Installing the Cummins R2.8; Willys Wagon Build Episode 8

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Күн бұрын

In this episode the drive train goes in for good on the Willys Wagon, and I show you all my decisions for installing the Cummins R2.8.
Motor mounts, skid plates, transmission options, adapter, fuel system, and custom exhaust. This will get the chassis really close being ready for a body to be dropped onto it.
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00:00 Introduction
01:07 Cool KZfaq Open
01:26 Stripping the JK Frame to prep for drivetrain final install
02:30 What is included with the Cummins R2.8
03:26 Installing the AC Compressor onto the Cummins R2.8
03:48 Mating the Tremec TR4050 to a Cummins R2.8
05:00 Building Skid Plates for the Cummins R2.8
07:17 Building Custom Exhaust for a Cummins R2.8
08:36 Plumbing a fuel system for the Cummins R2.8

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@stephenmorris3961 3 жыл бұрын

"This isn't rocket appliances" Nice Trailer park boys quote.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha only a few people get those...I did an homage to Julian in another video

@travelinman482 3 ай бұрын

@@BigTireGarage Nissan teased us with this R2.8 in their Frontier and didn't deliver. I was so mad at them. Lol

@eddaeges9309 3 жыл бұрын

I understand it takes hours to put together enough video for 10 minutes but, I'm sure I speak for allot of other fans, you are the best at what you do and 10 minutes is never enough to satisfy our fix..LOL. Keep up the great work and channel. Have you ever thought of having a drawing for a chance for a lucky viewer to be able to come out and work with you on a project for a day or 2 ?

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

We have actually talked about how to make plan a build with a fan of their rig

@matthewking4470 23 күн бұрын

Watching this has me wanting to put an r2.8 in my jt gladiator in the future.

@BigTireGarage 23 күн бұрын

Such a great motor!!!

@highoctain113 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I haven't seen you since jessi. But I'm glad you are still insipring this industry. Good to see you, I'm glad I tripped over your channel

@micahhaislett3792 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool watching your show now, after watching and rewatching all the episodes on spike. Had to be about 15 years ago or something.

@bigunone 3 жыл бұрын

If I haven't said it before I am really impressed you didn't use some kind of Geriatric Motors gasoline V8

@KenGutkowski 3 жыл бұрын

Excited. Love this series as well.

@StormbornJKU 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Absolutely insane to see what your doing with this rig. I’m amazed. I feel like you should be building cars for big companies to make it more convenient for everybody.

@jamesbagley4568 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching the build so far. If only we had cool old rigs like the jeep wagon in australia. Love the idea of old school body on newish chassis. Saw the beetle body in the background and thought that would look good on a shorty jk chassis.

@PhilGBeebe 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait, loving this series!

@TheEinart 2 жыл бұрын

Super nice work🤩

@jeffnevius 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@moabwheeling 3 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome build series Ian !!

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! more to come for sure

@MaidenVoyag3r 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. I have to say I like that you’re Vw guy, I’m just getting into the jeep/ over landing scene but have been a Vw guy for years. Also my oval window bug is close to that same color scheme. This build is sick!

@bertgordon5443 3 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. Looking forward to seeing the finished chassis setup.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@TheBeardedJeeper 3 жыл бұрын

This build is amazing!

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man it has been fun to build

@larrybriggs2920 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet garage, nice to have all the right tools.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is

@sylvain-paulcote5470 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian for another great video. Helps a lot in this pandemic. Take care, eh!

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jamessimpsoniii2029 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely hope the aftermarket has a solve for plastic oil pan as had a plastic valve cover on my old CJ and dammed if it didn't crack during an overnight Christmas Tree trip with the temp at 8f and ended up using the giant USFS sticky tag to hold the not setting epoxy and 4 parts together for the ride of the mountain.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Cummins actually has an aluminum pan available but I didn't need it for this rig...

