Diesel Crate Engine

jbb1970 · 12-21-2006, 10:54 AM

I am in the beginning stages of looking into putting a diesel crate engine into a 1999 Suburban 4X4 That currently has a 454 in it.

Would it be advisable to go with the 6.5 liter Diesel that came in these trucks new, or should I look into going with a Duramax Diesel?

The questions that I have are, what all would I need to change? I know for starters that I would need to change the mounts and the computer, but would I also need to change the tranny? Anything else that would be required?

Also on this same truck I have a lot of play in the sterring wheel. side to side play. Any ideas what thay may be?

Thanks in advance!
Jon Bradshaw
Sulphur Springs, TX

mrjohnwayne · 12-21-2006, 09:12 PM

With all the electronics and stuff you might be better off trying to find a surburban that is diesel already.

Bill Wiser · 01-01-2007, 07:21 AM

go with the reliable 12v cummins go to google and type in cummins forum they have trucks and info about the swap no eletronics on the 12v will make more power than you need

jbb1970 · 01-03-2007, 07:44 AM

Thanks, I'll look into the Cummins engine possiblity.

Jon Bradshaw

12-21-2006, 10:54 AM	#1
jbb1970 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Diesel Crate Engine I am in the beginning stages of looking into putting a diesel crate engine into a 1999 Suburban 4X4 That currently has a 454 in it. Would it be advisable to go with the 6.5 liter Diesel that came in these trucks new, or should I look into going with a Duramax Diesel? The questions that I have are, what all would I need to change? I know for starters that I would need to change the mounts and the computer, but would I also need to change the tranny? Anything else that would be required? Also on this same truck I have a lot of play in the sterring wheel. side to side play. Any ideas what thay may be? Thanks in advance! Jon Bradshaw Sulphur Springs, TX

12-21-2006, 09:12 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,101	With all the electronics and stuff you might be better off trying to find a surburban that is diesel already. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-01-2007, 07:21 AM	#3
Bill Wiser Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6	cummins go with the reliable 12v cummins go to google and type in cummins forum they have trucks and info about the swap no eletronics on the 12v will make more power than you need

01-03-2007, 07:44 AM	#4
jbb1970 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Crate Engine Thanks, I'll look into the Cummins engine possiblity. Jon Bradshaw

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