Diesel Bronco?

[Spence]

I thought once I saw a pic and a write up on an EB with a four cylinder cummins in it. Does anyone know where that Bronco is and/or the write up? For that matter has anyone heard of any other kind of diesel conversion? Just curious on how tough it would be... the torque would be great for wheeling.

 

[77BroncoWag]

uhh

There is a guy in B.C. Canada with a Mitsubishi diesel and tranny in it.

 

[NicksTrix]

i have seen that guys photo section before. i think it was part of the superford group. he was only patially done with the conversion. looked really interesting. maybe he's finished by now.

 

[TexasBronco]

Cumming....awwww...I thought about using the small Ford diesel for a conversion later in life. And yes Ford does make a 4 cylinder diesel. The only problem is it is sold in Africa and Latin America markets so trying to get one imported would be a pain.

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

Is the small ford diesel a Ford or the old Mazda diesel they sold here in Couriers and Rangers?

 

[TexasBronco]

hmmm I don't think they are sold in the US for emission reason but I think you could import one as long as it met standards once you were done...but I am probably wrong on this aspect.

 

[77BroncoWag]

just wait for the V6 powerstroke!

 

[red67]

CumminsBronco

CumminsBronco-

that his screen name on Pirate, and I think he has a write up w/ some pics on a Ford Forum somewhere too.

 

[feitctaj]

before I swapped my 200 for my 302, I was researching installing a Perkins 4cl intercooled/ turbocharged. It would have just what I wanted in MY EB,' Till I priced it all, right at $10,000.00 to do it right. I would still concider it If it wasn't for someone that says they are going to win the megamillions in New York. I guess if they are going to win then I can't.:'( :'( :'(

 

[thumping]

I know a guy named Barry has a 4bt Cummins in a '68 EB. He plans to have it at the Fawl Crawl in Tellico. The 4bt is quite common and parts are readily available. They are rated at 130hp and loads of torque.

 

[Nuke]

just wait for the V6 powerstroke!

That will come out the same day the new topless Bronco does.

 

[wildbill]

;D ;D ;D If you go to ebay home page then australia you will find a lot of diesel ford's I havent seen a EB but a few of the 80's bronco's and also the 80's F100 also the falcon in the 90's with a diesel but Y? Bill ;D 8) %)

 

[74ranger]

why dont you buy yourself a sammy, diesel conversions are pretty common in those arent they? tow it with your bronco, but dont disgrace the bronco with a 4cyl diesel. same as installing a chebby engine:'(

 

[77BroncoWag]

That will come out the same day the new topless Bronco does.

uh it is in the works at ford right now dude........

 

[Brake Guy]

The 4bt is quite common and parts are readily available. They are rated at 130hp and loads of torque.

The 4bt is the baby brother of the 6bt, better known as the 12V Cummins found in pre '98.5 Dodge pickups (also found in heavy equipment and Gen sets).

the cool thing is that the aftermarket parts for the 12V will interchange with the 4bt, so injectors, pump mods and turbos are available to make some crazy power. There are guys running around with streetable 6bts pushing 700 hp and 1500 ftlbs of torque. probably wouldn't take much to get the little 4bt into the 300 hp 600 ftlb range ;D

 

[Nuke]

It was planned for this year. Currently the release date is 2005. We'll see, I really do hope the come out with it.

 

[Bronco Ben]

I'd like to see the new topless bronco

if they built it I'm sure lots of people would buy one. Heck I will just be glad to get mine running and do improvements to it over the next 20 years until its close to what I want it to be. ....still dreaming away......maybe one day!
Ben

 

[Nuke]

Re: I'd like to see the new topless bronco

if they built it I'm sure lots of people would buy one. Heck I will just be glad to get mine running and do improvements to it over the next 20 years until its close to what I want it to be. ....still dreaming away......maybe one day!
Ben

Sorry dude, I was talking about the Diesel Engine, not a topless bronco. Unfortunatly, I think both are pipe dreams.

 

[77BroncoWag]

I read that they are planning on having it available in the 2004 F150 by next fall.

 

[Spence]

Sounds like the Cummins 4bt is the way to go. I still need to find someone with a write up to see how much is involved and what kind of drive train is backing it up.