Gas to Diesel

[num30footbll]

I have a 1989 Chevy 1500. During some recent work the engine fell off the hoist resulting in substantial damage. I would prefer to replace the engine rather then rebuild as i was already having plenty of problems with it. I have a 6.2L diesel engine from the same year make and model on hand but dont know what is involved in this conversion. Is it a simple engine swap or is there much more that needs to be done?

[leolkfrm]

the conversion would be easier if the doner truck was there with all the parts! but still time consuming for a questionable engine. go to goodwrench and pick up a target it would be quicker and in the end I think you will be happier

[stumpuller454]

6.2l is NOT worth it, IMO, trade it for/or find another 350 man, save yourselve the hassle.

[merlin5577]

Originally Posted by stumpuller454

6.2l is NOT worth it, IMO, trade it for/or find another 350 man, save yourselve the hassle.

Hey bud, sit this one out, ok?

The 6.2L is a great engine, but as Stump stated, its not a power house. It was more for fuel economy then performance. To be able to answer your swap question I need more info, what transmission do you currently have? And is it a 2WD or a 4X4?

[Harper]

Originally Posted by num30footbll

I have a 1989 Chevy 1500. During some recent work the engine fell off the hoist resulting in substantial damage. I would prefer to replace the engine rather then rebuild as i was already having plenty of problems with it. I have a 6.2L diesel engine from the same year make and model on hand but dont know what is involved in this conversion. Is it a simple engine swap or is there much more that needs to be done?

Yeah i agree with merlin5577, the 350 is a good engine and the 6.2L diesel is also a good engine but only if you have a chip for it. So if yr willing to buy a $500 chip for the diesel to get max power then go for it. But if you really want a diesel then let me suggest a Dodge Cummins. It provides a lot of power with out a chip. (I forget the liter size but i know its big) Good Luck!

[leolkfrm]

Originally Posted by merlin5577

Hey bud, sit this one out, ok?

The 6.2L is a great engine, but as Stump stated, its not a power house. It was more for fuel economy then performance. To be able to answer your swap question I need more info, what transmission do you currently have? And is it a 2WD or a 4X4?

6.2 has pump issues and they are not cheap

[num30footbll]

Originally Posted by Harper

Yeah i agree with merlin5577, the 350 is a good engine and the 6.2L diesel is also a good engine but only if you have a chip for it. So if yr willing to buy a $500 chip for the diesel to get max power then go for it. But if you really want a diesel then let me suggest a Dodge Cummins. It provides a lot of power with out a chip. (I forget the liter size but i know its big) Good Luck!

I dont have the money for a new truck i just need a strong fuel friendly diesel. and the transmission is a 4x4 to answer Merlin.
The truck currently gets 10 MPG with the 350 and its killing my wallet

[merlin5577]

Originally Posted by leolkfrm

6.2 has pump issues and they are not cheap

Sorry leo, but I disagree. The has the DB2 injection pump that was used for years in numerous applications. It is a tried an true system.

[merlin5577]

Originally Posted by num30footbll

I dont have the money for a new truck i just need a strong fuel friendly diesel. and the transmission is a 4x4 to answer Merlin.

This makes no sense. Is the transmissions an automatic or a manual? If automatic does it have 3 forward gears or 4 forward gears?

[num30footbll]

i meant a 4 wheel drive with Manual 4 gears with overdrive