I just wanted to pose the question can a Duramax be put in a GMC 1500. I know that the HD trucks come with a wider frame but could you modify the frame to put a diesel? The reason I ask is because my truck is fixing to hit the 100k it has a 5.3 z71 and I would like to put a 6.2 & now I'm exploring the options of puting a duramax. I want to have the power to pull a 5th wheel with no problems and not become broke while doing it with gas prices (their for the diesel). I know from looking at Ebay i could get a duramax for 10k with tranny and wiring harness. Another question is can you even legaly do the swap because of emissions how would they test it if the vin says its a gas truck but I put a diesel? Any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

 

There was a thread on here a while ago about a guy who did slap a duramax in a 1500. I think it was in the multimedia section because there was a video of it. I'll see if I can find it.

 

it was posted by dlh2006

it can be done, i dont know about legally though. where are you located? a motorswap isnt exactly economical and your motor will last 200k+

 

speaking of which i have more vids and pics!

I will post them in this thread shortly!

 

Nope can't find it but at least nightrunner has a good memory. I'd say do it just for kicks and to be different.

 

20's up front 22's out back!


Let me just say that this **** PULLLLLS!

To do this conversion he spent like 25K on all the parts, the Allison is built since he has like 1200 FT/lbs of TQ and he has it custom tuned. The frame was cut up to stuff the engine tranny combo in there. He also had to use 2500 Van parts for the front end.

Best time is an 11.57 @ 119 @ Indy Diesel Showdown
BTW here is the thread:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...ook+unusual%5C

 

That is badass. Can't wait till 09 when they come standard in the half ton. Awesome truck all around but tell him to lose the nuts. IMO

 

ok this is creepy about a hour ago a freind told me i should put a durmax in my 1500. i think it would be bad with stacks. but it would be expenice

 

Well I'm still doing research, but now that we are on the subject what's the major deference in between LBZ,LLY, LB7?

 

Nice truck there, DLH- looks like it has some ***** ....................