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justcuz · 08-22-2009, 10:55 AM

I would run the 14 bolt myself and the 4.10's. Depending on the final decision on tire size, I think the dana 44 front axle you have will hold up. Especially if you are not going to hammer it too bad off road. You can never find a front 60 when you want one and later they tend to show up like long lost relatives that want to visit for a month!
The diesel idea is cool and there is some great info on the diesel page that is specific to GM diesels. It did a buildup on a 6.5 and they reduced the compression ratio and bumped the boost. The engine then became as reliable as any other diesel out there. They did a tow comparison test and a lot of other testing over a few years and it has held up quite well. I think if you are willing to do a little work and modify that engine you will have a cool, cost effective and reliable diesel conversion.

08-22-2009, 10:55 AM	#36
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: Ideas on converting my 2wd Burb to a 4X?? I would run the 14 bolt myself and the 4.10's. Depending on the final decision on tire size, I think the dana 44 front axle you have will hold up. Especially if you are not going to hammer it too bad off road. You can never find a front 60 when you want one and later they tend to show up like long lost relatives that want to visit for a month! The diesel idea is cool and there is some great info on the diesel page that is specific to GM diesels. It did a buildup on a 6.5 and they reduced the compression ratio and bumped the boost. The engine then became as reliable as any other diesel out there. They did a tow comparison test and a lot of other testing over a few years and it has held up quite well. I think if you are willing to do a little work and modify that engine you will have a cool, cost effective and reliable diesel conversion.