DH478 Toro-Flow Diesel Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972RedNeck · 04-17-2011, 06:01 PM

Has anybody installed a V6 diesel in a pickup? Would one fit?

Thanks

C10 - C90 Bill · 04-17-2011, 10:18 PM

I wanted to put one in my '64 C-30 1-Ton at one time, but never did. I've seen pictures of some installed. It would probably be a little heavy for a 1/2 though. Although the Toro-Flow would be interesting, they are known for problems, and stuck to my idea of putting in a 3-53 or 4-53 Detroit instead. ...someday.

Bill

5150.4.67 · 04-18-2011, 12:24 AM

Yup, the Toro-flow and the Olds diesels......... gas engines converted to diesel that were not well known for reliability.

An old detroit would be cool, just make sure you have ear plugs handy.

cam.man67 · 04-18-2011, 07:17 AM

lowrollin70gmc's Burb has a 478 in it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=44

**Bob B.** · 04-18-2011, 08:04 PM

A Toroflow into a '67-'72 is supposed to be almost a bolt-in, using GMC V-6 mounts and transmission. That's what the Toroflow was, a diesel version of the GMC V-6. This was actually a fairly common swap back in the 70's when there were lots of Toroflows around and gasoline was expensive. Toroflows are pretty rare these days, and are very tough to get parts for. I have some friends that have a Toroflow in a bus.

04-17-2011, 06:01 PM	#1
1972RedNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Townsend MT Posts: 1,725	DH478 Toro-Flow Diesel Swap Has anybody installed a V6 diesel in a pickup? Would one fit? Thanks

04-17-2011, 10:18 PM	#2
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: DH478 Toro-Flow Diesel Swap I wanted to put one in my '64 C-30 1-Ton at one time, but never did. I've seen pictures of some installed. It would probably be a little heavy for a 1/2 though. Although the Toro-Flow would be interesting, they are known for problems, and stuck to my idea of putting in a 3-53 or 4-53 Detroit instead. ...someday. Bill

04-18-2011, 12:24 AM	#3
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: DH478 Toro-Flow Diesel Swap Yup, the Toro-flow and the Olds diesels......... gas engines converted to diesel that were not well known for reliability. An old detroit would be cool, just make sure you have ear plugs handy.

04-18-2011, 07:17 AM	#4
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: DH478 Toro-Flow Diesel Swap lowrollin70gmc's Burb has a 478 in it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=44 __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

04-18-2011, 08:04 PM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,348	Re: DH478 Toro-Flow Diesel Swap A Toroflow into a '67-'72 is supposed to be almost a bolt-in, using GMC V-6 mounts and transmission. That's what the Toroflow was, a diesel version of the GMC V-6. This was actually a fairly common swap back in the 70's when there were lots of Toroflows around and gasoline was expensive. Toroflows are pretty rare these days, and are very tough to get parts for. I have some friends that have a Toroflow in a bus. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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