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Hoot71Burb · 10-17-2008, 12:07 PM

I've seen other swaps done with the Cummins. Don't get me wrong, the Cummins is a nice motor! But wouldn't it be awesome to put the Duramax in? Obviously, I'd get the horse power, mpg, and WOW factor!

Really, I was just wondering if it could be done without too many problems. I like the diesels for many reasons - longevity being one. However, if it is going to be too difficult or too expensive to do, I will pass.

Is the Cummins swap any different - easier?

BlueJeep · 10-17-2008, 01:02 PM

Depends on what your definition is of expensive....

I'd expect a minimum of $5K with a high-mileage duramax motor and you doing all the work.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-17-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoot71Burb

I've seen other swaps done with the Cummins. Don't get me wrong, the Cummins is a nice motor! But wouldn't it be awesome to put the Duramax in? Obviously, I'd get the horse power, mpg, and WOW factor!

Really, I was just wondering if it could be done without too many problems. I like the diesels for many reasons - longevity being one. However, if it is going to be too difficult or too expensive to do, I will pass.

Is the Cummins swap any different - easier?

I think the cummins is fairly straight forward, but still a lot of modifications. Here's a link to one being put in a 4X4 burb:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303017

4 Door Crew cab:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309911

I had thought about putting a Duramax in my 4 Door CrewCab, but I had already built a 1/2 Ton frame and didn't want to start all over again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

Depends on what your definition is of expensive....

I'd expect a minimum of $5K with a high-mileage duramax motor and you doing all the work.

At least .....

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Hoot71Burb · 10-17-2008, 09:05 PM

Everyone: thanks for your responses. I will table this matter for now as I have body work, interior, and lift/tires to address first. It has a running 350 with a turbo 350 tranny (I'm told), not sure what the transfer case is.

Plan to confirm tranny and transfer case this weekend.

Thanks again, I'm sure I'll be asking more questions later. It's nice to have other's, who've been through this before, to pick their brains.

10-17-2008, 12:07 PM	#1
Hoot71Burb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prescott Valley Arizona Posts: 6	Re: Duramax Swap? I've seen other swaps done with the Cummins. Don't get me wrong, the Cummins is a nice motor! But wouldn't it be awesome to put the Duramax in? Obviously, I'd get the horse power, mpg, and WOW factor! Really, I was just wondering if it could be done without too many problems. I like the diesels for many reasons - longevity being one. However, if it is going to be too difficult or too expensive to do, I will pass. Is the Cummins swap any different - easier?

10-17-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Duramax Swap? Depends on what your definition is of expensive.... I'd expect a minimum of $5K with a high-mileage duramax motor and you doing all the work. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

10-17-2008, 09:05 PM	#4
Hoot71Burb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prescott Valley Arizona Posts: 6	Re: Duramax Swap? Everyone: thanks for your responses. I will table this matter for now as I have body work, interior, and lift/tires to address first. It has a running 350 with a turbo 350 tranny (I'm told), not sure what the transfer case is. Plan to confirm tranny and transfer case this weekend. Thanks again, I'm sure I'll be asking more questions later. It's nice to have other's, who've been through this before, to pick their brains.



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