Cummins R2.8 Build

[gogop66]

If you don't mind me asking, what did the grand total come out to?

It was a lot. I have not been keeping track too closely but I could definitely buy a new Jeep with what I have in this CJ. My initial budget was $15K but I blew right thru that. I think I'm around $20K for this project so I'm about $35K into whole thing. One thing that drives cost here in CA is the local shop rate. I'm not doing much of the work myself so the shop rate is $115 an hour. The crate engine is between 8 and 9K depending on tax or if they are on sale at the time, I put in a new AX15 Transmission , adapters are expensive, around $1500, building out he new cooling system and Charge Air Cooler wasn't too bad, new exhaust etc.

I'm sure some people will read this and want to reply how stupid it is, a different way is cheaper / better / etc.. I could have done it myself etc.. give it a rest. I know a lot of jeep enthusiast are hyper focused on how cheap something can be done, that is okay for them but it's not me. I am building this for me

 

[Torxhead]

I for one am blown away, thanks for sharing and the video.

 

[Belizean]

It was a lot. I have not been keeping track too closely but I could definitely buy a new Jeep with what I have in this CJ. My initial budget was $15K but I blew right thru that. I think I'm around $20K for this project so I'm about $35K into whole thing. One thing that drives cost here in CA is the local shop rate. I'm not doing much of the work myself so the shop rate is $115 an hour. The crate engine is between 8 and 9K depending on tax or if they are on sale at the time, I put in a new AX15 Transmission , adapters are expensive, around $1500, building out he new cooling system and Charge Air Cooler wasn't too bad, new exhaust etc.

I'm sure some people will read this and want to reply how stupid it is, a different way is cheaper / better / etc.. I could have done it myself etc.. give it a rest. I know a lot of jeep enthusiast are hyper focused on how cheap something can be done, that is okay for them but it's not me. I am building this for me

That's pretty cool ! Don't worry about what others think or say. If you can get it done, go for it. Ought to be an interesting jeep when you get it done

 

[gogop66]

That's pretty cool ! Don't worry about what others think or say. If you can get it done, go for it. Ought to be an interesting jeep when you get it done

Yeah it's coming together really well just working out some of the bugs. I'm getting about 25 MPG so far and it has more power than a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l with fuel injection so I'm pretty happy about that.

 

[gert]

What is the noise level like? It was hard to tell in your video


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[jfmcj7]

Did you manage to get it to pass smog in CA?
Thanks

 

[gogop66]

What is the noise level like? It was hard to tell in your video


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When we installed the engine it pushed back the Transfer Case a bit which because of my lift caused some vibration issues. I have those sorted out now and am still working in the exhaust to get it quieter. I need to isolate the rear part of the exhaust from the front (flexible coupler) and I think that will reduce a lot of the vibration noise I am experiencing. While the engine is a modern Cummins Turbo Diesel it's much louder I think than my 6.7 Cummins in my truck. I have a plan to install sound deadening material under the hood and in the tub to help reduce noise. Bottom line. It's loud.

 

[DrDoc]

You say that like it's a bad thing...

DrDoc

 

[gert]

You say that like it's a bad thing...

DrDoc

Lol I thought it sounded more like a 12v, I was surprised at how quite my 24v is when I bought it


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