diesel conversion question

[wwj75c30]

would a cummins swap help the value of my truck at all or hurt it? what you guys think? would a 12v cummins add any value to my dually?

[wwj75c30]

anyone?

[gchemist]

A conversion is worth it if you plan to keep it, IMO. I would like a SWB truck with a 12 V cummings!!! A turbo would be a plus!!

If the dually does not have it, . If it does have it, then a right buyer will want it for towing.

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

would a cummins swap help the value of my truck at all or hurt it? what you guys think? would a 12v cummins add any value to my dually?

It depends on the shape of the truck. If the truck is all rusted out your going to spend more money putting the cummins in the truck then you could sell it for. It also depends on how you end up putting the motor in there. A huge turn off for a buyer would be to see a hack job to get the motor in there. Take the time and do it right and it should easily add value to the truck. Sense it is a dually a cummins would really add to the value as you would be able to haul quite a bit.

Originally Posted by gchemist

A conversion is worth it if you plan to keep it, IMO. I would like a SWB truck with a 12 V cummings!!! A turbo would be a plus!!

If the dually does not have it, . If it does have it, then a right buyer will want it for towing.

A swb with a 12v cummins (No g in cummins) would be sweet!

[wwj75c30]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

It depends on the shape of the truck. If the truck is all rusted out your going to spend more money putting the cummins in the truck then you could sell it for. It also depends on how you end up putting the motor in there. A huge turn off for a buyer would be to see a hack job to get the motor in there. Take the time and do it right and it should easily add value to the truck. Sense it is a dually a cummins would really add to the value as you would be able to haul quite a bit.



A swb with a 12v cummins (No g in cummins) would be sweet!

everyone sayws my trucks in great shape it has no rust or dents, and i know a couple people around here who know how to do it so no hack job. and i might have someone who wants the truck for $2,500 right now as it is. but im more hopping for $3,000

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

everyone sayws my trucks in great shape it has no rust or dents, and i know a couple people around here who know how to do it so no hack job. and i might have someone who wants the truck for $2,500 right now as it is. but im more hopping for $3,000

How much do you currently have in the truck? Do you already have the cummins? I would say the cheapest unless you are luck to do a cummins swap would probably be $3k. That is if you find really good deals and plan on keeping everything stock. If you have more than $2k in the truck and you do the cummins swap for $3k (keep in mind there are a lot of variables when it comes to doing these swaps, that is just kind of a ball park guess) I there might be a chance you could make your money back for $5k. But anymore than that and I really doubt it. Cummins swaps are really seem to be only worth if if you plan on using the truck for a while before selling it. If you are trying to make a profit off of your truck then I dont think a cummins swap would be worth the cost because I doubt it would add much more value to the truck unless you found someone that just had to have the truck.

[Edahall]

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

would a cummins swap help the value of my truck at all or hurt it? what you guys think? would a 12v cummins add any value to my dually?

It'll definitely help on the value of your truck. However, it would not be worth it to do the conversion just so you could sell it for more money. Get the conversion done for you to enjoy, not for someone else to enjoy.

[wilkin250r]

Yes, increased value. However, like others have said, it would be ridiculous to spend $2000 just to increase the value by $800. It's a great swap if you want to keep it and use it.

[wwj75c30]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

How much do you currently have in the truck? Do you already have the cummins? I would say the cheapest unless you are luck to do a cummins swap would probably be $3k. That is if you find really good deals and plan on keeping everything stock. If you have more than $2k in the truck and you do the cummins swap for $3k (keep in mind there are a lot of variables when it comes to doing these swaps, that is just kind of a ball park guess) I there might be a chance you could make your money back for $5k. But anymore than that and I really doubt it. Cummins swaps are really seem to be only worth if if you plan on using the truck for a while before selling it. If you are trying to make a profit off of your truck then I dont think a cummins swap would be worth the cost because I doubt it would add much more value to the truck unless you found someone that just had to have the truck.

i only have about $1,000 into the truck counting buying the truck its self. and i can get a 92 12v for $600 running and complete

[wwj75c30]

i think im just gonna sell it for $3,000 well try lol. ill probally buy the motor and try to sell it for a little more

[Mattman2010]

If you can sell your truck for $3k and buy the motor for $600 I am sure you could sell it for about $1k or so. Putting the cummins in the truck and selling it your not going to make any money. You still have to think about transmission, and if its an auto you may have to run a stand alone computer and you have to have cooling lines... etc.. Manual is a little cheaper but they are becoming hard to find for a good deal.

[wwj75c30]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

If you can sell your truck for $3k and buy the motor for $600 I am sure you could sell it for about $1k or so. Putting the cummins in the truck and selling it your not going to make any money. You still have to think about transmission, and if its an auto you may have to run a stand alone computer and you have to have cooling lines... etc.. Manual is a little cheaper but they are becoming hard to find for a good deal.

i have a offer for $2500 right now and $500 for my c20. andyea thats why i dont wanna do it. i mihgt just buy the motor and put it in my barn and save it for later lol. im trying to buy a first gen cummins extended cab dually 4x4 5speed with only 118k original miles but idk how much he wants is the problem im hopping i can offer $2500 and hell be like ok since its been sitting there

[Edahall]

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

im trying to buy a first gen cummins extended cab dually 4x4 5speed with only 118k original miles but idk how much he wants is the problem im hopping i can offer $2500 and hell be like ok since its been sitting there

Good luck. The price on those first gen's have gone up a lot the last while. It's hard to even find a rusted out 1st gen parts truck for $2500.

[wwj75c30]

Originally Posted by Edahall

Good luck. The price on those first gen's have gone up a lot the last while. It's hard to even find a rusted out 1st gen parts truck for $2500.

im hoping since my dad known him for awhile thatll hell give me a good deal

[old Rusty C10]

ok it seems that youve gotten your answer nd im locking this thread. I guess the fact that i eliminated refrences to you selling your trucks didnt seem to be noticed. You are not allowed to mention these kinds of things as a non sub as it leads to someone wanting to buy your truck here and as a non sub youre not suppoused to sell.