4bt swaps

WetPaintYukon · 05-08-2008, 07:15 PM

Im looking for info on the "small" cummins as to rebuilding my trucks motor.

These came in old bread truck right? What year and model?? They are turbo? Would they carry my yukon on lets say 33's at a faster than a turtle pace?? Any info on the swap/ motor is app.!!

enine · 05-08-2008, 07:56 PM

I wanted to get one of these when I had my s10. The t = turbo, there is a bn model where the n= intercooled.

WetPaintYukon · 05-09-2008, 01:27 PM

im looking for some info on whether its a good swap to do.

justy · 05-10-2008, 07:54 AM

A friend of mine has a 6.5 v8 diesel in his s10. So a 4bt 3.9 cummins would be good also. For a cummins you would need a adaptor plate. and a torque converter (If automatic)for a diesel.

I remember back in 1984 and 1985 when s-10 came factory with isuzu diesel 2.2L. I wanted one but they were hard to get and only came with a stick. I wanted one with a automatic. And I don't know if one ever came with a automatic. That would have been a sweet ride. Also I remember they only came in 2wd. 4wd wasn't a option that I know of. If it came with 4wd and a automatic it would have made a good little truck for plowing snow.

s10 6.5L http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm4PBGueB2E
s10 1985 factory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPP44muk6O8

bigwhite93 · 06-07-2008, 01:06 PM

Check out www.4btswaps.com A 4BT will carry your yukon around pretty well, they have anywhere from 105-130hp and about 300 ft lbs. They move around those 7-8K bread trucks pretty well for how little they are.

Big Angry · 06-10-2008, 08:34 PM

I would love to have a 4bt in a 1/2t shortbed as a daily runner. Something small and light would get excellent fuel mileage from that setup, and they run forever. Although it seems in the past year or so, 4bt's have been "catching on" more and the price has gone up as people realize what they have.

bigwhite93 · 06-10-2008, 08:37 PM

Yeah the price ordeal is the part that sucks. I've been considering swapping one into my blazer but the price is stopping me from doing it. Being in high school and working for minimum wage doesn't help either.

justy · 06-10-2008, 08:58 PM

The turbo 4bt was usually named the 4bta. frito lay had a few, marine applications had some. I know a guy with a 4bt and that pulls his suburban just fine. That little engine is a power house. He gets 26 mpg with it. What he has told me the swap was well worth it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFi8mjUfU1g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV903Ai7Uhg
http://4btswaps.com/forum/index.php

WetPaintYukon · 06-10-2008, 09:25 PM

Id love to do it but dont even know where to begin finding one around here.

jcmorris · 06-11-2008, 06:33 AM

look for the chevy P30 vans on ebay there are a few. Craigslist is usually pretty good as well, espicially if some one does not what they have.

bigwhite93 · 06-11-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justy

The turbo 4bt was usually named the 4bta.

Ehh... no. The 4B is the naturally aspirated engine. (no turbo) The 4BT is the same engine but with a turbo. The 4BTA is the 4BT but with an after cooler on the intake.

D_Theater · 06-13-2008, 01:20 AM

A popular place to find 4BT's is through Dovebid.com.

Look for their transportation auctions. When the time is near, you can view the auction catalog for 4BT-equipped trucks. Seems like most of these are trucks from Pepsi and Frito-Lay.

Buy a P30 van, and take what you want. Scrap the body, maybe sell other drivetrain components... you end up with a pretty cheap engine.

05-08-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
WetPaintYukon formerly 133 Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2005 Member ID: 36391 Pics: My Gallery Location: Timberlake, NC Posts: 1,483	4bt swaps Im looking for info on the "small" cummins as to rebuilding my trucks motor. These came in old bread truck right? What year and model?? They are turbo? Would they carry my yukon on lets say 33's at a faster than a turtle pace?? Any info on the swap/ motor is app.!! 97 yukon....New motor, lift, bumpers, sliders, and refreshed interior coming soon to a black 2-door near me. (or will i lower it??) 04 hyundai elantra No Farms-No Food

05-08-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
enine Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2005 Member ID: 24894 Pics: My Gallery Location: OH Age: 35 Posts: 1,188	Re: 4bt swaps I wanted to get one of these when I had my s10. The t = turbo, there is a bn model where the n= intercooled. 2004 Silverado ECSB Z71 5.3L 4L60E Mods So Far: Bug Deflector, Glove Box Light, Floor Courtesy Lamps, Console Power Port, Cobra 25 NW ST WX, Wilson Little Wil, Surepower 120A Battery Isolator and second battery. BFG AT KO 285/75 R16. Ranch cap with Tahoe z71 roof rack.

