I'm glad you're going with the hydroboost unit! As I mentioned on the previous video, diesel engines don't produce vacuum because they don't have throttles. So, to use a vacuum booster, you'd have to add a vacuum pump.
Yeah when he said they decided to do that for room, I’m thinking “ you’ll be doing it for more than that, since a turbo diesel does not produce a vacuum source”. And with limited space, it only makes sense to use what already works. BTW, I am also an 02 LB7 owner.
3:46 I was thinking stitches might be coming when he reached his hand up through that sharp sheet metal to grab the socket. I noticed a second later he was wearing gloves.......These guys always make everything look easy. If I had the cash for a new or low mile used vehicle, I think the money would be better spend on an older restomod with upgrades than most of the newer factory vehicles.
*KYB MonoMAX* Best truck shocks ever. Largest monotube shock available without going to "customs" like Bilstein. Perfect for that Duramax. Those "blue Monroe-Matics" you have on it while you're filming are near worthless to start with. When I was still with @Strutmasters I sold David from @Hargerty 's 'redline rebuilds' a set for an old '50's Ford he couldn't find shocks for, and you'll see KYB on almost every vehicle they build nowadays.
I think your frame reinforcement should be from the engine mounts back, because that's where you introduce the torque into the frame. And reinforcement plates should never have rectangular ends, because that's introducing stress points into the frame where it ends.
You didn't solve the old / new oil problem, the metal lower pan holds a half quart of oil! Ask me how I know! I replaced mine with a aluminum flat bottom pan and you get that quart back!
I am fan of your channel. You guys are all talented mechanics. Not a big fan of square body chevys. I remember those trucks when they were new. The late 70s and 80s were not good years for well , all the truck manufacturers but chevys esp . I’m just saying
based on resale value and numbers. . . id say the ol squarebodys were the best of the lot. i have 2 still original. rough around the edges but 40+ yrs old will do that.
Well the problem with the Pinto, wasnt just that the tank was mounted in the rear. As well as the Pinto, MANY cars and manufacturers mounted the tank in the rear, and many had the same potential problem with the Pinto. Mustang, Maverick, Nova, and many many others, not just Fords, had insufficient (and in many cases, no) protection between the tank and the interior. In the event of some rear end collisions, the tank could rupture into the passenger compartment and if fire was involved, burn any occupants. Obviously, in a pickup, with the tank mounted below the truck bed, that isnt an issue. However a saddle tank, or worse yet, a tank mounted behind the seat, had major potential for problems.
@@buzzbomb67 I heard that report, and the follow up report with the toy rocket motor. I've had many trucker with saddle tanks, even had to put one on a delivery truck. Only trouble I had or seen is rust through.
@@toddjensen692 Ya, I think its just the thought of the fuel tank being right there behind you. The in-cab behind-the-seat tank that many older trucks had, pre-73 (I think), would likely be the only one that would definitely be the problem. Nonetheless, the saddle tank right behind the cab would still concern me in the case of a side collision. Again, probably unfounded concern, but concern nonetheless. Whats this about a toy rocket motor, though?
@@buzzbomb67 you are right. My '58 had the one behind the seat, and it did bother me. My buddy has a 72 with it I'm still nervous bout them. But not saddle tanks
Pretty blaise about standing under a suspended load while rabbiting on about pan mods, wonder if it dropped on him would he think his commentary important ?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not totally anti-diesel. I can see the need for them for semis, diesel/electric locomotives, and ocean going ships. For passenger vehicles, not so much. So many people who own them install horribly loud exhausts that bother other people everywhere they go. On top of that is the stinking fumes they emit that my grandchildren have to breath. I think their health is more important than diesel owner's "rights" to stroke their juvenile egos at the expense of others. Surely you guys could find a more sensible project to do.
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Hey do a 2500 silverado to 5500 hood conversion! Can't find it anywhere online!
A square body duramax is my dream. Although I’d want a lifted k series.
That frame beef up was going so good till I saw that stitch welding, a good bead will never fail ya
Well did they ever get this thing going? Couldn’t find any other videos.
