Gas to diesel

[jr22]

1986 K20 gas to diesel. I’ve been throwing around the idea of putting a diesel in my truck. Is that something I could do? Is it pretty expensive or should I just look for a diesel truck?

 

[Rickf]

Depending on your skill level you can do it, however it's probably quicker and cheaper to buy a diesel truck.

 

[K5 Blazer]

I am sure someone has done it by now. I would do your research and see if there is a good video or thread to follow. It will be so much easier to learn from other's problems before you have to figure them out for yourself.

 

[vr1967]

Are you wanting to go to a 6.2/6.5 GM diesel? Or Cummins swap? I’ve done both several times.

What is your intended use for the truck?

 

[JD Miller]

What is your intended use for the truck?

Tuna fishing off the coast of mexico

I love it when people ask that question

 

[77Dmax]

Hard to beat a duramax swap.

 

[vr1967]

Tuna fishing off the coast of mexico

I love it when people ask that question

If it is a daily with very little towing, the 6.2/6.5 would be an easy swap. If you plan to pull a 65-100hp tractor regularly, I’d suggest a Cummins swap.

Do you have anything constructive to say? You seem to grumble about most things on here.

 

[Ricko1966]

Lots of people on this forumn have done diesel swaps,I'm doing one myself. Look in the engine swap section you should find plenty of info. As for is it expensive,that's going to depend on what kind of deals you can find for your parts,same as any other engine swap. If you can score a rusted out beater truck with a good drivetrain for cheap that's the way to go. Imho. I scored a low miles 6.2 with a rebuilt 4l80e for $600.00 and drove it home.