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Old 09-20-2011, 11:41 AM   #5
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Re: diesel swap

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Originally Posted by jitteryguy View Post
a 4BT is an exellent choice for a half ton truck, the only problem is that more people are realize'n this and the cost has really shot up for em.
theres alway's the 6.5 turbo, they can produce decent power and would be the easyest to swap into your truck.
Well said. The only reason I'd go with a 6 cylinder diesel is to be different. A 6.2 or 6.5 swap would be the easiest, although the 4BT's are pretty neat and only weigh as much as a big block
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