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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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so with a donar 2002 duramax standard cab 4x2 how hard would it be to swap the duramax into a 2003 8.1l 4x4 crew cab
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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You might be better off on the duramax forum. It definitely would not be easy.
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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there are a few guys on here that have done it and its why im asking.. i know its gonna take the parts.... biggest thing im concerned about is the computers are they plug and play after a security relearn
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Biggest thing I'd be worried about I'd think is fueling
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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doner truck..
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Should be fun when done but it may be a tough road along the way.
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