12V cummins swap

[td87]

Alright well I have been wanting to do this swap for about 3 years now and am finally ready to do it. I want to drop a 12V turbocharged cummins in my 85 K30. Also has a 3" body lift if that helps for clearance. Front axle is Dana 60 and rear is the GM14 10.5...ex-military pickup with practically no miles on it. I took the 6.2 out and installed a 350tbi which runs great but theres just something about a cummins. I want to make this swap as much bolt on as I possibly can, and the least amount of welding.
I understand that there are so many threads about this swap all over the web but would like to start my own here on GMSB.
What trans and tcase am I best off with in this swap? Also what are the best bolt on motor mounts and crossmembers that I can purchase? If anyone has any answers or any positive input for me I would appreciate it...Thanks

 

[1973 Chevy]

Depends if you want a manual or automatic transmission. The motor mounts that i'm using in my swap is this fella: http://www.tndieselpower.com/site/products-page/conversion-parts/mount-member-package/ it is said to not have to add lift or any body fitment issues. Its a little pricy in my opinion but it just bolts right up to the old gas engine mounts and should take lots of headaches out.

 

[td87]

Awesome!! Exactly what I was looking for because I really don't want this truck to be as high as it once was. Thanks alot!

 

[td87]

Just ordered woohoo. And for transmission and transfer case. What are you running if I may ask?

 

[td87]

What 12v would I be better off with...the 1st or 2nd gen?

 

[td87]

Ok I found a 96 dodge 3500 with the 12v. Truck has 150,000 +\-. It is a rust bucket but the motor is good and the trans leaks and is weak. He's asking 2300. What do you guys think?

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

Good deal but get that engine and a NV4500 os the tranny combo I wish I had used

 

[TexasOutlaw87Cummins]

How's the swap coming

 

[td87]

Well Ive just been gathering parts and whatnot, I ended up buying a 94 3500 with 89k miles. It has an auto trans and is also 4wheeldrive. I think Im just gonna run the automatic transmission for now and maybe down the road, switch it out. I have a GM NP205 and an NP208. Will these bolt up to the dodge tranny??