FAQ

Yes. It’s a bit more work and you will have to buy a few more parts like an intercooler, exhaust, & possibly a diesel radiator.  For automatic transmissions, an OEM diesel torque converter plus you'll also have to get rid of your in-tank fuel pumps.

Yes. Diesel Conversion Specialists® currently makes 15 different Adapter Plates that allow you to bolt a Ford transmission up to a Cummins engine.  Ford transmissions work better in the conversion because they are OEM equipment and well known to be among the best transmissions available.  Even if you don't mind a bit of fabricating to use a lesser transmission be advised; some of the older, 1997 and later, trucks use a cable to drive the speedometer creating another potentially costly hurdle to overcome if you want your factory instrument cluster to work.

Yes. We sell a sensor adapter kit that includes adapters to help you install the stock oil pressure and temperature sensors into the Cummins engine. The stock tachometer will work with our Tach Kit, and we include the instructions to help you get the wires all reconnected to your sensors without modifying the instrument cluster or removing the dash panel. In your 6.0L and 6.4L truck you can also expect your boost gauge to work.

We process orders when we receive them, and orders placed before 2PM will usually ship same day. If you have placed an online order for one of our “Getting Started” or “Comprehensive” kits, a Sales Technician should call you shortly after your order is placed to verify your application.  Diesel Conversion Specialists manufactures a large number of the parts included in our conversion kits, but some of the items come from outside vendors.  In some instances these items will be drop shipped directly from the manufacturer to expediate shipping if we do not have the part stocked in our warehouse. 

We do not sell engines through DCS. There are numerous engine remanufacturers and rebuilders in the industry. We have found it works best for our customers to work with them directly.   

We want to help you in any way we can with your conversion, but it would take large amounts of warehouse space that we don’t have to stock the various parts for all the different applications that we deal with.  We will try to point you in the right direction, but you will need to source any additional parts.

We will occasionally offer one of our company vehicles for sale after we have completed any product development and testing. These are typically posted through social media accounts, Facebook & Instagram. Or, feel free to give us a call at 320-440-2900 to check if we have any vehicles for sale.

Yes, we offer a wide variety of parts to match a Cummins engine to your Chevy/GM transmission.  Adaptable transmissions include TH350, TH400, 700R4, 4L60, 4L80 and Allison.  Check out the Parts Catalog and Kit Builder or give a Parts Technician a call.

Diesel Conversion Specialists® currently only offers parts and service for cummins diesel conversions. 

Diesel Conversion Specialists® primarily focuses on repowering Ford and Chevy/GM Trucks.  Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer parts or support for any Dodge to Dodge, or Ford to Ford engine conversions.