International 4900 engine swap

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by mission_creek, Mar 24, 2021.

  1. mission_creek

    mission_creek Bobtail Member

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    We have a 1994 international 4900 tandem axle dump truck. Solid truck, has the good old DT 466. Runs nice but it sees a hill from a mile away. I would like to keep the truck around but might want to get a little more horsepower to keep up with the rest. What would be a realistic engine swap for something like this? Eaton 8LL transmission
     
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  3. ClineER

    ClineER Light Load Member

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    Could look for the dt530, little bigger, try and find fire truck version, they had highest rating from international.

    If electronic may have to find someone who can flash ecm to higher hp or willing to put fire truck file in it, may be able to get another 50hp out of it that route.
     
  4. RVLanders

    RVLanders Bobtail Member

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    the DT 466, 530, and 570 are all the same block and should bolt up to your Eaton. Power = $$, depends on what you can find
     
  5. DXN1EL

    DXN1EL Light Load Member

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    To the OP. Did you ever swap anything?
    A local shop that sell engines told me that a Cummins Big Cam can fit in a 4700/4900 they even quote me 8k labor to swap it.
     
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  6. mission_creek

    mission_creek Bobtail Member

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    Nice, all new engine mounts need to be welded in I assume?
     
  7. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    They should be drilled not welded.

    I realize that's not the correct engine for that truck, but $8000 sounds like a lot of money to do a swap, even if they make you new drivelines and set your Driveline angle.

    And if that big cam engine is unknown to you, you should have work done to it before you install it.
     
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  8. DXN1EL

    DXN1EL Light Load Member

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    Ohh. Ok i I didn't know 8k was too expensive. I didn't do it. I was looking at a International 4700 crew cab with a 7.3 and it felt too underpowered for my taste. Asked a shop if a bigger engine could be installed.
    Unfortunately i did not purchased the 4700. Other wise i would have tried to install a 3406B myself.
     
  9. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    put a big block chevy in it might have a tad more power
     
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