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10-24-2013, 01:01 PM
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Need some thoughts!
Thinking about putting a 6.6L DURAMAX swap in with a Allison 1000 trans in my 72 k5. Anyone know of anyone who has done this or has any input that would be helpful. ty
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10-24-2013, 03:15 PM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
Cant help you on anyone. But if you do decide to do the swap please make a build thread on this cause I woldnt mind doing the swap someday.
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10-24-2013, 09:41 PM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
I dont understand what the purpose would be. The Duramax is designed for torque and hauling heavy loads. Something limited by the frame of a 1st gen Blazer. Somebody on here used a cut down late model frame with a Duramax/Allison that could allow the Duramax to be used as intended. In my opinion, a Duramax would be a novelty only, and an LS swap would be more practical and useful.
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10-24-2013, 10:56 PM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
I think It would be bad a$$ seeing a first gen smoke like a freight train when you stand on it and pour the coal to it. I would probably build a custom frame that would be all boxed in and plated good for that much weight and torque. I say go for it....
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10-25-2013, 09:53 AM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
Weight of Duramax and Allison = 1400lbs! Yikes!
Dont get me wrong, I love my Duramax... In my 3/4 ton GMC. Just think its Waayy to big and heavy for a little Blazer. |
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10-25-2013, 09:55 AM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
Ive been told a cummins 4bt will fit right in, you ever consider that swap?
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10-25-2013, 11:45 AM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
Never did look into the cummins 4bt i will have to check that out. thanks for the info they seem like pretty crafty little engines
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10-25-2013, 08:30 PM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
4bt would be an easier swap, 6bt has been done many times. plenty of build threads on this board about it. I would say that the duramax and the allison weighing a lot does not hurts the performance...
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10-26-2013, 12:12 AM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
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10-26-2013, 12:48 AM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
First time seeing the video.......... loved hearing that Ford trying to catch Her
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10-26-2013, 09:29 AM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
After seeing that video awhile ago that is what made me want to put one in my Jimmy.
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10-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
That's awesome. Totally killed that Stang. Lol. Seems like it would be cool to see a newer diesel in a first gen. That truck is pretty cool.
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10-26-2013, 09:51 PM
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Re: Need some thoughts!
Diesel swaps in these old trucks have been done many times. Here is some build threads for them... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240
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