@davidjohnson2639 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to find your channel. Loved xtreme. Hoping to build a 70s Ramcharger on 37s with 2.8

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I did a Ramcharger on FourWheeler on Motortrend

@turn-n-burn1421 2 жыл бұрын

Can't see Ian without thinking of Jessi. I've not only met both of them through my job, but talked with Jessi a few times.

@nickandreapiras2201 Жыл бұрын

nice work dude!

@BigTireGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@robertvalle5359 3 жыл бұрын

I would love a r2.8 swap but that price tag is something else

@the_ure 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cuda5194 Жыл бұрын

So I have a 2.8 in my tj with 4.88 manual on 35s I love it but I do feel like it runs out of air are there any new turbos for them yet

@alandowney4458 3 жыл бұрын

Love the stuff you do. I'd like to put that R2.8 in project 60. But i'm no fabricator.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

It isn't that difficult

@maldo72 3 жыл бұрын

saw you on your buddy's channel had to come over here you subscribe... cool content

@daryn2826 Жыл бұрын

I moved to Philippines and bought a used 2016 Suzuki Jimny and didn’t want the older VW 1.9 TDI that everyone does but this unfortunately looks too big. Might look at the Suzuki Vitara H25a V6 as I’ve seen in Australia

@chrisbeachler5852 3 ай бұрын

If you was going to run a automatic behind the r2.8 what size stall converter would you run

@militarygradegear4004 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Ian!! Comment 60!!

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@a83blazzr 3 жыл бұрын

Liked in 7 seconds cause I know its gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@spacedog4355 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the beaver from surfs up

@paulsullivan3549 3 жыл бұрын

I'm considering using the R2.8 In my '98 Grand Cherokee Limited in the immediate future. Strictly a fuel economy move in light of price increases. I like the idea of doubling fuel economy and having a motor that will out live me. Also considering a interim LNG/ Propane. Any thoughts on these two different approaches would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I watched your video with Nate last night. Watched the Cummins presentation. Thank you in advance for your informative videos.

@unclebuck6291 Жыл бұрын

How much was the bellhousing n flywheel n clutch ?

@flawful_dude 2 жыл бұрын

Man i really want to fit this engine inside my chevy astro.

@BigTireGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That would be pretty cool!!!!

@ITSNOTMEITISYOU 10 ай бұрын

What stand is that you have the Milwaukee band saw on? I need one!

@BigTireGarage 10 ай бұрын

It is from Swag Offroad

@davecamilleri9411 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build Ian. I just purchased a R2.8 for my 97 TJ . I would like to keep my A/C by using the mid mount bracket, but Brittany at Cummins repower said the power steering pump would then interfere with the frame. Is the frame you used wider than a TJ frame?

@BigTireGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the JK frame is wider than a TJ, but you could notch the frame to get clearance that you need

@1ken.cheniergmail 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Canuck I wanted to know if you would be able to tell me what episode was it that you did way back in the day on extreme 4x4 where you put pivot balls on ford dana 60 with gm gears.love watching you work ..I have an 03 f350 6.0l and want to do the upgrade as I mentioned above that I saw you do ,but can't find it anywhere ..wanted to use it for parts reference..thanks

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by Pivot Balls

@1ken.cheniergmail 3 жыл бұрын

@@BigTireGarage thanks for getting back to me ..so you made an axle for the rock bouncer raging bull and you used a ford front dana 60 and put gm gears inside of it then you took the knuckles and moded them so they would use a pivot ball instead of the u joint on the axle...I am sorry if this sounds off but all this is from memory of a show you did so many years ago ..I would like to say that I was glad to see that you are doing this gig now as your show that you were on extreme 4x4 was the only one I watched out of the other ones ..Off road is just cooler to me ..Thanks for your time ..best of luck with this new venture ..I will be enjoying your new show/videos

@muddpuppy07 3 жыл бұрын

@@1ken.cheniergmail rcv axles

@1ken.cheniergmail 3 жыл бұрын

@@muddpuppy07 Thank you ..People like you make this community a better one ..

