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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-02-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Slicknapier
Awesome, thank you, kind of what I was thinking....

Awesome, thank you, kind of what I was thinking. It’s a low mileage trans, so just trying to figure out if it’s worth it, plus the price of parts I need to swap out. It was behind a 5.9.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-02-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Slicknapier
Will "likely" not work, or it won't...

Will "likely" not work, or it won't work?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-02-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By Slicknapier
Allison 643 swap/donor

A 643 just popped up in marketplace. Came from behind a Cummins. My bus is a 1995 Dt466. With a545. I know the bell housing will work, but is the flex plate/flywheel and torque converter all...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-09-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,453
Posted By Slicknapier
Thanks William , I appreciate the info. I just...

Thanks William , I appreciate the info. I just got a 3 page reply from Jason on what I would need to do. There’s a 3060 for sale here locally cheap, $500 I think. I’ll look more into it. Thanks...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-08-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,453
Posted By Slicknapier
Pictures of the bus I forgot to attach

Pictures of the bus I forgot to attach
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-08-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,453
Posted By Slicknapier
DT466 Transmission options

Just picked up what I personally believe to be one of the best Skoolie engine options. The bus is a 1995 International Thomas with a P-pump DT466. Unfortunately it came with an Allison 545. The bus...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-26-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
That is my plan. Completely upgrade the...

That is my plan. Completely upgrade the drivetrain to include air brakes.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Kind of what I was thinking too. Can’t wait to...

Kind of what I was thinking too. Can’t wait to get the ball rolling on this thing!!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-21-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
I was looking at the 2000 bellhousing. It’s a...

I was looking at the 2000 bellhousing. It’s a direct swap? Couldn’t find any definitive answer. If that’s the case that might be a little more affordable route. I emailed Jason at...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-19-2022, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,736
Posted By Slicknapier
Turf you have a p-pump or VE pump? Either way it...

Turf you have a p-pump or VE pump? Either way it seems like your boost numbers are really low. I have a 93 VE pump cummins in my 63 crewcab, stock it was mid 20’s for boost. Now with the pump tuned,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-19-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
It is a Gm bellhousing. Going to run an adapter...

It is a Gm bellhousing. Going to run an adapter to the Cummins. I will adapt the driveshaft/u-joint to whatever I need to.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-18-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Well I bit the bullet and made a 500 mile...

Well I bit the bullet and made a 500 mile road-trip today to pick up a 2006 Allison 1000 6 speed. I’ll start buying pieces little by little, bellhousing adapter, wiring, etc….
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-12-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Absolutely. I’ve been looking at the AFC live...

Absolutely. I’ve been looking at the AFC live which would give me on the fly tune ability, which would probably be ideal when traveling the country.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-11-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Phillip, thanks for that info. Didn’t even think...

Phillip, thanks for that info. Didn’t even think about tuning for elevation. I have my current cummins tuned to hardly smoke. Had to pull a lot of fuel out at low boost with my injector size and pump...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-11-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
My Cummins swapped daily driver is a 5 speed and...

My Cummins swapped daily driver is a 5 speed and I’m over it. It’s what I’ve always wanted, but driving it in town gets old real quick!

Axles will get upgraded to a heavier duty and allow me to...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-04-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
I like the Allison 1000/2000 option, but it looks...

I like the Allison 1000/2000 option, but it looks like the get pricey for the electronics. I’ll start doing more research
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-04-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
That would be cool, but I don't want it to be a...

That would be cool, but I don't want it to be a monster truck. I actually want to lower it a little bit.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-03-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
That would be ideal. Still not 100% on the trans....

That would be ideal. Still not 100% on the trans. Was just trying to stay all mechanical.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-02-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
I’m guessing 4-500 Hp should do the trick!!

I’m guessing 4-500 Hp should do the trick!!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-02-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
I guess this solidifies my plan to just keep the...

I guess this solidifies my plan to just keep the 12 valve and find an Allison 643. Thanks for all the advice.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 12-01-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Holy hell! I didn’t realize it was that much...

Holy hell! I didn’t realize it was that much bigger. I’ve been trying to find a side by side comparison of the 2 with no luck. Maybe I just stick with the P-pump 12 valve I already have…
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-30-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Yah that was going to be my next question. How...

Yah that was going to be my next question. How much physically bigger is the 8.3 compared to the 5.9? I have a Cummins in my 63 Crewcab and I know that was a little tight. Thanks guys for all the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-30-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Here is a picture of the bus

Here is a picture of the bus
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-30-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,946
Posted By Slicknapier
Rear engine donor

I have a 1964 Dodge School bus. Looking at upgrading the entire drivetrain and running gear. I have a lead on a possible rear engine bus with a Cummins 8.3. Just wanted to confirm that a rear...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-13-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By Slicknapier
Thanks for the info. Kind of the way I’m leaning....

Thanks for the info. Kind of the way I’m leaning. I’ve been looking for a bigger chassis donor. If I can find one with 22.5 wheels, Cummins, and an Allison I would be golden.
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