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[97hoeboy]

i just bought a new project 97 2dr to go side by side with my current 97 2dr gasjob, truck is the diesel model is destroyed. backtracking a little i used to drive a GMC w4500 box truck (an Isuzu NPR for anyone who doesn't know), i fell in love with the 5.2l I4 diesel that it had inside connected to a GM 4l80e. now my theory is blending it into my Tahoe with a few mods to bring up the horsepower without affecting the torque too much. i've measured all my angles between the engine bay/firewall down to where the tail shaft would end up and i even have all the wiring figured out (not much of anything has to be spliced amazingly). i wanted to hear out the opinions of the GMT400 crowd before i started molesting my engine bay with this Japanese torque monster. i'll give you a snip-it of raw engine data
1997 6.5l D.D-v8: 215HP@3,200 rpm_440 lb·ft@1,800 rpm
2007 5.2l Isuzu I4: 203HP@2100rpm_521ft-lb.ft@1500rpm

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[Dr.Zoom]

Interesting. Subscribed.

 

[Jorge6.5]

Do it!

 

[97hoeboy]

UPDATES!(without pictures, sorry guys and gals) 6.5l out (it makes a nice paperweight) 5.2l is officially mounted and coupled to the 4l80e/241c combo with little effort, now im currently working on the harness and modules so everything communicates smoothly along with fuel delivery. had a lot of fun figuring out the path that the exhaust would have to take, to come will be T.A.G or ranch hand bumpers (favoring T.A.G due to customization)

 

[90halfton]

Awesome. I'll stay tuned.....

 

[Jorge6.5]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[97hoeboy]

Pics or it didn't happen

you'll get pics don't you worry, im just making sure this project wasn't a waste of time or money

 

[97hoeboy]

i have sad news to report, this past week due to my own stupidity and being in a rush to forward the projects progress i didn't secure my lift properly against the frame, I've salvaged basically everything I've done (engine/trans/t-case/axles and suspension parts) the body itself is creased beyond repair. for now the project will be on the back burner till i find a new donor body possibly going a step further to make it into a four door diesel but i will keep you updated also i will be posting the wiring schematics, adapters, and pictures i have for details on the swap for anyone interested in also doing it.

p.s. don't be like me, take your time and think things through

 

[97hoeboy]

reviving this post,keep a watch out, unfortunately the truck will no longer be a gmt400, plans have changed, an 08 silverado was chosen to take its part, slight details have changed aswell but you will be finding out about that soon enough