Diesel Swap questions (Gas mileage, not power)

[Edahall]

Originally Posted by 69 4by

My opinion if you have to have a diesel is find a wrecked 89-93 dodge cummins. Then you have an engine, trans, rear end and all the other good stuff you need for a swap. The old 12 valve can get up to 25mpg or so with some simple mods. Just my 2 cents, Good luck

I agree. I used to have a Suburban with a 6.2 diesel and it was alright. However, I upgraded to a Suburban with the 6bt Cummins and 6 speed manual and what a huge difference. The Cummins has much more power and gets just as good fuel mileage.