05-09-2008, 01:27 PM	#3
WetPaintYukon formerly 133 Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2005 Member ID: 36391 Pics: My Gallery Location: Timberlake, NC Posts: 1,483	Re: 4bt swaps im looking for some info on whether its a good swap to do. 97 yukon....New motor, lift, bumpers, sliders, and refreshed interior coming soon to a black 2-door near me. (or will i lower it??) 04 hyundai elantra No Farms-No Food

05-10-2008, 07:54 AM	#4
justy Diesel Member Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 59605 Pics: My Gallery Location: Minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 1,113	Re: 4bt swaps A friend of mine has a 6.5 v8 diesel in his s10. So a 4bt 3.9 cummins would be good also. For a cummins you would need a adaptor plate. and a torque converter (If automatic)for a diesel. I remember back in 1984 and 1985 when s-10 came factory with isuzu diesel 2.2L. I wanted one but they were hard to get and only came with a stick. I wanted one with a automatic. And I don't know if one ever came with a automatic. That would have been a sweet ride. Also I remember they only came in 2wd. 4wd wasn't a option that I know of. If it came with 4wd and a automatic it would have made a good little truck for plowing snow. s10 6.5L http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm4PBGueB2E s10 1985 factory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPP44muk6O8 Duramax badger truck pullers association. Real trucks don't have spark plugs! 2007 3500HD NBS Duramax 2005 2500HD Duramax sled puller 1996 1500 6.5L converted SVO/WVO 16city/22hwy 2000 malibu 3.1 vin J 2006 arctic cat prowler 650 H1 5th wheel 34' PJ flatdeck trailer Last edited by justy : 05-10-2008 at 08:06 AM.

06-07-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
bigwhite93 Broke ass highschool kid Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Member ID: 81060 Pics: My Gallery Location: Surrounded by corn in, Indiana Age: 15 Posts: 175	Re: 4bt swaps Check out www.4btswaps.com A 4BT will carry your yukon around pretty well, they have anywhere from 105-130hp and about 300 ft lbs. They move around those 7-8K bread trucks pretty well for how little they are. 1993 FSB 4x4 FOR SALE!! BUY IT HERE


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06-10-2008, 08:34 PM	#6
Big Angry Chest Poundin' Apes! Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2001 Member ID: 349 Pics: My Gallery Location: Central PA Age: 31 Posts: 6,747	Re: 4bt swaps I would love to have a 4bt in a 1/2t shortbed as a daily runner. Something small and light would get excellent fuel mileage from that setup, and they run forever. Although it seems in the past year or so, 4bt's have been "catching on" more and the price has gone up as people realize what they have. 2004.5 Chevy CCSB D/A LLY Tuff Country Suspension, Toyo MT's, Exhaust, EFI Live, Danville 64mm VVT, Kennedy Pumps, SunCoast IV, some Mike L. tranny stuff, some color matching, lots of other junk.

06-10-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
bigwhite93 Broke ass highschool kid Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Member ID: 81060 Pics: My Gallery Location: Surrounded by corn in, Indiana Age: 15 Posts: 175	Re: 4bt swaps Yeah the price ordeal is the part that sucks. I've been considering swapping one into my blazer but the price is stopping me from doing it. Being in high school and working for minimum wage doesn't help either. 1993 FSB 4x4 FOR SALE!! BUY IT HERE

06-10-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
justy Diesel Member Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 59605 Pics: My Gallery Location: Minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 1,113	Re: 4bt swaps The turbo 4bt was usually named the 4bta. frito lay had a few, marine applications had some. I know a guy with a 4bt and that pulls his suburban just fine. That little engine is a power house. He gets 26 mpg with it. What he has told me the swap was well worth it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFi8mjUfU1g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV903Ai7Uhg http://4btswaps.com/forum/index.php Duramax badger truck pullers association. Real trucks don't have spark plugs! 2007 3500HD NBS Duramax 2005 2500HD Duramax sled puller 1996 1500 6.5L converted SVO/WVO 16city/22hwy 2000 malibu 3.1 vin J 2006 arctic cat prowler 650 H1 5th wheel 34' PJ flatdeck trailer Last edited by justy : 06-10-2008 at 09:02 PM.

06-10-2008, 09:25 PM	#9
WetPaintYukon formerly 133 Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2005 Member ID: 36391 Pics: My Gallery Location: Timberlake, NC Posts: 1,483	Re: 4bt swaps Id love to do it but dont even know where to begin finding one around here. 97 yukon....New motor, lift, bumpers, sliders, and refreshed interior coming soon to a black 2-door near me. (or will i lower it??) 04 hyundai elantra No Farms-No Food

06-11-2008, 06:33 AM	#10
jcmorris Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2007 Member ID: 74222 Pics: My Gallery Location: Houston Age: 25 Posts: 90	Re: 4bt swaps look for the chevy P30 vans on ebay there are a few. Craigslist is usually pretty good as well, espicially if some one does not what they have. 89 K2500 4x4 SCLWB, 5.7L TBI with 3" BL on 33's. New MOOG front. Soon to be something new under the hood.

06-13-2008, 01:20 AM	#12
D_Theater Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2004 Member ID: 17747 Pics: My Gallery Location: East Coast Posts: 37	Re: 4bt swaps A popular place to find 4BT's is through Dovebid.com. Look for their transportation auctions. When the time is near, you can view the auction catalog for 4BT-equipped trucks. Seems like most of these are trucks from Pepsi and Frito-Lay. Buy a P30 van, and take what you want. Scrap the body, maybe sell other drivetrain components... you end up with a pretty cheap engine. Last edited by D_Theater : 06-13-2008 at 01:21 AM.

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