13:22 this is why you wear PPE when welding. Looking like a lobster claw
It's funny cuz earlier he talks about how important welding protection is after he gets burned lol
I have immense respect for these guys…. They know their shit.
I love cowl hoods but I do think the stock hood with lowering the engine would’ve been the move for sure, sick build tho 😤🤘🏼
That's a rad oil pan! Nicely done
I'm glad you're going with the hydroboost unit! As I mentioned on the previous video, diesel engines don't produce vacuum because they don't have throttles. So, to use a vacuum booster, you'd have to add a vacuum pump.
Yeah when he said they decided to do that for room, I’m thinking “ you’ll be doing it for more than that, since a turbo diesel does not produce a vacuum source”. And with limited space, it only makes sense to use what already works.
BTW, I am also an 02 LB7 owner.
@@megastick9324 Nice! It's always cool to talk to a fellow, LB7 owner! Take a look at my channel and let me know what you think of mine!
3:46 I was thinking stitches might be coming when he reached his hand up through that sharp sheet metal to grab the socket. I noticed a second later he was wearing gloves.......These guys always make everything look easy.
If I had the cash for a new or low mile used vehicle, I think the money would be better spend on an older restomod with upgrades than most of the newer factory vehicles.
*KYB MonoMAX* Best truck shocks ever. Largest monotube shock available without going to "customs" like Bilstein. Perfect for that Duramax.
Those "blue Monroe-Matics" you have on it while you're filming are near worthless to start with.
When I was still with @Strutmasters I sold David from @Hargerty 's 'redline rebuilds' a set for an old '50's Ford he couldn't find shocks for, and you'll see KYB on almost every vehicle they build nowadays.
Love what you guys do. Im hoping yall could do an episode on 88 chevy 4.3 v6....im looking for some mild horse power gains. Please and thanks!
350 Swap it lol
@@JK-op7bp gotta give the 4.3 the love it deserves
Gee you guys are so good at fabricating. :)
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When are you guys going back to the Grand Cherokee build?
Good luck 👍
Everyone's waiting on the turbo 300!!!
Finally.
I think your frame reinforcement should be from the engine mounts back, because that's where you introduce the torque into the frame. And reinforcement plates should never have rectangular ends, because that's introducing stress points into the frame where it ends.
That’s not a reinforcement plate. That’s tin. Should have been 1/4” plate.
100% right
Cool......................... 👍👍👍
I would have used 3\16 steel cuz of the Duramax
Could you have used a 1979 or 1980 hood and fenders for more height
Nice
Why no weld trough primer on the framerails? Strange doing so much work for the frame to start rusting....
They make spray setups that are flexible and can undercoat inside the rails.
If you had a 4x4 version you probably wouldn't have had to cut the floor because they come with raised floors for the transfer case
Why not get a Chevy 2500 that already has the diesel engine and transmission?
It makes for horrible TV if it’s that simple.
The weight and sleeper look would you expect a Duramax engine in a 1500
@@daltonbrumfield5514 Especially in a late 80's Square Body 1500!
because why get the 80s diesel when u can have the 6.6 Turbo diesel
Why would you do that your clearly not a gear head
*_The background music makes you think a Russian character is about to be introduced or its time to leave the movie theater lol 😆 😂 🤣..._*
Is there a next part? Can’t seem to find it!
Isuzu power baby
interesting. my 2 4wd trucks have removeable center humps.
you NEED todo a Fiero 3.8 or Fiero Northstar conversion
Where the hell do i find the rest of this Duramax swap series
Watching that lift arm move when he was hammering on the frame was sketchy and all that weight about came down on him.
Why not a two inch body lift instead of chopping up the metal?
Lets see you put a 7.3 Powerstroke in a '79 F-150
There is some 7.3 chassis swaps to older ford, I started a 2000 f250 7.3 to 64 f250 swap
@@AndyFromm Wow, that sounds pretty cool. I'd love to see some pictures of it.
@@Onethirtytwo i have some videos of it from last winter on my channel. It is a winter project so I haven't worked on it since it got nice out.
Is the fuel tank a stressed member now?
