Diesel Bombers

Diesel Engine Conversions Diesel Engine Swaps , 4bt Diesel and All Diesel Engine Conversion Related Discussions

1500 Chevy Duramax??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:15 AM
Share
  #1  
redneck hunter's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: mason city iowa
Default 1500 Chevy Duramax??
is it possible to put a duramax in to a half ton frame
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:09 AM
Share
  #2  
cashwheel's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 685
Likes: 57
From: Luling, TX
Default
Oh yeah, not that hard either, there are a number of halfy dmaxs runnin around.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:26 AM
Share
  #3  
2500HeavyDuty's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 14,872
Likes: 764
From: Houston, Tx
Default
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:44 AM
Share
  #4  
DangerousDuramax's Avatar
BOMBARDIER
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 6,804
Likes: 319
From: Houston, Tx
Default
Originally Posted by redneck hunter
is it possible to put a duramax in to a half ton frame
Not without hefty suspension mods. Also, stand by to be having the frame straightened at a later date also.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:46 AM
Share
  #5  
Crawler's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 299
Likes: 26
From: DFW Texas
Default
Very easy swap.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:23 AM
Share
  #6  
DangerousDuramax's Avatar
BOMBARDIER
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 6,804
Likes: 319
From: Houston, Tx
Default
Its an easy swap but the 1500 frame cant handle the torque. Needs to be the 1500HD chassis.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:10 PM
Share
  #7  
Diesel-N-Dust's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 58
From: Cypress, Texas
Default
Originally Posted by DangerousDuramax
Its an easy swap but the 1500 frame cant handle the torque. Needs to be the 1500HD chassis.
Or box in the frame.
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:36 PM
Share
  #8  
dozerboy's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 988
Likes: 55
From: TX
Default
Or buy a 2500 and shorten it or...
 
Reply
0
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 12:52 PM
Share
  #9  
CumminsCrazed's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,217
Likes: 72
From: Plymouth, Iowa
Default
keep wishin soot face....

you have a 97 1500
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Need help with 06 Chevy 5500 duramax
newlywv
Chevy/GMC Duramax 06-07 LBZ
2
Aug 5, 2015 11:42 PM
2016 Chevy Colorado Duramax makes 369 lb-ft for $3,730 premium
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Jul 28, 2015 12:40 PM
eBay Find of the Day: 1990 Chevy 1500 454 SS with just 7 miles
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Jan 5, 2015 01:40 AM
Chevy Silverado frame twist test a marketing victory versus Ford
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Oct 16, 2014 07:10 PM
Chevy Silverado Toughnology Concept gets ready for SEMA
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Sep 27, 2014 12:10 PM
Back to Subforum
Diesel Engine Conversions
View Next Unread
Sweet Conversion Project




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:54 AM.