Well I love 6.0 but coal can be cooler!
Jun 10, 2015 | 06:07 AM
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Well I love 6.0 but coal can be cooler!
The engine took a dump in my Yukon Denali a month or so ago. I was going to go with the traditional replace it with a 6.0. Well the one thing that might be better then an LS swap is a big a$$ diesel! Cat 3208t to be exact, I am going to use a 6 speed Eaton Fuller trans.
I have a few questions, to get it up and running I am going to stick with two wheel drive. But ultimately I would like to get the AWD back and in doing so what controls the AWD transfer case if anything? Is there a chance the speedo runs off the t-case? I assume it is standalone since you don't select 2/4orAWD but I am curious. If I can make the T-case work I would set it up as a divorced unit and find a way to get a yoke on the input shaft.
The other question is anything else in the chassis going to be effected by not having the Engine Computer controlling anything? I realize dash gages aren't gong to work but It would be cool if I could use factory sensors off the 6.0 and make most if not all of the dash gages work? If not I will simply build a dash and us aftermarket analog gages.
Now the important part. Pictures!!!
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I have a few questions, to get it up and running I am going to stick with two wheel drive. But ultimately I would like to get the AWD back and in doing so what controls the AWD transfer case if anything? Is there a chance the speedo runs off the t-case? I assume it is standalone since you don't select 2/4orAWD but I am curious. If I can make the T-case work I would set it up as a divorced unit and find a way to get a yoke on the input shaft.
The other question is anything else in the chassis going to be effected by not having the Engine Computer controlling anything? I realize dash gages aren't gong to work but It would be cool if I could use factory sensors off the 6.0 and make most if not all of the dash gages work? If not I will simply build a dash and us aftermarket analog gages.
Now the important part. Pictures!!!
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Plus This.
Plus This.
Jun 10, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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So google says that engine weighs between 1600 and 2000lb depending on which version you get. Thats 3-4times heavier than the engine you have in there. I also believe that engine is all mechanical, so no sensors will work on it. You could probably have it machined for a reluctor wheel so you can get an RPM signal if you really try.
Props for thinking out of the box, but I think I may pass on this project unless you want to spend a lot of time and money on it. A duramax would be a much easier swap if you want a diesel.
Props for thinking out of the box, but I think I may pass on this project unless you want to spend a lot of time and money on it. A duramax would be a much easier swap if you want a diesel.
Jun 10, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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It will need a front crossmember and I will probably box the frame but you forget we put more the 2000 in the bed of these things. Or a lot more then 1600 tongue weight on the tip of the frame.
Give me a few weeks at. Most and. You will see.
As for the sensors of course it is mecanical. I am talking about coolelant, trans temp, battery, oil psi.
Give me a few weeks at. Most and. You will see.
As for the sensors of course it is mecanical. I am talking about coolelant, trans temp, battery, oil psi.
