5.7 to 6.5 turbo diesel swap

[tahoebush]

Hey guys,
I have a 1995 4 door tahoe 4x4 LT. Im really thinking about putting a diesel motor in it. the 6.5 turbo diesel

i know there will be lots of work involved.

6.5 motor
transmission- which one?
new fuel tank
computer
exhaust

i know i missing a whole lot more. is it even worth it?

thanks

 

[Rd05lly]

No not worth it. IMO

 

[Jounier11]

:gasp: Where in the world did u get the 6.5 Turbo Diesel that are only found in 0.001% of 96-99 Tahoe's? OHH P.S. these got the 4L80-E Tranny

 

[lesterl]

He wants to put one into his tahoe.....

 

[tahoebush]

I'm really into bio-diesel. I got a buddy from motor t. That can get me an old 6.5 from out of the humv. I know it's gonna cost. But if I can do it for under 5-6 grand. Then I'll prolly do it. I'm a decent mechanic and I know how to spin wrenches. And I couldn't afford the gmc 2500 4x4 I really wanted.

It's got the 5.7 in it right now with about185,000. And it's really starting to show wear.

 

[Jounier11]

Well im 92% positive you will not spend more than 6k just make sure that engine won't give you problems! Good Luck

 

[Rd05lly]

Find a donor truck because you are going to need a lot of stuff... Bio-diesel is ok run a Cat fuel filter with additive if you do it.

 

[lesterl]

The frame on the front of the truck may be a little insubstantal for a diesel as they do weigh alot more, will need some suspension stuff too I suppose.......

 

[tahoebush]

thanks guys. this info is awesome. this is my first tahoe. im more of a motorcycle mechanic. but im trying to broaden my abilities. so Thanks for your help

 

[Jounier11]

Your welcome we are here to help so if you run into anything just post! Good Luck

 

[97 T Hoe]

I say go for it, but I would get a donor truck, swap all the diesel parts and then put your gas parts in the truck. Then sell the truck.
I want to convert mine, but was leaning toward the 4bt cummins.
If you do it, good luck.

 

[blk90tpi]

The factory 6.5L had bigger brakes, Hydroboost Master cylinder, bigger 2500 suspension and 4L80 transmission.

I wanted a 6.5 badly.. That is until I bought my '95 2 Door..
Nothing but expensive problems until it threw a Rod through the pan, while on the Expressway last year.

Replaced it with a 4 Door Gasser and pulled all my new parts off the 2 Door..

Good Luck