Cummins swap, yes or no?

[NotStock]

So I have a early 99 PSD F250. It has a 16" lift and 40's soon to be 44's. I was thinking a cummins swap for fuel economy and power since it is my daily driver and I tow a fair amount. I dont mean to start a war or anything (I know some people are attached to their powerstrokes). Or should I keep the 7.3 and do some mods to it? Anything I do, I want fuel economy to come first and then power (I have propane and water/meth injection, and a TS 6 position). I like mods that are progressive, ie I can drive around in town with a light foot and get good mpg's but when I get in it deep, it has what I want. What do you guys think?

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

what kind of MPG you getting now?

the swap will be very expensive.... it will take a long *** time to recoup the amount of money you put into doing the swap in the savings in MPG

your prob would never recoup it

-Raul

[lifewitlooie]

[NotStock]

Getting 11-12 now in town but I know I have fuel issues. Be it a bad pump or injectors or something. I am working on a full four link air ride setup and when I am done with it I will dedicate all my time to a swap or mods or whatever.

Since the pic, I have added 6 chrome reseviored shocks, painted cutout flares, a rollpan, and shaved the tailgate. PS dont ever buy Truxus tires, they are the worst

[willholl79]

Your worried about fuel economy, but you have 44 inch tires.

[Truckin'Cowboy]

if you're considering an engine swap and installing a cummins motor you should have bought a dodge. i agree with willholl79, your worried about mpgs but, your running 40 inch tires soon to be 44's.. doesn't make much sense.

[jjames25]

find a p pumped 12 valve and go for it

[GM Duraturd]

Originally Posted by willholl79

Your worried about fuel economy, but you have 44 inch tires.

Agreed. I would use the money to buy an old "beater" 4 cyl. car or ranger or something to drive around. Then use the fuel savings money to make the truck even more badass

[george.ratliff]

thats what i do when i really HAVE to

other than thoes days its all about the truck

[NotStock]

I didnt say that I had to get every last mpg. I am simply trying to make it as effecient as possible. I understand that the larger tires are going to cut into my mileage and that is a tradeoff that I am ok with. I am simply trying to make it as good as possiblel.