I'm looking at putting a 12v in a '98 Chevy 2500 backed by a 5600. I understand that it will involve a lot of custom fab work but would it be easier to start off with, a donar dodge truck with an auto or 4500? The Chevy currently has a 350 with a 700r4 witch will all be coming out so I will have to make changes either way.


Mike

 

Any ideas from anybody?

 

If you get a copy of the current diesel power magazine there is an article about the same swap except the chevy already had a standard in it. It may help some.

 

To tell you the truth I wish I would of went with a built auto if I could of afforded it at the time
but I only have $1200 into my rebuilt nv4500 instead of $4000+

 

The only difference I can see with starting out with a std. trans donor truck is that you won't have to strip off the cooler and plumbing from the side of the block. Maybe you can salvage some stuff like the clutch hydraulics, too.

 

Thanks guys. I got that issue and am definately loving my membership to Diesel Power. I've always loved Peterson's and since the new editor of DP used to be at 4wheel and off road i'm sure that it's filled with tons of great info.

 

and here i am wanting to swap my nv5600 out for a built auto

 

Is that right? If you want to come up here , i'll gladly trade you