Commercial Powerhouse R2 8 Cummins Engine for Heavy-Duty Applications

Christian is back in Tennessee at Big Tire Garage to continue the Cummins Repower TJ-to-LJ transformation. In this episode the Wrangler ... The 4x4 mags are gaga over the R2.8 crate engine, but it always goes into a Jeep or something small. Thing is, those Jeeps are not exactly ... I never found many resources regarding installing a new cummins R2.8 in a G, so now I can confirm for others that it is definitely a do-able project. The Cummins R2.8 Turbo Diesel Crate Engine sets a new industry benchmark. As the first-ever factory-built diesel crate engine, it encapsulates trusted Cummins ... Options: LS3 with standard manual box, LS3 with full 6 speed auto, Ford 3.2 Diesel And now, the Cummins R2.8 Crate engine. Torque comparable to the current gas V6, and horsepower comparable to the current gas I-4... Fuel economy should be better - but then again, diesel is more ... The R2.8 has about double the horsepower and torque of the original 4D56. It is also about the same size. Based on my measurements the new engine is only 1′′ ... But have done many trips already and gets the job done well. Though the cummins 2.8 is a bit more peppier. Just my take. Like. I mentioned elsewhere a wish for a larger version of the R2.8 Cummins and a desire for a six cylinder version. Call it a baby CTD. Sent from ... The R2.8 is not built for too much hp. Really about 400 ft lbs is about all you could expect for any reliability. It could be built and even ...