@abpsd73 3 жыл бұрын

I would have blasted a hole in the oil pan skidplate for the oil drain. Or does the R2.8 drain out the side of the pan?

@ohsee1346 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't use oil

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I thought of doing that....but it is only 4 bolts to drop the skid plate.

@alfonsoovalle9055 2 жыл бұрын

How do you think the EPA crack down will affect the engine swaps in jeeps

@BigTireGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it will be an issue....especially since the JL now has a V8 under the hood from the factory.

@yeyis05 7 ай бұрын

How has the engine Held up. Any issues with blow-by or smoke out the exhaust caused by bad rings. These Cummins come in light commercial vehicles in Mexico and I’m looking to buy a New mini bus with this engine but have heard of some issues. Have any of your colleagues or other R2.8 uses encountered any issues thanks. 👍 nice build

@BigTireGarage 7 ай бұрын

No problems at all with mine

@manuelreyes5294 7 ай бұрын

where can I get a package?

@garageworker 3 жыл бұрын

That Cummins and a Tacoma has to happen.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

That would be a killer combo

@andresrocha5183 2 жыл бұрын

What chassis did you use for your project?

@BigTireGarage 2 жыл бұрын

2008 Jeep Jk 4 door

@randysretired2020 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your go to adult beverage there?

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I go back and forth, but recently I have been enjoying the Chattanooga Whiskey 111

@jamesmatthewbryan1902 3 жыл бұрын

How did I just find your channel.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

No idea, but thanks for watching

@alextrainor2552 Жыл бұрын

Didnt know Ricky from TPB was a mechanic

@BigTireGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you got that reference

@KiyaWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

i love that fucking hair my man, subbed

@BigTireGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@BillMulholland1 11 ай бұрын

🍻👍

@MAJORAUTO 6 ай бұрын

Right from Cummins

@bagged1998 3 жыл бұрын

Does he still have a TV series?

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can watch FourWheeler on Motortrend

@bagged1998 3 жыл бұрын

@@BigTireGarage so you work out of two different shop.

@meanf1502 3 жыл бұрын

Ian where is the mean jeep that you go out with the busted knuckle folks

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I built that on #FourWheeler but its in the other end of the shop

@FarmerTed 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, but damn man you look like a cartoon character that’s been electrocuted! Would someone in the hair industry please sponsor this guy he must use a ton of product.

@bp9749 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's time to leave 2001 behind and update the hair?...cool build tho.

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nope.....and yep

@MAJORAUTO 6 ай бұрын

Sorry it won’t let me reply to your question. Mine failed with only 14k miles on it

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

No warranty?

@MAJORAUTO 6 ай бұрын

I’d love to share my full honest story with anyone promoting this motor

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Ahoot me an email bigtiregarage@gmail.com

@ShainAndrews Жыл бұрын

I know this is old... I hope the music took a digger. Fucking hell man...

@duckwacker8720 3 жыл бұрын

I'd toss that cat in the scrap bin.

@MAJORAUTO 6 ай бұрын

I’m sorry, it still won’t let me reply. ⁠ they are refusing to replace the motor because it is going in an 06 and the first sale was an oversight which should have never been sold.

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Did you buy from Cummins or other Vendor

@HappyHands. 2 жыл бұрын

Did i hear right? the 2.8 has a plastic oil pan??? that's not even fit for highway use.

@BigTireGarage Жыл бұрын

Alot of the modern Diesels have plastic oil pans (to limit the sound transfer into the passenger compartment)

@HappyHands. Жыл бұрын

@@BigTireGarage i hope they don't suffer from the same issues ford is having with their plastic oil pans. the plugs and seals are failing.

@SouthernArmory 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao rocket appliances? Are you a trailer park boys fan?

@BigTireGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Of course

@gr00vechamp 2 жыл бұрын

That Cummins has a plastic oil pan. Really. Something about that curdles my coffee creamer. I'm sure it has nothing to do with that particular Cummins being made in China.