Cost of a Ford Cummins conversion?

i have heard alot about these swaps and i would like to do one but what is the cost to do one youself and to have one done at a shop like Bean Diesel or someone like that.....try to be as acurate as posible cuz my guess would be $15-$25k buying the motor and everything but im not one for numbers in stuff like this...any help is great  

I asked the same question of fordcummins.com. If they do it 16-20K, your self there engine, shopping the net for the part,& including purchase of the truck I figure 12,000. Reality it will probably 15,000 cuz that's the way it works.  

It depends on which engine you're looking to use.  A late model 12V will be cheaper because it doesn't depend on the electronics like the newer CR engine does.

Figure $15,000 as a starting point.  Once you figure out what you want, it might just be cheaper for you to buy a late model used Dodge instead.  Most 2005 and newer are going for around $20k - $24k so unless you've got money to spend I'd look at selling what you've got and use the money for power upgrades instead.



Kris  
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 5.9L - No Mods Yet
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 QC 6.7L - Titan Fuel Tank Owner

to convert an 03 dodge with cr motor to a 12v and keep everything as close as possible to stock where you could get parts real easy was about 4k plus cost of motor and  hp upgrades  
I burn more diesel and run more miles in a week the most of you people do in a month. ctds that have been used 97 3500, 98.5 3500, 98.5 3500,01 3500, 03 3500. those that are being used 06 3500, 07 3500. and yea these trucks earn their living

That is too expensive, just get a torch and a welder and some scrap metal, oh and don't forget the sledge, and make it fit yourself

I know a place you can get some 12V for not too much. From 800 to 1500 if your interested. They have the pump, turbo, some have starters.  And I'm pretty sure they are the 165hp rated.