Can you put a 4BT Cummins in a Ford Ranger?

Garrett wanted to execute a modern swap to complement his Ranger’s modern looks. Because of its availability, size, simplicity, and ability to be easily swapped into almost anything, the 3.9L 4BT Cummins engine is exactly what Garrett wanted.

Can you fit a diesel engine in a Ford Ranger?

International 4.5L V-6 into Ford Ranger: And truth be told, you can buy Ford Rangers with diesels on just about every other continent on the planet. From an OE standpoint, a 2.8-3.2L I-4 would be the perfect engine, but this is Diesel Power, and you can at least buy the twin-turbo V-6 in the U.S.

How much horsepower can a Cummins 4BT make?

105hp
The 3.9L (4BT) Cummins inline-four diesel engine creates 105hp and 265 lb-ft of torque from its relatively small size of 30.6 in long, 24.6 in wide and 37.7 in high. This is what makes it such a popular candidate for engine swaps.

What is a Cummins 4BT engine?

The 3.9L 4BT Cummins is a diesel turbocharged engine that utilizes an inline 4-cylinder design. The acronym, 4BT, means four-cylinder, “B” series turbocharged. It shares many of the same components as the 6BT Cummins, the 12-Valve 5.9L Cummins engine found in the 1st Generation Cummins.

How hard is it to do a diesel swap?

Performing a diesel swap usurps a big chunk of time. A DIY enthusiast with a good knowledge of diesels—and who is adept at welding, wiring, plumbing, and fabrication—can usually pull off a basic gas-to-diesel or diesel-to-diesel swap in 40 to 60 hours.

What vehicles come with a 4BT Cummins?

Because of its very respectable torque output, the 3.9L Cummins 4BT engine really has made a mark in the off-road/rock-crawling scene and is a popular swap engine for Jeeps, Ford Broncos, Chevy Blazers, Toyota 4Runners, and other vehicles that get down off the pavement.

What vehicles had a 4BT Cummins?

What does bt mean in Cummins?

The 4BT—which stands for “fourcylinder B series turbocharged”— was used mostly in midsize box trucks, agricultural equipment and small industrial vehicles, and is basically a smaller version of the popular 5.9L 12V Cummins found in 1989-98 Dodge trucks.

How much does a Fummins conversion cost?

Prices can vary from roughly $5,000 to $10,000 or more. It all depends on what engine you choose, where you are swapping it, how you are swapping it, and the amount of labor necessary to complete the project.

Can a Cummins engine be converted to a 4bt?

This kit contains the basic parts needed to install the 4BT Cummins engine and adapt to the engine to a Ford E4OD transmission. Additional parts are available either through a Comprehensive Kit (coming soon) or through the Parts Catalog. Call if you can’t find the parts you are looking for.

How much does a Ford Ranger Cummins swap cost?

But when someone goes and slaps a 3.9 4bt Cummins in one, it is just drop dead sexy. Custom fabbed and all the work done by the owner himself, Samuel Steele spent only $3,500 for this awesome Ford Ranger Cummins swap. (videos below) At BSM, we compile the newest diesel truck content from uploaders throughout the diesel community.

What kind of engine does a Ford Ranger have?

Zach mated a Ford ZF5 five-speed manual transmission from a Ford 1-ton truck to the engine. Zach installed the engine using stock rubber 3.0 L V6 mounts and bolted them to custom built engine plates. The transmission was installed using a 1984 Bronco II crossmember.

Who is the owner of Cummins diesel conversions?

Ford®, Power Stroke®, and Super Duty® are the registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company. Diesel Conversion Specialists is not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company in any way.Cummins® is the registered trademark of Cummins Inc. and is not affiliated with Diesel Conversion Specialists in any way.