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onetonwrecker · 02-04-2013, 09:53 PM

hey fellows im pretty new to the form. i currently have a 64 gmc 3/4 with a 305 v6, a 68 c30 and a 71 c30. my 68 was a motor home.now its just a cab and chassis. i bought an old a/w wrecker body for it. i want something differnt for the powerplant as of right now it has a 292 and a 4 speed. any body no anything bout detroit diesel swaps im thing like a 4v53 but i dont know a trans or anything to run it.

thanks.

Codez67Chevy · 02-04-2013, 09:58 PM

8v92 I know its a big motor but it would be *****in!!

My buddy has one in a 72 Ford with a browning 13spd its way cool, 3 shifters too.

**gerfunken** · 02-04-2013, 10:50 PM

You may want to drop this question over here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240

**special-K** · 02-04-2013, 11:04 PM

I knew of a '69-ish GMC 4wd with the 4-53. So,transmission may not be too hard to mate

ChevLoRay · 02-04-2013, 11:46 PM

US Army Gamma Goats had 4-53's mated to SM465's. I wondered at the time (late 70's) what it would be like to have one in my '65 LWB C10.

71meangreenc10 · 02-04-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Codez67Chevy

8v92 I know its a big motor but it would be *****in!!

My buddy has one in a 72 Ford with a browning 13spd its way cool, 3 shifters too.

We have them in the Army.....they are a beast.....

Smitty

propanemudtruck · 02-06-2013, 02:49 PM

Seems like there are 3 different SAE bellhousings that are useful for the detroit diesel swaps. I'd love to pop one in the 69 and cruise it up and down the road.

I've been thinking if I find a 4-53T first, it'll be swapped into the 69 C10 and if I find a 3-53 first, that will be under the hood of the 87 S10.

good luck

Codez67Chevy · 02-06-2013, 08:00 PM

For all you guys that love diesels and two strokers. Look up 2 psycho truck pull. This guy put an 8v92 in a 70-72 chevy. The motor is twin turboed with a blower and is cranking out over 1500HP. He comes to all the truck pulls in Utah. One of my most favorite truck to watch pull.

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Codez67Chevy · 02-06-2013, 09:45 PM

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For all you guys that love diesels and two strokers. Look up 2 psycho truck pull. This guy put an 8v92 in a 70-72 chevy. The motor is twin turboed with a blower and is cranking out over 1500HP. He comes to all the truck pulls in Utah. One of my most favorite truck to watch pull.

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propanemudtruck · 02-09-2013, 02:48 PM

found it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYRbGV5gXo

6BT 56 · 02-09-2013, 07:04 PM

Hi one ton wrecker. Take a look at my build . It has pics of a buddies 56 gmc with a detriot. I can answer any questions you may have abt it.

Detroits sure are cool. Narrow powerband tho. Will deffinately need a aux trans or 2 spd rear so you can double ur shifts.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-12-2013, 06:50 PM

If you go the detroit route, check out phoenix castings for the sae adapter.

http://www.phxgrp.com/

mrolds88 · 02-23-2013, 03:43 PM

One ton, I think the best route for you would be either a 3-53 or a 4-53. Most everything else Detroit is going to be almost too heave for the stock suspension. If you would be ablte to luck out and find one already hooked to a trans, I would try to go that route. GM did use them in the late 70's in their big trucks. Usually hooked to a 5 speed. Cool projext!!

02-04-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
onetonwrecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 26	detroit diesel swap??????? hey fellows im pretty new to the form. i currently have a 64 gmc 3/4 with a 305 v6, a 68 c30 and a 71 c30. my 68 was a motor home.now its just a cab and chassis. i bought an old a/w wrecker body for it. i want something differnt for the powerplant as of right now it has a 292 and a 4 speed. any body no anything bout detroit diesel swaps im thing like a 4v53 but i dont know a trans or anything to run it. thanks.

02-04-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? 8v92 I know its a big motor but it would be *****in!! My buddy has one in a 72 Ford with a browning 13spd its way cool, 3 shifters too. __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

02-04-2013, 10:50 PM	#3
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? You may want to drop this question over here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=240 __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

02-04-2013, 11:04 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? I knew of a '69-ish GMC 4wd with the 4-53. So,transmission may not be too hard to mate __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-04-2013, 11:46 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? US Army Gamma Goats had 4-53's mated to SM465's. I wondered at the time (late 70's) what it would be like to have one in my '65 LWB C10. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-06-2013, 02:49 PM	#7
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? Seems like there are 3 different SAE bellhousings that are useful for the detroit diesel swaps. I'd love to pop one in the 69 and cruise it up and down the road. I've been thinking if I find a 4-53T first, it'll be swapped into the 69 C10 and if I find a 3-53 first, that will be under the hood of the 87 S10. good luck __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

02-06-2013, 08:00 PM	#8
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? For all you guys that love diesels and two strokers. Look up 2 psycho truck pull. This guy put an 8v92 in a 70-72 chevy. The motor is twin turboed with a blower and is cranking out over 1500HP. He comes to all the truck pulls in Utah. One of my most favorite truck to watch pull. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

02-09-2013, 07:04 PM	#11
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? Hi one ton wrecker. Take a look at my build . It has pics of a buddies 56 gmc with a detriot. I can answer any questions you may have abt it. Detroits sure are cool. Narrow powerband tho. Will deffinately need a aux trans or 2 spd rear so you can double ur shifts. __________________ 56 gmc 4X4 Cummins 5 spd 60F 70R 2005 Ram 3500 DRW cummins 4X4. 2006 Conolift 9/15. 2011 F 350 winter beater New 2018 ram 3500 drw 4x4. Makes my 2005 Look as if it's been running on 4 cyl since new ! My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556908

02-12-2013, 06:50 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? If you go the detroit route, check out phoenix castings for the sae adapter. http://www.phxgrp.com/ __________________ 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.*

02-23-2013, 03:43 PM	#13
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: detroit diesel swap??????? One ton, I think the best route for you would be either a 3-53 or a 4-53. Most everything else Detroit is going to be almost too heave for the stock suspension. If you would be ablte to luck out and find one already hooked to a trans, I would try to go that route. GM did use them in the late 70's in their big trucks. Usually hooked to a 5 speed. Cool projext!! __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD



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