Cummins Swap Cost
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Deboss Garage recently shared a video detailing the costs of a typical Cummins engine swap. You can bet with projects such as 6BT powered Dodge Ram and a 4BT powered Chevy Tahoe he gets a lot of people asking how much it would cost to swap a Cummins diesel into their vehicle. The total comes out to between $11,150-$12,650 CAD or around $8,634-$9,795 USD.
| Price CAD | Price USD | Parts/Service |
|---|---|---|
| $11,150-$12,650 | $8,634-$9,795 | Total + shipping and taxes |
| $2,000 | $1,549 | 6BT |
| $3,500 | $2,710 | 4BT |
| $1,500 | $1,161 | basic rebuild (head, pistons, rings & bearings) |
| $2,000 | $1,549 | adapter plate, flywheel and starter |
| $600 | $464 | shift controller |
| $500 | $387 | alignment fluids, fittings, hoses, machining |
| $4,550 | $3,524 | 70 hours labor at DG shop rate of $65/hr |
Deboss goes into more detail about a diesel swap along with pros and cons.
Source: Deboss Garage