diesel to gas conversion
Still searching for another square and found a 82 swb with a diesel. What is involved in converting it to a 350sbc on gas? I know you have to change the tank and fuel lines but is there anything else? I figure I`ll need engine mount and hoses and such but thats the easy part. We dont have to smog diesels here in cali and would be easy to drop a 350 in this thing.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Double check me, but I believe that if you swap a gas engine in to it, it will have to be smogged. And it would have to be a 350 that would have come in it. Might be as interesting if you turbo the 6.2. Just my $0.02
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
If i were you, I'd keep it diesel and enjoy the MPG!
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Not buying a truck for mileage. I want a hot rod and don't have any interest in a diesel. There are plenty of rust free trucks but not much to chose from for 73-75 trucks. after 1975 we have to smog every 2 yrs unless its registered as a diesel and then we don't. That's the only reason I'm looking at this diesel truck. I can put a blown 454 or whatever I want and not have to worry about smog.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
IIRC the 6.2 is based on a 350 Olds block and the tranny won't bolt up to a sbc without an adaptor. Something else to consider.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
you could put a tuned cummins in it just saying. its going to smoke any gas engine you throw in there. the only difference in the diesel trucks im aware is some of the wiring ie glow plugs and 24 volt start and the filler necks on the gas tanks.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
The 6.2 shares chevy bolt patterns for trans and engine mounts. If you want to keep the tranny that is in there you will need a gas torque converter. Only the CUCV trucks came with 24v systems. Everything else is a no brainer. The radiator is oversized so it will be fine for any big block you throw in there.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
6.2 has nothing to do with Olds engines. You should be able to drop any 73-86 truck SBC into it. You will need to change the converter, your best bet is actulally to swap the trans as the shift points will be at lower RPM. Diesel truck will have a low axle ratio which you will want to swap for a hot rod. You will need a gasser wiring harness. You can flush the tank or swap it.
Quite frankly unlless this is the exact body, color, and trim level you want, or dirt cheap, you'd be better off looking for a gasser, as at the end of the day, the easiest way to convert is to buy a gasser and swap eveything over. Now you've got 2x truck and a lot of time invested. Cummns conversion is great but way more money. |
Re: diesel to gas conversion
1 Attachment(s)
I can't speak for anything you want to do in CA.
That said I converted a 1986 truck from diesel 6.2 to gasser. I did not change fuel tank, just did a thorough cleaning of the original fuel system. I did not swap the wiring harness either. You can clean up the diesel one if you want,(remove glow plug harness and such). Everything working fine for the last couple years! |
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
If the 82 still has the original 6.2 motor, there will be some demand for it. The original 6.2's were painted red and were unique because the blocks were high in nickel content compared to the newer cheapened down block. These 82 blocks are a good for power mods in the 300-400 hp range.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Bone stock I believe the 6.2 put out 125hp and 250 lb ft of torque. And, yes, 18-22 MPG is very average for those trucks.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
sounds pretty gutless, lol. If I pick this truck up I wasn't planning on keeping it diesel but a lot of you saying I should leave it in there have me thinking. I would like some mileage and when I say hot rod I don't nessesarily mean a gas guzzling pig. Just something that makes good power and is fun. Not looking to set any land speed records. Really been thinking a vortec or LS swap in any square I can pick up. It is a fleet side which I prefer and is a 82 and I prever the slant nose years but the main thing is the price. $2400 doesn't get a lot of clean short bed 73-87 trucks around here. Prices are threw the roof lately.
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
You could move to a free state, then you don't have to worry about all the commiefornia bs!
Just a suggestion. |
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
Re: diesel to gas conversion
Quote:
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:25 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com