'82 Duramax diesel conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lonnies Performance · 10-24-2009, 10:29 PM

Here is a quick photo of the engine.

& the Allison trans in 1000 pieces

The bare cab

and a link to the rest of the pictures

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/82chevyduramax.htm

Hope you enjoy them....

ghettoluxury · 10-24-2009, 11:56 PM

This is one cool project

tvblazer78 · 10-25-2009, 08:39 AM

Very cool looking truck...

STOCKISH · 10-25-2009, 10:25 AM

I cant tell you how bad I want to do this. Just a little too expensive for me.

Lonnies Performance · 10-25-2009, 11:11 AM

I've had buyers remorse a few times after the $6000+ initial motor/trans/transfercase investment.

Then I had to buy the $3000 Suncoast converter/transmission kit so it will handle the 500rwhp tune I have for it.

At least I only things I still have to buy are tires, wheel, interior, stereo, rearends & driveshaft....

1Ton · 10-25-2009, 11:31 AM

Nice project!

*nekkidhillbilly* · 10-25-2009, 12:11 PM

watching this one

Driveway Dreams · 10-25-2009, 12:38 PM

I will be sure to keep watching this. I have wanted to see someone do this for a while. The trucks gonna be insane!

purplehavoc · 10-25-2009, 04:02 PM

Awsome project.Like the way it is headed.
Keep up the nice work.

Oilbrnr · 10-26-2009, 03:39 PM

Any cab/Allison clearance issues?

Lonnies Performance · 10-26-2009, 07:05 PM

There is considerable interference with the floor.

I had to do a lot of engine/trans alignment as well as a small body lift to keep the body off the rear of the trans. I refuse to cut the body as I want to keep the original look... hoping it looks like a factory install when it is done.

joe231 · 10-27-2009, 10:26 AM

Wow
very cool build....
The finished product will be down-right MEAN

steemin_ehman · 10-29-2009, 01:49 PM

Lonnie! im glad you came to show us your sweet truck build, welcome to 67-72chevytrucks.com! im excited to see more on this project!

-Kyle

**Captkaos** · 10-29-2009, 06:18 PM

Did you have to drop the driveline down to clear? I have heard of several people start this and then stop because of fitment.

Lonnies Performance · 10-29-2009, 06:44 PM

Had to build a new crossmember for under the engine & modify trans crossmember. I also had to raise the body slightly.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 11-02-2009, 10:55 AM

there is a few square bodies on thedieselplace.com that ham dmax swaps

palposity · 11-02-2009, 11:10 AM

Great Idea. I am a big fan of the Duramax. Is that an LLY engine?

Lonnies Performance · 11-02-2009, 09:20 PM

Yes, it is an LLY.

CHEESE · 11-04-2009, 05:40 PM

Any updates? I am seriously concidering this swap!! If you didnt raise the body, how much of the floor would have to be cut?

Lonnies Performance · 11-04-2009, 06:02 PM

It depends on how you mount the engine. With mine, I barely got by with lifting the body 1-1/4".

Yellow76 · 11-05-2009, 11:26 PM

Good job man cant what to see done

Lonnies Performance · 11-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Made a little progress this weekend.

Added some MegaMat to quiet the noise. It really hurt to cover my nice paint....

Got the firewall plate permanently installed.

Added a dash picture... although not finished yet. I still have to modify the radio opening & modify the opening for the column.

joe231 · 11-15-2009, 11:31 PM

That dash bezel is cool!!!
How did you make it?

palposity · 11-16-2009, 09:05 AM

Great progress!

silvereagle07 · 11-16-2009, 09:19 AM

Lookin good! I like the dash panel.

10-24-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	'82 Duramax diesel conversion Here is a quick photo of the engine. & the Allison trans in 1000 pieces The bare cab and a link to the rest of the pictures http://www.lonniesperformance.com/82chevyduramax.htm Hope you enjoy them.... __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

10-24-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion This is one cool project __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#3
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Very cool looking truck... __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-25-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion I cant tell you how bad I want to do this. Just a little too expensive for me. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-25-2009, 11:11 AM	#5
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion I've had buyers remorse a few times after the $6000+ initial motor/trans/transfercase investment. Then I had to buy the $3000 Suncoast converter/transmission kit so it will handle the 500rwhp tune I have for it. At least I only things I still have to buy are tires, wheel, interior, stereo, rearends & driveshaft.... __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress Last edited by Lonnies Performance; 10-25-2009 at 11:15 AM.

10-25-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Nice project! __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

10-25-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion watching this one

10-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion I will be sure to keep watching this. I have wanted to see someone do this for a while. The trucks gonna be insane! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-25-2009, 04:02 PM	#9
purplehavoc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kenora Ont. Posts: 59	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Awsome project.Like the way it is headed. Keep up the nice work. __________________ 09 GMC 2500HD 6.6L 07 F-250 Super Duty V10 03 Chevy Tahoe 82 K5 blazer plow truck,currently under the knife 56 GMC stepside short,also in progress

10-26-2009, 03:39 PM	#10
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Any cab/Allison clearance issues? __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf

10-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#11
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion There is considerable interference with the floor. I had to do a lot of engine/trans alignment as well as a small body lift to keep the body off the rear of the trans. I refuse to cut the body as I want to keep the original look... hoping it looks like a factory install when it is done. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

10-27-2009, 10:26 AM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Wow very cool build.... The finished product will be down-right MEAN __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-29-2009, 01:49 PM	#13
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Lonnie! im glad you came to show us your sweet truck build, welcome to 67-72chevytrucks.com! im excited to see more on this project! -Kyle __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool... Last edited by steemin_ehman; 02-05-2010 at 12:07 AM.

10-29-2009, 06:18 PM	#14
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Did you have to drop the driveline down to clear? I have heard of several people start this and then stop because of fitment. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-29-2009, 06:44 PM	#15
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Had to build a new crossmember for under the engine & modify trans crossmember. I also had to raise the body slightly. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress



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11-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#16
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion there is a few square bodies on thedieselplace.com that ham dmax swaps

11-02-2009, 11:10 AM	#17
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Great Idea. I am a big fan of the Duramax. Is that an LLY engine? __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

11-02-2009, 09:20 PM	#18
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Yes, it is an LLY. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

11-04-2009, 05:40 PM	#19
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Any updates? I am seriously concidering this swap!! If you didnt raise the body, how much of the floor would have to be cut?

11-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#20
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion It depends on how you mount the engine. With mine, I barely got by with lifting the body 1-1/4". __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

11-05-2009, 11:26 PM	#21
Yellow76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tulare,CA Posts: 87	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Good job man cant what to see done

11-15-2009, 11:22 PM	#22
Lonnies Performance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 63	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Made a little progress this weekend. Added some MegaMat to quiet the noise. It really hurt to cover my nice paint.... Got the firewall plate permanently installed. Added a dash picture... although not finished yet. I still have to modify the radio opening & modify the opening for the column. __________________ Lonnie Pavtis '82 Duramax Conversion in progress

11-15-2009, 11:31 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion That dash bezel is cool!!! How did you make it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-16-2009, 09:05 AM	#24
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Great progress! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

11-16-2009, 09:19 AM	#25
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion Lookin good! I like the dash panel. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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