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Re: Chevy v8 diesel

Postby redcube » Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:36 pm

So do I
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If any thing falls of will you mind picking it up for me
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Re: Chevy v8 diesel

Postby Hydraulic Bloke » Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:57 pm

Just to get serious for a mo, the chevy is 2" longer than a cleveland 351 which means you'll have to cut back into cab by 4 maybe 6" and the right hand header will be where you put your left foot cause there a big block and wider than a windsor V8 which fit easy. Also the rad on those are huge for a reason, check to see if you can get it to fit, may have to cut into front xmember. Still keen then?
You can go as fast as you want on a push bike
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Re: Chevy v8 diesel

Postby knighty1981 » Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:56 pm

I think with a custom made rad with electric fans, you could push the engine right forwards ?
(fans could then go infront of the rad, instead of behind it)

on all the engine swap photos I've seen, I've always been surprised by how far back the engines are mounted...
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Re: Chevy v8 diesel

Postby FEEZ92 » Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:39 am

The GM 6.2 and 6.5 Diesels are pretty sh*t, they are very badly designed being based on the petrol block.
Main problems are shitting head gaskets, breaking cranks and loads of other problems
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