454 to Diesel Swap

[df2x4]

I'd say the answer to both of those questions is money. In the army's case, saving as much as possible. As for Banks, making as much as possible.

 

[skylark]

The humvee uses a 6500 optimizer engine. It is much more durable than the regular 6.5. Yes the 6.5 external issues can be upgraded as something breaks or preventative but a long block that was never designed for boost and penny pinching GM doesn't make a good combination.

 

[dave_erald]

In the army's case, saving as much as possible. As for Banks, making as much as possible.

No arguing there

The humvee uses a 6500 optimizer engine. It is much more durable than the regular 6.5. Yes the 6.5 external issues can be upgraded as something breaks or preventative but a long block that was never designed for boost and penny pinching GM doesn't make a good combination.

If I had the money right now, a P400 block and Banks new turbo kit is what I would buy. I must just be enamored with the Detroit 6.5... or it's brain damage

 

[ZachT]

Well after discussing with a buddy. Putting some serious consideration into swapping the 454 with a John Deere 404. Now I've never seen this done and I'm sure it'll be an interesting build. But how many people can say they have a truck powered by a John Deere diesel?


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[dave_erald]

International Harvester or get bent. Or something something is what a farmer would say.

A Deere 404 eh? Info on this swap?

 

[ZachT]

Here's tractor data's info on it.
http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/0/6/64-john-deere-4020-engine.html
It's an inline 6 cylinder Diesel engine, rated power is roughly 150hp. It's turbocharged. I've heard that these can get over 500 ft-lb of torque. But I'm concerned about the operating range


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[dave_erald]

Little narrow even for a diesel isn't?

 

[ZachT]

Well my thoughts are that might be able to rebuild it and use a better transmission for a truck application. But I have a feeling I'll need more than 6 gears or a split axle like an old c60 had. This is going to be a lot of engineering work.


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