[geeks] homeowners assoc.

Kurt Huhn kurt at k-huhn.com
Mon Jun 24 22:48:19 CDT 2002


Chris Hedemark wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 2002-06-24 at 21:23, alex j avriette wrote:
> 
> > does cummins make crate motors? that would seem reasonable..
> 
> Yes but the cost is 2x to 3x greater than a hot rodded gasser.  And
> that's just for the block.  If I get the crate motor from ford, all of
> my current accessories and engine computer will connect directly.  As
> will the transmission.  As much as I'd love a diesel, the costs of doing
> it right are pretty high.

But think of the POWER!  And, you can go 350k miles before you even
think of an overhaul - try that with a hot-rodded gasser :)

> 
> About my best chance for reducing costs is that I can call in a favor
> and get a diesel engine out of a carpenter schoolbus.  While I haven't
> done the measurements, I'd be surprised if it would fit in the Bronco.

Depends.  What did they use in those?

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Kurt
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