We Made 6.7 Cummins Engine Replacement Cost Breakdown for You!

How much does it cost to replace a 6.7L Cummins engine? In order to replace your 6.7 Cummins engine, you might need to pay around $15000 – $17000. Depending on the location, the price might get high or low a bit. Not only location but the labor charge also matters. 

Whatever it is, if you are here to get a good idea of the 6.7 Cummins engine replacement cost, this article is going to give away everything you need to know about the cost. So without any further ado, let’s jump right in. 

How Much Does 6.7 Cummins Engine Replacement Cost?

As we mentioned earlier, you will need to pay anywhere between $15000 – $17000. But depending on some factors, the price might increase or decrease a bit. And those factors are availability, model, installation cost, etc. 

The price of the engine kit itself is between $7000 – $10000. And then the installation cost will be added which can be anywhere between $3000 – $6000 depending on the expertise of the mechanic and the location.

Whatever it is, here we’ll be doing a cost breakdown of Cummins 6.7L engine replacement so that you get enough idea.

There are 2 costs you need to consider when you are about to replace an engine which are.

• Engine cost
• Installation cost

Engine Cost

Few companies might sell engines that are all patched up. But most companies usually sell the kit which needs to be patched by an expert. Cummins is also no exception, they sell an engine kit that comes with the needed items. The kit packs, engine wiring harness, throttle pedal, starter, separator, front end accessory drive, ECU computer, dash display, remote fuel filter, and flywheel.

The kit includes an engine required. And this kit costs anywhere between $7000 – $10000. This is just the kit’s cost. But you might require to pay some extra as well depending on your location.

For example, you live somewhere where there isn’t any supply of this kit. In that case, you will need to import the kit and that will require you to pay the cost of shipment. 

That being said, to make it easier for their customers, Cummins has financial plans which allow you to purchase the engine in installments. However, for that facility, you need to be found eligible. Check out the Cummins website to learn about their criteria and to know whether you qualify for that or not.

Installation Cost

It is hard to estimate the installation cost as it depends on a few factors. The installation cost will depend on the national per-hour cost of the labor. And it is different in different locations. Some states have a set cost of $30 per hour and some as high as $300 per hour.

So you will have to calculate that according to your location. But we are going to try to give you a rough idea. 

Assuming the labor cost per hour is $100, you are looking at paying anywhere between $2500 – $3500. It requires around 25 – 30 hours to install a Cummins repower engine. That being said, if the laborers are less experienced and slow, then they will take more time to get it done.

Apart from all these, there are some other factors as well that affect the price of the engine which are.

Model of the Vehicle 

As we have mentioned before, Cummins makes engines for varieties of vehicles. And price changes slightly depending on the type of vehicle. And then there is the capacity, the higher the capacity the more costly it is. 

Accessory Cost

Even though the Cummins engine kit comes with all the necessary items, your mechanic will still need some items to make the engine work with your vehicle. Which accessories you will be needing depends on the type of vehicle. 

What is Cummins Repower?

Heard of this? Well, if you are a Cummins user, you definitely heard of this. But in case you don’t know, we should introduce that to you before proceeding further. 

Engine repower is a term used when the engine is upgraded. And Cummins repower is a program that allows you to exchange your old engine with a new one. Of course, depending on the condition of the engine, they might charge you an extra amount. 

And this program allows you to buy engines directly from the Cummins factory, so you are going to get the actual Cummins product. Whether you need an engine for a truck, pickup, van, or jeep, the Cummins repower program will surely have an option for you.

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Conclusion 

The price of the Cummins engine replacement will depend on the location you are living, the hourly rate of the mechanic, and the national set rate per hour for laborers. And altogether, you are looking at least $12000 – $20000. 

Having said that, hope this article gives you a good idea about the 6.7 Cummins engine replacement cost. Let us know if there is anything else you want us to cover. 

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