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Old 12-03-2013, 01:29 PM
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Default 6.5l Chevy conversion?

If you wanted to switch a 6.5 out what motor/transmission would you use? Thanks
 
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Old 12-03-2013, 06:06 PM
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Cummins engine chev trans with adapter plate and stand alone trans controller for auto.
 
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Old 12-03-2013, 11:43 PM
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its a 5 speed. 1993 3/4 ton chevy 6.5l turbo
 
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even easier
 
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Old 12-04-2013, 10:22 PM
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know about what id need? crossmember is a given..

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even better, 12v or 24v? and will the cummins have to have a standalone computer?
 

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Have a look at your private messages.

Also some chev 1 ton school buses came equipped with a cummins 12v I believe-they would be a good donor vehicle.
 
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I have done a 1984 1 ton 2 wd , used a 12v with auto. my latest is my 1996 1 ton dually with a 24v 2001 cummins,I retained the ECM and last week put a Edge Comp on it. a good place to get info is from Dawna and Ken at Auto world 406-727-8915, They are good people to talk with.
 
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