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07-19-2013, 11:24 PM | #1 |
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Location: Port Matilda, PA
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1971 K10 6.2 Diesel Swap
Hey all I haven't posted here in a while but I am getting back into researching. If you remember before I was considering a 472 caddy.
Now I am set on a 6.2 diesel. I know the engines well, and I already have a military 6.2 that just needs rebuilt. The plan is to do this swap on a budget but I need some help! The plan is: Stock NA 6.2 Keep the T350 (seems to shift fine, save $ for now) I believe it has 3.73 gears, I am going to keep those. Ok so here are my main concerns/questions. I have been doing a lot of reading and haven't found solid answers just yet. 1) (The big one!) WILL the 6.2 bolt fit with stock mounts? I have read BBC mounts can be used BUT my truck is 4wd, and IIRC, the engine is back 2 inches compared to a 2wd. I thought I read somewhere that some modification was required so the heads didn't hit the firewall. CAN ANYONE VERIFY/CLARIFY THIS? 2) Do I need a hydroboost? I have the vac setup now. If I do, where can I source one from? What is involved in the swap? 3) Anyone that has stuffed a 6.2/6.5 radiator in one of these trucks, how did you do it? 4) The T350 should work fine, but I read a diesel converter will be needed (from a t400?). Any other tips? Does the exhaust clear the frame? Any helpful advice from anyone that has done this swap in a 4x4 would be greatly appreciated! Vance
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1971 Chevy K10 350/TH350 Blue/White Rough Body 1992 Chevy K2500 6.5 Diesel, NV4500 ARP Main/Head studs, Marine IP, HX52 turbo Chevy Dana 60 front,14 Bolt FF rear |
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