12 valve chevy swap
Allright i had my 6.5 diesel truck that i loved but totaled the truck last week so i figured id upgrade this time i went and bought a 95 5.9 cummins engine and im looking for a 90s chevy dually 2wd or 4wd. im doing a full rebuild on the cummins and the kdp fix. im using the gm nv4500 trans w dodge input shaft and retainer bellhousing and clutch plate.im also ordering motor mounts for the swap and plan on leaving truck stock height. had a question on the brake system if i bought a gas truck do those still use hydroboost and i have to plumb extra return line in dodge power steering pump? also tryna decide whether to fab up mount for gm alt or use dodge one with regulator.opinions? thanks
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Most 88-98 Chevy gas trucks are vacuum assist I used a 94 cummins in my 99 Chevy old body and the vacuum line fit right on and worked perfect the Chevy power steering lines fit right in a dodge Chevy and dodge pumps and gear boxes are made by the same people so all the fittings fit perfect.
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Thats good to hear thanks for the info.
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And as for the alt. question I have friends that run the gm one so the tac works. I went to pa performance for mine cause it's a dodge alt converted to a 1 wire hook up like old muscle cars. I did custom gauges in my truck but Iv done swaps to get stock gauges to work. If you have any questions just ask!
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If i buy a gas powered truck dont i have to remove fuel pump from the tank and install a 6.5 diesel sending unit and remove fuel fuel filter and replace with hose?
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My truck was a 5.7 gasser I left the sending unit so the gauge worked but I installed an airdog and the return line from the injection pump is hooked to the stock return and the other 2 spots are blocked off. Airdog comes with new lines. After market fuel pump I highly recommend for a swapped truck. Also if you keep ifs (independant front suspension) youll have to body lift or mod the oil pan. I straight axled my truck it's easier but on budget swaps Iv done Iv kept ifs and a 3500 seems to handle weight better then a 2500 and the pan was easy to mod just check welds for leaks first!:ouch: also if you go intercooled I can send pics of my setup using my stock 94 dodge intercooler and radiator and how they mount
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I sent ya message with my info
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you still looking for a truck i have a couple and would sell one cheap.
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