[06cumminspower]

hey guys, this is my first time posting on this site. i do not yet have a 4bt or a project vehicle. i am a diesel nut and between me and my fatrher we have 4 diesel trucks, but they are all heavy duties. so my point is that i am wanting to build a truck to get 30+mpg's and being a cummins fan i think the 4bt is the answer but i am wondering what would be the easiest vehicle to do a swap with little fabrication between a 88-98 1500 chevy, pre88 1500 and if so would a 4wd be easier since it might would have more clearance? and also i do have a 93 S10 blazer that has a 4.3 going bad if that is feisable.

 

[dieselfidder]

I am in the process of installing a 4bt in my 1994 K1500. Actually i just did a test fit today to see how things line up. Tight fit but wasnt all that bad. I have some pics but i havent had time to post them anywhere yet. Hopefully in the next couple days i hope to get them up.

 

[Hot Dawg]

I put one in my 82 chevy 4x4, lots of room. It might fit with the truck stock height if you kept the 1/2 ton front axle. A 4" lift would give ya plenty of room. What ever you do, I would deff. put it in something 4 wheel drive.
Just my $.02

 

[06cumminspower]

well like i said i have a 93 s10 that could be a project truck but in a lil s10 i don't think it would fit right in but there is a few 80's model k5 blazers that are comeing up on an auction but also a couple of 88and newer 2wd 1500's as well. will they fit in those with/out the extensive use of a cutting torch?? and also is it easy to find the engines on this site? on ebay they are expensive.

 

[06cumminspower]

any and all input is greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

 

[Hot Dawg]

Yea, it would fit in a 2wd pickup, but I think the K5 blazer would be the way to go!!!:idea:

Not that I'm byest or anything!:dustin:

 

[Hot Dawg]

The best way is to go to Dove Bid and buy the vans directly from the auction.

 

[06cumminspower]

what and where is dove bid, and about what will a whole van cost

 

[Vidpro666]

One on craigslist for $2950 but im in michigan.

 

[BobS]

One on craigslist for $2950 but im in michigan.

Are you the owner of this engine on Craigslist?

 

[96ram1500]

S-10 Cummins

I recently read in Diesel Power about a 5.9 in an S-10. Don't ask me how. They must have had a pretty big pry bar or something. The 3.9 will fit. I've also seen the 3.9 in a Ranger. It was a tight fit. I saw it at a TS show a few years back. I talked to the guy and he said he got a lot of info from this forum.

 

[Vidpro666]

No im not the owner just trying to help someone else find a 4 bt.