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axlechassis · 06-20-2005, 09:22 PM

I want to stick an Isuzu duramax in my 40!
These things have been around a while now and seem to be holding up better than the old 6.2's and 6.5's.
Also I hear the Allison transmission works wonderfully with this engine.
Has anyone tried to shove it in a cruiser yet?
How hard would it be to adapt the allison it to a cruiser t-case?
Is the duramax dimensionally bigger than a gas big block?
I'd love to have that power and drive 40" tires with just stock 4:11 gears.
Maybe I'll just have to settle for a noisy cummins diesel with a nv4500 and an orion t-case. I know that's been done before.

proffitt'scruisers · 06-21-2005, 09:41 PM

We are looking in to doing this right now. I'll let you know how it goes.

ironpig70 · 06-21-2005, 09:56 PM

don't know if the 40 frame is stout enough. iirc a 2500hd frame is like 2x8 channel

i may be wrong but it's a beefy ass frame.

wngrog · 06-22-2005, 04:55 AM

The Allison is HUGE in my truck!!! That will be tight! If it can be done Proffitt will get it done.

FreeRide · 06-22-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wngrog

The Allison is HUGE in my truck!!! That will be tight! If it can be done Proffitt will get it done.

This is what is holding GM back from even getting the dmax in the Surburban. It would be intrestring to see what can be done with some creativity though. It might fit better with a manual.

ROCK HUGGER · 06-22-2005, 06:24 AM

I have seen a troopie with one in it. It is not finished, but it is huge I think it would be to long in a 40. The stock gm intercooler is as wide as the grill and both fender, to the outside of the fenders.

06-20-2005, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
axlechassis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20221 Location: alaska/thailand Posts: 31	Diesel on my mind I want to stick an Isuzu duramax in my 40! These things have been around a while now and seem to be holding up better than the old 6.2's and 6.5's. Also I hear the Allison transmission works wonderfully with this engine. Has anyone tried to shove it in a cruiser yet? How hard would it be to adapt the allison it to a cruiser t-case? Is the duramax dimensionally bigger than a gas big block? I'd love to have that power and drive 40" tires with just stock 4:11 gears. Maybe I'll just have to settle for a noisy cummins diesel with a nv4500 and an orion t-case. I know that's been done before. __________________ Alex 1977 FJ40 (the ak rig) SOA aqualu tub 35" BFG muds. 1968 109 (southeast asian hybrid) 3.1 isuzu diesel, mitsubishi pajero dash and steering.

06-21-2005, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
proffitt'scruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15204 Location: Austin, Colorado Posts: 717	We are looking in to doing this right now. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ [URL=http://proffittscruisers.com]www.proffittscruisers.com[/URL]

06-22-2005, 04:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	The Allison is HUGE in my truck!!! That will be tight! If it can be done Proffitt will get it done. __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

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06-21-2005, 09:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
ironpig70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6957 Posts: 4,250	don't know if the 40 frame is stout enough. iirc a 2500hd frame is like 2x8 channel i may be wrong but it's a beefy ass frame.

06-22-2005, 06:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
ROCK HUGGER Rock God Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4329 Location: Jackson CA Posts: 2,389	I have seen a troopie with one in it. It is not finished, but it is huge I think it would be to long in a 40. The stock gm intercooler is as wide as the grill and both fender, to the outside of the fenders.