duramax in an f-body?
I'm looking for a body right now for such a swap. Looking for a 98+ Camaro to rip apart. Plans are a Duramax with Allison 1000 behind it, Denny's DS and a Strange 12-bolt. Doing research on fuel cells for the project right now.
That would be a brutal machine if you could make the engine fit the chassis and build a suspension that would accept all the extra weight of the Duramax.
Originally Posted by Juiced
the motor is too tall with the turbo and intake plenum.
i looked into it already
i looked into it already
Plus, with all the turbo's out there, noone said I have to run the stock turbo in that location.
Last edited by 06TDI; May 2, 2007 at 03:05 PM.
Originally Posted by Rowin Gearz
That would be a brutal machine if you could make the engine fit the chassis and build a suspension that would accept all the extra weight of the Duramax.
I thought about the weight issue. I don't have a Iron block LSX to weigh to compare, but I'm betting it won't be to bad. Chassis will definately have to be strong, especially with alot of Banks mods. I'm in the early stages IMO, but have done alot of research thus far.
It helps to have a Duramax and Allison in the garage aswell.
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I've seen the 4L80E transmision used behind a Duramax in full size vans. If you wanted something smaller and lighter this might be the way to go. It should survive if used in a lighter vehicle like a car.
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i see this post and thought it would be great to see what it do in a 95 f body. then my neighbor told me about PIMP MY RIDE putting the duramax in a impala. hopefully this clip works. its a older impala so suspension completely different. i dont no if its setup or not but at the end he smokes i guess a v10 lambo. hope it works......................... http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1557647&vid=145918
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Originally Posted by njkid
i see this post and thought it would be great to see what it do in a 95 f body. then my neighbor told me about PIMP MY RIDE putting the duramax in a impala. hopefully this clip works. its a older impala so suspension completely different. i dont no if its setup or not but at the end he smokes i guess a v10 lambo. hope it works......................... http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1557647&vid=145918
maybe a car company will get smart and introduce a fullsize car with a huge diesel motor in it.
Last edited by Bmr4life; May 2, 2007 at 05:37 PM.
Yeah, everyone makes fun of Pimp My Ride, but those guys do some pretty awesome stuff.
They ran it on bio-diesel too!
As far as weight goes, I think the Duramax's power compensates for that.
They ran it on bio-diesel too!
As far as weight goes, I think the Duramax's power compensates for that.
Originally Posted by craze4speed
do you understand how heavy the duramax and allison is?!!!!? that to me would be a waist of time
I've thought about the 4L80 E, I'm going to see if the Allison will come close when the time comes. Again, Looking for a Camaro body right now. When the right one comes along, I'll ****** it up and begin.
I've seen Iron blocks in F-bodies not make much difference, although I don't have one. So if someone does and would like to shed some light on handling differences, please do. Where are you seeing the major weight coming from? The tranny may be an issue, but toward the center of the car, I'm hoping not a large one.
I have also been thinking about a Chevelle, and not ruling it out by any means. I'll see when I pick up a 4th gen F-body. If it doesn't look possible in testing, maybe I'll pick up a Chevelle. But I have a feeling it will fit with some help. Plus, it would just be cool. As far as smoking, a cat and Banks will handle that.
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it will definently be a tight fit... and I agree with the allison being pretty heavy. I would almost consider using a caprice with the LT1 or something. It has a frame, very large engine cavity, come pretty cheap too...
