89 blazer engine swap to 93 12v
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ya make sure you check laws they wouldnt let my buddy do a k1500 cummins diesel swap why i couldnt tell you but it doesnt hurt to check im in CA too. as for parts, send me an email at tltruckparts@hotmail.com
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From: Lincoln, CA
it was a 93 k1500 and it didnt matter what year the engine was. it wasnt a matter of newer cars and older engines. it was a matter or DOT dafety stuff i believe. and my buddy todd who did a p pump cummins in a 91 chevy 1 ton had his refereed and it cost him just shy of 1000 bucks all said and done. itd almost be worth finding a beat up diesel one and just using the vin then itd be cheaper and no headache
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From: modesto ca
or even pre 75 vins
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that would be very cool if u could do that
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that would be very cool if u could do that
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ok so im gonna take a stab at it any ways and im going to start on it late next week im gonna smog the gasser before i take it out and its time for its smog anyways so i will have two years so the smog part will be delt with latter the only two major things i still need for the swap is a intercooler and a 4x4 tranny
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ok so im gonna take a stab at it any ways and im going to start on it late next week im gonna smog the gasser before i take it out and its time for its smog anyways so i will have two years so the smog part will be delt with latter the only two major things i still need for the swap is a intercooler and a 4x4 tranny
I had no problems whatsoever changing my title over to diesel on my 1990 Suburban after the conversion. Besides, some K5 Blazers had the 6.2 diesel so it can be done. If you have any problems with regards to this, PM me and I can steer you in the right direction.
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just do some reading on it, everyone that has done these swaps will agree that it wont hold up on a dana 44 or stock springs. you are going to need to reinforce your steering box on the frame as theyre already prone to cracking the frame. the weight of the cummins will make it that much worse.
you are probably going to need crossover steering as well if you dont already have it from lifting your truck.
and again id be worried about frame strength on a short box 1/2 ton truck. these motors produce massive amounts of torque, and can twist your frame if you get on it. just some advice for you
you are probably going to need crossover steering as well if you dont already have it from lifting your truck.
and again id be worried about frame strength on a short box 1/2 ton truck. these motors produce massive amounts of torque, and can twist your frame if you get on it. just some advice for you
Reinforcing the steering box area of the frame would be a good idea. They were prone to cracking especially when lifted or oversize tires were fitted. There are kits available such as the following:
Steering Box Gusset Kit
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i am all ears if u want to tell me the do's and donts for getting it writen off i am in the mix of the steering box cause i just did crack the frame but i like to fab stuff so im gonna make something over kill for the steering box 
