Diesel Transplant For Chev 3500 HD 4X4

[justcuz]

A couple years ago a guy on Pirate installed a Cummins in a GMT400 3/4 ton Suburban.
He kept the IFS in front and found motor mounts and a 4L80E trans adapter.
It was a pretty detailed thread, I can try to find it over there and provide a link if you would like.

 

[peneumbra]

Got a supplier for the engine-transmission kit and the motor mount changeover. Seems like the most common swap is to install a Cummins in place of a Power Stroke, but apparently putting a Cummins in a GM is also fairly popular.
It'll be interesting to see what kind of fuel mileage this will get.

 

[justcuz]

I think the Suburban the guy did on Pirate was reporting 20-21 MPG highway.
The thread is authored by TimZR2 and its a 95 Suburban K2500 with a Cummins listed in the build threads by years of vehicles.

 

[peneumbra]

I could add a Gear Vendors or similar overdrive unit back of the transfer case to get even better mileage. This truck has 4.88 rear ends...

 

[peneumbra]

Cummins engine has arrived...

And it looks really good so far. Only 74,000 miles.:

 

[chilliwak]

And it looks really good so far. Only 74,000 miles.:

I look forward to seeing pics...:wings:

 

[peneumbra]

The pan is off, and there are no large pieces of metal lying about. We'll see how the main bearings look.
Also sent the valve covers over to be powder-coated.

 

[peneumbra]

Pics of Cummins and powder-coated valve covers (bright red!!) coming tomorrow.
I KNOW you're excited, but try to get some sleep tonight...

 

[nick disjunkt]

I haven't slept a wink for 16 nights, I fear that when the hallucinations end, all hope of seeing the valve covers will fade.

 

[chilliwak]

Pene the suspense is killin us. Lets see some pics...