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72duraburb · 06-29-2011, 10:17 AM

Here is some pics of this thing in progress.

Dates aren't shown on pictures, but are as follows:
12-29-2010, 1-6-2011, 1-8-2011, 1-8-2011, 1-9-2011

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72duraburb · 06-29-2011, 10:24 AM

More pics. Dates as follows:
1-9-2011, 1-10-2011, 1-10-2011, 1-31-2011

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72duraburb · 06-29-2011, 10:26 AM

Dates:

2-1-2011, 2-1-2011

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More pictures to follow. Need to sort through the memory card on camera.

72duraburb · 06-29-2011, 10:42 AM

Here are pictures and dates when I could actually drive it around the shop on it's own power.

2-16-2011, 2-16-2011, 2-20-2011, 2-20-2011, 2-20-2011

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72duraburb · 06-29-2011, 10:52 AM

Rest of these all taken on 2-20-2011

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72duraburb · 06-29-2011, 11:02 AM

Taken 2-20-2011

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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-29-2011, 07:22 PM

Very nice! Did you use a stock harness from a truck or a standalone ecu?

sleepertruck72 · 06-29-2011, 07:27 PM

Wow, that is awesome

It looks like a nice tight squeeze in there, but it looks good

It must drive and sound awesome !

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-06-2011, 02:22 PM

It was nice seeing your Suburban in person! You did a great job on the install and in record time for a build for sure. And, thanks again for the sweet deal on the clutch TH400. It'll be put to good use.

jbclassix · 07-06-2011, 10:08 PM

firewall mods?

72duraburb · 07-07-2011, 12:09 AM

no firewall mods but the challenge was the trans tunnel because of the size of the allison started with a 4x4 tunnel then raised it about 4 more inches

jbclassix · 07-07-2011, 06:56 AM

I saw some pictures of the white short bed pick-up at SEMA with a D-max and that tranny tunnel was tall too!

72duraburb · 07-13-2011, 11:22 PM

well the trans is on the bench gettin the rebuild it didnt need but tryin to make it bullet proof I quess.

jbclassix · 07-14-2011, 12:21 AM

Is that your trans cooler behind your transmission? That's slick!

**Dan Castilleja** · 03-01-2024, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72duraburb

no firewall mods but the challenge was the trans tunnel because of the size of the allison started with a 4x4 tunnel then raised it about 4 more inches

What motor mounts.

Maxxd07 · 07-14-2011, 12:49 AM

Gonna need to see some video....Please?????

72duraburb · 07-14-2011, 08:00 AM

thats the trans cooler it is a tube and fin derale 16 pass and is the only trans cooler I have on the trans. With that being said it is coming off and i am going to a plate and fin type cooler from the same company because of heating issues. They asured me that it would do the job i quess i should have done my homework first before purchasing the one i did.

jbclassix · 07-14-2011, 01:23 PM

If you are having heat issues I would definitely do something different! If the other cooler doesn't work, what about a hydraulic oil cooler? They will be more pricey, but with limited forced air-flow the "bigger-is-better" approach may be the way to go. A hydraulic oil cooler will also be tougher built. Maybe a spoiler between the frame and the rocker to force some air over the frame if that is the way your fan pulls. Are you using a trans temp gauge? Now I really wish I was going to the diesel drags!

Edit: Sorry, I forgot to add this link. Have you seen the PPE truck?

VA72C10 · 07-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Nice project!!!

72duraburb · 07-14-2011, 08:24 PM

the trans temp runs about 150-170 on my 2010 truck and I have seen trans temp as high as 220 in the burb in know these are not good numbers for any oil. Temp breaks down oil the fastest. Derale told me I just used the wrong cooler for the job so I am going with the pro opinion on this on I quess. Also thought about the shroud to pull fresh air in but not good for the gravel road I live on when it rain and turns to mud. I talked to them about the air shroud and they said it would not be needed. I will let you know the results.

jbclassix · 07-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Since I"m bugging you about coolers, what can you tell me about that radiator/fan combo? How does that hold up to the heat?

72duraburb · 07-14-2011, 11:24 PM

The radiator is a griffen 31 inch wide with 2 13 inch fans offset. I have never seen the engine temp above 195 unless you are running the air and sitting in traffic then it will just keep creeping up the highest recorded temp i think is 230. If i am stuck jn traffic I wiil just turn off the air and roll down the windows. On the power tour we saw some pretty high outside temps along the way so all in all I am happy with the engine cooling.

**lolife99** · 07-15-2011, 08:03 AM

Very cool burb!
I saw it at the Des Moines Goodguys event.

