Late 90's GM CTD swap

[JFitzgerald]

Does anyone know of info, pics, or links to late 90's GM trucks upgraded to CTD power? I'm thinking about doing a 2nd gen 12 valve late 90's Suburban, 4WD. Or possibly a crew cab. I wonder if the IFS would be a problem as far as fitting the Cummins. Could do a Dana 60 swap also. Thanks.

 

[98slushbox]

I wish someone would respond, i'm curious about the same question. I have a 94 3500 12v four door conversion but the body is rough so i was thinking about pulling the motor and transmission and putting it in a chevy but dont know what all is envolved.

 

[JFitzgerald]

Yeah, I'd like to know. My wife wants a Sub, but we would be fine with a crew cab. I just hate to have to accept a crappy 6. 5 to get a diesel Sub. And to get a real crew cab, I have to accept either a Duramax or a PSD. The Furd is really not an option. I have to drive one for work, but not after that.

 

[TGaines]

Have you checked out Timo's thread on his Sub conversion? I don't think his is late 90's, but the info may be helpful. It's a thread with thousands of views and replies and is worth a read for sure.

 

[CumminsBurban]

I have done one. I love it. Mine was a 1996 GMC Suburban. I used the 12Valve and the 47RH transmission. Will try to give more details later on.



Shane

 

[Pmaloney]

I have also converted my 96 k3500, worked out great. I will try and post some pics. BTW I kept the IFS.

 

[btanner]

ken glad to see you on the site definately one of the most knowledgeable people hat i know abot cmins re powers. I thought you were going to lower and bag the next project truck what ever happened to that? Glad to see that you have a website now too. i would definatel call ken if you have any questions at all he's the man when it comes to these cnversion. I got my engine mounts from him and they worked perfectly.



-ben

 

[autoworld]

ben, we've always had a website, my wife just needed to work on it and thats been done, we posted LOTS of our conversions this time and i have a few more that are sending pix i didn't get - its just that time to do these things is an issue. well, the texas truck got put ahead of my project and we will get to it sometime this winter we hope. glad your truck turned out well!!!

ken & dawna

 

[JFitzgerald]

Thanks for the replies. I gave up on the conversion idea, went to the "dark side" and bought an '03 GMC crew cab with the Dmax/Allison. Other than the lower stance, I have to say I really like the truck and it pulls great.