Yes basically another crossmember
Would a body lift have helped in this circumstance? I’m looking at a square body diesel blazer that I’d love to swap a duramax into
Commented before watching lmao oop
Do you know how big of a body lift I would need to get it to fit with no cutting
I like how he touched up on my last comment about a body lift would have been better.🤣🤣🤣
Can the E.P.A. come into your shop and take everything and fine you?
Quit promoting that bs
Nope
Why not a Cummins?
Because everyone and their mother has done Cummins swaps
@@jackkrinkov9273 my mom and I did not
I have 5. cummins swaps are like ls, everyone does them because they are easy.
13:30 Not sure square body Chevy's had a crumple zone...LOL
Mid engine isn't it , the engine sits way behind the front wheels.
No, mid engine is typically behind the driver. This engine isn't that much farther back than a standard sbc.
Gonna bend that hood lol
Where’s the other part
You didn't solve the old / new oil problem, the metal lower pan holds a half quart of oil! Ask me how I know! I replaced mine with a aluminum flat bottom pan and you get that quart back!
That 19 gallons is gonna disappear REAL fast
The question is - why?
Bc he can... And diesels are awesome!!!
👍🏾👊🏽
"Template cardboard" ...........code for cereal boxes?
You guys are all great and content is interesting but its hard to watch with the way you guys talk. Most production type auto shows do it.
I am fan of your channel. You guys are all talented mechanics. Not a big fan of square body chevys. I remember those trucks when they were new. The late 70s and 80s were not good years for well , all the truck manufacturers but chevys esp . I’m just saying
Those are the best trucks
based on resale value and numbers. . . id say the ol squarebodys were the best of the lot. i have 2 still original. rough around the edges but 40+ yrs old will do that.
Welder #29
Here is a funny: you put down the saddle fuel tank, then put one in like the ford pinto. Yeah that is safe.
Well the problem with the Pinto, wasnt just that the tank was mounted in the rear. As well as the Pinto, MANY cars and manufacturers mounted the tank in the rear, and many had the same potential problem with the Pinto. Mustang, Maverick, Nova, and many many others, not just Fords, had insufficient (and in many cases, no) protection between the tank and the interior. In the event of some rear end collisions, the tank could rupture into the passenger compartment and if fire was involved, burn any occupants. Obviously, in a pickup, with the tank mounted below the truck bed, that isnt an issue. However a saddle tank, or worse yet, a tank mounted behind the seat, had major potential for problems.
@@buzzbomb67 I heard that report, and the follow up report with the toy rocket motor. I've had many trucker with saddle tanks, even had to put one on a delivery truck. Only trouble I had or seen is rust through.
@@toddjensen692 Ya, I think its just the thought of the fuel tank being right there behind you. The in-cab behind-the-seat tank that many older trucks had, pre-73 (I think), would likely be the only one that would definitely be the problem. Nonetheless, the saddle tank right behind the cab would still concern me in the case of a side collision. Again, probably unfounded concern, but concern nonetheless.
Whats this about a toy rocket motor, though?
@@buzzbomb67 you are right. My '58 had the one behind the seat, and it did bother me. My buddy has a 72 with it I'm still nervous bout them. But not saddle tanks
Finally someone swapping the right diesel into these trucks and not a damn Cummins
An isuzu diesel is not the right engine
Some kinda unnecessary parts lol aka deleted the EGR
😁👍👌🖖✌😎
Pretty blaise about standing under a suspended load while rabbiting on about pan mods, wonder if it dropped on him would he think his commentary important ?
1st
Must be nice to have a truck load of cash to do all this with.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not totally anti-diesel. I can see the need for them for semis, diesel/electric locomotives, and ocean going ships. For passenger vehicles, not so much. So many people who own them install horribly loud exhausts that bother other people everywhere they go. On top of that is the stinking fumes they emit that my grandchildren have to breath. I think their health is more important than diesel owner's "rights" to stroke their juvenile egos at the expense of others. Surely you guys could find a more sensible project to do.
Luckily your opinions are just that. And the public can buy what they want or need.
Tell your grandchildren to get their head out of the tailpipe and they wouldn't have to breath stinky fumes...
*_WHY would anyone deliberately put a diesel engine INTO ANYTHING???..._*
Why not?