72duraburb · 07-15-2011, 11:06 PM

when will our projects ever be complete?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-18-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 72duraburb

when will our projects ever be complete?

Yeah, I'd like to figure that out some time too.

06-29-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Here is some pics of this thing in progress. Dates aren't shown on pictures, but are as follows: 12-29-2010, 1-6-2011, 1-8-2011, 1-8-2011, 1-9-2011

06-29-2011, 10:24 AM	#2
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) More pics. Dates as follows: 1-9-2011, 1-10-2011, 1-10-2011, 1-31-2011

06-29-2011, 10:26 AM	#3
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Dates: 2-1-2011, 2-1-2011 More pictures to follow. Need to sort through the memory card on camera.

06-29-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Here are pictures and dates when I could actually drive it around the shop on it's own power. 2-16-2011, 2-16-2011, 2-20-2011, 2-20-2011, 2-20-2011

06-29-2011, 10:52 AM	#5
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Rest of these all taken on 2-20-2011

06-29-2011, 11:02 AM	#6
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Taken 2-20-2011

06-29-2011, 07:22 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Very nice! Did you use a stock harness from a truck or a standalone ecu? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-29-2011, 07:27 PM	#8
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Wow, that is awesome It looks like a nice tight squeeze in there, but it looks good It must drive and sound awesome ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-06-2011, 02:22 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) It was nice seeing your Suburban in person! You did a great job on the install and in record time for a build for sure. And, thanks again for the sweet deal on the clutch TH400. It'll be put to good use. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-06-2011, 10:08 PM	#10
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) firewall mods? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-07-2011, 12:09 AM	#11
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) no firewall mods but the challenge was the trans tunnel because of the size of the allison started with a 4x4 tunnel then raised it about 4 more inches

07-07-2011, 06:56 AM	#12
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) I saw some pictures of the white short bed pick-up at SEMA with a D-max and that tranny tunnel was tall too! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-13-2011, 11:22 PM	#13
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) well the trans is on the bench gettin the rebuild it didnt need but tryin to make it bullet proof I quess.

07-14-2011, 12:21 AM	#14
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Is that your trans cooler behind your transmission? That's slick! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-14-2011, 12:49 AM	#16
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07-14-2011, 08:00 AM	#17
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) thats the trans cooler it is a tube and fin derale 16 pass and is the only trans cooler I have on the trans. With that being said it is coming off and i am going to a plate and fin type cooler from the same company because of heating issues. They asured me that it would do the job i quess i should have done my homework first before purchasing the one i did.

07-14-2011, 01:23 PM	#18
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) If you are having heat issues I would definitely do something different! If the other cooler doesn't work, what about a hydraulic oil cooler? They will be more pricey, but with limited forced air-flow the "bigger-is-better" approach may be the way to go. A hydraulic oil cooler will also be tougher built. Maybe a spoiler between the frame and the rocker to force some air over the frame if that is the way your fan pulls. Are you using a trans temp gauge? Now I really wish I was going to the diesel drags! Edit: Sorry, I forgot to add this link. Have you seen the PPE truck? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205 Last edited by jbclassix; 07-14-2011 at 01:25 PM. Reason: Forgot something

07-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Nice project!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#20
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) the trans temp runs about 150-170 on my 2010 truck and I have seen trans temp as high as 220 in the burb in know these are not good numbers for any oil. Temp breaks down oil the fastest. Derale told me I just used the wrong cooler for the job so I am going with the pro opinion on this on I quess. Also thought about the shroud to pull fresh air in but not good for the gravel road I live on when it rain and turns to mud. I talked to them about the air shroud and they said it would not be needed. I will let you know the results.

07-14-2011, 08:55 PM	#21
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Since I"m bugging you about coolers, what can you tell me about that radiator/fan combo? How does that hold up to the heat? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

07-14-2011, 11:24 PM	#22
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) The radiator is a griffen 31 inch wide with 2 13 inch fans offset. I have never seen the engine temp above 195 unless you are running the air and sitting in traffic then it will just keep creeping up the highest recorded temp i think is 230. If i am stuck jn traffic I wiil just turn off the air and roll down the windows. On the power tour we saw some pretty high outside temps along the way so all in all I am happy with the engine cooling.

07-15-2011, 08:03 AM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) Very cool burb! I saw it at the Des Moines Goodguys event. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-15-2011, 11:06 PM	#24
72duraburb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: carroll iowa Posts: 101	Re: 72 suburban with a duramax (the build) when will our projects ever be complete?

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