What use is a 1ton Chev deisel drivetrain?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

da-burb · 12-19-2002, 08:10 PM

I know this has been talked about before. What would the swap be like? Would it be worth the trouble? Anybody within driving distance interested in something like this?

My mechanic has a 1996 Chev 1 ton 2wd van with the 6.5 deisel. It runs and drives good, but it did have an under dash harness fire. Milage unknown, I can check tomorrow when I pick up my truck. I think it could make a good engine donor for some hauler.

mrein3 · 12-19-2002, 10:39 PM

da-burb,

I'm not sure on the details but I've heard that you can take a computer controlled automatic transmission (WITH OVERDRIVE) out of deisel, take the computer, swap it into an older vehicle, and drive.

I hope the under dash fire didn't take the tranny computer out. I heard it is stashed up there some where.

68 Suburban · 12-19-2002, 10:42 PM

Oh, that would be sweet in one of our trucks!!!

da-burb · 12-19-2002, 11:45 PM

That is exactly what I was thinking 68. Now is the time to own a 2wd crew cab and drop in the entire engine, trans, and rear end. I did a search on Ebay and it looks like they get pretty good money for the engine. I might have to call sakohntr to see if this is something up his alley.

What are these engines like? Anybody drive one? What kind of pulling power and mileage? Maybe I should look at putting it into my C30 Motorhome. Well not for the few miles it will travel each year....

**68 Stepside** · 12-20-2002, 08:05 AM

My friend had a 96 (I think) K2500 with a 6.5. It was a good running truck, had nice lower end torque, and got decent mileage, from what I can recall.

At one time, we had a member here that was from Australia, and had one of our trucks with a diesel drivetrain. I believe his board name was Aussie. From what I can recall, he said the swap wasn't all that hard.

TJ

12-19-2002, 08:10 PM	#1
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	What use is a 1ton Chev deisel drivetrain?? I know this has been talked about before. What would the swap be like? Would it be worth the trouble? Anybody within driving distance interested in something like this? My mechanic has a 1996 Chev 1 ton 2wd van with the 6.5 deisel. It runs and drives good, but it did have an under dash harness fire. Milage unknown, I can check tomorrow when I pick up my truck. I think it could make a good engine donor for some hauler. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-19-2002, 10:39 PM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	da-burb, I'm not sure on the details but I've heard that you can take a computer controlled automatic transmission (WITH OVERDRIVE) out of deisel, take the computer, swap it into an older vehicle, and drive. I hope the under dash fire didn't take the tranny computer out. I heard it is stashed up there some where. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

12-19-2002, 11:45 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	That is exactly what I was thinking 68. Now is the time to own a 2wd crew cab and drop in the entire engine, trans, and rear end. I did a search on Ebay and it looks like they get pretty good money for the engine. I might have to call sakohntr to see if this is something up his alley. What are these engines like? Anybody drive one? What kind of pulling power and mileage? Maybe I should look at putting it into my C30 Motorhome. Well not for the few miles it will travel each year.... __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-20-2002, 08:05 AM	#5
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	My friend had a 96 (I think) K2500 with a 6.5. It was a good running truck, had nice lower end torque, and got decent mileage, from what I can recall. At one time, we had a member here that was from Australia, and had one of our trucks with a diesel drivetrain. I believe his board name was Aussie. From what I can recall, he said the swap wasn't all that hard. TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

12-19-2002, 10:42 PM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Oh, that would be sweet in one of our trucks!!!



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