3208 cat engine

[silverscottsk10]

I seen on Facebook someone was going to try to install it into a 79
It looks like it's a bit big for the bay
But if it could fit I wouldn't mind seeing and getting tips due to everyone doing cummins swaps (irritating) I'd like something different

 

[metal tech]

you should find some useful info on this site, just scroll down to the Caterpillar section and search. http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/forum.php

 

[silverscottsk10]

Thanks

 

[silverscottsk10]

I couldn't find anything on the 3208

 

[Driver4r]

If i remember right, the 3208 is what i was looking at putting in a short stepside, But then i read that they were way underpowered for the weight of the engine.
Just so you know.

 

[skysurfer]

Nearly 1700 pounds for the smallest one. Also read that 4.5 mpg is the average fuel consumption.

 

[silverscottsk10]

It's not gonna be a race truck lol
Just different
And it's only 500 pounds more than a cummins
No biggie right?

 

[Cowboy Cadillac]

Ive always wanted to do a Detroit 6v71 swap into a CCLB dually. Iirc the injectors are an issue in the 3208.

 

[Green79Scottsdale]

It's not gonna be a race truck lol
Just different
And it's only 500 pounds more than a cummins
No biggie right?

3208 - 1700 lbs.
Cummins - 1100 lbs.
Small Block - 575 lbs.

I call that biggie...

 

[silverscottsk10]

Lol yea I know
I'm doused in sarcasm
Dads Family trait

 

[Driver4r]

I wanted to put Dual 6" stacks and turn up the pump. Make a little big rig out of a Square Short stepside street-rod.

 

[metal tech]

If you didn't register you can't search the 4BT site, but here's a 3208 conversion I found. I had to get my password reset is why this took so long.
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php?14913-a-3208-conv-yall-migh-tlike-to-see&highlight=3208

There are far more using a Detroit 4-53T for something different, it's that 2 stroke scream that gets them.

 

[Green79Scottsdale]

Lol yea I know
I'm doused in sarcasm
Dads Family trait

Sarcasm noted and filed. You know we don't take to kindly to that around here, right? (He says full of sarcasm...)

 

[silverscottsk10]

That's sweet metal tech thanks
Man it's a tight fit for sure
It may not fit with my brake booster and cylinder assembly
I'll definitely be talking to a couple of the teachers here on campus about it
And this won't be the first place that don't like my sarcasm lol

 

[metal tech]

take a minute to look at those Detroit 4-53 swaps. That engine is almost the same size as a Cummins 6BT/ISB (Dodge truck). Trying to find something to make your truck unique is a job in itself. I wish you luck no matter what you choose to do.