'82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Here is a quick photo of the engine.

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...ngine/1007.jpg

& the Allison trans in 1000 pieces

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...n/IM000010.jpg

The bare cab
http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...dynew/1029.jpg

and a link to the rest of the pictures

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

Hope you enjoy them....

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

This is one cool project

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Very cool looking truck...

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...n/IM000963.jpg

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....

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Nice project!

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

watching this one

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

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Any cab/Allison clearance issues?

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.

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

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

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.

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.

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Yes, it is an LLY.

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?

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".

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Good job man cant what to see done:metal:

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....

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...terior/778.jpg


Got the firewall plate permanently installed.

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...rewall/781.jpg


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

http://www.lonniesperformance.com/85...terior/783.jpg

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

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

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Great progress!

Re: '82 Duramax diesel conversion
 

Lookin good! I like the dash panel.