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Offline broylz

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new diesel conversion?
« on: September 27, 2008, 08:17:33 PM »
ive been entertaining the idea of converting my c10 to diesel for gas mileage / ability to use biodiesel, not the save-the-world reason, but you can actually make it for less than a buck a gallon.

anyway, i was looking at a local salvage yard and they have a couple 6.6l and 8.1l turbo-diesel engines from 2001. do you think this will fit in an '80 swb c10? which would you go with?

i also saw a gale banks kit on a 1 ton dually that actually out ran a mustang gt, pretty good for a big truck, now in a light weight swb.....

Offline Mr Diesel

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Re: new diesel conversion?
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2008, 09:40:35 PM »
A huge job. I wouldn't mess with it. Much better off going with a 6.2/6.5 conversion.
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Re: new diesel conversion?
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2008, 10:41:58 PM »
If you want a diesel I would definitely go with something newer/better than the 6.5L I say go for it.
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Re: new diesel conversion?
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2008, 10:47:33 PM »
The newer Duramax will have its fitment issues from what I have heard.

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Re: new diesel conversion?
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2008, 11:33:36 PM »
Converting your c10 would be pretty expensive too. The time it would take to recoup the expenses would surprise you, even making your own fuel. BTW, the kits cost over $1000. Easier to find a diesel truck and go from there.
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Offline broylz

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Re: new diesel conversion?
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2008, 07:23:43 AM »
so would a 5.3 or ls1 be alot earier?

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Re: new diesel conversion?
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2008, 11:58:39 AM »
yes there are few on here with those.