Mr. Amir Chela Vik-kiv; aka amirchela
#1
04-19-2009, 08:05 PM
Mr. Amir Chela Vik-kiv; aka amirchela
Hey gang!
I am Amir, owner of a (gasp!) 1983 El Camino with a worn-out gasoline
engine - those details are unimportant. I currently work as a USPS fleet Mechanic-Tech on our trucks - about 40-50% diesel. You-all must sense where this is going..........
I'm interested in a PRACTICAL diesel engine swap for my truck. The likely suspects include:
1) GM DURAMAX [which one is BEST and WHY?]
2) CUMMINS, 5.9 L 6BT 12 or 24 valve; or 3.9 L 4BT
3) Import option to fit, reasonable expense, make MAX power.
The CUMMINS 6BT is tempting, but HEAVY [1100 lbs vs 550 of 305 gas engine]
Tuurbocharger[s] are definitely in future plans for the swapped diesel engine.
The chassis in vehicle is same as 80's GM cars: Monte Carlo; Malibu, etc. It is called G series [not "A" - the prior designation for pre-'78 El Camino chassis].
I do plan to either use GM 700 R4 overdrive [beefed-up], or a later generation full electronic evolution of this trans. I also would consider a strong 5 or 6 speed manual transmission [actually would prefer this].
Current rear axle is GM 10 bolt, due to be upgraded to Ford 9 inch, or possibly Dana 60-70 Series.
Surely, someone knows of this being done before / details? / how to contact owner?
I am convinced of practicality of DIESEL POWER, and will not rest until I've managed this swap.
Any info appreciated. Contact < amirchela@gmail.com >.
Thank-you, mucho gracias, merci beaucoup amir
I am Amir, owner of a (gasp!) 1983 El Camino with a worn-out gasoline
engine - those details are unimportant. I currently work as a USPS fleet Mechanic-Tech on our trucks - about 40-50% diesel. You-all must sense where this is going..........
I'm interested in a PRACTICAL diesel engine swap for my truck. The likely suspects include:
1) GM DURAMAX [which one is BEST and WHY?]
2) CUMMINS, 5.9 L 6BT 12 or 24 valve; or 3.9 L 4BT
3) Import option to fit, reasonable expense, make MAX power.
The CUMMINS 6BT is tempting, but HEAVY [1100 lbs vs 550 of 305 gas engine]
Tuurbocharger[s] are definitely in future plans for the swapped diesel engine.
The chassis in vehicle is same as 80's GM cars: Monte Carlo; Malibu, etc. It is called G series [not "A" - the prior designation for pre-'78 El Camino chassis].
I do plan to either use GM 700 R4 overdrive [beefed-up], or a later generation full electronic evolution of this trans. I also would consider a strong 5 or 6 speed manual transmission [actually would prefer this].
Current rear axle is GM 10 bolt, due to be upgraded to Ford 9 inch, or possibly Dana 60-70 Series.
Surely, someone knows of this being done before / details? / how to contact owner?
I am convinced of practicality of DIESEL POWER, and will not rest until I've managed this swap.
Any info appreciated. Contact < amirchela@gmail.com >.
Thank-you, mucho gracias, merci beaucoup amir
#2
04-19-2009, 08:08 PM
Banned
#3
04-19-2009, 08:39 PM
Enjoy the site..
#9
04-21-2009, 05:06 AM
Diesel Bomber
