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09-30-2010, 11:21 PM
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72 GMC Duramax
I was looking around to see if I could find anyone who has put a duramax in there old GM truck. I like the idea of a diesel truck, and wanted to know how much work it is to make the swap. I've been told that it will cost around 10K.
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10-01-2010, 11:56 AM
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Local Redneck Authority
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
I'm thinking that Duramax will be more than 10 grand alone! Is that the banks twin turbo supercharged marine crate motor? I like!
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10-01-2010, 06:49 PM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
It sure is. I was thinking about getting a donor truck from a scrap yard. People say I can pick one up for around 5,000 bucks
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10-01-2010, 07:00 PM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
I haven't done one but have been thinking real hard on a dmax car of some sort. I have heard that if you look in the right places, engines with trannys and pcm's, can be picked up for as little as $2500. Honestly I haven't been looking, because I need to finish some other projects. There is a member on this site whom is doing a 83 or 84 dmax chevy, and it is unbelievably nice! I'll see if I can fin it for you.
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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10-01-2010, 07:23 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
Ok, I was wrong. It is a 1982. Go check it out. Probably one of the nicest trucks on the board being assembled.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ghlight=diesel
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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10-02-2010, 12:08 AM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
wow.....what's the rest of the drivetrain that'll support all that torque? there's some serious talent on this board.
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10-02-2010, 12:30 AM
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
I'm pretty sure he is using an allison transmission but I'm not for sure on the axles.
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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10-02-2010, 07:28 PM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
If I can get all the stuff together I want to put an allison behind the muramax, not sure on the t-case, with a dodge dana 80 rear with disc brakes and a dana 60 front. At least thats what I'm thinking at this point.
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10-02-2010, 10:47 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
There is a link to my build in my signature. It's an '82.
http://www.lonniesperformance.com/82chevyduramax.htm You will sink an easy $6-8K in the engine/trans. If you want to build it up, add another $4-6K without even getting inside the engine. Inside the engine you can sink an easy $10K You can do the Dodge axles & transfer case with some modification. or the Factory Dmax transfer case with a late 70's Ford front axle. Either way, plan on lots of work. Last edited by Lonnies Performance; 10-02-2010 at 10:50 PM. |
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10-02-2010, 11:21 PM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
Thanks for the info. Maybe it should be a project for down the road.
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10-04-2010, 03:06 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
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Location: Prairie City, Ia
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
This past weekend I saw a LBZ duramax in a 66 chevy II Nova wagon with parallel turbos. It was pretty sweet!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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10-07-2010, 08:06 PM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
http://www.truckinweb.com/features/0.../photo_01.html
theres a build thread of that truck somewhere on the web.
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11-16-2010, 05:17 PM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
there is a guy in ok putting a dmax in a s10 I will try and get a link posted tomarrow for it
founnd it http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f221/its-alive-340611/ Last edited by archie87; 11-16-2010 at 08:55 PM. |
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11-18-2010, 12:59 AM
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SWB 4x4 Collector
 
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
here is something cool for ya:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=duramax+swap
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11-18-2010, 01:20 AM
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Re: 72 GMC Duramax
that motor is about $30k+ you got pictured there. truck will be the cheap part
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