cummins along nicely!!! pun intended

 

Wow man you are really moving along. Looks awesome!

 

Great job. It'll be doing burnouts before you know it!!!