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rangerman Oct 30, 2007 01:05 AM

I'm buying a diesel
 
But not a Cummins. Cummins is still the best, but I can't find anything for a reasonable price. It is like they are gold. Anyway. I am going to do a swap on my 75 Chevy 3/4 ton gasser with a 6" lift and 35" tires and I am swapping in a 6.5TD. I know I know, it is a Chevy, but I have always wanted a diesel even if it is a Chevy. Look at the bright side, at least it isn't a Powerchoke


One day......I am going to buy my dream truck......a real mans truck.......A CUMMINS!!!!

lilfroger Oct 30, 2007 01:07 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 
Good luck w/ the swap -- have a blast doing it :D:D

jakebrake Oct 30, 2007 03:03 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 
I think I would take the 7.3l powertroke any day over the 6.5l chevy. But thats just my opinion. Either way grats on the diesel;)

Drew Oct 30, 2007 08:11 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 
that 6.5TD is a complete boat anchor that cannot get out of it's own way. . .your best bet would be to find a 4BT and toss it in. . .I think you can find one for around 2K

tdmopar59 Oct 30, 2007 08:13 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 

ORIGINAL: jakebrake

I think I would take the 7.3l powertroke any day over the 6.5l chevy. But thats just my opinion. Either way grats on the diesel;)
+1 or a 5.9 cummins!!! is the motor way to expensive or the whole truck?

NCcummins Oct 30, 2007 08:13 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 
dont know too much, but do konw I like the little 4BT! good luck wiht the swap...take some pics i wanta see!

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NCcummins Oct 30, 2007 08:30 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 
haha thats a good idea!

Drew Oct 30, 2007 08:47 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 

ORIGINAL: tobinj

Just find you a frito lay truck with the 4bt pull the motor and sell the aluminum off the truck that would be your best route and you get a Cummins
one guy at the SC dyno day had a chevy with a 4bt out of a bread truck. . .thing made 106hp at the wheels. this in a 4dr 2wd long bed dualy that gets nearly 30mpg.

NCcummins Oct 30, 2007 08:48 AM

RE: I'm buying a diesel
 
u got any pics of that thing? i remeber it but never got a pic of it!!


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