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DINS 1 · 11-02-2003, 01:47 AM

I am trying to get started on my 3/4 ton 4x4. I had a interesting though passed buy me the other day. Swap in a duramax diesel with a allison tranny. I know it is not a numbers match idea but that is not a problem with me. any body know of any info on these motor trannys that could help me? secondary thought is to put the burb body on a chassis that all ready has a duramax and 4x4. all info welcome

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2003, 03:30 PM

They are very heavy and very expensive.
A member who lives in austrailia (I think) has done something like this, but with older parts.

stelth2002 · 11-02-2003, 06:11 PM

buy a wrecked one and go from there. I dont think the swap would be much harder than a lt1 kinda deal

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2003, 08:06 PM

LT-1 swap is a good comparison.
Computer, harnesses, fuel system, possable guages, sensors out the 9 inch, ect.

DINS 1 · 11-03-2003, 07:02 PM

What about putting the burb body a 2001 chassis with a durmax deisel in it. Wheelbase would have to be shortened some and custom mounts made.

**68 Stepside** · 11-03-2003, 07:07 PM

I can't help with your idea, but I think it's damn cool. I'd buy the entire drivetrain/frame, and swap the body shell over if it were me.

11-02-2003, 01:47 AM	#1
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	motor swap I am trying to get started on my 3/4 ton 4x4. I had a interesting though passed buy me the other day. Swap in a duramax diesel with a allison tranny. I know it is not a numbers match idea but that is not a problem with me. any body know of any info on these motor trannys that could help me? secondary thought is to put the burb body on a chassis that all ready has a duramax and 4x4. all info welcome __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

11-02-2003, 06:11 PM	#3
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	buy a wrecked one and go from there. I dont think the swap would be much harder than a lt1 kinda deal __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

11-03-2003, 07:02 PM	#5
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	What about putting the burb body a 2001 chassis with a durmax deisel in it. Wheelbase would have to be shortened some and custom mounts made. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

11-03-2003, 07:07 PM	#6
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	I can't help with your idea, but I think it's damn cool. I'd buy the entire drivetrain/frame, and swap the body shell over if it were me. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

11-02-2003, 03:30 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	They are very heavy and very expensive. A member who lives in austrailia (I think) has done something like this, but with older parts.

11-02-2003, 08:06 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LT-1 swap is a good comparison. Computer, harnesses, fuel system, possable guages, sensors out the 9 inch, ect.



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