Bracing Frame for Cummins

[CumminsChick]

I have a "V10" Chevy Suburban that I am going to transplant a 24V CTD into, I plan on modifying the engine and drive train in time for some performance but I am worried about the 1/2 ton frame with the added torque and horsepower of that engine. Has anyone that has done this conversion braced their frame or boxed it or anything like that? I am needing to tell my shop guys where to brace it at and i'm unsure where to start...



any help would be great, thank ya'll



~bernie

 

[NCovey]

This thread should give you a little insight into you conversion, it is a 2wd, but the principles should be the same-Nicholas
https://www.turbodieselregister.com...4-90-burb-going-get-c.html?highlight=suburban

 

[DVolk]

I never heard of a " V-10 " chevy im certain they dont make one



There is a back issue of 4 wheeler magazine that has a article on a Burb with a 6bt cummins .



I dont think you will brake the frame just run it , there is also pics on Auto Worlds web site plus a few others on TDR that has done the newer GM pus

 

[HRDROKN]

I dont think you will brake the frame just run it , there is also pics on Auto Worlds web site plus a few others on TDR that has done the newer GM pus

I agree with DV... . I've seen the cummins put in lesser frames and survive.

 

[6BT-Dakota]

I agree with DV... . I've seen the cummins put in lesser frames and survive.

Ya, Me 2:-laf



We didnt brace the Dakota frame at all and I havent had any problems and im rumming a 38" tire.



Rob

 

[Grizzly]

I never heard of a " V-10 " chevy im certain they dont make one









I wonder if he's talking about an "S-!0".

 

[rumblefish]

I think the V10 refers to a half ton 4x4. The 2wd would be a R10. The C/K designation went to the new body style, and the crew cabs and suburbans got new R and V names.

 

[NCovey]

Rumblefish is correct, the "V10" is the designation for 4x4 Suburban. -Nicholas

 

[SOswalt]

in 87 Gm made the last C/K straight axles in 88 they have R/V series stright axle .



So my CC is a V3500 ,Burbs V10 ,V20 .



No need to box the frame ,the frme will just fine.

 

[CumminsChick]

I never heard of a " V-10 " chevy im certain they dont make one



There is a back issue of 4 wheeler magazine that has a article on a Burb with a 6bt cummins .



I dont think you will brake the frame just run it , there is also pics on Auto Worlds web site plus a few others on TDR that has done the newer GM pus

V10 refers to the make and wheel drive of the suburban for that year. .



a V10 suburban is a 4wd 1/2 ton suburban

a v20 suburban is a 4wd 3/4 ton suburban

a r10 suburban is a 2wd 1/2 ton suburban

a r20 suburban is a 2wd 3/4 ton suburban

 

[CumminsChick]

not even under the engine in the front or nething like that? seems like if i BOMB that engine/transmission and get her stuck in the mud somewhere, i'm bound to put too much torque on the frame...



~bernie

 

[6BT-Dakota]

My Dakota im estimating at 350 hp and right around 700 ft lbs of tq. and with 38" tires I have checked the frame a few times looking for problems and I have found nothing. i dont take it in the woods but I pound it pretty hard on the street.

 

[SOswalt]

not even under the engine in the front or nething like that? seems like if i BOMB that engine/transmission and get her stuck in the mud somewhere, i'm bound to put too much torque on the frame...



~bernie

No , not unless you want to do that .



I have taked to you on CK5 ( CrewCab59 )

 

[CumminsChick]

No , not unless you want to do that .



I have taked to you on CK5 ( CrewCab59 )

oh, lol, i make the connection!

then i'll forgo it unless i notice problems after the conversion.



Thanks ya'll



~bernie