Me and my Van

[Christ]

I could probably source a 5.9 Cummins though. I know where a few are right now in old buses.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Christ

I could probably source a 5.9 Cummins though. I know where a few are right now in old buses.

Even a 3.9 Cummins can get the same job a V8 gasser gets done, but the 5.9 is a good option.

[Christ]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Even a 3.9 Cummins can get the same job a V8 gasser gets done, but the 5.9 is a good option.

For whatever reason, the 4BT is more expensive than the 6BT around here. It's a more popular engine, I think.

The 4BT makes about the same net torque as my 6.0 does (much quicker/flatter), but nowhere near 325HP. It'd get the job done, but it'd require a gearing change to do it. They dont' rev nearly as high as the V8 does, and it wouldn't be a matter of just switching engines in that case.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Christ

For whatever reason, the 4BT is more expensive than the 6BT around here. It's a more popular engine, I think.

Being easier to fit into tighter engine bays increased their popularity, and the slightly lighter weight than a 6BT ends up demanding less suspension mods.

[Christ]

Yeah the 6BT is a tank. It weighs about as much as my 7.3 IDI's do. [They wont' fit in the van - already checked.]

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

The 7.3 was never among my favorite engines, but if you could get a stable supply of WVO it might be a nice option to consider, since IDI is usually pointed as more suitable to that.

[Christ]

I used to run it on WMO with very little time ever spent on petro diesel.

In actually looking for some specific parts to build a centrifuge so I can run clean WMO instead of filtered WMO in all my diesels. It's easy enough to run in common rail and DI types as well, just have to have the proper viscosity.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Christ

It's easy enough to run in common rail and DI types as well, just have to have the proper viscosity.

Sure, the viscosity is what often requires more attention while running it into a DI engine (including common-rail). And altough a common-rail can optimize the fuel spraying pattern, the higher temperatures and the slower combustion process into an IDI pushes for a more complete combustion of the vegetable oils, decreasing the risk of glycerin-related glazing.

[Christ]

Yep. I dont' run WVO though. Petro oils are basically fuels already, despite the additional chemical packages in them. Much easier to burn with zero processing.

Although if I got WVO in regular quantity, I might consider also running it. Probably not though. Leave that to guys with enough patience to do it right.